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Hey everyone! I need some guidance or direction on putting my car back together. A little backstory on how I got to where I am right now with the car. My dad and I bought a 1987 Mustang GT, 5 speed, factory engine, to work on together and make a nice cruiser out of it. When we got the car, the motor and tranny was out of the car, and everything was in bags, and boxes. We got the motor and tranny back into the car in the summer of 2020. Sadly, my dad passed away in September of that year. He was the Mustang mechanic, of the family, and I was learning from him. I quit working on the car up until a couple of weeks ago, and I want to get the car done and on the road. I can do the work on it myself, but because, we didn't take the motor apart, I am needing a manual or something I can look at to know what goes where, what bolts to use, and where connectors all go. I have a Haynes manual, but it isn't really useful at all. It is like putting a puzzle back together, without a picture to go by, lol. I have looked around on google, but I seem to come up short. If anyone can point me in the right direction, It would be very much appreciated. TIA

Tim
 

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A factory shop manual is the bible for our Mustangs.

1987 Ford Lincoln Mercury Mustang Factory Service Shop Repair Manual Set SKU23 | eBay

This manual contains Factory Authorized Service information written by the automaker. Service information on HVAC, Body & Accessories, Restraints, Steering, Suspension, Driveline/Axle, Brakes, Engine and Transmission/Transaxle.
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Also, the EVTM will help with all your electrical.......

Bishko OEM Repair Maintenance Shop Manual Bound for Ford Mustang - Evtm 1987 | eBay

Vehicle ModelMustang - Evtm. It contains detailed pictures, diagrams, symptoms, tests, and more. This is essentially the “How to Fix It” book. This is non-negotiable and by purchasing this item, you agree to this policy in full.
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Best $100 you'll ever spend on the car!
 
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90sickfox

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Those books are a huge help. As you are planning to tackle everything go in stages according to the system you are working on. Cooling system, AC, power steering, suspension... Post a pic and folks here can help by taking pictures of our stuff.

Here's a bolt size list.

Thread 'Foxbody Nuts/bolts/screw List - Temp Sticky' https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/foxbody-nuts-bolts-screw-list-temp-sticky.893778/
 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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My Ford Assembly Manual lists bolt sizes for nearly everything, I highly recommend it.
 
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Thank you all so much for the info! I will be buying those very soon. I was told when I got the car, that everything was there, but I'm noticing things that are missing, bolts, and things like that. The good things about this car, is it is 100% totally rust free. The guy that had it before me, started a total restoration on it. He kept every reciept for everything with the car. He bought everything in the interior, new. The seats he put in it, are the Recaro seats from the pace car, with the netted halo headrests. He even had them redone, to match the rest of the red interior of the car. It really is a very special car for me.
 
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Post some pictures so what we can see what you have. If its in really nice condition then it will be worth it to you financially.
 
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Here are some pics of it so far. I'll get better pics of it with the motor in in a bit.
 

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That car looks like it'll clean up well. Good luck with it and keep us up to date.
 
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Yes it is nice with some clean up. Your going to have to start reading up, and dont quit. You can do it. Why??? Because you have the cheese graters, and that's a great start.
 
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Alykai said:
Hey everyone! I need some guidance or direction on putting my car back together. A little backstory on how I got to where I am right now with the car. My dad and I bought a 1987 Mustang GT, 5 speed, factory engine, to work on together and make a nice cruiser out of it. When we got the car, the motor and tranny was out of the car, and everything was in bags, and boxes. We got the motor and tranny back into the car in the summer of 2020. Sadly, my dad passed away in September of that year. He was the Mustang mechanic, of the family, and I was learning from him. I quit working on the car up until a couple of weeks ago, and I want to get the car done and on the road. I can do the work on it myself, but because, we didn't take the motor apart, I am needing a manual or something I can look at to know what goes where, what bolts to use, and where connectors all go. I have a Haynes manual, but it isn't really useful at all. It is like putting a puzzle back together, without a picture to go by, lol. I have looked around on google, but I seem to come up short. If anyone can point me in the right direction, It would be very much appreciated. TIA

Tim
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Sorry about your Dad man! I’m sure a lot of us here got the car bug passed down from our pops. I wish my dad could see what I’m working on now….. but I guess in some way they’re always looking down on us…… chuckling at our mishaps, and smiling proud when we get it right.

Keep posting everything up on this sight and you’ll get all the insight you need to keep this car going in the right direction.
There’s a ton of knowledge, and if you can take a joke here and there, it’s the Foxbody place to be. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
 
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Rdub6 said:
Sorry about your Dad man! I’m sure a lot of us here got the car bug passed down from our pops. I wish my dad could see what I’m working on now….. but I guess in some way they’re always looking down on us…… chuckling at our mishaps, and smiling proud when we get it right.

Keep posting everything up on this sight and you’ll get all the insight you need to keep this car going in the right direction.
There’s a ton of knowledge, and if you can take a joke here and there, it’s the Foxbody place to be. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Thanks! Yeah, I'm sure he's looking down on me, saying, cmon boy, get that thing fired up so I can hear it, lol Here are some engine pics I just took to show how far along I am so far.
 

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90sickfox

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That should be an easy one to help with. Doesn't look hacked up, just taken apart. I can't imagine loosing my Dad. He's probably up there smiling down on you right now.
 
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Anybody with a good dad is one lucky person. My father was a self centered jerk. I spent the last three years of his life taking care of him with Dementia. Dealing with a person with Dementia will kill you mentally and physically. The good thing is the guy left me everything, but never told me he was going to do that. Anyway I have strived in life to be the best father I can be,along with being the best husband also. Life is good.
 
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