It doesn't matter. Never said that it did. But he has no car. He says he's getting a glass roof 09 GT. He also says he's going to install a GT500 drivetrain into it. Not gonna happen. It's a troll post, pops. Learn how to recognize them.
It's 2024. Why are you going for a 3V build on a 2V car? Makes no sense from any angle. If it was a factory 3V car then maybe. Coyote swap makes the most sense. This almost like a troll post it's so ridiculous.
Retrofit the 2010-14 mirrors with the paintable caps. It has been done before.
See this: https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2014-mustangs/617045-2011-mirrors-on-a-2005-2009-write-up.html
You're on the right track. The 11-14 3.7 V6 and 15-17 3.7 are the best V6 Mustangs Ford ever built. Don't think you will find a 15-17 for $10K though, so keep looking at the 11-14 cars which have the better styling anyway (and a solid rear axle).
The clutch, and specifically the pressure plate, is the root of the problem. The fix is a real clutch like the McLeod RST.
I would pass on that car. If the decklid is that badly rusted, the undercar has got to be at least as bad. Maybe look for a southern car. Damn shame somebody let that car...
"The tick" is a normal sound from these engines. There are 32 valves and four cams operating. It is a non-issue.
That car looks great. 6R80 and Grabber Blue. Go for it if the price is reasonable.