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The Ford won't break any parts ?

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Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion.

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Well, here we go...

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psfe239a7c.jpg

I bought the '90 model this morning from a nice young gal named Shelley...I'm sure she had her fun with it over the years. It was about what I expected to find...pretty much intact with no real rust issues. I still have not dismissed the '89 model and might travel to look at it if I ever get in contact with the seller.

Up on the lift I see no glaring defects other than it had taken a hit to the lower portion of the radiator support at some time in it's life...probably from a tall curb from the looks of it.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps46afb595.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps13969cc5.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psfda558cc.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps591df5b3.jpg

Interior is decent...

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps0b879d0b.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps55d6c0d7.jpg

Top and body are good, but it will need paint.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps9be9e57c.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps5e1754b8.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps7c3d44b5.jpg

That spoiler must go lol!

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Very subtle looking car. Quite a jump from your Camaro. Welcome to the Dark Side...

What drag racing needs is cars in the lanes. And the more badges and body styles the better.

Dale

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Whichever car I end up with I will begin with the roll bar/subframe connectors and work my way down to suspension/driveline upgrades. I will try to garner the best info I can get on the best bang for the buck upgrades given the power levels expected. Being O/SA and the index at 13.15 with an automatic it should not be too harsh on parts...I hope. :p It will be interesting tuning with a laptop.

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This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread.

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Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................

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I'll be needing you guys to guide me along on this one. ;)

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Here's some sub frame connectors to look at, My 68 has Total Control/ChassisWorks connectors but they don't make them for the newer cars.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/MM-Full-Length-Subframe-Connectors-1979-04-bare-P580.aspx

Dale

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Thanks Dale - Not sure how the weight falls on these cars when gutted...class minimum will be 3300 pounds. Don't know the pros or cons of a moly vs mild steel roll bar in this instance...not wanting to spend money on parts that don't make a difference if you know what I mean. This entire endeavor will be based on the best bang for the buck if feasible. I would also like to find out if it is possible to claim this car as a '89 and what would be needed to do so...would drop weight to 3225 and hp factor to 215.