Mustang Sally           OWNER: Michael Rossa

Mustang Sally is her name. I adopted her back in 1974. Hang on for the ride! Stock was ok, but customized is the way to go! As you see her today, the body modifications are: car lowered two inches, fiberglass mold on fender/quarter panel flares, fiberglass trunk lid with spoiler and
matching fender extensions. The R-Model front apron is a reproduction of the 65-66 GT350 racing apron with a large radiator opening for extra cooling, also ducting for cooling off front brakes. Functional pro stock
hood scoop delivers maximum airflow to the engine. 1971 Cuda hood locks and a rear valance with custom louvers.

ONCE A HARDTOP, NOW A CONVERTIBLE! The open air cruiser installation: nine piece laser cut quarter inch steel assembly was welded into place to re-enforce the floorpan. It strengthened the inner sills
& front/rear seat boxes, this joins them all together to form a steel tunnel.

Torque boxes (3x6) were welded to the inner wheelwells behind the fron tires, joining the front of the rocker boxes to the front subframe. A pair of 2½" thick-walled square tubes. Frame rails connect the front subframe to the rear subframe. 3 Point roll bar.

The convertible top was installed in 1995. Mustang Sally is powered by a V-8 engine with 302 cubic inches of galloping power - 400 ponies to be exact! The motor is connected to a NHRA Lakewood bellhousing
(centerforce clutch), should it ever decide to throw a shoe.

"Horse Talk": horse shoed up to a Ford toploader 4-speed Hurst competition short throw shifter. Racing driveshaft with two Lakewood safety drivesaft loops (front and back). Drive shaft connected up to a Ford Posi 8" inch with 3.55 gears. Leaf springs hold Sally in place with Cal Track fully adjustable racing traction bars with Koni shocks. Behind her rear end lies a 16 gallon Fuel Safe racing fuel cell, filled with racing oats - 114 octane!

Wheels: American 5-spoke Torque Thrust D's, fully polished aluminum. Front wheels14" x 7", rear wheels 15" x 8½". Front tires 215/60 HR14 and rear tires 265/50 HR15.

Her Saddle (interior): we used the finest upholstery available today. Sally's exterior reveals a thick coat of lacquer (28 years young), accompanied by yellow and red flames.

Her Rear (exterior details): A blacksmith (workmanship by Marlin Premo) designed to Billet aluminum tail lamp bezels, which compliments the aluminum Cobra fuel cap.

Sally's last touch is a custom exhaust system (Sanderson Shorty nickel plated headers) with 3" collectors and 2½" crossover. Hooker areo chamber mufflers 2½" inlet with 3" outlet (stainless steel exhaust tips)
complete her package!

NOTE! Michael Rossa regularly attends Mustangs Plus car shows, so if you would like a closer look at his Mustang Sally, be sure to make it to our next show!