sscobra's 89 Coupe Build

[sscobra]

Finally found a good coupe to start with. I've been collecting parts for a while. I'm finally getting close to being able to start the process. First here are some before pics(let the pain begin).

 

[Gearbanger 101]

If I were you, I'd replace the headlights and leave the car looking exactly the way it does. Clean coupes (especially white ones) are tough to find.

 

[sscobra]

Here was the first round of mods:

Eibach Sportlines, KYB GR2 shocks rear(front going on after 5-lug swap), cobra grill insert, added sn95 black seat belts(not pictured).

 

[stykthyn]

yeah get some six pc clears. I have them on my fox and they are clean on a white fox.

 

[sscobra]

Parts awaiting installation:

Reconditioned V8 A-arms/with 96+ ball joints

KYB GR2 struts(rear shocks already installed

Goodridge SS Brake Lines(part number 12361)+ passenger side brake line adapter

Motorsport c/c plates

99+ PBR Calipers(cleaned and ready for RED paint or powdercoating)

18x9 White Saleens

 

[sscobra]

Some lovely before engine pics

 

[sscobra]

Headlights will for sure be changed. I've just got bigger fish to fry right now...lol.

 

[1991notchbackLX]

awesome man, gonna be watching this one closely

 

[cenok is family]

looks like a fun project! definitely keep us posted! i like those calipers as is man, don't paint them! what are the plans for the engine?

 

[sscobra]

looks like a fun project! definitely keep us posted! i like those calipers as is man, don't paint them! what are the plans for the engine?

As of right now, I'm just gonna do some basic bolt on stuff. This go around I'm gonna focus on getting the suspension and drivetrain all done. I want to get all the kinks(if any) worked out first. Then, maybe the 351w that's laying around here or just a turbo. Who knows! However, in the end I'm really just leaning towards a really clean and simple coupe with some mods. I've got some other projects waiting for me when I decided to get crazy

 

[LiquidGT]

I cant wait to see the Saleens on the car, I love white cars with white rims.

In the meantime you can hit the headlights with some rubbing compound or metal polish, thats what I've been using until I can get new headlights. It always turns out pretty good, but you still have the little bit of tarnish inside the housing that you cant get to.

 

[BONE_STOCK]

Lookin good so far!

 

[1990Coupe]

Subscribing.

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

Those wheels are gonna look so sexy! What size tires are you going to run?

 

[BDASPNY]

that car is going look awesome. i like your plan so far!!!

 

[sscobra]

Thanks for the comments guys! I am planning on running 275/35/18. The tires that I have in mind seem to run smaller than other manufactures with the same size. I have already test fitted this wheel size and tire size on another stang without any issues. We shall see!

 

[1990Coupe]

I love the white on white - if i had decided i was going to keep the car white BEFORE i ordered my wheels, i would have ordered white wheels too!!

 

[25thmustang]

I love the white on white - if i had decided i was going to keep the car white BEFORE i ordered my wheels, i would have ordered white wheels too!!

Trust me, you made the right move. White with white looks good, but the DD FR500s you have are perfect!

 

[sscobra]

Got some new parts in.

Headlights and the box is the new black carpet:

 

[sscobra]

Got the headlights in today. I also modified the headlight housings and the stock harness to accept the 9007 bulbs(94+) instead of the 9004s(87-93). I'm waiting on some stealth bulbs(for the park lamps). They should clean them up even more.