So here goes my first attempt at a thread. First off not looking to copy Tony Frank and his awesome 85 mustang. Just wanting to document the journey between before and after. A quick back story before getting into the car. In 1985 my dad bought a brand new light regatta blue 85 mustang gt convertible. The car has been in the family longer than I have, and I have always loved it and 4 eye fox's. Being the gear head I am I have always wanted to modify it. However, the car is a mostly original 27k mile time capsule, and most of all my Dad doesn't seem to agree. So next idea is finding a light regatta blue hard top 85 mustang and modifying that. After searching for the right car for almost 5 years I finally found one I wouldn't feel bad modifying yet wasn't so bad it needed complete restoration.
The car I am working with is a light regatta blue 85 mustang gt hard top with 71K original miles. Mods already done to the car:
-347 stroker with stock block, X303 cam, Aluminum heads (unknown brand or specs), Edelbrock Intake, Weber carb (Unknown CFM), Shorty headers, H-pipe, Pypes Violators, SVE Aluminium radiator, Electric Fan.
-5 lug conversion with SVE anniversary wheels.
-8.8 rear end conversion.
-Unknown sub frame connectors (welded in at least).
-Budget wire tuck with Scott Rod panels riveted in place, Battery relocated to the trunk.
Overall it's a good starting point. Runs and drives good, interior is original and super nice (car does have 140 mph speedo), body is straight with only one rust spot on the rear hatch near the tag lights. The biggest negative is the car needs paint. I am guessing it set outside for a while because the hood, roof, and trunk are all faded pretty good. All the trim is faded and some of the weather stripping looks pretty sad.
So here are some pics of what I am starting with and the convertible. Planning on changing up the exhaust very soon. Followed by the electric fan. Then blowing her apart to get painted!
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The car I am working with is a light regatta blue 85 mustang gt hard top with 71K original miles. Mods already done to the car:
-347 stroker with stock block, X303 cam, Aluminum heads (unknown brand or specs), Edelbrock Intake, Weber carb (Unknown CFM), Shorty headers, H-pipe, Pypes Violators, SVE Aluminium radiator, Electric Fan.
-5 lug conversion with SVE anniversary wheels.
-8.8 rear end conversion.
-Unknown sub frame connectors (welded in at least).
-Budget wire tuck with Scott Rod panels riveted in place, Battery relocated to the trunk.
Overall it's a good starting point. Runs and drives good, interior is original and super nice (car does have 140 mph speedo), body is straight with only one rust spot on the rear hatch near the tag lights. The biggest negative is the car needs paint. I am guessing it set outside for a while because the hood, roof, and trunk are all faded pretty good. All the trim is faded and some of the weather stripping looks pretty sad.
So here are some pics of what I am starting with and the convertible. Planning on changing up the exhaust very soon. Followed by the electric fan. Then blowing her apart to get painted!
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