New Member - 1983 Convertible

[darryl27529]

I just pulled home a 1983 Mustang GLX Convertible- Bright Bittersweet. l pulled off the stock TRX wheels and tires and replaced them with some bullet holes and new tires. Thinking that is needs some carb work and a new top. Looking forward to learning more as I am new to Foxbodies. My brother had an 85 LX while I was in college.

 

[General karthief]

COOL!!
Looks like a great find, join us down in the fox forums, it's a little hard to find, end of the hall on the left, look for the sign:

 

[nickyb]

Welcome to my nightmare, that's a sweet ride you picked up.

 

[gkomo]

Looking good, and the top looks good from the photos... why do you think it needs to be replaced?

 

[AeroCoupe]

We call those bullet hole rims “ten holes” in the Fox world. Great looking 83!!!

 

[darryl27529]

Thanks for the comments regarding the Mustang. The back window has just about fallen out and the top has a few rips but the rest of the car is really nice. Need to get the top done and rebuild the carb and thinking that I am on the road. I purchased the car from a friend who purchased it new in TX. It needed a good wash (couple of them) and some minor TLC. The 220/55/390 TRX tires were original from 1983. My buddy took them off after a few months of ownership and put on a different set of wheels. Looking forward to learning more about Foxbody Mustangs.

 

[darryl27529]

Well the 83 Convertible has found a new home to a good friend of mine and I have pulled home another Foxbody. This one needs a little more work but all the parts are there. 2.3l Turbo. It has the original metric wheels but I am debating about what to put back on it. I dont plan on painting it as I like the look of it.