Have a pure stock car? Please post what you have in here.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

For those of you that don't know, I have a 79 Capri RS 302 that is 99 percent orginal, as I ordered and purchaced the car new. If you need to see something as it was produced from the factory, post your request here, and I will take a picture of your needs. If you have DSL, you can view 60 pics of my Capri at the link at the bottom. My desire is for the moderator to make this a sticky to keep it from getting lost in the future. Let me know if I can help with your research.

Neil

[WHTLTHR79RS]

For those of you that don't know, I have a 79 Capri RS 302 that is 99 percent orginal, as I ordered and purchaced the car new. If you need to see something as it was produced from the factory, post your request here, and I will take a picture of your needs. If you have DSL, you can view 60 pics of my Capri at the link at the bottom. My desire is for the moderator to make this a sticky to keep it from getting lost in the future. Let me know if I can help with your research.

Neil

[evlgt85]

I can't sticky everyone's threads, but I will do this...

I'll sticky this one and change the title so that everyone with a pure stock car can post here. That way, we'll have a good idea of how many unmolested examples of what we have available for reference.

Thanks for volunteering, Neil.

[Monticus]

I have a '79 Capri RS. It has the 2.3 turbo setup. I rebuilt the motor, rebuilt the 4 speed trans changed the interor from red to black, rewired the interior. I need to have body work done and have someone help me with the vacuum lines cause it's a mess. It runs but needs some more work to get it road worthy.

[Monticus]

I have a '79 Capri RS. It has the 2.3 turbo setup. I rebuilt the motor, rebuilt the 4 speed trans changed the interor from red to black, rewired the interior. I need to have body work done and have someone help me with the vacuum lines cause it's a mess. It runs but needs some more work to get it road worthy.

[lk4life6969]

i have an 85 gt cfi/aod with the only mods being dual exhaust. any questions pm me.

[lk4life6969]

i have an 85 gt cfi/aod with the only mods being dual exhaust. any questions pm me.

[tim73]

I have an 85 GT 4V totally original except for paint, mufflers and tires.

[tim73]

I have an 85 GT 4V totally original except for paint, mufflers and tires.

[2manycars]

Our '79 Pace Car is all original with approx. 38k miles on it.

[2manycars]

Our '79 Pace Car is all original with approx. 38k miles on it.

[83rsturbo]

I have a 1983 capri RS TURBO that is original even the paint .needs new paint down the road I plan on keeping it as original as much as i can mine also has manual windows and locks. no rear defrost and am-fm radio

[83rsturbo]

I have a 1983 capri RS TURBO that is original even the paint .needs new paint down the road I plan on keeping it as original as much as i can mine also has manual windows and locks. no rear defrost and am-fm radio

[ponydude]

I have a pure stock 84 1/2 GT350. Only the radio (dash was chopped up when I got it), carb, paint, and exhaust (85 duals) have been changed.
My son has a 95% original '84 GT Turbo w/manual windows and locks, lowback seats, cruise, and T-tops.
I also have the '83 Mustang L coupe, 95+% original.

[ponydude]

I have a pure stock 84 1/2 GT350. Only the radio (dash was chopped up when I got it), carb, paint, and exhaust (85 duals) have been changed.
My son has a 95% original '84 GT Turbo w/manual windows and locks, lowback seats, cruise, and T-tops.
I also have the '83 Mustang L coupe, 95+% original.

[kippen]

My car is almost completely original. I just changed out the original spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor, but I did keep all of them. I have the original TRX rims with the original tires, but am currently running some Enkei's that I just purchased. Other than that, the only other things not original are the battery, oil filter, air filter, serpentine belt.......oh yeah, and the oil....





I forgot that the stereo has been taken out and replaced, but I have the one that came out with all knobs and whatnot.

[redhorse]

sup fellow fordians, new here. great info. just purchased a 86 gt. bone stock, not even a k&n.

[gsxdave]

I have an 82 Capri RS; 5.0 HO, 4 spd., Tbar, tilt/cruise, AM/FM cassette, console delete, black/black, 10 holers. Original paint (except for pass. fender)...purchased from O/O this summer. Completely original including some rust...(!) This vehicle has never been touched/modified! I'm sure the carb has never been rebuilt...I will be cleaning the vehicle up for pictures (especially underhood) this coming week. All hoses (with the exception of the heater lines) and emmissions eqpt. appear to be original, but weathered; with factory installed fasteners, markings, decals, etc. still in presentable shape. I'll try to be as thorough as possible, but any specific requests for pictures of certain items please PM me on the board. Please note this a Canadian-delivered (U.S. built) vehicle, so some detail/decal items may differ from U.S. delivered cars.

