$300 a steal for a foxbody Mustang GT?

teambeechstreet · 09-10-2005, 01:11 PM

My co-worker decided to sell his probject car, an 88 or 89 (cant remember the exact year) Mustang GT 5.0 5/spd. He said it was running smooth until just recently. Said he had his mechanic cousin check it out and that there is something wrong with the ECU and wiring. His cousin told him itd only be a couple hundred bux to fix, but I guess my coworker doesnt wanna bother with it since he just bought a streetbike. He said he'd give it to me for $300. Body is clean, has headers and exhaust, newer tires. You guys think I should pick it up as a project? I know there are a couple of ya'all here on the boards that know their sh1t about foxbodies. does it sound like too much of a hassle to deal with since there are ECU and wiring probs? id prolly just throw it by the garage and let it sit until later down the road when i have some extra $$$. my dad thinks itd just be a waste of cash since id have to pay for non-operable registration fees. Ever since I saw two foxbodies running 10s, I've wanted one!

thanks guys

GrahamKracka · 09-10-2005, 01:19 PM

id do it

mightypan42 · 09-10-2005, 01:22 PM

If ECU and wiring is all that's wrong with it... I'd definitely do it. Even if there's a couple other things wrong with it, should be too much to fix it up real nice.

Ajaxus · 09-10-2005, 01:53 PM

id do it. that car will pay itself off in the longrun. the old 5.0 with a 5/spd, wow, not much more can be said. that car has alot of potential, and $300 makes it a deal that cant be passed up. go for it!

Lash · 09-10-2005, 02:01 PM

Thats almost free. Do it...NOW!!!

It would be a great project car.

jroth2000gt · 09-10-2005, 02:33 PM

I wish I was where you are, cause I'd scoop that car up quick. I'll be doing exactly that after the 1st of the year anyway, but 300 is a hell of a deal. The motor alone is worth that. The tranny is worth that. Even if you wanted to make a few bucks and sell the motor and tranny alone, and sell a rolling chassis it would be worth more than that. You can find mustang parts cheap and have a real nice running car. My first love will always be a Mustang so maybe I'm just partial.

95-GT · 09-10-2005, 02:44 PM

Do it. If its a 89, which it better be, it has MAS air and that ECU is approx $100 used. Only thing is, that transmission sucks when you get some good power going thru it, so you cant really powershift.

Malaclypse · 09-10-2005, 03:00 PM

Buy it! That's a steal man.

mr_eh · 09-10-2005, 03:30 PM

do not sleep

on this deal

RAZE · 09-10-2005, 03:34 PM

It's a great deal, but I wouldn't buy anything that old.

teambeechstreet · 09-11-2005, 08:40 AM

ok well i talked to my coworker again. he said he got "mixed up" about the car and its actually an 86 convertible with the 5.0. he said he got it confused with the 89 his dad has. my coworker isnt all there, so im not too surprised he got them mixed up. anyways, he said that it'll drive around but will just randomly shut off while cruising. im a bit disappointed since i just read that the 86 had poor head design and i personally like the 87-93 exterior a bit more. i dunno, still a good buy?

95-GT · 09-11-2005, 09:06 AM

Who cares about the head design. Its a carbb'ed motor, and its a toy. The stalling issue could easilly be fixed. Getting parts for these cars are much cheaper/easier then the grand am/civic are.

teambeechstreet · 09-11-2005, 09:15 AM

hmm i thought maybe the head design was a big factor but i guess not! time to go check it out

DrFabulous · 09-11-2005, 09:43 AM

Go for it, fun project and cruising car.

jazzman · 09-11-2005, 05:29 PM

the main difference is the front end, which you can change to the 87-93 style easily, same body, all bolts up!

95-GT · 09-11-2005, 06:23 PM

No, there is a differance in the motor. I cant remember if the heads are differant, or the pistons dont have any reliefs. I believe its the pistons not having reliefs.

Coop · 09-11-2005, 06:42 PM

You could buy the car for $300, build a motor and still come out on top with a fast car.

jazzman · 09-11-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

No, there is a differance in the motor. I cant remember if the heads are differant, or the pistons dont have any reliefs. I believe its the pistons not having reliefs.

I meant the only body difference.

The engine is only diferent in the piston reliefs, the heads are the same ole e7's!

95-GT · 09-11-2005, 08:49 PM

Are they the E7's or the E7TE's?

jazzman · 09-11-2005, 09:04 PM

hmmm, good question, arent' they the same thing?

09-10-2005, 01:11 PM	#1
teambeechstreet R1ce w/boost AKA: beechstreet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 37 Posts: 742 Vehicle: '04 Honda Civic Si	$300 a steal for a foxbody Mustang GT? My co-worker decided to sell his probject car, an 88 or 89 (cant remember the exact year) Mustang GT 5.0 5/spd. He said it was running smooth until just recently. Said he had his mechanic cousin check it out and that there is something wrong with the ECU and wiring. His cousin told him itd only be a couple hundred bux to fix, but I guess my coworker doesnt wanna bother with it since he just bought a streetbike. He said he'd give it to me for $300. Body is clean, has headers and exhaust, newer tires. You guys think I should pick it up as a project? I know there are a couple of ya'all here on the boards that know their sh1t about foxbodies. does it sound like too much of a hassle to deal with since there are ECU and wiring probs? id prolly just throw it by the garage and let it sit until later down the road when i have some extra $$$. my dad thinks itd just be a waste of cash since id have to pay for non-operable registration fees. Ever since I saw two foxbodies running 10s, I've wanted one! thanks guys __________________ R.I.P. '02 GAGT1 Coupe

