Progress Thread 85GT4V’s “New” 1985 Mustang GT

[Noobz347]

I was in HS. No idea how many concerts I'd been to by then but somewhere in that neighborhood is when I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan at Sea World SD. At least, that's the one that sticks out in my mind.

 

[nicholase]

Where were you on January 29, 1985?

Hmmm. I was 11. I don't really remember. I do remember in 1986 my dad took me to my first concert to see Bon Jovi / Cinderella.

You car looks great! Super clean man. I dig it. You should give Chemical Guys "Barebones" a try for your chassis and underhood stuff. I got a feeling you'd like it.

 

[Noobz347]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella

Both, very good in the day.

 

[nickyb]

Met the wife in march 1985 ,married her and still married . it was very good year.

 

[Noobz347]

Met the wife in march 1985 ,married her and still married . it was very good year.

*Wife in the back yard as he's typing:

 

[gkomo]

85? Great year, year I was born.

 

[gkomo]

I was in HS. No idea how many concerts I'd been to by then but somewhere in that neighborhood is when I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan at Sea World SD. At least, that's the one that sticks out in my mind.

Stevie at SeaWorld? That’s wild, sounds like a great time. SRV is one of the greats

 

[Noobz347]

Stevie at SeaWorld? That’s wild, sounds like a great time. SRV is one of the greats

I drove there in a Fox!



It was an 81 Grenada with a 6-banger.

 

[gkomo]

If only they did cool stuff like that these days, im super close to SeaWorld.

 

[85GT4V]

Car Show yesterday was very low-key and really catered to a high brow crowd. It was in association with a weekend long event in my little town called the Concourse d’Elegance / Sandhills Motoring Expo. Lots of rare, million dollar cars. The show yesterday was mostly hi-end Ferraris, Mclarens, Porsche, etc. Not one other Fox. Good first outing though : )

Here’s a glamour shot from the event:

 

[85GT4V]

Interior update. Finally got a couple of pics… I swapped the radio out the first week I had it. Unfortunately, didn’t keep the original head. It’s definitely “period correct” : )

 

[gkomo]

That looks clean!

 

[qikgts]

The 17" ten hole wheels look outstanding!

 

[85GT4V]

The 17" ten hole wheels look outstanding!

Thanks! 245/45s all around.

 

[Noobz347]

I will be getting a set of those for my 86 in 5-lug.

These look 'amazeballz' on every car I've seen them on so far.

 

[85GT4V]

I will be getting a set of those for my 86 in 5-lug.

These look 'amazeballz' on every car I've seen them on so far.

Center caps are TIGHT! Do all your tweaking prior to installing the caps!

I use heavy duty bike tire tools to pop the caps without damaging the finish (so far) but, man they’re tight!

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[Noobz347]

Bookmarked. I will probably need a set of those.

 

[Noobz347]

Hey @85GT4V ... I have a question that you might be able to answer:

Are there differences in the shape of the pillar trim pieces between 85/86 cars and 87+?

 

[91AOD5.0LX]

I use heavy duty bike tire tools to pop the caps without damaging the finish

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One of the best tools I ever bought for my car after your recommendation. Works perfectly!

 

[85GT4V]

Hey @85GT4V ... I have a question that you might be able to answer:

Are there differences in the shape of the pillar trim pieces between 85/86 cars and 87+?

Hmmm, great question. I don’t know the answer but, next time I see an ‘87+ I’ll take a good look. Local Cars & Coffee on Sunday, hopefully I’ll see an ‘87+ there.

ETA: I’m assuming “A” Pillar