87 foxbody build

[boosted brit]

Sold this


And bought this 87 t-top gt.
I sent my buddy to buy it while I was away working in Alberta and good news bad news scenarios followed.
They guy went to fill it up and forgot the hood pins and it flew up and broke the hood and cowl.
But i got it for 1200 less than asking.
Got it his shop and it was out of oil and coolant....head gasket?????
Compression test showed a solid 120psi on all cylinders, the heater core is blocked and the pan leaks.
Get the car home and it has a 5 lug swap and frame connectors.
I fix the hood and a few other things and i couldn't be happier, hopefully it should be on the road in a few days.

[gearheaded]

Always likes foxbodies, looks like you've got a great starting point!

[Robitussin]

Not a fan of the hood and chrome trim, but looks great otherwise!

[boosted brit]

The chrome is tape and will be replace with red trim tape.

[boosted brit]

Lowered it and made it undrivable
I will have to roll the inner lips on the rear before i can drive it due to the fat tyres out back.

[boosted brit]

Its actually lower than the pic due to settling etc

[tohoopty]

i had that same hood on my 87 coupe.i liked it alot.

[durgaprasadzone]

Thanks for sharing info.....

[eppanhanga]

Lowered it and made it undrivable

[boosted brit]

So i only just got it on the road due to kids, house job blah blah, the wife went away with the kids for a few days so I did what everyone else would do and finished my night shift and work on the car solid for a few days. I managed to sort out a few problems and do some maintenance and then got down to the fun stuff, firstly the chrome had to go but when i pulled the sticker off (yep chrome sticker) it pulled the clear coat off so i opted for a black strip, this is a 10feet car by the way, asin looks good from 10 ft away. Then i swapped out the knackered front seats for later leathers that i picked up for 40bux!!!! The drivers frame was bent but nothing brute force couldn't fix, then the front splitter, its the same one that was on my talon, its a bit short but kinda falls naturally with the vent i also threw on my old momo wheel for good measure. and thats about it for now, shes on the road and i love it especially the loose rear end. Heres some before and after pics

[boosted brit]

Got some almost free 16in pony wheels too and i will be throwin those on so i can sell the american racing ones.

[laBeef]

not to shabby. I love Foxes.

[shippedout]

Much better. Going even lower or going to keep it practical?

[boosted brit]

Im not sure my last car was really low and the local roads here are horrible i may put my cash to a bit more power abd wheels first.

[boosted brit]

Gave her a clean and polished the rims, what are everyones thoughts on the rims? I'm really undecided should I keep them? Paint the centers? Or sell them?
How cute is my daughter she finally got a ride today she loves it