[KCoker]

I have an all original 84 SVO Mustang that I bought new. Only changes is the E-6 manafold and the tires. I also have a all original 1980 M81 McLaren mustang with 813 miles on it.

[GT-350sln]

My 84.5 Anny vert is original except for maintenance items (belt, heater hose, battery and cable, tires, plugs and wires, air filter, etc...). all else is untouched.

[gregpro50]

'79 Indy Pace Car 2.3 turbo. 36k original miles. Completely stock and original right down to the plug wires.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2280934

[81 Capri]

We bought ours brand new off the lot in 81 the only changes are stereo system (originally instaled by the dealer at my request, but since replaced with another aftermarket unit), new carb & breather, valve covers (have original covers but they have rust holes) .The paint is all original except for the hood that was repaired after my wife clipped a dear late at night. Yes it still has the much maligned "boat anchor " 255 that so many like to criticize. Pix are in the four eyed pride album under 79-82 capri's page 6

[Snake]

I have my 81 mustang Coupe inline 6 that is stock except for the wheels but I have the original wheels and wire spoke caps put away,also have the 81 T Top Hatch that's totaly stock,but the coupe is the one I run in the winter.
Both the 81's had their 25th birthday in Jan and March this Yr.Pics in my album.
Interior pics of the coupe in my sig.

[irvin]

86 capri 5.0 . orig. faded paint ,exhaust ,interior ,hoses,all engine
compartment except for wires.

[wsharp227]

I have an 85 5.0 5 speed Coupe with 9678 original miles on it. It is Black with grey vinyl interior. It is an A/C delete car with power windows bein the only option.

[papaford]

82 T-Top Turbo 2.3 up here except tires some gaskets shocks struts all original and FOR SALE agian very solid car but does need some work and the original clutch is in need of replacemeent P M me if any interest

[slow84lx]

'84 T-top coupe, silver, 5.0 CFI Aod. Drove the car out of the showroom as a teenager. Still have it and it is completely stock down to the CFI and 7.5 w/quadshocks. 240k miles. Currently has faded paint and is in need of another driveline overhaul.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Slow84lx, thanks for posting here...if you can manage to add a few pics to your album, then some of the other 84 owners can reference from you like the 79 owners do from mine. Welcome to Four Eyed Pride.

Neil

[slow84lx]

I currently don't have any pics to load although I'll try to get some next weekend. I do have some old ones taken in 1985 that may be more helpful to others but I'll have to find a way to scan them. I'm more than happy to help others with whatever information that I can provide.

Jonathan



edited my post above to include a picture (more than 2 years later). The car has been repainted by Maaco once and the engine / transmission have each been replaced / rebuilt once. It is now time to do both again. The car originally came with 14" steel wheels with spoke hubcaps. They have been gone for many years.

[samich83rs]

Sup folks, I just found this site last week. I'm suprised cuz i've owned 3 4eyed fox bodies. I currently have an all original 83 capri RS 5.0 5 speed with T-tops. I found it in 04 on ebay. It has 66,000 original miles on it currently. Haven't found anything on it that seems aftermarket accept for i put a set of ponies on it. I still have the original metric wheels and tires but i got the ponies and nice rubber for 150 out the door and that was way cheaper then trying to get new rubber for the metrics. The car unfortunately has a corner broken off the front bumper cover and a broken plastic molding on one of the quarter panels. But it still has the original single exaust and all the RS stripes and logo's on it. when i bought it, it had some really gaudy metal louvers on the bubble hatch which i immediately took off but all the stupid brackets for it are seriously glued to the hatch. I payed 3200 for it. what do you guys think

mike from michigan

[s4501]

85 gs capri here. all original except for the aftermarket hood, wheels and tires, exhaust and headliner. is a t-top 5.0 5spd. black and grey. have uv tinted the windows to keep interior looking new. 149,000 miles driven quite regularly tops out.

[evlgt85]

BTW, I'm going to start removing the non-topic-specific banter in this thread, so if y'all get tempted to start talking about other stuff, I'd appreciate it if you'd start your own thread about it.

In fact, I think I'm gonna split off the louver stuff into a new thread if I can...

