Pics of my soon-to-be project stang

sonic04edge · **Pics of my soon-to-be project stang**

Okay here's the pics. The body itself I expected to be much worse and i mean MUCH. There is some rust but most of it looks like surface rust. There are atleast to holes in the floor boards when the seats are mounted. So those will have to be replaced. From what I can tell the original owner was trying to do a flat black paint on it cheaply done! As soon as my tax return gets here i'm going to pick up the car and bring it home. Anyway I warn you it is a true PROJECT car so it isn't pretty lol.

bluemustang · 02-16-2005, 05:48 PM

eh i dunno man its a fox i was thinking a classic the whole time.

i dunno why but secondly I wouldnt personally waste my 200 bucks on that. no way in hell. you can pick up anything to 86 if you want a carb 4 eye and have it in way better shape then that.

Thats just me now. Good Luck your gonna need it

bluemustang · 02-16-2005, 05:50 PM

Looking at the pics better you do realize your gonna have to replace EVERY single panel on that car right everything is trashed.

OMG i dunno why youd get that man im honestly like stunned

sonic04edge · 02-16-2005, 05:53 PM

It's gonna be a stripper. Anyway like I said if i can't build it to the way I really want it then i'm gonna build it into a drag car.

Edit: Anyway like I said this is a car i'm gonna learn to do things on. So i'm not worried about it being rough.

01mineralgrey6 · 02-16-2005, 05:57 PM

looks like you have your work cut out for ya...have fun

**SpectorV** · 02-16-2005, 06:09 PM

i would assess the cost's over all and decide if its worth it... but in the end its your call of course.

bluemustang · 02-16-2005, 06:12 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by sonic04edge It's gonna be a stripper. Anyway like I said if i can't build it to the way I really want it then i'm gonna build it into a drag car. Edit: Anyway like I said this is a car i'm gonna learn to do things on. So i'm not worried about it being rough.

I really really suggest buying a donor car while your at it cause your need it to switch over every single piece over.

sonic04edge · 02-16-2005, 06:27 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by bluemustang I really really suggest buying a donor car while your at it cause your need it to switch over every single piece over.

Not really none of the factory style interior will be there any longer. Everything is coming out. I'm gonna get a cage put in, racing seats, alluminum dash(seen it in some and really like it) hood will be replaced with a cowl induction hood. New aftermarket bumpers. List goes on and by the time i'm done it'll basicly be a whole new car.

bluemustang · 06:35 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by sonic04edge Not really none of the factory style interior will be there any longer. Everything is coming out. I'm gonna get a cage put in, racing seats, alluminum dash(seen it in some and really like it) hood will be replaced with a cowl induction hood. New aftermarket bumpers. List goes on and by the time i'm done it'll basicly be a whole new car.

im talking about your body panels. your no way in hell gonna be able to get those panels straight not wit those dents.

Interior is the easiest thing to do in any car that takes no brains to do. I can strip the interior of my car in less then 30 mins thats nothing. Im concerned for your outside look.

I still say forget this and get a "newer" 4 eye less headaches and you can still do all the work you want with like I said alot less headaches and cash needed to spend

WhiteStang99 · 02-16-2005, 06:34 PM

Cowl hood? sweet.

sonic04edge · 02-16-2005, 06:40 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by bluemustang im talking about your body panels. your no way in hell gonna be able to get those panels straight not wit those dents. Interior is the easiest thing to do in any car that takes no brains to do. I can strip the interior of my car in less then 30 mins thats nothing. Im concerned for your outside look. I still say forget this and get a "newer" 4 eye less headaches and you can still do all the work you want with like I said alot less headaches and cash needed to spend

Unfortunately my spending isn't that high right now and the outside is the least of my worries. Right now my main goal is to get it running and the interior and to get rid of any rust on the body. Exterior will come last. By the time i'm worried about the looks i should have no problem affording a donor car. At the same time I wana atleast try and work on the current panels. Like I said this is the car i'm using to learn to do the things I dont know how aka body work. That was the primary reason I wanted it.

**MonteCitan** · 02-16-2005, 07:05 PM

that ain't nothing..

you guys should see my project.. (see attachment)

only difference is my interior's near mint, except for a cracked steering wheel.

it's all surface rust, except for the 1/4s and fenders... of which NOS pieces were included in the sale.. as well as a nice 455 donor and a very rare GS grille...

Js281GT · 02-16-2005, 07:35 PM

The mustang is in alot worse shape. I wouldn't waist a penny trying to get that motor to keep runnin. I would either take on car payments for a newer one or find a better one that doesn't run. people will want to get rid of a car for cheap if it doesnt run. (trust me) If you do keep that I would start by ripping the motor & all the wiring out. Focus on engine, tranny, & suspension. Then go for a used 8.8 rear end. Then a 331 stroker long block. Then you havn't even payed for half of it. I would look around.

wiarumas · 02-16-2005, 07:39 PM

haha.. that is going to be A LOT of work. i like its small back tire.

wiarumas · 02-16-2005, 07:49 PM

check out my photoshop of the final product.. haha.. well.. not photoshopped.. more like microsoft painted...

**SpectorV** · 02-16-2005, 07:52 PM

there are SO many little this and thats you will be amazed how fast you can blow money and see no results lol but.... it can be dont just dont expect to do it on a couple grand.

fast64 · 02-16-2005, 09:17 PM

wow, don't buy that POS, save up another couple thousand and buy something in better shape, you will save so much money in the long run if you do that. you should probably try to find a v8 car also, unless you are going carb, b/c it will make like a ton easier

19ClearCobra96 · 02-16-2005, 10:37 PM

yeah like i said my brothers 89 was in better shape than that and he went broke trying to fix it up, but if you do good luck seems like a fun project but especially keep the shoe in the back window!!!