Washington Roll call?

[mustangxtreme]

Nothing specific. We should get together for coffee or something.

[casper 1999]

coffee sounds good. Do you have a favorite spot or know of a place where we could meet ?

[mustangxtreme]

Not right off hand. I don't frequent Lake Stevens too much anymore. I know Safeway has a little cafe type seating area.

[casper 1999]

Ok, How does Safeway..Sunday...2 PM sound ?

[mustangxtreme]

See you on Sunday.

[troyw1970]

Good day
new guy from spokane wa
hi i am troy. picked up a 1983 glx convertible for 800. runs great newer top v6 auto planning a few mods 17x 9 / 17x10 wheels future 351 w

[mustangxtreme]

Welcome to FEP Troy. Start a build thread and post pics of your vert.

[troyw1970]

here are some picts of my 1983 vert i picked up for 800.00 so where do i start the build thread
thanks troy

[troyw1970]

more pictures of 1983 vert

[mustangxtreme]

Troy, the online car show is the best forum for build threads. Nice thing about this site is you won't have everyone telling you to throw a 302 in it. At the same time if that is your choice, we will also cheer you on.

[troyw1970]

if i could find enough v6 goodies to make make it look good and sound good i will keep the 3.8 o and a littel faster

[troyw1970]

hay mustangextreme after reading around it sounds like you have run a 351 w if so did you need to change k member and will my c5 bolt to a 351 what changes should i be looking to do for this kind of swap. also got the rear wheels today 17x10
thanks troy w

[mustangxtreme]

My 83L was originally a 3.8L car and it now has an efi 5.0 aod.

The 3.8L has the same bell housing bolt pattern as the windsor series engines so yes a 351w will bolt to the transmission. You do not need to swap the k-member for a 351 but you do need swap headers and oil pan.

My 81 Black Magic has a 400 which is a 385 (cleveland) series engine. I did swap k members so I could sit it deeper in the car.

[troyw1970]

My 83L was originally a 3.8L car and it now has an efi 5.0 aod.

The 3.8L has the same bell housing bolt pattern as the windsor series engines so yes a 351w will bolt to the transmission. You do not need to swap the k-member for a 351 but you do need swap headers and oil pan.

My 81 Black Magic has a 400 which is a 385 (cleveland) series engine. I did swap k members so I could sit it deeper in the car.

here are some updated photos
working on suspesion

[Don83glx]

Troyw1970 seen your add for your tires on Craigslist, what don't you like about them. I thought they look good.

[troyw1970]

i was thinking of using cash to go smaller but i have come to like the look plus the car looks great . plus cant take add off for some reason. started to change int to gray seats carpet added a few other items

[Ttop85gt]

I'm in marysville wa! Would be awesome to meet some people just moved here. Would be great to get into the local car sense haven't seen another 4 eyed around me yet.

[Mustang Marty]

There are quite a few of us between Lynnwood and Arlington, though is do see them less often than I did 5 years ago. Mine being garage queens the last couple of years hasn't helped much

[SchoolBoy]

We're here in smokey point off exit 206. Best place to see foxs in the area is the arlington burger king on saturday nights. The the two big shows of the year are "the mustang round up", then "props and ponies" which goes fast because only 100 cars are alowed in.

[WHTLTHR79RS]

The strip club on State ave. Oh wait... that was in the 70's... sorry back to Burger King

[mustangxtreme]

Neil I knew you had a dark side.

[SchoolBoy]

Really? There are still people I'm not allowed to talk to.

[casper 1999]

Ttop85gt, welcome to the area, I'm in Lake Stevens and would also like to meet other local 4 eye guys.there seems to be a handfull of us locally, it would be fun if we could get together one of these weekends.

[casper 1999]

Schoolboy, why are there only 100 allowed at the Ponies and Props show?

[WHTLTHR79RS]

Schoolboy is working on his beauty sleep right now... The 100 mustang limit was a number that was set by the person that started the event. The event was designed to be a fund raiser for the war bird museum located at the Skagit County airport ( Bay view Airport). The museum charged the general public admission to see the museum, the war birds, and 100 mustang cars of all years. It was a great time for all. There were 3 P-51's, 2 AT6's, an A-4 Skyraider, and other light duty high wing aircraft. The car show part of the event included trophies and "pilots choice" awards. They flew the war birds all day, did an exhaust competition, with one renegade entry that brought tears to your eyes, and had some of the hottest pop corn in the goodie bag. The cost to enter the event with your car also goes to the fund raising effort. The first year there were actually 99 mustangs, and the 100th slot was occupied by a sneaky white Capri that is known to roam the area.... I guess it is who you know that gets you past the bouncer. Might even get to meet an Apollo astronaut if you keep your eyes open.