[Laredo]

Good topic -

Here's what I got. I've been told in the last couple days from others on this site that there's not many of these around anymore. (I'm a newbie here)

'84 RS Turbo - all original except for some ignition parts (I'll be switching those back to Motorcraft when I do my restore). Tires, shocks (yes, they're original too), driver seat, and headliner are all shot. I have checked all the vendors for a new replacement headliner but no luck (red w/sunroof opening) so any tips/leads would be appreciated. Paint is REALLY bad on the horizontal surfaces. I was going to try to replace the rear hatch interior panels but after seeing all the tips about repainting, I think I'll try that instead, they're really not in that bad of shape (a little fading and some scratches).

http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=7216

http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=7217

I may "fudge" a little bit on some performance upgrades but nothing that can't be undone.

Any other '84 RS Turbos out there?

[85stanggt]

I have a completely stock 85 GT convertible. Aside from regular maintenance items, a k&n, and dynomax catback, everything is original on the car.

[dburdyshaw]

I have a 1980 White Coupe ---- all original including the paint (which will be repainted). The only changes that have ever been made to the engine are maintenance ---- with no upgrades. It also has new tires.

There are pics of it on page 12 of this site.

[429bigblock]

I have a bone stock unmolested (with the exception of a different tape deck) 1980 mustang ghia 3.3 4-speed. this car has origional paint, interior and mechanicals. It is rust free and runs great. i recently purchased it from a used car dealer that tells me its a one owner car. it is well optioned although it is missing tilt, cruize, A/C, and leather. it does have rear window louvers, sun roof and the front facing hood scoop.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Welcome to the site, bigblock. sounds like you found a great car. How did you get your "handle" ? and are you in the Pacific Northwest ??

-Neil

[GUIGUI]

hi

i'm the pround owner of a 79 hatchback ford mustang ; it's an Y code ( 2.3L ) with a manual trans

it's pure sotck , from A to Z ; i've all the service stickers ( if ytou need pics to know where to put yours ;) )

it's only 136000 KM , around 60000 miles i think , it 's a canadian car which have been imported in france in 1982 so few time in canada :D , no rust !!! it's incredible , i 've restored a 69 sportroof , so i know a lot about rust ...; and this car is incredibly without rust 8O

i have power steering , interior is perfect , no scratch on the seat and carpet ... but my dash is hurt

i'm the third owner

that a very nice little car that my wife drive to the show with me in my 69 .... some time she let me drive it .... :D

regards

[GUIGUI]

here it is !!! http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=7502

[stangmodifier]

I have an unmolested 85 3.8 auto LX convertible. I believe my 86 Mclaren 50SC is original except for some paint and decals.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

stangmodifier; Please post pictures of your cars...pretty please....

Neil

[stangmodifier]

I've tried to put pics in my album but get an error message that they are too large or corrupted?? I don't have them hosted anywhere, they are just in my harddrive.

[plstktnkr2]

I have a red numbers matching 1984 GT T-Top with 5.0/T-5
canyon red/ red inside correct down to TRX wheels, with wheel locks and keys, metric tires . hood and radio not stock some bodyside moulding missing but whats left is pin-stripped in red (per data plate)

[429bigblock]

Just yesterday (aug 4) i bought me a 1986 capri GS. Mostly orgional although not in near the condition of my mustang. essentially this capri has been abused and neglected with many dents, missing letters up front, and a fair amount of rust. why did i buy it u ask?? well a four eyed fox that drives legally for the fair sum of $75 how could i resist?

[negusm]

Stay on topic please.

[PonyboysV6]

Mine is a 1984 Mustang LX Convertible. Stock. 3.8 V-6/ C-5 automatic, 2.73 pegleg rear.
~87,680 miles and it passed the Illinois emissions test last Thursday. Original Oxygen sensors and cat converter.
Loaded car, with PW, AM/FM/Cassette +Premium sound, A/C, Cruise. Canyon red, scarlet/white interior with white vinyl seats and original Oxford white top. Spare has never seen the road; has Argent painted styled steel wheels & trim rings, with Argent painted dog dish hubcaps.
Very few mods: DynoMax muffler and custom catback exhaust. SVO shocks/struts. Welded subframe connectors.
Everything works.
I'm the third owner, and I've contacted both previous owners. I bought it in February, 1993.

[ponydude]

I just bought an 83 Capri RS Turbo. All original except paint (original color) and wheels.

