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Old 12-08-2009, 08:12 AM
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Talking Bought a 5.0L Mustang...

I've been looking for a while and found one for a decent price that didn't need a whole lot. It has some minor surface rust in the usual spots, needs some rear suspension work, the speedometer ticks like hell, and the e-brake doesn't work. All thing's I've already done to my Taurus, this shouldn't be too much different to work on...

It's a 91 GT, I believe the colour is Ultra blue metallic. Interior is gray and in good condition, just needs a cleaning. I'll snap some more pictures of it when it's not snowing outside. I can't wait for the summer...

Onto the hood, which seems to be a controversial topic. Some think it's gaudy and ugly, others think it looks mean and suits this style car. It's made by Cervini's and retails for $495.00. What say you? I don't think I like it...

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I've always liked the early 90's 5.0's.

Nice pick up!
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More pics!

Hood isnt TOO bad but the paint doesnt seem to match. Also maybe paint those vents black and it wouldnt be as bad...
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I think the 2.5" cowl hood looks the best on a Mustang. The ram air hood you have just doesn't look good to me.
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Your name wouldn't happen to be Gino would it?

Nice pick up. I always liked those Stangs. But ya, the hood has to go IMO.
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Originally Posted by dom
Your name wouldn't happen to be Gino would it?

Nice pick up. I always liked those Stangs. But ya, the hood has to go IMO.
Watch it bro, I'll snap.....

Jesal, the paint match is perfect. It does look a bit different in the pic but in direct sunlight it's spot on.
Old 12-08-2009, 09:41 AM
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is the hood functional? if so then keep it... If not I would look for a cowl hood
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Functional as in the vents are open, yes. Whether it's really doing anything except keeping everything a little cooler I'm not sure

I also love the options this car has (or lack there of). It has power locks but manual windows. It has a factory manual sunroof and it didn't come from the factory with A/C.
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Originally Posted by vas25tl
I've always liked the early 90's 5.0's.

Nice pick up!

Technically, that's an early 80s Mustang with the refreshed Fox body style coming out in the 1987 model year and lasting until the 1993 model year.

That said, If I could find one that has not been modified and/or abused, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Technically, that's an early 80s Mustang with the refreshed Fox body style coming out in the 1987 model year and lasting until the 1993 model year.

That said, If I could find one that has not been modified and/or abused, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.
I was lucky to find this one, I think. It seems well taken care of. Lots of reciepts in the glove compartment and aside from the hood it's 100% stock.
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Rollin' in my 5.0....
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As a former Fox body Mustang owner, take it from me; the first mods you should do are weld-in subframe connectors and a 3-point strut tower brace.
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Originally Posted by TheMirror
As a former Fox body Mustang owner, take it from me; the first mods you should do are weld-in subframe connectors and a 3-point strut tower brace.
Duly noted. I did the subframe connectors on my Taurus and it helps a whole lot. Stiffened the body right up.
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I was so sure that S A CHO would be getting the new Taurus.
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i loved the '88 LX's b/c my friend had one and it was crazy fast. nice pick up
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Cool car. I've had a few 5.0s and always enjoyed them. In regards to the hood, I personally don't like it.



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Originally Posted by Yumchah
I was so sure that S A CHO would be getting the new Taurus.
$2800>$50,000

I guess I'll take care of what needs to be done, leave the hood as it is and in the summer when I can clean the car up the way I want to I'll put the hood for sale. I'd want to get a replacement hood ready and painted before I sell this one.
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hood is overdone imo. the paint doesnt match and the mesh should be black.

car looks great. i always wanted one of those
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Originally Posted by phee
hood is overdone imo. the paint doesnt match and the mesh should be black.

car looks great. i always wanted one of those
The paint does match, I'll get some more pictures of the car tonight. I had spot lights shining on the car when I took the pic, that's why the paint doesn't appear to match.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Technically, that's an early 80s Mustang with the refreshed Fox body style coming out in the 1987 model year and lasting until the 1993 model year.

That said, If I could find one that has not been modified and/or abused, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.
Yup - you are right. The 3rd generation actually started in 1979 and they had the major face lift in 1987 that lasted until the 4th gen that came out in 1994.
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I drove a 92 GT one time (buddies car). It was okay. Those old 302's are kind of a snooze though unless you put some aluminum heads and bigger exhaust on.
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Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
I drove a 92 GT one time (buddies car). It was okay. Those old 302's are kind of a snooze though unless you put some aluminum heads and bigger exhaust on.
Something was wrong with your friends car.

This car can (and will) accelerate sideways through second gear.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
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It's ironic that this particular Stang was brought up at about the same time MTV's Jersey Shore show is hitting air. When the wife and I were dating back in the 80s, we used to hang out in Seaside Heights (NJ) A LOT and the 5.0 was typical guido ride (along with the T/A and IROC-Z).
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I agree they are a bit of a dog stock, though faster than the SN95 GTs that came after them. Then again who keeps a 5.0 stock anyways? I've always wanted one as a project car, and still do to this day. They have a lot of potential, and I've heard on some autox boards that subframe connectors help them a lot. Nice purchase all in all, and personally I would ditch the hood.
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
Duly noted. I did the subframe connectors on my Taurus and it helps a whole lot. Stiffened the body right up.
It transforms the car. Literally.
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Originally Posted by F23A4

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the thread title!!
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Great lookin car, loose the hood
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Awesome pickup. Moar pictures!
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Nice. I love the sound of the 5.0s.

Not liking the hood though.
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i want a 5.0. nice pickup!
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I sold my 95 5.0 a few months ago and owned an 87 Convert 5.0 about 8 years ago. I am to this day looking for another 87-93 Convert GT Fox body in good condition for a reasonable price. I bought my 95 for $3700 and I couldn't pass that up. Def a NICE find!!!~~
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Congrats! That's a car you can have a lot of fun with. Endless amounts of aftermarket parts and not horribly expensive.

If it was mine the hood would go... stat!
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it looks good dude...but i think the hood could be better post some more pics im still undecied


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