Project 85 T-top

stanglx2002 · 05-12-2009, 11:41 AM

I thought that I would post my build that I have been working on as my new DD to get a little better mpg then my 331 stroker 88 Mustang GT. Below are a few pictures of my new project car when I bought it. My plans are to put in a 2.3 Turbo engine out of a 88 Thunderbird that was wrecked and I bought for a parts car. I have everything that I need engine and driveline from the car. The best part was it was a 5 speed too, so no crappy AOD for me. I will also post pictures as I do more work on the car. Guys let me know what you think of this build.

Here are some more pictures of the progress that I have done on the car so far. I have shaved and painted the engine bay, trashed the old and crappy interior and painted it with undercoating to sound deaden and waterproof the car because of the T-Top's. I was also painting the engine and driveline parts too to get ready for reassembley.

Got to do some work on the T-top

There is a lot more pics to come as the project moves forward. One of the members from another forum told me about this forum and thought you guys would be interested in seeing my project that Im working. Let me know what you guys think.

86GT2go · 05-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Great start to the T-Top project you have going there. Keep us updated.

dburdyshaw · 05-12-2009, 04:34 PM

YAY ---- a WIP thread.

I love watching the work-in-progress on everyone's cars. I even learn stuff.

Nova · 05-12-2009, 04:41 PM

looking good so far!

FloridaGrabber · 05-12-2009, 05:08 PM

Looks good, be sure to post pics of any future progress.
We love pics!

gdniel · 05-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Looks good , I too like watching others projects come together.

EVIL8286 · 05-12-2009, 06:42 PM

Nice work,I'll be watching this one.

stanglx2002 · 05-13-2009, 07:58 AM

Thanks guys for all your comments. I will make sure to update the progress that I have on the car. i just got in my Hydraulic Clutch pedals that i will be installing soon. I looking to finish painting the interior pieces and installing the rest of the interior.

Then I have to finish the body work on the car and the engine last. I always save the best for last.

86 50CPRI · 05-13-2009, 10:48 PM

very inspiring!

Pete

85T-TopBoss · 05-14-2009, 12:01 AM

wow looks real good... i have an 85 t-top im doing as well.. but mine is half restoration half race car..

jleews6 · 05-14-2009, 06:36 AM

Looks like its coming along nice and it looks like your doing good work. It also looks like you started with a nice rust free original paint 85 GT. There are not many of them around anymore. Im not a fan of the 2.3 turbo but by the looks of your work so far I'm sure it will be nice.

stanglx2002 · 05-14-2009, 07:48 AM

A lot of people arent a fan of the 2.3 Turbo but I wanted a DD and my weekend/show car because after the T-top is done then the 88 Mustang GT goes under the knife. I see a 331 stroker with a single turbo pushing 800+ to the wheels. that should be fun to drive around.

86GT2go · 05-14-2009, 03:26 PM

It seems more people are willing to work with the 2.3T now........it is not a bad engine and can make great power. Look over at turboford.net to see the potential of these engines and what is available for them.

stanglx2002 · 05-15-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86GT2go

It seems more people are willing to work with the 2.3T now........it is not a bad engine and can make great power. Look over at turboford.net to see the potential of these engines and what is available for them.

They are the ones that got me hooked on doing a 2.3T because you can make great power and still get 25 mpg

86GT2go · 05-15-2009, 08:15 AM

I see this build thread over there too; I think I even replied to it. Looking good and if you keep this up, you will have a running car before you know it!

cjmuscle · 05-15-2009, 08:58 PM

Looking GOOD!

1nine84GT · 05-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Looks good . keep up the good work !

Blackened · 05-15-2009, 10:22 PM

Good Progress, keep the pics coming.

stanglx2002 · 05-28-2009, 10:34 AM

Was able to get some more work done on the car. I got the Hydraulic clutch pedals in the car. Also attached the Brake booster, master cylinder and the hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

I also painted the front sway bar but dont have any pictures of that yet

86GT2go · 05-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Looking good. Be proud of your work.......your car will be running and turning heads in no time!

69SCJ · 05-28-2009, 04:59 PM

Great project, and excellent effort your putting into it!!!

stanglx2002 · 05-29-2009, 08:00 AM

I plan on working on the body work this weekend

Hope to have the car in primer and then block sand it until its smooth

Then comes the RUSTOLEOM paint job

86GT2go · 05-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Rustoleum paintjob huh? Rolled on or sponged? What color?

Pingar · 05-30-2009, 02:23 AM

Looking good.

Drama Water · 05-31-2009, 03:09 PM

Looking good.. Are you keeping the newer dash or going back stock?

