How does a tiny piece of plaid fabric turn into a 750+ horsepower Foxbody build? Mitch Grace built the entire car around it—and says he’ll NEVER build another one.
In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show, John Kolbaska, Ryan Jugdeo, and Lee CCWFOX sit down with Mitch Grace to get the full story behind his incredible Shelter Green Foxbody convertible—one of those builds where the longer you look, the more details you find.
What started as a relatively simple project using a donor car quickly spiraled into something completely different.
Mitch explains his unusual inside-out approach to building cars, starting with the interior before choosing the exterior color. A small plaid material sample from Relicate became the inspiration that eventually determined the entire personality of the car—from the custom interior and Shelter Green paint to the wheels, brakes, and color-matched details throughout the build.
Then there’s the drivetrain.
The original plan called for a 363 pushrod combination, but like most Foxbody projects, the plan didn't survive. The car eventually received a Coyote swap with a Whipple supercharger, putting down an impressive 751 horsepower to the wheels.
Mitch takes us through the entire evolution of the build, including the donor car, the infamous time spent in “paint jail,” finding the right wheels, brake fitment, choosing colors, and the endless decisions that transformed what was supposed to be a fun driver into something far more serious.
But this episode isn't just about horsepower and expensive parts.
We get into the tiny details that can completely change a Foxbody—the things most people don't notice until they're standing next to the car. Mitch explains how he approaches colors, textures, materials, wheel selection, and interior design to make the entire car feel like one complete idea instead of a collection of cool parts.
The conversation also gets into Foxtoberfest, upcoming Foxbody builds, favorite cars in the community, and why some builds keep pulling you back for another look while others are easy to walk past.
And ultimately, that's what makes this hobby addictive. The cars bring everyone together, but it's the people, stories, late-night hangouts, build ideas, and friendships that keep us coming back.
If you're into Foxbody Mustangs, Coyote swaps, Whipple superchargers, custom interiors, paint and bodywork, wheel fitment, high-end builds, or Mustang culture, there's a ton to unpack in this episode.
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If you were starting a Foxbody build tomorrow, what would YOU choose first—the engine, wheels, interior, or paint color? Drop your answer in the comments.
