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As a young hillbilly growing up in rural NW Tennessee I had two fox bodies and a killer mullet. My first was a 1980 Cobra (Blk/Grn) and a 1984 GT. I loved those cars. I 3 sons and I've been telling them stories about those cars for years. I'm now 51, the mullet and the mustangs have been gone for a long time. My boys are 15,17, and 22.

Jan 10th, 2022 I was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma. On Feb 24th, 4 days after my 50th birthday I had my right index finger removed.

Being a guy who has always worked with his hands I worked hard to get back to doing the things I loved after the amputation. I had found a love of restoring old Seadoos and working on stuff in the garage during the 2020 c-word outbreak. My wife and friends had always encouraged me to do a YouTube channel so after all I had been through I was inspired to give it a go so I start my YouTube channel, I called it "Nine Finger Wrenching". www.youtube.com/@Nine_Finger_Wrenching
My first project was a 1995 Seadoo GTX I found on FB Marketplace for $300.

I also love watching Vice Grip Garage. I watched Derek a bunch while recovering, and he was another inspiration to start my channel. I appreciated what he does, who he seems to be, and decided I was gonna make him a wooden USA flag with the VGG logo on it to show my appreciation. I decided to deliver it to him in South Georgia during Sick Week. While I was at Sick Week I got bit by the car bug. There were so many amazing cars, and amazing people. I decided my next project for the channel was gonna be a car.

I started looking on market place for a Ford Falcon. For some reason I thought it would be a fun simple car to work on for my first car project. While looking on market place I ran across a 1991 Mustang GT. It had been a roller the guy had dropped engine from 1989 Gt, 5 Spd T5 trans, it came with extra rear end, 2 hoods, supposedly motor was good but wasn't running. I decided it was meant to be. Me and my 3 sons were gonna rebuild this 1991 GT and relive my glory days together!! I had no idea what I was getting into. The car had a fried computer, a partially installed stand alone body harness. Obviously worth $2000 so I went and got it. LOL

I'm slowly making my way through the car.
Here's a playlist of what I've done withe the car so far.
8 months in and I still haven't heard it run, but I'm getting really close. I went and got all the1989 factory harnesses. I've got those installed and I'm chasing electric ghost at the moment. I'm so close to hearing this thing run. I'm hoping to make some friends, and find some guidance within the technical forums. Thanks for having me. Josh ~ Nine Finger Wrenching
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Ahhh, show us more pics of the car, we don't care what you look like although a missing digit is a little interesting, depending on which one, now about that mullet, I hear they are coming back with bell bottoms and mud flaps
 
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Did somebody say, "Mud Flaps"?

You got a link?
 
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Mudbusters Mud Flaps | Mudbusters - Official Site
 
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So... As it turns out, you will get mixed results when Googling images of "nude mud flaps"


You have been warned.
 
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Noobz347 said:
Did somebody say, "Mud Flaps"?

You got a link?
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Here ya go....

Ford Motorsport M-16550-B812 1-Pair Splash Guards NOS | eBay

Ford Motorsport M-16550-B812 Splash Guards NOS. These are larger than the 512 version for Fox Mustangs...I believe these are for the 1980's F150/Bronco/Ranger. Never opened. Price includes shipping.
www.ebay.com

I reserved them under your name.


Edit - The mud flap set above says it is for trucks. Here's a set that specifically says they are for Fox Mustangs (or at least SVO's... I assume they'd fit any Mustang of that era)....

New OEM Ford Motorsport SVO Mudflaps Mud Flaps Splash Guard Pair Front Rear | eBay

Width of mud flap at the bottom is 7" and top is 1". We do our best to describe the condition and the application of each part. If it does not fit the vehicle as listed we will accept responsibility.
www.ebay.com
 
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General karthief said:
Welcome to
Ahhh, show us more pics of the car, we don't care what you look like although a missing digit is a little interesting, depending on which one, now about that mullet, I hear they are coming back with bell bottoms and mud flaps
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Thanks for the welcome. Here’s a few pictures of the car, and one of the mullet.
 

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Nine Finger Wrenching

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Noobz347 said:
So... As it turns out, you will get mixed results when Googling images of "nude mud flaps"


You have been warned.
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LOL yeah id be scared to search that with my kids around.
 

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Noobz347 said:
So... As it turns out, you will get mixed results when Googling images of "nude mud flaps"


You have been warned.
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Google's search algorithm came up with a different result for me....

 
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I'm still waiting for the fully nude shots
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Better get at it Nine Finger. At least you have the **** Red interior. You will really like that when its running so lets get on it. We want to see it.
 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Sorry, can't un-see that
 
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I gotta say i never painted my nuts, Never Ever
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welcome, nice family project you got there.
 
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Potomus Pete said:
Better get at it Nine Finger. At least you have the **** Red interior. You will really like that when its running so lets get on it. We want to see it.
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Yeah I’m excited about it. So close to hearing it run. No spark and fuel pump not kicking on with key.
 

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nickyb said:
welcome, nice family project you got there.
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Yeah I've been enjoying it in between pulling my hair out. LOL
 

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Nine Finger Wrenching said:
Yeah I've been enjoying it in between pulling my hair out. LOL
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Making the world a better place, one haircut at a time

The mullet just fell to your chin but I still take it. My work here is done
 
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Making the world a better place, one haircut at a time

The mullet just fell to your chin but I still take it. My work here is done
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I knew you guys would have fun with this one. I'm glad I could be here for you. LOL
 
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Nice to have you here Nine Finger.
 
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Thanks man! Glad to be here.
 

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Nine Finger Wrenching said:
I knew you guys would have fun with this one. I'm glad I could be here for you. LOL
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You'd have been disappointed otherwise
 

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Lets see what you guys are doing
 
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