[86 GT Vert]

I have an all original 1986 GT Convertible Daily Driver - 214K on the clock and counting.

[Boomer82gt]

I have a silver 1982 GT that is still stock except for a Flowmaster muffler and a Kenwood cassette deck. Car was built on Nov. 23/81 and is equipped with TRX package with original size 190-65-R390 Michelin tires, rear louvers, AC, PW, Tilt Steering, Interval Wipers.

[DjLot3k]

I just purchased an 86' GT, White w/Canyon Red interior, 86,000 mi, all stock and all options checked execpt for t-tops, as far as i can tell no mods but a stick on saleen body kit over the original bumpers and I think the catback might be diffrent.

[Ken P]

I have two 85.5 SVOs that are all original. One has 10,600 and one has 103,000. The 10,600 is mint and untouched except for the battery.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/IMG_0752-1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/IMG_0750-1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/IMG_0745.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/IMG_0746.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/Barrett-Jackson1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/KPSVO/IMG_0747.jpg

[84mustang]

I have an 84 GT I bought from the original owner awhile back. It is mostly stock except for the paint, maintenance items, and whatever broke over the years. You could eat off of the undercarriage (spent most of its life in a garage). It has 225K miles on the original drivetrain and still runs pretty strong. It has a 5 speed, A/C, AM/FM cassette, and a sunroof. The guy included the original documents for the car including the window sticker, warranty card, and almost every receipt for maintenance and repairs since it was new. My immediate plans are to re-paint it and swap in an 8.8. The paint job the original owner had done was cheap and it shows. There are issues with the body around the sunroof so I'm a little nervous to find out exactly what is going on there. Overall though it is in good shape and should be a good foundation to work from.

[notansvo]

84 GT Turbo. Only non-stock things are 140 mph speedo, short-throw shifter, wiper stalk lever and radio. All original parts were retained by the original owner.....me! I even rolled the 140 mph speedo AHEAD when I installed it so I knew the mileage would be right!! Now, if I could just find time to get the engine back in it....

[krzymnky]

I have an 86 Convertible LX 3.8cfi / aod, unmolested.only things not original are the cd player and the western chrome rims with 205/70/R15's on her. It was a light regatta blue until someone in its life primered over the original color.primer is fading now. the interior is blue, seats are cloth. anyone know how many were made this way? i have only seen one other like it but it was a coupe. I have all maintenance records on it. I am the 5th owner but the car changed hands rapidly from the original owner to me there was prolly 2 years tops.bonus to it is that it was bought in tennessee but lived in southern cali and it was a non-smoker on top of it. clean car but has some heat cracks.looking to restore to former glory just need pointed down that road. it's not as easy as you lucky ones with the 5.0's. Any help would be a godsend.thanks

[Greg D]

I have a 85 GT 5 speed, all bone stock with the exception of a Flowmaster catback. I am in the process of installing new weatherstripping, repainting some of the chipped trim. I will detail the engine compartment and redecal it. Lol, have everything for the car but enough time!

[SoundsGood]

i have an 83 capri rs i'm the second owner first was a woman i knew took real good care of it always went to the dealer for service.i've had the car 4 yrs.its red with red interior 8 cyl. had factory louvers at one time but the first owners son threw it out rattled too much too bad everything else is there except a cargo cover.i have 10 holes on it now with dunlops.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Thanks to all of you that have posted about your orginal cars. If anyone can go back and post pics about your cars finer points, that would be great.

Neil

[X-isles]

Bone stock 1985 GT Vert....

[Greg D]

Here is a link to some pictures of my car. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/photoPost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=6489

[Fulcrum]

How about a '79 LX 5.0. It's 100% original for now. Purchased brand new by me in 1979. Red over black, heavely faded and worn. 130K miles before it was run dry on oil (taught me to let my kids drive). Stored in my garage for the last 10 years while I collect parts. I'm almost ready to do something now.

[irvin]

i sent pictures to mike negus. if he still has them maybe he could
post some details.i had someone send them to him for me.
irv toms

[roush235]

Hey Fulcrum, you and me, original owners of 79's. Here's to us!! What do you have in mind for your car? You can tell, mine is very very stock, and it gets much attention for being just that.

[1SLOSVO]

I have an 84 and an 86 SVO, the 84 engine is in a million pieces but the 86 is bone stock except for it being lowered. both cars are 1E

[dakota4eyes]

86 black/tan convertible here. 57,900 miles on it. Only changes made are the cobra R wheels, MGW shifter and 3:55 gears. All original parts in a box.