05-12-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
stanglx2002 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	Project 85 T-top I thought that I would post my build that I have been working on as my new DD to get a little better mpg then my 331 stroker 88 Mustang GT. Below are a few pictures of my new project car when I bought it. My plans are to put in a 2.3 Turbo engine out of a 88 Thunderbird that was wrecked and I bought for a parts car. I have everything that I need engine and driveline from the car. The best part was it was a 5 speed too, so no crappy AOD for me. I will also post pictures as I do more work on the car. Guys let me know what you think of this build. Here are some more pictures of the progress that I have done on the car so far. I have shaved and painted the engine bay, trashed the old and crappy interior and painted it with undercoating to sound deaden and waterproof the car because of the T-Top's. I was also painting the engine and driveline parts too to get ready for reassembley. Got to do some work on the T-top There is a lot more pics to come as the project moves forward. One of the members from another forum told me about this forum and thought you guys would be interested in seeing my project that Im working. Let me know what you guys think. Last edited by stanglx2002; 05-12-2009 at 11:46 AM.

05-12-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
86GT2go FEP Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 4,138	Great start to the T-Top project you have going there. Keep us updated. __________________ " If you're not living life on the edge, that means you're taking up too much room." 1983 GLX vert 3.8/auto (triple black) 1984 (early) Turbo GT (part coming together) 1986 GT Ttop 5spd..............all broke!

05-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
dburdyshaw FEP Super Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida (sometimes Arkansas) Posts: 6,323	YAY ---- a WIP thread. I love watching the work-in-progress on everyone's cars. I even learn stuff. __________________ 09 Honda Shadow Sabre 08 Dodge Caliber 05 Pontiac Aztek 02 Chevrolet Avalanche 02 Ford Thunderbird (4,000 miles) 02 Cadillac ETC 98 Ford Explorer 96 Suzuki X-90 89 Cadillac Fleetwood 89 Lincoln Continental 88 Lincoln Town Car 84 Pontiac Fiero 83 Lincoln Town Car 82 Ford EXP (32,000 miles) <<< All stock except paint - 2nd owner 80 Ford Mustang (35,000 miles) <<< All stock including the paint - 2nd owner 65 Lincoln Continental 62 Ford Galaxie 500 54 Packard Stock never goes out of style.

05-12-2009, 05:08 PM	#5
FloridaGrabber FEP Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mt Dora, Fl Posts: 866	Looks good, be sure to post pics of any future progress. We love pics! __________________ JP 83 GT White 5spd 84 GT White 5spd T-Top (project) 86 Tan/Tan 3.8/auto (daughter's project) 07 4.0 Grabber Orange 5spd (Modified Mustangs Nov.07 Cover)

05-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
gdniel Parts Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Augustine, Florida 32092 Posts: 5,069	Looks good , I too like watching others projects come together. __________________ + ++ +++ ++++ Fun is fun, and done is done!

05-12-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
Nova FEP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia/Clemson SC Posts: 176	looking good so far!

05-12-2009, 06:42 PM	#7
EVIL8286 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oyster Bay,New York Posts: 5,254	Nice work,I'll be watching this one. __________________ The Stable-Past Mustangs- 69 Blackjade Sportsroof, 71Grabber Green Mach 1, 83Gt White T-top EFI,86GT Silver T-top Road Racer,86GT/Cobra White T-top, 87Black Notch Pro Touring,90 Titanium LX Hatch,90 Vermillian LX Hatch,91 Emerald Green Lx Hatch,92 Calypso Notch,92Calypso Hatch,92 Emerald Green Vert, 92Titianium LX Hatch. Current Stangs- My even year 4eye collection 80 Cobra-(9D) For Sale 82Gt (27) T-top EFI Restomod 84Gt (9W) T-top EFI Road Racer 86 5.0 Coupe (1E)Under Construction Wanted List-In need of a new daily driver Check out Long Island's 4eyes http://vb.foureyedpride.com/album.php?albumid=636 Check out the Lost & Found 4eyes of Long Island & NYC http://vb.foureyedpride.com/album.php?albumid=1080

05-13-2009, 07:58 AM	#8
stanglx2002 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	Thanks guys for all your comments. I will make sure to update the progress that I have on the car. i just got in my Hydraulic Clutch pedals that i will be installing soon. I looking to finish painting the interior pieces and installing the rest of the interior. Then I have to finish the body work on the car and the engine last. I always save the best for last.

05-13-2009, 10:48 PM	#9
86 50CPRI FEP Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Glendale,Az Posts: 1,922	very inspiring! Pete __________________ --Pete-- 86 Capri 5.0 5sp TTops 86 Vert driver 85 Vert project Quote: "The 5.0 is tried and true. Making power on a 5.0 can be made with a blindfold and a beer in one hand." Rich V.

05-14-2009, 12:01 AM	#10
85T-TopBoss New User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15	wow looks real good... i have an 85 t-top im doing as well.. but mine is half restoration half race car..

