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    Default Racerxmd's '85GT Build

    Thought I would start a thread on my '85GT T-Top car I purchased last September. I have for the most part been gathering parts for the build. So far I have purchased the following for the build:

    1. Complete T-Top/ Door Weatherstripping = Installed
    2. Complete Front/ Rear Wilwood Disc Brakes w/Park Brakes & Master-Cylinder
    3. Maximum Motorsports Full Length Sub Frames
    4. UPR K-Member w/ Arms
    5. Strange Front Coil Overs w/ Struts (single adjustables)
    6. Aluminum Radiator (31" X 19") Two-Row
    7. New 363 Dart Block w/ 205 11R Heads (block is being machined)
    8. Ford racing Aluminum Drive-Shaft
    9. Sumped Fuel Tank
    10. New Cobra Tail Light Lenses (installed today)
    11. Used Cervini 4" Cowl Hood
    12. BBK 1 3/4" Long Tubes Headers
    13. Complete 2 1/2" Exhaust w/ Supper 44 Mufflers
    14. Torque Box Reinforcements
    15. Pace car Netted Halos
    16. Etc.

    Trying real hard Not to get too crazy like my MDmonster project, but just can't help myself. Anyway here are a few pics:





























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    Which Wilwood kit did you go with?

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    The fronts are : Wilwood Forged Dynalite Pro Series Front Disc Brake Kits 140-11018-DR

    For the rear are : Wilwood Forged Dynalite Rear Drag Brake Kits 140-7146-DR

    Only thing not really liking is that the rear kit I bought off a Corral member are with 12" rotors. Would of preferred they were 11" like the fronts, but deal was to good to pass up.

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    My 363 is finally being put together. Here is a couple of pics of the SHP Dart block with the Lunati Crankshaft installed:




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    Meanwhile, since motor is being built. I figure I would do some cleaning under the car chassis. I had recently replaced the stock fuel tank with a Aeromotive sumped tank. While I was about to install the sumped tank, I saw that the chassis was real dirty and could use a cleaning. So i got under the car and began to scrape and scrub the chassis and bottom of the floors. I was very surprise on how good their condition was. After cleaning. I sprayed a couple of coat of the Silver Hammer Tone paint. I think it turned out pretty good. Got to the upper torque box area. Will continue as time and weather permits. Here are a couple pics of my work:






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    Well now you will have to keep the underside nice and clean and shiny.

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    Honestly, I just couldn't help myself! LOL

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    After a very long period of lack of enthusiasm, I finally started working on her again yesterday.I think my car was originally had an automatic transmission because it had trans cooler lines still on the radiator core support. Looks like maybe the car was originally a grey color. I need to takes pics of the Vin plate and hope someone can help break down the info for me.
    So yesterday I pulled the old motor out, but what a pain! The Harbor Freight engine hoist I had purchased didn't reach into the engine bay enough. Not sure it may be they offered another larger size. But had to unbolt the trans and remove the motor by placing the hoist on the front right side by the front wheel. While pulling on the motor and trying to separate the trans, the block came off in 2-pieces. I was like "WTF?" Someone had cut the block plate in half and installed it. Not sure why anyone would do that.
    Today I removed the front bumper cover,bumper,fenders,spalsh shields,fog light bracket,master cylinder, proportion valve,brake lines, cowl cover,wiper motor,and some unnecessary wiring under the hood and fuel lines.
    I want to remove the brake power booster and pedal assembly and steering column. I want to degrease and power wash everything under the hood, plus the chassis under neath.


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    Also while removing some wires from under the hood, traced some to interior passenger side. Pulled the passenger bkick panel only to find that the computer wasn't even secured to the firewall area. Just flopping around in there. I swear, the more I dig into it. The more I find wrong with it. Only thing that makes me feel better, is knowing I will fix it right!

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    I believe your car was born red .
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    You think? Cause the engine by the frame rails is painted great.

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    Pretty excited on the progress and results of the work I did on my red '85GT. I was able to power wash the the engine bay and outer wheel well areas. Then I removed the k-member with the suspension still installed. I left the wheels and tires on so I could just roll it away. Best of all, my strut areas all look Great, even where the k-member was bolted up to. No rust or rot there . My front core support was a little dinged up at the lower corners. Nothing a little love can't fix. Also noticed that my passenger lower door hinge only had 1-bolt at the body Mount. Thought the 2- missing bolts where just missing. But actually, they had snapped off. So I drilled them out and re-tapped them . Installed another set of bolt and all is good now. Here are some pics of my progress today:

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