Need assistance on an 86 lx notch 5 speed

[Plavidal]

I am buying a car that is slightly modified. Not doing a concours resto but want to see the things that came from the factory and restore mine as I see fit. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

thanks,

matt

[STANGMAN116]

What kinda info you looking for?

[Plavidal]

i guess to see what the car came with from the factory and compare that to what the car now has.

[STANGMAN116]

Post up door tag, buck tag and vin.. also if you want to all options I would recommend purchasing a marti report. By the way seen the pic in the other thread.. and man what a awesome car!!!

[Plavidal]

Thanks. Thinking of getting the marti report

[TopGear85]

Did you end up with that canyon red notch? If so...well done! That is one killer car. You need to start some kind of picture thread so we can all get a better look at it. Also, like stangman said...post up the door, buck, and vin tags in the "production numbers and decoding" section. We can decode it and tell you all the options it came with from Ford. I would still get a Marti Report cause any documentation you can get that proves its a factory V8, 5-speed is important. Your car will be one of the more valuable once these cars take off. Everybody wants a notch that is a factory v8 stick. I would also recommend finding out if Marti Auto has the Emminger Invoice for your car. Again, any documentation you can get will add value to your car. You may want to stick to bolt on mods because of how "in demand" that car is and how valuable it may be.

Congrats, now let's see the pics!

[Plavidal]

Did you end up with that canyon red notch? If so...well done! That is one killer car. You need to start some kind of picture thread so we can all get a better look at it. Also, like stangman said...post up the door, buck, and vin tags in the "production numbers and decoding" section. We can decode it and tell you all the options it came with from Ford. I would still get a Marti Report cause any documentation you can get that proves its a factory V8, 5-speed is important. Your car will be one of the more valuable once these cars take off. Everybody wants a notch that is a factory v8 stick. I would also recommend finding out if Marti Auto has the Emminger Invoice for your car. Again, any documentation you can get will add value to your car. You may want to stick to bolt on mods because of how "in demand" that car is and how valuable it may be.

Congrats, now let's see the pics!

Thanks. I found another last year, but the sale was pending. It was a grey arizona car with a 5 speed. I also have a 92 notch that I am doing a coyote swap on. Hope to have that done by August at the latest. Re did the entire interior black, new paint job same color white, 17 inch ponies, will have ac, ps and pb so should be sweet. I am sending a check for the Canyon Red notch today. As soon as he gets it, which should be tomorrow, he will allow the check to clear and then send me the docs on the car(title, bill of sale, odometer statement) and then I will have it shipped to me via enclosed carrier thru u ship. Sad part is I don't have space for the car now at my place, so will have it at a friends house with the car cover. I am in the process of selling my grandmother's house and then mine will be up for sale. Also, between my gf and I and her two daughters, we already have 4 cars not including either mustang and just have a one car garage, so my new house will have at least a two car garage. Maybe space to add a metal building as well. Enough about that. Like I said, I am not doing a concours restoration due to money spent on the 92, but would like to do the best I can in restoring it back to 86 specs on stuff that makes sense. Mostly talking about appearance wise. So want the stock airbox in place, stock intake plaque, 10 hole wheels, etc. Once I have the Marti Report and between posting things on here, I will make a list of stuff that needs to be addressed and then make it happen. I want to leave it looking as original as possible. I agree, that the next wave of cars in the 80's that this one will be valuable. Perhaps in the future I can do a full Concours restoration, but it will be driven a few thousand a year, so don't want to do that yet. See below for all of the pics. I am getting the SSP wheels and will have those up for sale. Enjoy.

[escogt]

Sweet 'Stang, Matt!!! Congrats!!

[Plavidal]

Thanks. Will fit right in with this beast once it is done.

[Plavidal]

Also forgot to mention. Need to locate a rear deck as this one has cutouts for speaker grills. Also was told the mirror is frozen on the passenger side. I am guessing it is not power. I could use the rearview mirror and drivers side mirror but would like for everything to work. Don't know how hard that will be. Gonna redo the drivers side door card and remove the map pocket and just leave the carpet. To me that may be correct from the factory, but they sag and I don't like them. Located an intake plaque and also a stock airbox. Next will be to find a factory radio from 86.

[TopGear85]

Both of those batches are incredible, and congrats on the red one. I hope the deal gets done quickly and the car arrives safe and sound. I love those ssp wheels on that car, but a fresh set of 10 holes will look amazing as well (you really can't go wrong with 10 holes).

Keep us posted and congrats again!

[Plavidal]

Mike,

Thanks. I just got a set of polished 93 cobra wheels. Gonna see how that looks on it. Was going to use those on my 92 for the street, but they may look good on the 86. I usually like changing wheels, so I still plan on getting 10 holes. Just like to switch things up.

Yeah the 92 should run mid to low 11's like it is. I am using an aluminator low compression coyote engine with a 4r70w auto tranny. I think I will be happy with both, but I don't think I can buy anymore mustangs till I find a bigger place.

[roush235]

Super nice car. Congrats. Lots of helpful people around here.

[Plavidal]

Indeed.

[mustang22]

Congrats on your car.

[Plavidal]

I feel like a fat kid in a candy store.

[STANGMAN116]

Drooooooooooollllllllll. ... in love with both coupes...

[Plavidal]

Drooooooooooollllllllll. ... in love with both coupes...

thanks. I did the entire interior but the dash on the 92. Did sound and heat barrier on interior. Can't wait to see and hear it once finished.

[TopGear85]

Those cobra wheels are awesome. Personally. Think they will look better on your 92, but the nice thing about wheels is they can be easily changed.

[Plavidal]

Just want to see how they look

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[FoxChassis]

VIN
1FA = Ford vehicle manufactured in USA
B = active belts, no airbags
P = passenger car
26 = Mustang LX 2-dr coupe
M = EFI H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
4 = VIN check digit
G = 1986 model year
F = Dearborn Assembly
300907 = 200,907th 1986 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

Door Tag
Exterior Paint Colors - 2A = Medium Canyon Red Metallic
DSO - 22 = Charlotte (NC) district sales office
Body - 66B = Mustang 2-dr convertible/LX 2-dr coupe
Int Trim - FA = cloth seating, low-back front buckets (F), Charcoal/Grey interior color (A)
Tape - A = Black tape stripe
R - 7 = AM/FM stereo radio with cassette tape player
S - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof (neither available on coupe body in 1986)
Ax - Z = 3.08:1 rear axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
Tr - 2 = manual Borg Warner transmission (5-speed T-5)
OO = front springs
SS = rear springs

[FoxChassis]

I would be able to tell you more with the buck tag. The assembly plant attached it to the radiator core support (the frame the radiator bolts to).