Progress Thread 88 Gt T-top- Project problem child

Noobz347 · May 24, 2019

billison said:
Ok, the stumble was bugging me so I went out and ran the car with the lights off, had random sparks going from the wires to the ac pump and drivers side header. I believe that’s the issue. I’m also not sure if I ever changed these plugs and wires... like ever. Oops.

I did that exact same thing many years ago. I had a set of FMS wires that I considered the top of the plug wire food chain... For way too long

billison · May 25, 2019

Noobz347 said:
Straight pipes?

No. Shorty headers, high flow cats, flow masters

billison · May 25, 2019

Noobz347 said:
I did that exact same thing many years ago. I had a set of FMS wires that I considered the top of the plug wire food chain... For way too long

That’s funny, mine were the blue fms wires.

Ok. Got the plugs and wires tonight. This was crazy over due. Several plugs were starting to crack and the plugs were a hot mess. Gap was all over the map, 2 different brands and at least one was cracked. I started her up and she ran great, then I saw the last plug wire that I didn’t plug in.... after that, she really ran great. Took a quick spin down the highway and she’s awesome. No more stumble and gobs of power I was missing.

The family will get the first ride tomorrow.

Plans from here.

Drop it off to the painter for a final buff and wax

Probably a couple more tune up related things

Then start working on the detail stuff and getting the ac back charged.

The main thing is to drive the ol girl.

billison · May 26, 2019

Got about 2 hours of driving in today. My kids love it. The wife will like it more if I put hooks for car seat in.

Already have a small list of “to fix” items but man I’m loving driving her again. It’s crazy how quickly you fall back in love.

Davedacarpainter · May 26, 2019

That's so cool Bill!

It looks very sweet.

95BlueStallion · May 26, 2019

I’m with ya on not enjoying the car for years. I’m still working on mine after buying it in Sept of 2016. Need to stop trying to restore it and drive the darn thing. Happy for you to be at the point you are now.

billison · Oct 1, 2019

Been awhile since an update. Things been busy and the car has been on the back burner. Part way into my third semester of school, still have a 4.0 and will be graduating and hopefully working in May. Our daughter was born on July 5th and is happy and healthy.

For the car. Took it to have the alignment double checked today and the toe was off and a strut was loose. Drives like a dream now. I do need to deal with the lower part of my rear bumper sagging though . Snagged a couple pics while I was out.

stanglx2002 · Oct 1, 2019

CONGRATS on the new little one, and you should be quite happy with the schooling as well.

Love the pictures as you have a very nice mustang there. You did a great job on that paint job for sure

Rdub6 · Oct 1, 2019

Congrats on the new addition! Car looks great..... nice job on the license plate too!

Olivethefet · Oct 1, 2019

That's a really nice looking car! Congratulations on the new addition and excellent working keeping the 4.0!

Potomus Pete · Oct 1, 2019

Another vote for nice car. Nice your into cleanliness . I like a clean car inside and out .

General karthief · Oct 1, 2019

If I remember right my gt rear cover has a piece of metal that runs along the bottom and is attached with rivits. I'll look tomorrow when I get to the shop.

Olivethefet · Oct 2, 2019

Pretty sure my car has the same rear cover. The previous owner used wire to run through what appears to be places to bolt the cover to something, and wrapped the wire to hard points under the car. It works, but I wouldn't recommend it on a car as nice as yours. There has to be a proper way to fix the issue. I'll be paying attention as I would like to properly fix mine at some point.

billison · Oct 2, 2019

The factory had brackets that attach to the inner bumper , cervinis uses brackets that connect to the gas tank straps but are 2 different sizes. I’ll make sure to post when I come to a solution

Davedacarpainter · Oct 2, 2019

Man! Bill the car looks excellent!

Now you have a totally bitchin ‘88 t-top. Not many can say that.

billison · Jan 6, 2020

Small but exciting milestone. Ordered a new mirror switch off lmr. For the first time since I’ve owned it, my mirrors and switch all work.

General karthief · Jan 6, 2020

Now I'm wondering if mine work, THANKS! Now I may have something else to fix

billison · Jan 7, 2020

I’m excited about it. When I got the car the switch was shot and I fixed it, but the mirrors were bad, when I changed the mirrors an short fried the switch... so now both work. Hoping for some
Nice days here soon.

Rdub6 · Nov 2, 2020

Been a while. Any updates? Hope car is treating you well!

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billison

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