Picked up a new project - fox body - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scurry · 07-17-2008, 01:39 AM

Well as I always seem to do, I went and picked up another car today. It is a 1986 Mustang GT convertible. I have been wanting to build a Mustang for awhile now.

Unfortunately, my shop is not big enough for all the projects, so scrapping plans for my 82 2wd Blazer.

Anyway, it was nice talking to different members of the board and sharing info. I am sure I will drop in from time to time. Steve

jdurant · 07-17-2008, 11:49 AM

What are your plans for the mudstain. I know a few local guys for parts and stuff if you need. But it doesn't look like you need much as far as restoration parts go. I a few performance parts laying around though.

scurry · 07-17-2008, 01:06 PM

My short list are a cold air intake, Gear, and chassis stiffing parts. I would't mind upgrading the brakes also.

72 CustomCamper · 07-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Wish I was closer, I'd love to find a 2x Blazer. I've been thinking of converting my 90 to a 2x...

Chuck

Walts_restoration · 07-17-2008, 05:11 PM

YOUR ON THE nastyz28 FORUM!!

Im Kansastwister over there.

68Timber · 07-17-2008, 05:47 PM

This is too funny not to share. I sold my 04 GT to buy a 2wd Blazer so I could build something fast that wouldn't cost a fortune.

It's hard to make a Ford go fast. Nice car, though.

My used-to-be car:

streetstar · 07-21-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazin79

It's hard to make a Ford go fast. Nice car, though.

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???????? again -- you're joking, right ?

Fox bodies are only the most successful platform for the 9 and 10" racing class made

68Timber · 07-21-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

???????? again -- you're joking, right ?

Fox bodies are only the most successful platform for the 9 and 10" racing class made

What you can't see in the pics I posted of mine is the bottle in the trunk. I did a little street racing and sold the car five months after I bought it. Not because the car was necessarily a bad car, it just takes cubic dollars to make a DOHC 4.6 fly. Anyone with a room-temp IQ and a 350 can make 400 hp easily. Add spray and you're over 500 hp. All the same parts for a 4.6 cost 3x as much ('cept spray) and the returns are harder to attain. I've seen it done, but if I took that car I paid 15K for and put 5K in the motor I'd have had a car worth 9-10K tops. So I yanked all the speed parts off, including the nitrous, traded the car stock except for the cobra wheels, sold the other stuff on ebay then set out to build a faster car (TRUCK) with a 10K budget in mind. I know I can do it.

The Mustang isn't a bad car, but I didn't love it enough to throw that much money at it to make it respectable.

streetstar · 07-21-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazin79

I did a little street racing and sold the car five months after I bought it. Not because the car was necessarily a bad car, it just takes cubic dollars to make a DOHC 4.6 fly. Anyone with a room-temp IQ and a 350 can make 400 hp easily. Add spray and you're over 500 hp. All the same parts for a 4.6 cost 3x as much ('cept spray)

well, you do have a point there --- i don't know anyone at the track with a mod motor in the faster 'Stang dominated classes for that reason. Mostly a lot of hair dryed and stroked 302's

scurry · 07-18-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

YOUR ON THE nastyz28 FORUM!!

Im Kansastwister over there.

Yep, thats me

Man it's a tough call I am trying to think of a way to keep all the toys, but my shop is just not big enough. I just don't have the heart to leave the blazer outside. As far as the my 70 Camaro, I have had that for almost 8 years. I don't know if I can bring myself to sell it.

*1974k5blazer* · 07-17-2008, 08:38 PM

waste of money stupid pony cars!

streetstar · 07-21-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1974k5blazer

waste of money stupid pony cars!

???????????? you're joking, right?

71swb4x4 · 07-17-2008, 08:40 PM

A long time ago I had an 86 GT with T-tops. My next car was a 92 5.0 convertible.
Fun cars!!

I really like the gauge clusters on the 86 GT.

Walts_restoration · 07-18-2008, 01:26 AM

dont sell it then... give it to me!

Ill take good care of it lol. Foxes are fun but chevys are what i am

1LoC10 · 07-18-2008, 12:39 PM

Nice, gota love the 4 eyes

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-20-2008, 01:53 PM

Not a bad looking stang.

screwballl · 07-20-2008, 07:04 PM

aww man, saw "fox body" and was thinking you got a new girlfriend...

jdurant · 07-21-2008, 10:35 AM

I have the whole rear sn95 brake setup.

scurry · 07-22-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

I have the whole rear sn95 brake setup.

