Say it ain't so! Stangs going to the CRUSHER!

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wazazzle

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No I'm not really but I did buy another mustang. So I was online browsing like every hour of every day and I came across an ad for a 85 GT T-Top. The real kicker was listed for $500! Wasn't expecting much for that price. From the time he posted the ad 10pm to 11pm I was on my way home with title in hand. I hesitate on buying any car in the dark, but giving the situation I wasn't going to let this pass me buy. Turns out I know his old man down the road from my house and he has 7-9 mustangs littered across his property at any giving time. Anyways after sitting in the same place for 3 yrs untouched I got it trailered home today in the freezing morning with help from my buddy Ed. Body is straight, int needs good cleaning, the 7.5 had already been swapped w/8.8, straight pipes, and little things here and there aftermarket. The only down side is the fuel pump/tank needs to be replaced. The hardwork was already done, he pulled it but never completed it cause his wife got preggo. And it needs a battery. I plan on swapping the cfi to carb. $500 not a bad price for a complete 85 GT T-Top.. and yes I do plan on keep the aod until I can afford a PA Perf Super St AOD. My Lx has a t5 with drag springs, so an aod would be nice.

 

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dunno if the first post had pics cause isn't showing. more pics

 

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somethings wrong with the pic attachement option. dang it!

 

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and yes i know i need to fix that fenderbender on the grey fox

 

Roland69

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good score

 

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500 you got a good @$$ deal.... nice!

 

Roland69

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that's like the 88 LX I bought for $50.....and he said the price I didn't offer that. I couldn't let it stay there I had to take that deal

 

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nice, i would of taken that deal!

 

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wazazzle

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i would rather buy a beatup dead non rolling mustang, pump new life into her with all the work done myself, and ride it with pride.... vs droping some dough for a nice mustang and not contributing to THE CAUSE! the paint is orig but oxided everywhere. the hood if flaking red over blue, not orig. no rust on the body though but i do have to repair the t-top so it doesn't leak. the eng & int harness is hacked to ****. so i'll be spending a good wk doing that like last time. it's stored in the garage for now till drier season... it's snowing tonight.

 

stock50LX

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Congrats! You got a great deal! That just makes ownership more enjoyable. There are some peculiarities with the automatics that year, but they can be made to run pretty well. I agree with your plan to switch to carb though. With your effective raiding of Pull-a-part, you'll get that thing running well for peanuts. Let me know if you end up with a spare gas tank in the process. I need to have one sumped. Well done!

 

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Nice...gotta love the old school "Hammer" rims. Definitely a nice buy. I keep hopeing for an 82 Gt.

 

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89white50

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500?? sir go F yourself....lol, im very jealous

 

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stock50LX said:

Congrats! You got a great deal! That just makes ownership more enjoyable. There are some peculiarities with the automatics that year, but they can be made to run pretty well. I agree with your plan to switch to carb though. With your effective raiding of Pull-a-part, you'll get that thing running well for peanuts. Let me know if you end up with a spare gas tank in the process. I need to have one sumped. Well done!

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the tank is already pulled and just needs a pump. i haven't decided if im going to fuel cell yet. if i don't reuse the tank i'll let you know.

there is another 85 gt t-top minus motor and tranny for $550 on CL right now.

 

cenok is family

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i hate you.

 

Graydon5oh

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that what im doing with my 86 vert bought for 500 runnning with ac needed wheels and tires. but im slowly getting her in worthy condition