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Take a look at this Mustang Truck owned by Marcus Ellis! It's called the "Truckstang". Marcus has all the details (also check out other Mustang trucks):
The "Truckstang" started life as a 1990 Ford Mustang LX Sedan. The concept was based loosely upon the Ford Ranchero idea, and was a concept vehicle to be proposed to Ford Motor Company; Ford recognized the concept as "interesting" but of limited commercial value. After failing to obtain Ford's interest, the idea was to develop a fiberglass "tub" that could be used on any Mustang, to make it into a utility truck. FoMoCo was interested in the vehicle only as a novelty, and the copyright / patent infringement concerns prevented any further development of that concept. Hence, the "Truckstang" remains a one-off design that has never been copied.
The "Truckstang" had an original 17 miles when the transformation and construction was begun. It was opened up right behind the driver's seat, retaining the original rear quarter panels (which were extended 8 inches). An all-steel, 18-gauge bed was hand-formed, stamped with factory-appearing ribs, and fitted to the inside of the quarter panels. Hand-formed shock-tower housings were created, and the original rear clip was reinstalled. Additional cross-pieces were not required to support the unibody, as the bed is a welded, one piece section, and there is absolutely no cowl shake or vibration.
A Saleen Ground Effects Package was installed, as was a Saleen RaceCraft Suspension: the car handles exactly like a Saleen Mustang, and while a concern might be a lighter-than-normal rear end, the opposite is true: the car weighs exactly 22 pounds more than a stock LX sedan, based upon the heavier gauge steel used in construction.
The wheels are 16-inch Fittipaldi 5-spokes, fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 225x50 front and 245x50 rear, and the wheel coves have been powder coated to match the Vermilion paint. Vermilion was the original factory color, and the entire unit looks like factory-construction.
Other additions include Lear-Seigler Leather, power-lumbar-adjustable buckets, an interior rear package tray, a 1991 Ford Mustang Sunroof, and Flowmaster Stage 2 mufflers. The "Truckstang" is powered by a stock 5.0 liter, 4-speed AOD, with 308 rear gears, and has all power options available in 1990. The "Truckstang" is driven on a regular basis, to and from car shows as well as the occasional parade, and needs nothing in the way of restoration or cosmetics. The "Truckstang" is garaged and covered when not in use.
The car has been in numerous magazines; driven on the Hot Rod Power Tour, as well as the feature car at many car shows, and has received dozens of awards: the "Truckstang" was voted "Best Engineered" at the International World of Wheels, Washington, DC; featured at the 35th Anniversary of the Mustang in Charlotte where it received a special "Award of Excellence" from John Coletti, (then Chief of Ford Special Vehicle Operations); featured at the 45th Anniversary of the Mustang, and awarded yet another "Award of Excellence" and has been on television several times.
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(from page 2 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion Red 1990 Mustang Truck "Truckstang", right side view. Reminds me of the old Rampage Truck.
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(from page 2 of the 1990 Collection)
It doesn't have a tailgate like a regular pick-up truck. But it retains its unique Mustang rear characteristics. Also check out other Mustang trucks.
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(from page 2 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion Red 1990 Mustang Truck "Truckstang", left rear view. Does it look longer than a regular Mustang? Yes, it is! The original rear quarter panels were extended 8 inches.
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(from page 2 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang LX hatchback with the big 5.0L V8 engine. The LX front bumper has changed to the GT version.
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(from page 2 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang LX hatchback, left rear view.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang notchback owned by Robert Siegel from Florida. It has the stock 5.0L V8 engine and an automatic transmission. Only 27K miles on the clock.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry was one of three red paints offered on the 1990 Mustang.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang notchback, right side view.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang notchback, right front view. It has the Mustang letters embossed onto the front bumper.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion Red and Titanium 1990 Mustang GT Hatchback with vermilion red custom flames and a replaced 302 cubic inch (5.0 liter), electronic fuel injected, high output V8 engine. This car has been repainted the original color with flames in shades of vermilion red and silver tips added. This car also has the 1991-93 five spoke wheels.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion Red and Titanium 1990 Mustang GT, right side view.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
Front view of a custom Vermilion and Titanium 1990 Mustang GT.
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(from page 3 of the 1990 Collection)
1990 custom Vermilion and Titanium 1990 Mustang GT, rear view.
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(from page 6 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion 1990 Mustang Saleen hatchback with a 304hp, 302 cubic inch (5.0 liter), high output V8 Saleen modified engine.
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(from page 6 of the 1990 Collection)
Vermilion 1990 Mustang Saleen hatchback, rear right view.
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(from page 7 of the 1990 Collection)
This is a Medium Cabernet 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 with the Police Car SSP (Special Service Package). It was originally owned by the Santa Clara County California Sheriff's Department. Check out the other pictures - the owner added some of the Police Equipment (non-functioning).
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(from page 7 of the 1990 Collection)
Front end view of this Medium Cabernet 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP Police Car.
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Medium Cabernet 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP Police Car, right rear view. Two antennas is about the only giveaway that this is a Police Car from the outside.
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(from page 7 of the 1990 Collection)
Medium Cabernet 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP Police Car, rear end view.
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