Ford vs Chevy Build-up

Tim H · 10-19-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

He's a build addict looking for a new project now that the Camaro is about done (again). As for cost, go back through this thread. The Chevy has broken some big bucks parts that aren't supposed to break like Moser rear ends.

Dale

The Ford won't break any parts ?

JHeath · 10-19-2014, 05:47 PM

Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion.

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 06:56 PM

Well, here we go...

I bought the '90 model this morning from a nice young gal named Shelley...I'm sure she had her fun with it over the years. It was about what I expected to find...pretty much intact with no real rust issues. I still have not dismissed the '89 model and might travel to look at it if I ever get in contact with the seller.

Up on the lift I see no glaring defects other than it had taken a hit to the lower portion of the radiator support at some time in it's life...probably from a tall curb from the looks of it.

Interior is decent...

Top and body are good, but it will need paint.

That spoiler must go lol!

FireSale · 10-19-2014, 07:58 PM

Very subtle looking car. Quite a jump from your Camaro. Welcome to the Dark Side...

What drag racing needs is cars in the lanes. And the more badges and body styles the better.

Dale

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 08:06 PM

Whichever car I end up with I will begin with the roll bar/subframe connectors and work my way down to suspension/driveline upgrades. I will try to garner the best info I can get on the best bang for the buck upgrades given the power levels expected. Being O/SA and the index at 13.15 with an automatic it should not be too harsh on parts...I hope.

It will be interesting tuning with a laptop.

black88coupe · 10-19-2014, 09:33 PM

This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread.

7423 · 10-19-2014, 09:43 PM

Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................

farmco r/sa · 11-01-2014, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Well, here we go...

I bought the '90 model this morning from a nice young gal named Shelley...I'm sure she had her fun with it over the years. It was about what I expected to find...pretty much intact with no real rust issues. I still have not dismissed the '89 model and might travel to look at it if I ever get in contact with the seller.

Up on the lift I see no glaring defects other than it had taken a hit to the lower portion of the radiator support at some time in it's life...probably from a tall curb from the looks of it.

Interior is decent...

Top and body are good, but it will need paint.

That spoiler must go lol!

Oh come on Rich ! spoiler very "superbirdish" !!! LOL

HandOverFist · 11-01-2014, 11:06 AM

That spoiler looks even better on top of that growing heap outside the back door hehe.

HandOverFist · 11-02-2014, 07:32 PM

Work continues albeit at a snails pace. Forgot just how taxing this is by yourself...makes you grow extra limbs and such lol.

Subframe connectors and control arm box reinforcements are in, but my Mig welder has given up. Once I have the roll bar I'm taking it elsewhere to get everything stitched properly.

I forget what the name and purpose of that big honkin metal appliance is under the differential snout. Is it a necessary item? I've given up on the new fuel tank idea...appears it would not meet the rulebook criteria. I guess it will be either the factory piece or a fuel cell now.

10-19-2014, 05:47 PM	#2
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

10-19-2014, 06:56 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Well, here we go... I bought the '90 model this morning from a nice young gal named Shelley...I'm sure she had her fun with it over the years. It was about what I expected to find...pretty much intact with no real rust issues. I still have not dismissed the '89 model and might travel to look at it if I ever get in contact with the seller. Up on the lift I see no glaring defects other than it had taken a hit to the lower portion of the radiator support at some time in it's life...probably from a tall curb from the looks of it. Interior is decent... Top and body are good, but it will need paint. That spoiler must go lol! __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 10-19-2014 at 08:58 PM.

10-19-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Very subtle looking car. Quite a jump from your Camaro. Welcome to the Dark Side... What drag racing needs is cars in the lanes. And the more badges and body styles the better. Dale

10-19-2014, 08:06 PM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Whichever car I end up with I will begin with the roll bar/subframe connectors and work my way down to suspension/driveline upgrades. I will try to garner the best info I can get on the best bang for the buck upgrades given the power levels expected. Being O/SA and the index at 13.15 with an automatic it should not be too harsh on parts...I hope. It will be interesting tuning with a laptop. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-19-2014, 09:33 PM	#6
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

10-19-2014, 09:43 PM	#7
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................

11-01-2014, 11:06 AM	#9
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up That spoiler looks even better on top of that growing heap outside the back door hehe. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

11-02-2014, 07:32 PM	#10
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Work continues albeit at a snails pace. Forgot just how taxing this is by yourself...makes you grow extra limbs and such lol. Subframe connectors and control arm box reinforcements are in, but my Mig welder has given up. Once I have the roll bar I'm taking it elsewhere to get everything stitched properly. I forget what the name and purpose of that big honkin metal appliance is under the differential snout. Is it a necessary item? I've given up on the new fuel tank idea...appears it would not meet the rulebook criteria. I guess it will be either the factory piece or a fuel cell now. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 11-02-2014 at 07:35 PM.

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