[LTDmasta GT]

I have an all original 1986 GT Convertible Daily Driver - 214K on the clock and counting.

same boat here.

'86 GT vert, 177K miles, all original (even the exhaust when i bought it, but had to change it out since it was falling) except for the CD radio and maintenance items.

i wish i could keep it original, but alot of it is showing its age and requires replacement. i will definetley keep the original look :D

yes, its also my DD

[droobie]

Need pics of factory engine layout
for 84 gt 5.0 4v conv
just got another
slight engine fire
trying to restore to stock
all references i have
including my own
are modifies

sent to
gs2spambox@bellsouth.net

thanks
droobie

[efd guido]

I have a 85 GT hatchback that I purchased new. It was a daily driver for many years. I replaced the stock 3.08s w/ 3.45s and added a '90 dual exhaust. Except for tune-up stuff everything else is factory. I even have all the original paperwork. I'm a newbe and look forward to participating in the forum.

[efd guido]

I just picked up an '85 GT 'vert w/ 60K. It's really in pretty good shape but a PO resto-modded it. Luckily I was able to get most of the original parts that came off of it, including springs, exhaust, shifter and carb. My plan is to slowly return it to factory or at least close. Where were the rear factory speakers mounted? What size were they? A pic would be great.
Thanks, Guido

[superhighoutput]

well since my car will only be stock and completely original for a few more days..
84 Turbo Convertible
Medium Canyon Red paint
Medium Red Interior
Premium sound
A/C
Aluminum Wheels
I am technically the second owner but there is no record of it being registered before I purchased it earlier this year .
I plan to keep a stock appearance but the mods are coming with an ultimate goal of 300hp with an additional 100 shot at wot:)

[Jax Rhapsody]

I have an 81 all original except the Keystone blades and the radio and the shifter. My mother had it first and froma used car lot so those rims were already on it the original radio had broke so they found a cheap replacement, I think it had shifter problems too dont remember. Everything else is original even has the unrecalled seats but the headliner fell but the coaerdboard is still there. it had been through a flood an everything but little rust and it would actually run if I did some things to it. Anyone have the 8-track in theres?

[jleews6]

I have a 2R 85 GT sunroof car that is 99% original with 64K miles. There MIGHT be a few heater hoses that have been changed and the serpentine belt is aftermarket but i have a NOS one for it. The other thing i changed cause i thought it was wrong is i took the metal fan off and put a plastic fan on it but on my build sheet it has the same part number for the metal fan. It still has the date coded sparkplug wires, 225/60/15 Gatorbacks and full factory exhaust.

[donutbandit]

I have 2 - 1980 Capri w/2.3, and 1983 Mustang GT. The Capri looks very nice, but there are little rust spots under the paint all over it. No way to do anything about it short of stripping the whole car and having it dipped, since the rust is everywhere. It will probably be a long time before it becomes a problem.

[wgt500]

My daughter's '89 LX is totally stock and rust free with 56,000mi. on the clock.

[PFD-149]

I just picked up an '86 GT convert with 43K miles over the summer that is 100% stock down to the air silencer. I bought it from the original owner.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

PFD, we hope we can see some pictures of that car...and soon please. welcome to this crazy site. Don't be shy about anything, just ask. what area are you in ??

Neil

[stormy69]

my 83 5spd gt is a bone stock CA car (probably why) other than a wheel change.

[Capri86Dave]

I have an 83 GLX Convertible with 5.0L and 5-speed with only 13,341 original miles on the clock. It is all original including paint, interior and top. Only the wheels and tires are not original (the first owner verified that it was delivered with TRX wheels/tires). The vehicle was appraised last week and the appraiser speculated that even the exhaust was original!

While sorting through some junk in my garage I came across a set of license plates (in pristine condition) that I had last used on a vehicle in 1982. As they were still registered in my name, the MTO allowed me to use them on this vehicle. My GLX now has 1983-era Ontario tags as well!

