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10-19-2014, 05:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up
Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion.
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10-19-2014, 06:56 PM | #13 |
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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!
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10-19-2014, 07:58 PM | #14 |
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Very subtle looking car. Quite a jump from your Camaro. Welcome to the Dark Side...
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10-19-2014, 08:06 PM | #15 |
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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.
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10-19-2014, 09:33 PM | #16 |
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This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread.
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10-19-2014, 09:43 PM | #17 |
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Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................
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10-19-2014, 09:46 PM | #18 |
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I'll be needing you guys to guide me along on this one.
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Here's some sub frame connectors to look at, My 68 has Total Control/ChassisWorks connectors but they don't make them for the newer cars.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/MM-Full-Length-Subframe-Connectors-1979-04-bare-P580.aspx Dale |
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Thanks Dale - Not sure how the weight falls on these cars when gutted...class minimum will be 3300 pounds. Don't know the pros or cons of a moly vs mild steel roll bar in this instance...not wanting to spend money on parts that don't make a difference if you know what I mean. This entire endeavor will be based on the best bang for the buck if feasible. I would also like to find out if it is possible to claim this car as a '89 and what would be needed to do so...would drop weight to 3225 and hp factor to 215.
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