Fox Body Refresh

[apex svt]

-loomed some wiring
-Digital 6 & window switch wires and set
-cleaned up the steering rack
-underside looks great!
-rear main out rear main In
-put the heart back in it. No accessories on, but way less clutter than before!

Getting closer

 

[apex svt]

-Accessories on
-New updated starter
- Drilled/tapped all the egr vacuum ports and plugged them. EGR removed.
-Battery box in the truck, wiring getting close
-Buddy hooked us up with a D1-SC bracket, Cog crank pulley, crank support bracket, and crank support hub.

Will be put to great use at some point.

 

[triple-s]

One day I'll do this but for now I'll just look at yours.

 

[apex svt]

Have had some delays lately, haven’t had much time to work on the car.
Finally had a good week.
-Upper intake on
-Subframe connectors welded/painted
-Pulled the carpet for a good scrub
-Fuel lines ran, tank in, fuel filter mounted. Need one 90* fitting and it will be done. -8 feed, -6 return.
-Aluminum Driveshaft in
I’m sure some odds and ends I’m forgetting but getting closer. Almost time to start some body work.

 

[apex svt]

 

[apex svt]

Need to snag some more pics but.
-Exhaust is on
-Everything’s wired

Did a test fire. Pump was priming fine but no fuel. Primed primed primed, nothing. Dropped the tank, flipped the wires, got fuel. Car fired right up, but the regulator was leaking so we shut it
down.

-Rebuilt the regulator

Started tearing into the body. The car is in pretty good shape but we found some rough spots. Specifically top door hinges both sides. Maybe common on Fox’s?

Cutting them out and welding in new metal.

 

[apex svt]

Apart she comes. Originally we hadn’t planned on taking it this far apart, but these cars come apart super easy and I think it will really make the paint work easier/better in the end.

Getting pretty close to sanding time. I can now see how these projects go from 2months to years. We’re still planning on this spring/summer, we’ll see how it goes.

 

[apex svt]

 

[triple-s]

Keep up the good work.

 

[q6543]

Dayum!
You are kicking that things ass.

Great job.

 

[CobraBob]

Apart she comes. Originally we hadn’t planned on taking it this far apart, but these cars come apart super easy and I think it will really make the paint work easier/better in the end.

Getting pretty close to sanding time. I can now see how these projects go from 2months to years. We’re still planning on this spring/summer, we’ll see how it goes.

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Reading about you tearing it apart and saying it will make re-painting the panels easier reminded me of Glenn's '65 Mustang restoration and his successful painting venture. I love watching restorations like this. Keep up the great work!!

 

[Bdubbs]

That's some motivation! Looking good!

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[apex svt]

Small update.
Cleaning up some little things that were hidden. Inside the wheel tub was showing quite a bit of surface rust but is still solid and almost no rust on the outside.
-Wire wheeled down and painted (por 15). Still needs touch up.
-Driver side upper door hinge patched. Will need a little filler come body time.
-Wire wheeled and painted inside the fender (unseen area to prevent rust)

Little by little..

 

[apex svt]

Started patching the passenger side top hinge. Looks rough now, but that’s how the other side was and it turned out just fine. (What grinders are made for).
-Passenger side under fender wire wheeled down and painted.
-Back bumper area wired down and painted
-Bumper support wired down and painted.
-Trim removed from the windshield and hatch. Not a fun task, only ruined on piece. Someone got happy with the glue gun on the hatch. Wouldn’t come out without bending unfortunately.

Our theory is to sand/wire down the unseen areas and coat them all with Por 15 as it’s supposed to be a rust inhibitor. All other areas will be painted, and may even spray over the por15 in some spots.

If anyones had experience or has suggestions please feel free. This is our first go at it.

Thanks for the support guys!

 

[suicidekings]

Why anybody puts money into these fox's is beyond me. Such a dumb decision......





Im kidding, makes me miss my days of wrenching then updating my build thread. Keep up the good work!

 

[C2tuck]

Why anybody puts money into these fox's is beyond me. Such a dumb decision......





Im kidding, makes me miss my days of wrenching then updating my build thread. Keep up the good work!

Get you another one and start over…

 

[suicidekings]

Get you another one and start over…

lol, just did actually. 1 of 31 1985 Dark Slate LX notch 5.0/auto.

 

[C2tuck]

lol, just did actually. 1 of 31 1985 Dark Slate LX notch 5.0/auto.

Pics or it didn’t happen, not to derail OP’s thread.

 

[suicidekings]

Pics or it didn’t happen, not to derail OP’s thread.

Im still waiting for it to be delivered but here is a pic of the car. it has different wheels now but ill post up when I get my new wheels for it.

Sorry to derail the thread here. OP im wanting more pics of progress btw!! Subscribed.

 

[apex svt]

Im still waiting for it to be delivered but here is a pic of the car. it has different wheels now but ill post up when I get my new wheels for it.


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Sorry to derail the thread here. OP im wanting more pics of progress btw!! Subscribed.

All good man, Fox body love! Clean clean ride! Congrats!