05-14-2009, 06:36 AM	#11
jleews6 FEP Power Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Roanoke va Posts: 1,119	Looks like its coming along nice and it looks like your doing good work. It also looks like you started with a nice rust free original paint 85 GT. There are not many of them around anymore. Im not a fan of the 2.3 turbo but by the looks of your work so far I'm sure it will be nice. __________________ 85 GT regata blue on grey w/sunroof 85 GT 1C convertable= resto project 85 GT 2R 60K original= Keeper 85 GT Med. Canyon Red w/ tan interior = Keeper 86 2R SVO =I hate these things = SOLD! 2001 ws6= sold and missed everyday 86 gt 28000 original miles. mint and for sale=sold redfire 03 Cobra=sold and not missed at all Teal 93 Cobra= sold. WE4 TurboT=sold and missed

05-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#12
stanglx2002 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	A lot of people arent a fan of the 2.3 Turbo but I wanted a DD and my weekend/show car because after the T-top is done then the 88 Mustang GT goes under the knife. I see a 331 stroker with a single turbo pushing 800+ to the wheels. that should be fun to drive around.

05-14-2009, 03:26 PM	#13
86GT2go FEP Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 4,138	It seems more people are willing to work with the 2.3T now........it is not a bad engine and can make great power. Look over at turboford.net to see the potential of these engines and what is available for them. __________________ " If you're not living life on the edge, that means you're taking up too much room." 1983 GLX vert 3.8/auto (triple black) 1984 (early) Turbo GT (part coming together) 1986 GT Ttop 5spd..............all broke!

05-15-2009, 08:15 AM	#15
86GT2go FEP Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 4,138	I see this build thread over there too; I think I even replied to it. Looking good and if you keep this up, you will have a running car before you know it! __________________ " If you're not living life on the edge, that means you're taking up too much room." 1983 GLX vert 3.8/auto (triple black) 1984 (early) Turbo GT (part coming together) 1986 GT Ttop 5spd..............all broke!

05-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#16
cjmuscle FEP Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pembroke,ma Posts: 1,659	Looking GOOD! __________________ Chris -------------------------------------------- 1982 GT 347 Kenne Bell 2.2 Supercharged 1986 GT VERT 306 2002 GT VERT 4.6 Saleen supercharged (sold) 1969 Mach I 427 Sideoiler Had 14yrs (sold) 1968 Cougar GTE 427 Cover of Mustang Unlimited(sold) 1968 Cougar GT390 (sold)

05-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#17
1nine84GT FEP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waiting for the SNOW to melt ! Posts: 101	Looks good . keep up the good work !

05-15-2009, 10:22 PM	#18
Blackened Capri Fanatic!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 886	Good Progress, keep the pics coming. __________________ - Scott - 84 Capri - Project Blackened PAST CARS 96 SHO 88 Mustang GT 87 Mustang GT 79 Capri -351W "First Love" 79 Mustang

05-28-2009, 10:34 AM	#19
stanglx2002 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	Was able to get some more work done on the car. I got the Hydraulic clutch pedals in the car. Also attached the Brake booster, master cylinder and the hydraulic clutch master cylinder. I also painted the front sway bar but dont have any pictures of that yet

05-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#20
86GT2go FEP Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 4,138	Looking good. Be proud of your work.......your car will be running and turning heads in no time! __________________ " If you're not living life on the edge, that means you're taking up too much room." 1983 GLX vert 3.8/auto (triple black) 1984 (early) Turbo GT (part coming together) 1986 GT Ttop 5spd..............all broke!

05-28-2009, 04:59 PM	#21
69SCJ FEP Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Inlet Beach, FL Posts: 734	Great project, and excellent effort your putting into it!!! __________________ Black, 85 GT, T-top, 5sp, exhaust, sub-frame, underdrive, B springs, 10th anny's, and a 3:73 8.8 with LSD. Pics: http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...stangs%20pics/ Running thread: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=90624

05-29-2009, 08:00 AM	#22
stanglx2002 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	I plan on working on the body work this weekend Hope to have the car in primer and then block sand it until its smooth Then comes the RUSTOLEOM paint job

05-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#23
86GT2go FEP Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 4,138	Rustoleum paintjob huh? Rolled on or sponged? What color? __________________ " If you're not living life on the edge, that means you're taking up too much room." 1983 GLX vert 3.8/auto (triple black) 1984 (early) Turbo GT (part coming together) 1986 GT Ttop 5spd..............all broke!

05-30-2009, 02:23 AM	#24
Pingar New User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 37	Looking good.

05-31-2009, 03:09 PM	#25
Drama Water FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denison TX Posts: 430	Looking good.. Are you keeping the newer dash or going back stock? __________________ A wise man said "Post counts don't mean a thing if you don't know what you're talking about". PAST 1986 Mustang GT, 1996 Mustang GT PRESENT 1984 Mustang GT "FANTASy" 1976 F100 Stepside FE390

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