My 1993 Mustang LX Project

[fanopj1]

My project is nearing the end ( is it every really done? ). Here is some updated pics. The car started life as a 4 cyl. My 5.0 was in rough shape, so the swap was on. It has been nearly two years in the making ( a wife, child, home, job all interfere with this project ). Almost everything has been replaced, repainted, and repaired and the original black interior from the 5.0 is still in great shape. I want to thank iwashmycar, as he had a great thread on how to swap the rear seats from a 1996 into a fox. Thanks alot. Here are some pics. Let me know what you think, positive or negative. Enjoy

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This is the car before the swap:

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This was the original 5.0 before rust/ rot took its like away:

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It has been a lot time coming, but there are still a few trim pieces still missing and a few small odds and ends to finish up. I cannot wait to start driving this car. Thanks

 

[Kman92]

I like it...what color is that BTW??

 

[fanopj1]

The paint brand was Limco if I remember right. As for the exact color, as crazy as it sounds, I just do not remember the name. It is charcoal with some blueish/ gold hues to it. It looks really great in the natural light.

 

[GTOreturns]

"LOVE" the color, different rims would set it off so much nicer!

 

[fanopj1]

That is the last piece of the puzzle. I am looking at American Racing wheels or if I hit the lottery, a nice set of CCW wheels. Right now the cobra wheels will do.

 

[MikeROD16]

nice headers would fit nicely too

 

[fanopj1]

My buddy powdercoats on the side. He did the intake, egr spacer, valve covers, throttle bracket and radiator brackets. He still has to do the prop rod, C&L intake tube, headers, and anything else that I can give him. Thanks for noticing that! JK

 

[25thmustang]

Damn clean, some spacers out back and it should look awesome!
Very nice work!

 

[S&B]

i like everything about it very clean i sorta want it now

 

[sivart]

looks really good, nice paint and engine bay looks like mine...painted intake and covers. hows the leather seats in the florida sun? + ur filter is not hooked up

 

[fivespeedsteed]

short throw and headers are all i can see that would improve it. great job.

 

[MikeROD16]

yep i agree the short shifter would go nicely. i was thinking....i nice MSD dist. would give it a nice touch with the red. maybe a mallory to not make it too flashy.

 

[NIKwoaC]

Very clean, very well done, but it does need headers.

 

[mustangphil]

Really nice!

 

[fanopj1]

They are aftermarket headers. They are Hooker headers, just a little surface rust. Like I mentioned, they will be powdercoated along with a lot of other pieces under the hood. Thanks for all the positive feedback, there still a ways to go, but I am looking foward to finally driving it after two years.

I knew the air fliter was not hooked up, that is a temp until my K&N filter arrives. Good eyes on you guys.
As for the leather, it should be an interesting summer, only time will tell. All I can say is, I am glad I kept the a/c in the car.

 

[rigamaroles]

Man, that is a sick hatch. I friggin love the color. You have no idea how tempted I am to get my car painted from the Regatta Blue to a DSG (its going in for body next week). Sooo tempted, I'm still not even sure. lol.

Awesome car.

 

[leroy93lx]

It looks damn good man! Just needs to set as low as the bright silver one now

 

[fanopj1]

you know, its weird. I used the same suspension, the 8.8 rear, the same k-member, lowering springs, controls arms, everything from the silver hatch and the ride hight changed. That's something I will look into at some point.


rigamaroles,
color changes are one of the best feeling once you see it for the first time. A buddy painted mine, jambs and all for $1500 including the cost of paint and all supplies. It came out get. He is going to paint my DD coupe as well this year ( I hope ).

 

[92GreenGT]

Car looks great, did you drill/tap the underside of the upper intake for the IAT/ACT(whichever you prefer to say) sensor?

 

[GT_Rich]

Very nice job. I thought the old one sat too low. I like this ride height better. And I think those rims go good with that color.