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  • Start date Start date Sep 2, 2009
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50Pilot

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Hey guys, im new here, and new to mustangs as well! Im 17 years old, live in Auburn,WA and bought my 87 notchback for 2500 bucks, here she is...





 

stock50LX

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Welcome! The car looks clean -it should be an excellent starting point. What are your performance goals and plans for the car?
 
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50Pilot

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Well its already fast enough for now. its a built 5.0, 3.55 posi, bassani shortys, x-pipe to Mac mufflers. I think if i ever have enough money i'd like to paint it, the primer was shot with a high-pressure gun so you can see the stripes on the hood. But its more my style, not too flashy just fast. I'll tint the windows, and im lookin at puttin a vortech on it but im not sure yet. Im still learning how to drive the car lol the clutch is really stiff
 

stock50LX

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50Pilot said:
Well its already fast enough for now. its a built 5.0, 3.55 posi, bassani shortys, x-pipe to Mac mufflers. I think if i ever have enough money i'd like to paint it, the primer was shot with a high-pressure gun so you can see the stripes on the hood. But its more my style, not too flashy just fast. I'll tint the windows, and im lookin at puttin a vortech on it but im not sure yet. Im still learning how to drive the car lol the clutch is really stiff
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The stripes don't indicate a high pressure gun. In fact, they are more indicative of a tinkle can. The stiff clutch could be an old pressure plate in need of changing, or worn clutch cable. Given the amount of power you have, the clutch should not be hard to push down.
 

Ethereal Zer0

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Welcome! She is indeed a clean looking car, will be a great car to start out with!
 

lancec2c30

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You picked a great platform to start modding. Congrats on the notch.
 
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50Pilot

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Thanks guys! And im pretty sure theres no problems with the clutch or anything, i can engage the clutch like nothing but my foot hurts cause the rubber pads thats go on the pedals arent there so its just this metal piece killing my foot. But when i drive i cant feel it so why am i bitching? LOL Anyway, are there any like meetings or cruises you guys go on? I'd love to catch up with some of yall!
 
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mikevm78

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50Pilot said:
Thanks guys! And im pretty sure theres no problems with the clutch or anything, i can engage the clutch like nothing but my foot hurts cause the rubber pads thats go on the pedals arent there so its just this metal piece killing my foot. But when i drive i cant feel it so why am i bitching? LOL Anyway, are there any like meetings or cruises you guys go on? I'd love to catch up with some of yall!
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as far as meetups and stang events, if its happenin in the NW its happenin here.

www. stang nation .com just put it all together,
 

lancec2c30

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Its about the end of the season now for all the big cruise ins and car shows. But when the weather starts getting better again next year, there will be lots of stuff going on.
 

stock50LX

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50Pilot said:
Thanks guys! And im pretty sure theres no problems with the clutch or anything, i can engage the clutch like nothing but my foot hurts cause the rubber pads thats go on the pedals arent there so its just this metal piece killing my foot. But when i drive i cant feel it so why am i bitching? LOL Anyway, are there any like meetings or cruises you guys go on? I'd love to catch up with some of yall!
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The last two Car Club races (bracket racing for team points) are this Saturday and next Saturday at Bremerton Raceway. Gates open at 8 AM and eliminations usually begin around 12:00 ish. You would want to join the Ford Drag Team (five dollars for the entire year). There are many foxbody cars on that team.
 
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mikevm78

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lancec2c30 said:
Its about the end of the season now for all the big cruise ins and car shows. But when the weather starts getting better again next year, there will be lots of stuff going on.
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Actually the car season doesnt really end around here anymore as far as meetups go. Just gotta know where to look for the info. See above post
 
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