1968 Ford Mustang
STRYKER
" by Sanderson's Customs and
Conversions "
This 1968 Ford Mustang Sanderson
STRYKER has been built with pride as a tribute to
the United States of America and our brave men and
women of the armed services. This one of kind custom
Mustang began life as a '68 Fastback. It has been
rotisserie restored with top quality fabrication and
design by Steve Sanderson and his top-notch crew at
Sanderson's Customs & Conversions in Pilot Point,
Texas.
The billet aluminum grille is badged
with Sanderson's signature Texas Rattlesnake. The
design of the Sanderson Strykers were inspired by
Steve Sanderson's relationship with Carroll Shelby
and Mr. Shelby's 1967 GT500's. The Stryker name
comes from the Stryker Light Armored Vehicles and
the Stryker Brigade which are currently engaged in
the fight in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Fly low or fly high! Special
thanks goes out to Dallas Love Field Frontiers of
Flight Museum for providing us with a unique
historical background for our photos.
This is your opportunity to own the
1968 Sanderson Stryker
Mustang #1 !
The attention to detail is remarkable
in the Stryker Mustang. A photo CD documenting the
restoration will be provided to the winner of this
thoroughbred.
This Mustang has been honored with
Best of Paint, Best of Show, and People's Choice
awards all over the country. Today the car is on
display in our Dallas, Texas showroom located at
1912 W. Mockingbird Lane. Call Dave at 214-213-7072
or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions or come
visit us.
The theme of this '68 Mustang Stryker
is an Antique American Flag. The car is driven
through an Antique American Flag. The flag was
sucked into the Ram Air Hood. Part of the flag blows
out of the Ram Air Hood and whips over the car,
acting as the white racing stripes tethering to the
end of the rear ducktail. Other parts of the flag
blow out of both custom fender vents, flying and
tethering down both sides of the doors. This ulimate
Patriotic air-brushed color scheme was crafted by
Mike Dusold. The Stryker Red PPG paint is courtesy
of Fady Khoury & Sandersons C.C.
The engine
compartment was specially prepared for our
all-aluminum 427 c.i. smallblock.
The powerplant is a new Dart all
aluminum small block V8 displacing 427 cubic inches.
This unbelievable mill is rated at 625 horsepower.
The engine modifications were performed by Keith
Craft Racing engines. Some of these modifications
include: a race prepared 351 Cleveland small block
bored and stroked to 427 cubes along with race
prepared aluminum heads. This is a blue-printed and
balanced assembly, utilizing Eagle 6.250 Rods, Eagle
4.0 Crank, Mahl 4.125 Pistons, Mass Flow Fuel
Injection System, JBA Headers to a custom dual
exhaust system, and much more. The transmission is a
super stout Richmond 5 speed Super Street
Transmission with a Richmond shifter.
Sanderson's signature performance
features are showcased throughout this show quality
engine compartment. The Concept ONE serpentine belt
system consists of polished billet pullies and
bracketry. The air conditioning lines have been
custom routed through the passenger side shock tower
for streamlined function.
Billet hood hinges are accompanied by
Sanderson's Custom engine bracing. combined with the
specially prepped suspension and integrated roll
bar, this ensures a rigid body structure ideal for a
road course.
These are Steve Sanderson's signature
chrome valve covers.
Sanderson's custom touches are
abundant throughout this spectacular car.
The hood scoop has been specially
modified. The antique American flag is being drawn
into the opening.
The upper and lower scoops, hood,
front nose, trunk lid, and quarter extensions are
from Tony Branda and are Shelby concourse parts.
The Ram Air portion of the hood was
cut and raised 1 1/2" making for a more aggressive
opening, likely contributing to Old Glory being
drawn into the scoop openings. The flags tattered
ends peek just underneath the hood as well.
The Sanderson Custom Fender Vents are
made of metal and are one of a kind, designed by
David Holloway- Sanderson's production manager.
This all-steel body was masterfully
prepared on a rotisserie. Every nut & bolt has been
replaced.
This is Sanderson's signature billet
aluminum grille.
The stock taillights were modified to
a stair-stepped configuration and operate
sequentially. Mr. Sanderson designed the stair step
fiberglass extension to the taillight panel, giving
it a very unique three dimensional look.
The upper scoop was modified with a
larger opening. The lower scoop was cut into 4
pieces and modified to flow with the quarters and
door openings. The drip rails and door handles have
been shaved. A keyless entry system makes for an
easy entrance and exit.
Machine polished Billet Bullets by
Wheel Vintiques are wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1
rubber, sized at 235/40/ZR17 in front & 275/40/ZR17
in the rear.
Baer 14-inch drilled and slotted
rotors and twin piston calibers provide the
necessary stopping force for this 625 horsepower
steed.
Global West suspension technologies
are showcased in our suspension.
The Air Ride system is completely
adjustable by remote. Each corner is independently
controlled.
The
tubular suspension components are top quality.
This is the polished aluminum fuel
tank.
Note the deep sump anodized oil pan
and detailed undercarriage components. Only 3
carefully driven test miles have been logged on this
remarkable car.
The specially fitted Flowmaster dual
exhaust system is side exited and sounds excellent.
The performance built 9-inch rear end is equipped
with 3.73 gearing.
The suspension is completely
performance oriented. It features a fully adjustable
Air Ride System, Front Shock Waves with Global West
Upper & Lower Control Arms, Rear-Air Bar 4 Link with
Shock Wave Air Bag with adjustable pinion angle.
Also a Randalls Power Rack and Pinion System
provides an excellent handling response. A Ford 9"
rear end is fitted with 3.73 gears and
posi-traction. A polished aluminum fuel tank has
been custom fitted along with an Aeromotive high
volume red anodized fuel pump.
High quality suede leather seating is
compliments by the STRYKER logo.
Sanderson's STRYKER # 1 !
The interior features billet aluminum
accents throughout along with Phantom series gauges.
The sound system is extensive and well integrated,
the components are described in detail further
below.
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