a rock solid chassis was the next order of business. A full chromoly frame and 10-point cage was constructed to replace the discarded narrowed 4-link rear from pro street’s first age. Out back, the Ford 9-inch center section has been fitted with 4.11 gears and Strange 31-spline axles. A triangulated 4-link with Ridetech Shockwave track quality polished aluminum shocks provides good looks, performance, and a user-adjustable ride height with the touch of a button. Up front, owner-fabricated upper control arms have been teamed with Ridetech Strongarm lower
control arms and Ridetech Shockwave forged monotube airride shocks. A Pinto rack and pinion connected to an IDIDIT chrome tilt column handles steering chores. A Ridetech RidePro digital electronic control system complete with an Airpod integrated compressor system keeps the suspension right where Groh wants it. Next up, it was time to finish out the highly modified body with a killer hue. The car was sprayed Sherwin Williams Tangerine Explosion with Ford Sterling Gray Metallic stripes. Complimenting the look is a set of 18-inch Forgeline
wheels, 10-inch wide in front and 12-inch wide out back. BFGoodrich G-Force Drag Radial tires provide the friction to the surface, while a full compliment of 6-piston polished aluminum calipers with slotted 12-inch rotors help pull it all to a quick stop. Moving inside, a pair of recovered 2011 factory Mustang seats have been treated to custom leather and embroidery by Mr. B’s Upholstery. RJS 6-point harnesses and a chrome fire extinguisher help keep occupants safe, while a Dakota Digital VHX-1018 instrument panel manages data display duties. Gone
are the days of unpleasant fairground drives, as the Mustang now sports full heat and AC, a Kenwood stereo with Kicker amps and speakers, and an assortment of cool carved billet aluminum goodies. As the project drew toward completion, someone mentioned the fact that the car was “one sharp horse” and further discussion resulted in the car being named “Stiletto” after the knife. The Stiletto name and knife logo can be found throughout the build. Groh debuted the car with considerable fanfare at the 2015 Detroit Autorama, where it snagged top hon-
ors in the pro touring division. The accolades didn’t stop there, as the car was awarded a Top Ten overall finish at the Canadian Motorama and Motorsports Expo the following week. With temps rising and snow melting, his next stop will be hitting some tracks in order to get a taste of the car’s true abilities, then hopefully hitting the outdoor summer show circuit. Just be careful Brent. Don’t cut yourself on this Horse. It happens to be pretty sharp, after all.
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