  
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.
 
Vermilion Red 1990 Mustang Truck "Truckstang", right side view. Reminds me of the old Rampage Truck.
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.
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.
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang LX hatchback with the big 5.0L V8 engine. The LX front bumper has changed to the GT version.
Wild Strawberry 1990 Mustang LX hatchback, left rear view.
Under the hood is a clean looking 5.0L V8. Modifications include a K&N cone filter, MAC shorty headers, Flowmaster single chamber exhaust, and a high-flow off-road H-pipe.
Here is a shot of the dash. You can see the B&M Short Throw Shifter off to the lower right.
A view in through the hatchback. This interior was originally red. The owner swapped it completely out for this GT gray one. That must have been a lot of work. The only thing he didn't change was the seat belts.
 
Black 1990 Mustang GT hatchback owned by Tammy Morris. It has the 302ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. Tammy tells us, "I bought it off of Craigslist. I have had it for about four months. the car is all factory original and it has 213,000 mile on it and it runs like new."
Black 1990 Mustang GT hatchback, left side view. Is that John Morris in the back ground? John Morris has a Black 1988 Mustang.
It has a spoiler on the rear hatch and Mustang letters embossed into the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Black 1990 Mustang GT hatchback, right side view.
The interior is black in color.
Oxford White 1990 Mustang GT convertible with 225hp (at 4200rpm), 302 cubic inch (5.0 liter), electronic fuel injected, high output, V8 engine. It looks like rain, so the top is up; but still its a beautiful car with its color matched side moldings with black accent and GT lettering below the doors.
Oxford White 1990 Mustang GT convertible, right side view. The slitted "cheese grater" GT taillights are shown here.
Rear view of the 1990 Oxford White Mustang GT convertible showing its special slotted "cheese grater" GT taillights.
Interior of the 1990 Mustang GT convertible.
There's about 5000 miles on this original 225hp (at 4200rpm), 302 cubic inch (5.0 liter), electronic fuel injected, high output, V8 engine.
Door Data tag with YO Oxford White exterior paint code, GTC 2 door GT series convertible body code, W white convertible roof code, K molding code, CL sport leather interior in oxford white and titanium, 9 AM/FM radio with clock cassette and electronic tuning, Z 3.08:1 ratio locked rear axle code, and 2 a 5-speed manual transmission.
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