Saleen Progress (56k go home!)
 

So I haven't posted here for awhile. I have done a lot of stuff to the focus in the last month or so, and I thought it would be a good idea to put up a thread showing what it looked like when I bought it and what it looks like now. I'll try not to post EVERY picture I have. [dunno]

When I bought it, it was a mess. But I got a great deal on it. I don't have any pics of when I picked it up, but it had pretty bad hail damage. The windshield was busted up pretty bad, dent in the hood where previous owner shut it on the prop, and the Saleen wing was completely destroyed. It also had ugly yellow stuff all over it. Calipers, underhood wiring, strut tower brace. [thumbd][thumbd][thumbd] I did all the major maintenance, plugs, brakes, and complete mechanical inspection. Engine had 2 burned valves, so minor engine rebuild was done. All new valves and lifters. Had hail dents removed / repaired.

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...us/Valves1.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/.../side_view.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ocus/focus.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...cus/motor2.jpg

It's been a long road to where it is now, but it's almost where I want it.

A list of everything I've added since then, and pics.

Black corner markers

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...usinstall5.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...usinstall8.jpg

Sirius satellite install, replaced antenna with sirius antenna from late model mustang

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...sinstall14.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...sinstall15.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...t-antenna1.jpg

Steeda RAI

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/.../RAIntake2.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...edaIntake1.jpg

Repaint yellow calipers red

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/..._calipers1.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/..._calipers3.jpg

The rest has been done just within the last 3 or 4 weeks.

Remove side moldings

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...idemolding.jpg

Added decals [race][race][race]

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...us/Decals1.jpg

Replaced all silver interior pieces with black

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0125.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0146.jpg

Black housing headlights

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...eadlights0.jpg

Shift knob

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0191.jpg

Painted strut tower brace black and replaced yellow wiring with new fuel harness

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0193.jpg

And finally, replaced hood - no scoop, replaced grill, added painted door handles and SVT folding / heated mirrors, and added new Motegi MR121 wheels - 17 x 7

This is how it sits as of today. Enjoy! [wave]

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles1.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles2.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles3.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles4.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles5.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles6.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles7.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles8.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...r_handles9.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/..._handles10.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/..._handles11.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0155.jpg
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0153.jpg

Nice! Really like these Salleens [cool]

As gaudy as I think the Saleens are, the hood scoop/wing delete, and the wheels really make yours look slick.

Nice job Victor, can't wait to see this at the next meet.

such a nice ride [pray] lol

Ive always been a fan of your car keep up the good work![grinking]

nice ride.all you need is a drop now

this. nice work man.

What a great improvement [thumb] Im jealous...

Great job Victor.

Glad to see those parts go to good use on a local members car.

Keep up the good work.