Ford vs Chevy Build-up - Page 2

Tim H · 10-19-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

He's a build addict looking for a new project now that the Camaro is about done (again). As for cost, go back through this thread. The Chevy has broken some big bucks parts that aren't supposed to break like Moser rear ends.

Dale

The Ford won't break any parts ?

JHeath · 10-19-2014, 05:47 PM

Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion.

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 06:56 PM

Well, here we go...

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.

Interior is decent...

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

That spoiler must go lol!

FireSale · 10-19-2014, 07:58 PM

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

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 08:06 PM

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.

It will be interesting tuning with a laptop.

black88coupe · 10-19-2014, 09:33 PM

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

7423 · 10-19-2014, 09:43 PM

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

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 09:46 PM

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

FireSale · 10-19-2014, 09:50 PM

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

HandOverFist · 10-19-2014, 10:03 PM

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.

10-19-2014, 05:47 PM	#12
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Only breakage on mine was a ring & pinion. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

10-19-2014, 06:56 PM	#13
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Well, here we go... 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. Interior is decent... Top and body are good, but it will need paint. That spoiler must go lol! __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 10-19-2014 at 08:58 PM.

10-19-2014, 07:58 PM	#14
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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

10-19-2014, 08:06 PM	#15
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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. It will be interesting tuning with a laptop. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-19-2014, 09:33 PM	#16
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

10-19-2014, 09:43 PM	#17
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................

10-19-2014, 09:46 PM	#18
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up I'll be needing you guys to guide me along on this one. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-19-2014, 09:50 PM	#19
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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

10-19-2014, 10:03 PM	#20
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 10-19-2014 at 10:12 PM.

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