09-10-2005, 01:22 PM	#3
mightypan42 GAGT - Member AKA: Jimmy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Age: 39 Posts: 640 Vehicle: 2005 Ranger XLT	If ECU and wiring is all that's wrong with it... I'd definitely do it. Even if there's a couple other things wrong with it, should be too much to fix it up real nice. __________________

09-10-2005, 02:01 PM	#5
Lash Slow 5.0 AKA: Luke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Milwaukee Age: 42 Posts: 1,047 Vehicle: '02 ZR-2/ '89 LX 5.0	Thats almost free. Do it...NOW!!! It would be a great project car. __________________ Pinto II http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...f3013c716f.htm http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mustangpic.jpg

09-10-2005, 02:33 PM	#6
jroth2000gt Vios con Dios AKA: Jerry Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Age: 42 Posts: 540 Vehicle: 2000 grand am gt coupe	I wish I was where you are, cause I'd scoop that car up quick. I'll be doing exactly that after the 1st of the year anyway, but 300 is a hell of a deal. The motor alone is worth that. The tranny is worth that. Even if you wanted to make a few bucks and sell the motor and tranny alone, and sell a rolling chassis it would be worth more than that. You can find mustang parts cheap and have a real nice running car. My first love will always be a Mustang so maybe I'm just partial. __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Ext Cab Z71 2000 GA GT Was uns nicht umbringt, macht uns stark Last edited by jroth2000gt; 09-10-2005 at 02:41 PM.

09-10-2005, 03:30 PM	#9
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09-10-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	id do it

09-10-2005, 01:53 PM	#4
Ajaxus GAGT - Junkie AKA: AJ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Missoula, MT Age: 35 Posts: 8,403 Vehicle: '01 Subaru Outback LTD	id do it. that car will pay itself off in the longrun. the old 5.0 with a 5/spd, wow, not much more can be said. that car has alot of potential, and $300 makes it a deal that cant be passed up. go for it!

09-10-2005, 02:44 PM	#7
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Do it. If its a 89, which it better be, it has MAS air and that ECU is approx $100 used. Only thing is, that transmission sucks when you get some good power going thru it, so you cant really powershift.

09-10-2005, 03:00 PM	#8
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	Buy it! That's a steal man.

09-10-2005, 03:34 PM	#10
RAZE GAGT oldtimer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC - Manhattan Age: 39 Posts: 2,965 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	It's a great deal, but I wouldn't buy anything that old. __________________ Past: 2001 GT1 Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition 8/18/01 - 11/25/03 2000 Supercharged GA: 12/24/03-9/22/05 2004 Impulse Blue GTO 99 Grand Prix GT Coupe - 10/10/08-1/9/10 2010 Black Audi S5 Coupe Current: 2009 Corolla S - Commuter car 2013 Jetta Hybrid - Commuter Car 2005 Metallic Black Pontiac GTO 2014 BMW 650iX M Sport convertible 1987 Fox Body Mustang GT

09-11-2005, 08:40 AM	#11
teambeechstreet R1ce w/boost AKA: beechstreet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 37 Posts: 742 Vehicle: '04 Honda Civic Si	ok well i talked to my coworker again. he said he got "mixed up" about the car and its actually an 86 convertible with the 5.0. he said he got it confused with the 89 his dad has. my coworker isnt all there, so im not too surprised he got them mixed up. anyways, he said that it'll drive around but will just randomly shut off while cruising. im a bit disappointed since i just read that the 86 had poor head design and i personally like the 87-93 exterior a bit more. i dunno, still a good buy? __________________ R.I.P. '02 GAGT1 Coupe

09-11-2005, 09:06 AM	#12
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Who cares about the head design. Its a carbb'ed motor, and its a toy. The stalling issue could easilly be fixed. Getting parts for these cars are much cheaper/easier then the grand am/civic are.

09-11-2005, 09:15 AM	#13
teambeechstreet R1ce w/boost AKA: beechstreet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 37 Posts: 742 Vehicle: '04 Honda Civic Si	hmm i thought maybe the head design was a big factor but i guess not! time to go check it out __________________ R.I.P. '02 GAGT1 Coupe

09-11-2005, 09:43 AM	#14
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Go for it, fun project and cruising car. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

09-11-2005, 05:29 PM	#15
jazzman Pontiac Performance AKA: Derek Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 460 Vehicle: 95 GA 95 Mustang GT	the main difference is the front end, which you can change to the 87-93 style easily, same body, all bolts up! __________________ - Derek The Garage 1995 Grand Am SE - SOLD 1998 Grand Prix GTP - SOLD 1995 Mustang GT - LS Swap in Progress! 2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Tint, Magnaflow, Stereo

09-11-2005, 06:23 PM	#16
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	No, there is a differance in the motor. I cant remember if the heads are differant, or the pistons dont have any reliefs. I believe its the pistons not having reliefs.

09-11-2005, 06:42 PM	#17
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	You could buy the car for $300, build a motor and still come out on top with a fast car. __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

09-11-2005, 08:49 PM	#19
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Are they the E7's or the E7TE's?

09-11-2005, 09:04 PM	#20
jazzman Pontiac Performance AKA: Derek Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 460 Vehicle: 95 GA 95 Mustang GT	hmmm, good question, arent' they the same thing? __________________ - Derek The Garage 1995 Grand Am SE - SOLD 1998 Grand Prix GTP - SOLD 1995 Mustang GT - LS Swap in Progress! 2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Tint, Magnaflow, Stereo

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