55 Fargo Posted March 9, 2013 Report Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) This week, Older Boy buys my Youngest Boy a Project. A shell o fa 1986 5 litre Mustang. No glass, no interior, no engine/trans. The car has an 8.8 diff, front end all new, and fairly rust free. The downside, some Yahoo, tried to put a new roof skin on with skylight, and did a real butcher job. Today we cleaned all the ice/snow and crud, as well as parts and some hidden goodies out of the car. We then pushed, or should I say I pushed it into 60 degree heated garage. This will require a few parts cars for sure, my Son is only 10YO Edited March 9, 2013 by C38Spitfire6 Quote
Mark D Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 At least 6.5 years to get it done and there should be plenty of 90's ponies around for parts! Problem is you might find a parts car for cheaper money in better shape! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 11, 2013 Report Posted March 11, 2013 that well be a long time to be walking around a car taking up space in the garage.. Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Posted March 12, 2013 At least 6.5 years to get it done and there should be plenty of 90's ponies around for parts! Problem is you might find a parts car for cheaper money in better shape! There will be parts cars along the way, but this car is structurally pretty sound, most aren't up here is they were winter driven. Either way there will be a few cars around. that well be a long time to be walking around a car taking up space in the garage.. Not gonna happen, goes outside and under tarps and cover next few days.... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 12, 2013 Report Posted March 12, 2013 the project is not that overwleming..you will be surprised at the number of cars you will come across that can donate a part here or there..having the space to store the parts you picked will be a task..boxing and sorting etc..luck to you Quote
T120 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Posted March 12, 2013 Fred,Should be a good project.Advantage is plenty of parts available for Fox body mustangs.I have a 1986 Mercury Capri Rs 5L 5 spd.I bought it new and it's currently the newest car I have,(although I have a newer truck).They are a fun car to drive in the summer,not a car I would recommend for winter driving. Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Posted March 16, 2013 Fred,Should be a good project.Advantage is plenty of parts available for Fox body mustangs.I have a 1986 Mercury Capri Rs 5L 5 spd.I bought it new and it's currently the newest car I have,(although I have a newer truck).They are a fun car to drive in the summer,not a car I would recommend for winter driving. Yup, definitely not gonna be a winter car. Actually lookin forward to this project... Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Posted March 16, 2013 Would a 318 fit in there? How about a /6, actually how about a nice sensible 289... Quote
Don Coatney Posted March 16, 2013 Report Posted March 16, 2013 How about a /6, actually how about a nice sensible 289... I would not know where to look for a nice sensible 289??? Who made one? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 16, 2013 Report Posted March 16, 2013 Studebaker...with factory supercharger...289 CI 289 HP Quote
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