My 2001 Ford Mustang BULLITT GT, is one of only

723 produced in True Blue.

 

I found my BULLITT, number #4576, in West Palm Beach, Florida and shipped it back to the UK.

I have had to make several modifications to the lights in order to drive it in the UK.

My modifications

Page one lists the modification made to the car just to drive in the UK

Page two lists modifications for fun, performance or just looks. For page 2 Click here.

#4576 in Florida

Below - I had to fit side repeat turn signals on the front wings (fenders) I chose to fit these above the GT badge.

Required by law in the UK.

Would I change anything? Yes, If I had known there was a great big hole behind the GT badge, then that is where these lights would have gone in place of the GT badge.

We have to have amber turn signals on the rear. Cobra back lights were fitted to achive this. The alternative is to fit amber bulbs in the reversing lights (or back up lights) and then fit a separate white reversing light with matching red fog light but I don't like that look when there is a factory alternative that looks this good.

We cannot have red turn signals in the UK

 

White 5 watt side lights or front position marker lights (like DRL)

have to be fitted to the front and the feed to the factory amber lights had to be cut.

Not just any light will do it must be 'E' marked and approved for use in Europe.

The small light shown was a temporary measure for the test then when I got brave I drilled the back of the factory headlights and put a small 5 watt bulb and holder in there. This looks nearly factory fitted.

I now have Factory Ford fog lamps instead and the 5 watt light is included in the main headlight.

 

- Red rear fog light 21 watts, can be mounted in the middle. This was stuck on after the test

You can see I had another one on for test day. This bright rear red light is used in fog or falling snow.

All cars in the UK have to have one or two fitted since about 1984.

I have wished I have had one several times in the USA, in real heavy rain on an interstate they cut through the bad weather.

All these lights are checked and tested every year here in the UK.

Below - Switch for rear fog lamp.

I cut this old Ford switch into the coin holder. I now have a factory 2001switch, so I can swop this when I get around to it.

Left - 2001 Mustang front fog light switch now used for my rear fog light.

Right - Factory front fog light switch used for my factory Ford front fog lights.

 

My True Blue Bullitt went straight through the UK SVA (Single vehicle type approval) test.

This is for vehicles that are imported into the UK that were never intended for use in Europe.

This makes sure they comply with our strict laws on, lighting, emissions, noise brakes and safety in general.

During the week there is a line of trucks at each door here but this was an expensive UK rip off

out of hours test for SVA only. They claim to be all backed up but if you pay 400 + Dollars thet can fit you in anytime?

 

- Part of the extensive brake test. Car was doing 70 mph here and the speedo is also checked for accurary.

Tyres are checked for condition, road use compliance, tread and speed rating.

That was all the electrical mods to get it tested so I can drive it here in the UK.

To see my other mods for fun, performance and looks, see page two Click here