Roush 1989 Saleen Question

SRsnake · Nov 23, 2003

Did all 1989 Saleens come with a strut tower brace or was it an option? Thanks

281cobra · Nov 24, 2003

SRsnake said:
Did all 1989 Saleens come with a strut tower brace or was it an option? Thanks

It was standard equipiment on all 89 Saleens

jmd2914 · Dec 22, 2003

yeah it was a standard thing on all of them

Mark Cubberley · Dec 23, 2003

My SSC has one!

JohnVH2 · Dec 25, 2003

SO does Mine

bowtieh8er93 · Jan 22, 2004

thats part of a saleen package

Slappy · Sep 3, 2004

Interesting. My 89 doesn't have one, nor does it have anything indicating it ever had one. And yes, mine's a legit Saleen. Hmmmm.....

SLIGHTLY_INSANE · Sep 3, 2004

So no holes in your firewall? for the connecting to the strut tower its just two holes on the back sides IIRC?

Head Paneer · Sep 3, 2004

It’s not inconceivable that your car left Saleen’s shop without a particular part. It has been know to happen.

marcus95 · Sep 3, 2004

Unfortunately, there is a better chance Slappy that your car is a clone than Saleen back in 89 not installing a strut tower brace. Saleen was at their peak production in 1989 and not skimping on parts. 1989 is most knocked off year for foxes simply because of the number of engine bay plaques and console shifter plaques. I have seen a few 90 and up fox body cars without a strut tower brace because of the factory blower.
Slappy, you just purchased your car correct? Can you trace all of the owners before you and the dealership that it was originally purchased at? Also, has your car been out of state? You are in Washington state, correct? Are the factory rivets on your vin tag on your dash silver or grey? Take as many pictures as you can of your engine bay (placement of your engine bay plaque so I can measure) take pics of your driver side door jamb where it latches and the door. If you don't want to post the pic's pm me.
I have seen a few really good clones. Also Slappy your car is 89-0175 correct? If you would like I can ask someone internally at Saleen where your car was stamped.

saleenster · Sep 3, 2004

Slappy said:
Interesting. My 89 doesn't have one, nor does it have anything indicating it ever had one. And yes, mine's a legit Saleen. Hmmmm.....

I know your car very well Slappy. It is a real Saleen, and yes, it did have the strut tower brace. Lots of history on your car...shoot me a PM if your ever intrested.

marcus95 · Sep 3, 2004

Nice.
That is the great thing about numbered cars. There are so few Saleens around that if a car is authentic it someone always knows some history about it.
Come to think of it I don't think I have ever seen an 87-89 without a strut tower brace.
Enjoy your car Slappy. Sounds like you have your hands full.

Slappy · Sep 4, 2004

saleenster said:
I know your car very well Slappy. It is a real Saleen, and yes, it did have the strut tower brace. Lots of history on your car...shoot me a PM if your ever intrested.

Check your PM box.

347Fastback · Sep 12, 2004

marcus95 said:
Nice.
That is the great thing about numbered cars. There are so few Saleens around that if a car is authentic it someone always knows some history about it.
Come to think of it I don't think I have ever seen an 87-89 without a strut tower brace.
Enjoy your car Slappy. Sounds like you have your hands full.

Anybody know any about Saleen 89-243... I have owned the car for 4 years. White convertible... Excellent car but no history. Liz told me it was a one of a kind special order car. Just wondering if anybody ever heard about the car before my purchase. I bought the car vey cheap being sold as a special mustang so they did not even realize what it was.... My wife actually found the car after I took her to a Saleen show... She recognized the marking etc. Boy this was a stressful transaction. I paid cash to someone who spoke no english and all he could tell my wife was that is is a special mustang... the car was completely stock and everything was there, even the radio and eq..

Saleen Mike · Sep 12, 2004

347Fastback said:
Anybody know any about Saleen 89-243...

89-0243

Last 3 of the VIN: 263

Body Style: VERT w/ WHITE top

Ship Date: 11/23/88

Owned by 3 or more people

Has 3.27 gears

Has the Saleen Badge on the interior passenger side of the dash.

That about does it for what the Saleen Book says about the car.

sk8mrw · Sep 12, 2004

The Saleen Book is awesome! My girlfriend just got me the signed hardback version (#223) for my 21st birthday and I can't wait to read through all of it. I think the best part was seeing 99-0278 in the registry! I highly recommend this book to all Saleen enthusiasts.

347Fastback · Sep 12, 2004

Saleen Mike said:
89-0243

Last 3 of the VIN: 263

Body Style: VERT w/ WHITE top

Ship Date: 11/23/88

Owned by 3 or more people

Has 3.27 gears

Has the Saleen Badge on the interior passenger side of the dash.

That about does it for what the Saleen Book says about the car.

That's my car. Everything lines up....

derrick gil · Jun 18, 2007

89 saleen #0175

saleenster said:
I know your car very well Slappy. It is a real Saleen, and yes, it did have the strut tower brace. Lots of history on your car...shoot me a PM if your ever intrested.

i just bought the steering wheel out of the 89 saleen #0175. i would love to know the history on the car

derrick gil · Jun 18, 2007

i just bought the steering wheel out of the 89 saleen #0175, i would love to know the history on the car

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