I sent you a PM, maybe we can do some horse trading.

68Timber · 07-22-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scurry

I sent you a PM, maybe we can do some horse trading.

Have you sold the Blazer yet?

seanconnery · 07-22-2008, 11:34 AM

Dude, whats worse, having the Blazer outside but getting to keep it, or sending it down the road just cause you'd have to keep it outside in the first place? At least you get to keep it. Unless it's a project with no seals or anything. Can it be left in the rain and weather?

In any event, I love 5.0's as well. I wanted one for a driveablt project this past spring, but my budget ended my up with my 81 GMC and that's why I'm here on this forum. I was too particular with what I wanted though and only had 2K MAX to spend. I wanted an 88-93 LX trunk car with 5.0 and 5 speed. MD law says 87 down = no inspection or emissions, 88 up = inspection and emissions and all the older foxes I could afford were real projects that couldn't be driven occasionally. In the end, I've always been a truck guy though. Nice find.

72BlckButy · 07-24-2008, 02:33 PM

Nice looking fox body!

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-24-2008, 04:06 PM

great looking stang!

HeavyD · 07-24-2008, 08:26 PM

Very nice car. IMO best looks, has injection, and has better seats than the 87-93 models.

07-17-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
scurry Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Picked up a new project - fox body Well as I always seem to do, I went and picked up another car today. It is a 1986 Mustang GT convertible. I have been wanting to build a Mustang for awhile now. Unfortunately, my shop is not big enough for all the projects, so scrapping plans for my 82 2wd Blazer. Anyway, it was nice talking to different members of the board and sharing info. I am sure I will drop in from time to time. Steve __________________ "Your tax dollars at work" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-17-2008 at 11:19 PM.

07-17-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body What are your plans for the mudstain. I know a few local guys for parts and stuff if you need. But it doesn't look like you need much as far as restoration parts go. I a few performance parts laying around though. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

07-17-2008, 01:06 PM	#3
scurry Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body My short list are a cold air intake, Gear, and chassis stiffing parts. I would't mind upgrading the brakes also. __________________ "Your tax dollars at work"

07-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Wish I was closer, I'd love to find a 2x Blazer. I've been thinking of converting my 90 to a 2x... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!" Last edited by 72 CustomCamper; 07-17-2008 at 01:31 PM. Reason: Can't spell

07-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body YOUR ON THE nastyz28 FORUM!! Im Kansastwister over there. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 07-17-2008 at 05:11 PM.

07-17-2008, 05:47 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body This is too funny not to share. I sold my 04 GT to buy a 2wd Blazer so I could build something fast that wouldn't cost a fortune. It's hard to make a Ford go fast. Nice car, though. My used-to-be car:

07-17-2008, 08:38 PM	#11
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body waste of money stupid pony cars!

07-17-2008, 08:40 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body A long time ago I had an 86 GT with T-tops. My next car was a 92 5.0 convertible. Fun cars!! I really like the gauge clusters on the 86 GT. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#14
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body dont sell it then... give it to me! Ill take good care of it lol. Foxes are fun but chevys are what i am __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-18-2008, 12:39 PM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Nice, gota love the 4 eyes __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-20-2008, 01:53 PM	#16
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Not a bad looking stang. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-20-2008, 07:04 PM	#17
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body aww man, saw "fox body" and was thinking you got a new girlfriend... __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

07-21-2008, 10:35 AM	#18
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body I have the whole rear sn95 brake setup. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

07-22-2008, 11:34 AM	#21
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Dude, whats worse, having the Blazer outside but getting to keep it, or sending it down the road just cause you'd have to keep it outside in the first place? At least you get to keep it. Unless it's a project with no seals or anything. Can it be left in the rain and weather? In any event, I love 5.0's as well. I wanted one for a driveablt project this past spring, but my budget ended my up with my 81 GMC and that's why I'm here on this forum. I was too particular with what I wanted though and only had 2K MAX to spend. I wanted an 88-93 LX trunk car with 5.0 and 5 speed. MD law says 87 down = no inspection or emissions, 88 up = inspection and emissions and all the older foxes I could afford were real projects that couldn't be driven occasionally. In the end, I've always been a truck guy though. Nice find. __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

07-24-2008, 02:33 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Nice looking fox body! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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07-24-2008, 04:06 PM	#23
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body great looking stang! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

07-24-2008, 08:26 PM	#24
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Picked up a new project - fox body Very nice car. IMO best looks, has injection, and has better seats than the 87-93 models. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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