It is equipped with air, premium sound, ps, pb and console. Let me know if you need info or pictures. I would be happy to help anyone out.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Very nice GLX, Dave. Welcome to FEP and thanks for taking the time to post some pics. As the person that started this thread, and the orginal owner of my 79 Capri, I felt that members that had cars like yours and mine could use them for reference for other members. And yes, my exhaust is also orginal. Take care of the GLX.
Neil

[roush235]

As another original owner, I had to chuckle at your original exhaust stories. Mine is just the opposite. My car was in semi-storage for 14 years, 1500 miles away from me, in my mother-in-law's garage. During this time it was driven once in a while, and usually just for a few minutes. It also served as a back-up car when a family member's vehicle was out of commission, which means it got used in less-than-optimum conditions (and this was Ohio). I would drive the car when we came for a summer visit. You can imagine this was about the worst conditions for exhaust systems. For a time I was replacing the exhaust every 3 or 4 years. I think I am on the fourth or fifth system.

[Desi]

my 82 is bone stock original apart from the t-5 that was added in back in 85 by the orginal owner..figured I should post in here now, doing a swap this weekend due to some issues, and a grat deal on a beefier motor..

[84 Ford]

1985 GT, 100% stock, 50,000 Miles, could use a new pint job one of these days as it was a Cali Car

[coupeownerBe]

86 mustang gt, two owner, arizona car and completely original...exept for the flowmaster mufflers and tips.. even have the cover that covers your hatch area, and original spare..

[KevinK]

I have an 84 SVO which I bought new and now has 24,000 miles. It is shown in the MCA unrestored class. Second one is an 85 McLaren Capri (cfi) convertible which has 115,000 miles on it. Some normal replacement parts like the exhaust and a repaint. I show that as well.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Kevin, please be kind to us and post pictures. My son is a SVO owner also, and would like to see them. (SchoolBoy)

Neil

[KingCab84]

Stock 1986 Ford Mustang 3.8/auto/loaded red over black. 80K

I believe it to be totally original with exceptions of: tires, hoses, belt and spark plug wires/cap.

[86GT2r]

Original owner 86 GT vert. 5 spd, 18k miles, only mod is Hurst shifter, otherwise as it came off the assembly line.

[johnjohn]

I have a Canadian model 1986 GT convertible which my insurance company calls a Cobra. It's 9L white and GQ white leather / regatta blue interior. THe Buck Tag Shows a code GTR instead of GT or GTC which i have seen on other cars.

Other than tires and maybe exhaust it is absolutely bone stock with 190,000 km on it - upper rad hose and plug wires appear stock.

i'd say it's 90% original paint and i'm guessing that the hood was painted as there is no GT hood decal. I have also been told that a convertible could come as a decal delete car so if anyone has the code for it i'd love to know. OE paint was also re-touched below the door trim.

the top has a hole and will be done this summer.

I regret feeling a need to subframe ( and tower brace ) the car because she's a squirmy little minx in the corners.

John

pm me for questions.. ( or answers )

[johnjohn]

x

[negusm]

I have a Canadian model 1986 GT convertible which my insurance company calls a Cobra. It's 9L white and GQ white leather / regatta blue interior. THe Buck Tag Shows a code GTR instead of GT or GTC which i have seen on other cars.

Other than tires and maybe exhaust it is absolutely bone stock with 190,000 km on it - upper rad hose and plug wires appear stock.

i'd say it's 90% original paint and i'm guessing that the hood was painted as there is no GT hood decal. I have also been told that a convertible could come as a decal delete car so if anyone has the code for it i'd love to know. OE paint was also re-touched below the door trim.

the top has a hole and will be done this summer.

I regret feeling a need to subframe ( and tower brace ) the car because she's a squirmy little minx in the corners.

John

pm me for questions.. ( or answers )

I know less about Mustangs and even less about the Canadian Mustangs. But I know in at least 86 they were considered Cobras in canada. So I would assume that the "GT" should NOT be shown on your car.

-Mike

[nburd]

Folks,

I just bought one. Bone stock, 35K original miles. It is an Intermeccanica Convertible Conversion. Original paint, radio, carpet, lights, belts hoses, etc. Anything you want to know, I will try to provide. I just ordered the 999 from Ford. It will be here in 4 weeks. Looking to have it repainted as it has some parking lot dings and the former owner was a little league coach. Interior is absolutely Mint. Need to find a source to replace the weathered top.

It's a 200 6, auto with AC, tilt and cassette radio, deluxe interior, has the systems monitor that works. Buzzers that work. Even the original aluminum two sets of factory keys! The only thing changed are the wheels. The original TRX's were swapped to 86 10 hole aluminums. I would have done the same since TRX tires are now $379 each!



