Project 1989 Mustang GT Convertible

[low89fox]

Am I going to get shot for saying I actually like the wing?

Thanks!!! Finally someone on my side, haha.

[244Brick]

Am I going to get shot for saying I actually like the wing?

I don't mind the wing, but i had to use this GIF

[FunfGang]

Am I going to get shot for saying I actually like the wing?

[frink84]

I heard some kind of ford station wagon had some decently stiff springs...

ltd/fairmont wagons are fox platform and have stiffer springs. note LTD is NOT crown victoria ltd, they are two different models.

[low89fox]

I drew a picture of what I want to paint on my hood.
And I think I'm actually going to try this, as stupid as it seems... haha.
Panda holding guns with a confederate flag in the background.

[low89fox]

Merry Christmas, everyone!!!!

Santa Claus didn't bring anything for my car, sadly
I did get $50 to sears though, so I can go tool shopping!

[low89fox]

Thunderbird springs might be stiffer.

I heard some kind of ford station wagon had some decently stiff springs...

[keeton]

Lmao. I thought of this, but there's no way it would hold. Plus I have isolators...

Looking for a stiffer spring for the rear, but not too stiff.

Wasn't a serious suggestion. Haha. Added for lolz

Thunderbird springs might be stiffer.

[low89fox]

I know a guy that tack welded the springs to the LCAs on his fox back in the day. Haha.

Lmao. I thought of this, but there's no way it would hold. Plus I have isolators...

Run a small bolt together plate through the lca that clamps the spring to the lca? That way there's no welding,but it'll be easily removable. I'll be doing it on my stang soon.

I may do this... Like maybe those little brackets that are used for holding pipes on walls and stuff.


Also thinking about trying my stock front springs in the rear to see how it rides. Looking for a stiffer spring for the rear, but not too stiff. I'm afraid the front spring may be too stiff.

[Trif0rce]

Run a small bolt together plate through the lca that clamps the spring to the lca? That way there's no welding,but it'll be easily removable. I'll be doing it on my stang soon.

[keeton]

I should get a better suspension setup for the rear, because my springs fall out when I lift the car from the body, lol. Any ideas??? I was thinking maybe limiting straps... Coilovers would be nice, but budget does not permit for it, at the moment... Plus I'm waiting to come across a cobra IRS, so I don't even want to put money in the solid axle...

I know a guy that tack welded the springs to the LCAs on his fox back in the day. Haha.

[Trif0rce]

I vote stock hood and getting rid of the saleen wing as well. I need a new decklid so bad, mine's got a sizeable dent in it.

[low89fox]

here we go... look at this perfect example. look how great this drift car looks with out that hideous saleen wing

You really don't like my wing, do you.... LOL

We'll see, once I get my back wheels on...


Btw, an update:
I painted my passenger door, but unfortunately I didn't compensate for the 40 degree weather and slight humidity...
I got some mad runs and a little orange peel...
But whatever, I may try to fix it tomorrow, but if not, my paint has a satin finish anyway, so it won't be that noticeable.
The paint is temporary anyway.

Some time next year I'll be painting the car this color:

Hey man what are your overall plans for the stang? Ive noticed when ppl add their plans they get better directions/ideas from others. Just tryin to help haha and I'm interested in this build!!

I really don't have much plans.... haha.

I should get a better suspension setup for the rear, because my springs fall out when I lift the car from the body, lol. Any ideas??? I was thinking maybe limiting straps... Coilovers would be nice, but budget does not permit for it, at the moment... Plus I'm waiting to come across a cobra IRS, so I don't even want to put money in the solid axle...

And I also want a turbo, but that won't come for a while... I kinda wish I would have bought a turbo instead of all this suspension crap, lol


Sorry for the lack of pics, guys!!!!

[Hawk242AE82]

Well I kinda like the ricey look, haha. It is a drift car, anyway...
I haven't got sick of the wing yet, but if I do, I still have the old trunk with the luggage rack and small spoiler on it.

I'm going on a 3000 mile trip across the country when summer comes around, and the luggage rack may come in handy... Or I may just stack even more stuff on the huge saleen wing, lmfao.

I personally love the way the car looks now... Just gotta get the back rims on...




By the way...... What do you guys think about the hood? I'm thinking of going back to stock.

very 80's - tastic foxbody

[Dirty Spk]

here we go... look at this perfect example. look how great this drift car looks with out that hideous saleen wing