finally, a few pics of the project...

[lucas]

okay, i finally got a camera. here are some pics of my recently acquired 1986 LX hatch, as well as some other stuff i've scored so far:

the car:


empty engine bay:


it's a hatchback, alright...


an interior shot. i haven't cleaned it at all yet. also, free with the car, was an air freshener that says 'player' on it. while i may not necessarily be a player, i am certainly not a player hater. though i now know what a player smells like, and i understand why player haters exist. yuck.


but it's pretty clean already, really.


yup, that's actual miles:


i got this cruddy old intake and carb free from work. it cleaned up okay, though i am not sure if the carb is any good yet. carbs intimidate me a little. i have yet to tear into it.


it's an F4B! neat, especially for free.


and today's score, a 1994 T-5.


i'll keep you all updated.

lucas.

lucas.

[Coupester]

nice interior! those seats are cherry bro ... shampoo the crap outta your carpet and you'll be styling.

Was that a CFI car or a 4-banger. That intake looks like a high-rise deal ... either way, pull out the scrub brush!

[Coupester]

n/mind ... saw the washer reservoir ... v6/ 4-banger.

What are the plans?

[lucas]

i have a 302 HO going in there. pretty soon, too. i got it from a friend, as well as some other fun stuff. i just want to get it clean and driveable for now. eventually, i want to have a fun street and autocross car.

lucas.

[not-a-stang]

Send over the "player" air freshener, there some stank up in this Capri. ( I told my buddies not to leave their junkfood wrapers in my car!)

[lucas]

the player air freshener might turn your stank into a funk. it's not pretty.

[Grimace5.0]

Dude!! Somebody stole yer engine!!


Looks like a fun project.

[5 Liter Mustang]

does the 94/95 t5 bolt in?

i remember reading it was longer, or the bearing retainer/inputshaft was longer, something like that..

[Coupester]

does the 94/95 t5 bolt in?

Swap out the input shaft for an 83-93 and you're all set!

[slickshift]

Looks like you've got a great project lucas
Are those graph lines on the dash insert aftermarket?
My '86 GT doesn't have those

[v8only]

fantastic project, looks like you've got an amazing body and good interior. nice score!

[V6DR]

looks like it used to be a 4 cylinder car. the coil is on the wrong side to be a V6.

[Cobra Jet]

Looks like you've got a great project lucas
Are those graph lines on the dash insert aftermarket?
My '86 GT doesn't have those

The "graph lines" you refer to are original and came with the LX interior package. It's a true OEM Ford part as you see it. You can pick those up in the yards, or even on eBay sometimes, pretty cheap actually, since the most sought after dash inserts are either the GT, SVO or fuzzy Capri inserts.

[4ifreak]

looks like a fairly clean project, good starting point....can't wait to see the end result

[4ifreak]

if your lug nut's are rusty and won't come off don't heat them up with a torch.............your wheels will melt. true story!!!!!! nice car.

[BetterDays]

Nice looking project.. keep us updated!

Kevin

[Evil86lx]

Looks like a good starting point to me..

Make sure you fire up the power washer...

kyle

[BetterDays]

Looks like a good starting point to me..

Make sure you fire up the power washer...

kyle

Power washer (pressure washer) works wonders.. Look at my "My Mustang - - Project" for details! (lots of Degreaser.. lots of degreaser!)

[Clarko]

Congrats, looks like you dont have much body work to do since that sucks the most imho. Lookin good!