...Norm

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Welcome to the site, Norm. I saw that you posted 2 pics of the car, so I am copying them here for all to see. If you ever get the urge to drive up to northern Washington state, look me and the kid up.

http://vb.foureyedpride.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5310&d=1216855665

http://vb.foureyedpride.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5311&d=1216855721

Neil

[krzymnky]

got two mostly original cars.

1986 LX 3.8 CFI/ AOD Convertable 5th owner with all reciepts minus window tag!!! Only mods...15" chrome molly's, cd player, and some jackass's decision to macco paint the car grey from a sky blue original color. the engine is soon to be replaced with a 3.8 SC from a 1990 supercoup. I will be retaining the engine for restoration purposes later in life.

1984 Capri 3.8/ 4 spd auto tranny. unknown history as I just bought it this weekend for $500. Title says salvage rebuilt. body is awesome,drove her home. smog system has been removed with heater core bypassed. this is an a/c delete car. it has a rs hood with appropriate paint but definately been repainted at some point. don't know much about capris just like foxes so i had to have her especially at her price tag.

[sowaxeman]

I just picked up an '85 GT 'vert w/ 60K. It's really in pretty good shape but a PO resto-modded it. Luckily I was able to get most of the original parts that came off of it, including springs, exhaust, shifter and carb. My plan is to slowly return it to factory or at least close. Where were the rear factory speakers mounted? What size were they? A pic would be great.
Thanks, Guido

Never saw this answered: early fox Verts did not have rear speakers until 1987 to my knowledge :confused: Only speakers in 83-86 verts were 3.5" in the dash - yeah, that ROCKS :rock:

BTW - I have a 1982 GT with 13k miles that I bought from the original owner. I've known the owner since he bought it and can say with confidence its is 99% stock - only thing changed was the battery and spark plugs.

I also have a 1985 GT Vert with just over 40K original miles. The car is all stock except the exhaust and I added halo headrests to the leather seats (still have the originals).

If you need any detailed pics, info or part numbers for either let me know and I'll do what I can to help.

Jason

[86GT2r]

The 86's definately have rear speakers. They are located behind the carpet on the sides below the armrest. The 85's are probably similar, but earlier then that, I don't know about.

[myler]

My GLX now has 1983-era Ontario tags as well!


Now THATS cool!

[sowaxeman]

The 86's definately have rear speakers. They are located behind the carpet on the sides below the armrest. The 85's are probably similar, but earlier then that, I don't know about.

Well, very interesting....no rear speakers in my car.

[Dogster]

My signature pretty much says it all. Base 85 GT Conv, owned since 86. 5.0 4bbl (federal emissions car), 5 speed, all original with exception of 8.8 rear (7.5 handgrenaded in '94) and Kenny Brown subframe connectors. Originally came with am/fm stereo, no cassette. cruise, tilt, window cranks, cloth interior. Jalapeno red with black top, charcoal interior. Still have original top, exhaust and clutch with 123K on car although I plan on changing exhaust and top soon. Only components to fail (besides rear) was waterpump, battery, starter solenoid, radiator heater core (3X - luckily no AC), rebuilt carb 1x, and intake gasket 1X, oh yeah, the left side convertible top hydraulics. And I've always had trouble with the Marchal fog lights, mainly the metal on the bulbs warping and losing contact.

[tan84mustanggt]

I have 4 84s. 2 are completely stock. One is a tan 5.0 GT that is original with 64k mi and the other is an anniversary turbo hatchback with 89k mi both sport their factory paint (other than the hood blackout on the vert done before delivery by the dealer). I rarely drive the tan convert but I drive the turbo hatch all the time. Just replaced the steering rack and shocks and struts (all stock pieces) so it drives like a new 84. I even have the stock radios in them both and the anniversary car I drive around with TRXs. I rarely put them in public parking lots. I have reams of paperwork on them both but the anniversary has the sticker, build sheet and a couple of pictures of the car on the show floor in TX. They're really fun cars.

[CoyoteRI]

I'm not sure about the GT Vert's, but both my '83 GLX Verts had speakers in the rear of the doors with an angled grill over them. They both had the "premium" sound system. Not sure if that rear door speakers were part of the "premium" sound or just a vert thing in '83. Hope that helps

Sean

[Wilson]

My 84 GT 'vert has fact. speakers in the rear panels behind the carpet, as do both of my 86's. The 84 had premium sound (I assume, since the amp switch is still there) but no idea on the 86's. From junkyard observation I believe the door speakers were 83 only, but not 100% sure.