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I have just bought a 88 5.0 about a week or so ago. I need some advice on general things (I am also new to working on cars). The body has 93k on it, and the engine and trans were recently rebuilt.
The body needs a paint job, and some minor work. It has a 8 point roll cage though, I do somewhat like this, but am considering taking it out. I was woundering how complicated it would be to take out a 8 point roll cage that is welded in...?
Also, it needs a new speedo cable ran (when he replaced the clutch it touched exhuast and melted) anybody have any links to how to do this? And also how to install a new heater core?
I've been readin around for the past week or soo but haven't really seen anything on any of these subjects.
Also, I duno how long I will have this car. (I am considering just fixing it and getting paint job and what not then selling it at the end of the summer to get a new toy or something cause id on't really want to be driving the car during the winter) I bought the car for 2500 from my friends cousin, and if i put 2k~ into it to get new paint job, new brakes, front end aligned, speedo cable, heater core and new interior maybe do you think i would be able to turn around and sell it for more then i would put into it (starting at 5k i would like to go no lower).
I love the car so far, but duno if i'll be able to keep up with gas cost and what not. Oh, and one last question... does anybody know how much a rough estimate for a front end alignment and new brakes would cost? He has the rear brakes removed and the ligns clamped cause he use to race the car, hence the roll cage, and there is also a battery case in the bakc with master shut off.
This is more of a learner car and what not then anything else, as much as i would love to keep it around i don't have the finiancial income to keep it and have another car. (I am 17)
I have just bought a 88 5.0 about a week or so ago. I need some advice on general things (I am also new to working on cars). The body has 93k on it, and the engine and trans were recently rebuilt.
The body needs a paint job, and some minor work. It has a 8 point roll cage though, I do somewhat like this, but am considering taking it out. I was woundering how complicated it would be to take out a 8 point roll cage that is welded in...?
Also, it needs a new speedo cable ran (when he replaced the clutch it touched exhuast and melted) anybody have any links to how to do this? And also how to install a new heater core?
I've been readin around for the past week or soo but haven't really seen anything on any of these subjects.
Also, I duno how long I will have this car. (I am considering just fixing it and getting paint job and what not then selling it at the end of the summer to get a new toy or something cause id on't really want to be driving the car during the winter) I bought the car for 2500 from my friends cousin, and if i put 2k~ into it to get new paint job, new brakes, front end aligned, speedo cable, heater core and new interior maybe do you think i would be able to turn around and sell it for more then i would put into it (starting at 5k i would like to go no lower).
I love the car so far, but duno if i'll be able to keep up with gas cost and what not. Oh, and one last question... does anybody know how much a rough estimate for a front end alignment and new brakes would cost? He has the rear brakes removed and the ligns clamped cause he use to race the car, hence the roll cage, and there is also a battery case in the bakc with master shut off.
This is more of a learner car and what not then anything else, as much as i would love to keep it around i don't have the finiancial income to keep it and have another car. (I am 17)