So do you install the brace, then tack weld the nuts to the tower inside the wheel well area?
New fox seats and cover from Ford
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It makes more sense to install the bolts facing up and install the nuts on the top.
Essentially turning them into studs.
Essentially turning them into studs.
Either way is fine, but I think the cleaner look in the engine bay would be to weld the nuts to the bottom (once it's all installed and torqued so you know it fits correctly) and then you won't see the exposed thread of the studs when the hood is open.
For the seats I'd recommend the opposite and make them studs coming out of the floor.
Reddevil91
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Agreed the rear mounting bolts in that cubed spot where the bolt would insert into makes it a real pain!!
85GTStangGuy
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Fyi, Ford Performance Parts is now showing the red Fox body car cover as available....
85GTStangGuy
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Found it a 'lil bit cheaper from yatesperformance on ebay....
(And also available for the same $459.95 from blueovalindustries on ebay)
(And also available for the same $459.95 from blueovalindustries on ebay)
As someone who owns a car that could use some paintwork, i know little about covers.
I do think this one looks good, but is it a quality cover?
Do good covers really cost $500?
In the description it as says not for notchbacks.
Not for a notch, but will work on a vert with a luggage rack? We had a vert with a luggage rack, it's just a few inches high. Doesn't make sense to me.
I do think this one looks good, but is it a quality cover?
Do good covers really cost $500?
In the description it as says not for notchbacks.
Not for a notch, but will work on a vert with a luggage rack? We had a vert with a luggage rack, it's just a few inches high. Doesn't make sense to me.
85GTStangGuy
5 Year Member
It'll fit a notch.... there will just be excess material that bunches around the rear window. Some people would be fine with that, others would think it doesn't look good at all like that. For it's cost, I'd want a near perfect fit.
It is pricey, but not unreasonable. Probably 2x the cost (or more) of an aftermarket cover. You're certainly paying a premium for the Ford Performance Parts name and the Motorsport logos. It does look badass tho, imo.
And remember that it's only an inside cover.... it's not designed to be exposed to the elements.
It is pricey, but not unreasonable. Probably 2x the cost (or more) of an aftermarket cover. You're certainly paying a premium for the Ford Performance Parts name and the Motorsport logos. It does look badass tho, imo.
And remember that it's only an inside cover.... it's not designed to be exposed to the elements.
They need to make one for a notch. The most feared Fox on a race track and once again we get snubbed...jeesh. All kidding aside they look great and I am one of those that would not get it for my notch due to it being $500 and then end up with it bunching up behind the rear window and looking like ass.
85GTStangGuy
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Based on my 69 years of experience with " those " , the really nice looking ones are NEVER worth the expense...... LOL
This will end bad for McCafferty
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I like the red one...but not for $500
For an indoor cover, i like this one that I use. Onyx Fitted cover. Inner liner is fleece line, and it's stretchable and fitted. I've had it on my car for 5-7 years now and love it. $120 and they have different versions fitted to your model
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For an indoor cover, i like this one that I use. Onyx Fitted cover. Inner liner is fleece line, and it's stretchable and fitted. I've had it on my car for 5-7 years now and love it. $120 and they have different versions fitted to your model
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$500 for A indoor car cover most definitely made over seas for less then $30 lol. I though I was bad buying $20 water proof outdoor covers every year for the beaters to put over the more expensive soft budge ones, the wind and sun kills them but it makes the budge ones live about 5 times longer and they don't wear the paint like water proof stuff does, no garage room left so they have sit outside. Even with nylon strap belts holding them tight the wind eventually gets em.
You might get a lot more wind than I do, but something like this has been working well on my truck:
Covercraft Gust Guard Cover Clamps
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These things work pretty well too although they do not hold up well in direct sunlight over time:
Mindseye007
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I have these installed in my 1991 Foxbody Coupe 5.0 with the double locking Corbeau tracks and I am very happy with them very comfy.I won't touch them at the high end of the spectrum. I bought these 5-pnt harness seats for my other black car and don't see the point in paying too much more:
I'm surprised I'm first to post:
https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-performance-debuts-retro-fox-body-mustang-car-cover/
Think that would look good on Grover.
New period looking seats for Ford by Recaro
Count me in. I like the Corbeaus, but unless they're ridiculously priced, I'm ordering them in black for Black Jack.
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I have these installed in my 1991 Foxbody Coupe 5.0 with the double locking Corbeau tracks and I am very happy with them very comfy.
Corbeau Mustang Trailcat Reclining Seats with Double Locking Seat Brackets; Black Vinyl/Black Stitching D828T (79-93 Mustang) - Free Shipping
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I use 25 or 50ft nylon belt webbing to make 3 straps, hood, roof and hatch.. There not "fitted" covers wind still catches it on the hatch or hood. after about a yr the sun just kills the materials and eventually a strong wind will rip it apart.IYou might get a lot more wind than I do, but something like this has been working well on my truck:
Covercraft Gust Guard Cover Clamps
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So i turned the rear bolts into studs.
The factory bolts will work, but it's really close with the thickness of the carpet, when you put them in from the top, you can crank them down and crush the carpet and padding get the threads you need on the bottom side, not so easy when they face up.
So i bought them like half an inch longer.
They are m10 1.5 with a 40mm length. 10.9 grade, which i'm not sure how compares to Grade 8 which is what i would normally buy.
Oddly enough advance auto stocks them, their website makes it seem like $4.79 per bolt, but when i got there, it's actually a 3 pack for that amount of money.
I also ordered some for nuts for the top.
Same size obviously, but i got ones to match the front bolts, which are apparently called "Free spin washer nuts", hopefully they will go on easier as they start to get tight.
It will be nice not to have to put the nuts back on the bottom any time i mess with the seats. Especially since i forget they are there, then they fall off.
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