What do you think about this FOX and price

[hoss13]

Guy about 15 minutes away has this for sale. what do you think....He's asking $2500

I bought the car as a project, but I just don't have time to finish it. I've had it a little over a year. I've replaced the fuel pump, alternator, front struts, Distributor cap, and regulator.
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> The motor runs strong, no smoke, and didn't burn a drop of oil in the 3000 miles I've driven it. There was only supposed to be around 5000-6000 miles on the motor when I bought it.
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> It is a project, but it is very drivable.
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> The Bad/ Things the car needs
> The car needs a lot of little things. Speedometer stopped working the last time I drove it. (I've only driven it twice in the last 6 months)
> It's electronic, it came unplugged @ the trans. I plugged it back in, but it still isn't working.
> All the other instruments work (fuel gauge, tach., oil press even the clock)
> Rear shocks are not the greatest.
> Brakes need bled. Pads are good on the front, I have not pulled the rear drums, so I can't say for sure their cond.
> There are no door seals. (weather stripping) They were removed when the car was painted and not replaced.
> Seats are in ok shape, just dirty.
> Carpet sucks
> No Headliner
> No stereo
> No dome light.
> Wipers work fine, but intermittent works properly when it feels like it
> Tires have decent tread
> Exhaust ends @ rear axle, pipes need to be extended to the rear
> Door locks need replaced. I only have 2 keys. 1 starts it, the other opens the hatchback. (hatchback
> is from an '88. They replaced the sheet metal one with a fiberglass) So I do not have a door key.
> I'd put a set of pins on the cowl hood.
> No side body trim
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> The Good
> Solid Body, No Rust.
> Floor pans solid. I think the driver's side may have been patched in a small area
> Frame is straight and solid.
> Strong 302 Ford Racing crate motor
> 5-speed was rebuilt when the motor was replaced. (so I was told, shifts good)
> Clutch works great ( not sure of the specifics, it just feels right to me)
> Flow Master exhaust with a H pipe (neighbors will not miss it) Yes, she rumbles
> Windows go up and down
> Doors hang and close properly. (definitely need the seals)
> Heater will melt your shoes (no a/c)
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> You will be hard pressed to find an '86 with a body this solid. This is a project car, but it is one you can still drive while you complete it

 

[realitygt]

4cyl fox body wheels have to go. and i don't really like 4 eyes

but it seems like a solid start with a good body and engine, the interior looks cheap in those cars and that one looks ratty anyway, so it leaves alot of room for you to do what you want and the price is pretty nice

 

[jfor441]

You haven;t bought it yet? What are you waiting on? Good price for what appears to be a solid car. If you go and look at it make sure you look it over good!

 

[St33da]

4cyl fox body wheels have to go.

not trying to be an ass, but just to let you know, those wheels, commonly known as 10 holes, were on LX 5.0's from factory until 91 when the pony rim was introduced.


Back on topic, the car seems nice from what I can see, but am not a big fan of the air cleaner right off the TB.... just imagine all the hot air that thing is sucking in from the exhaust mainifold :hammer:

 

[Paul]

I wouldn't pay $2500 for that. Also, that hardly appears to be a FRPP crate motor.

 

[realitygt]

4cyl fox body wheels have to go.

not trying to be an ass, but just to let you know, those wheels, commonly known as 10 holes, were on LX 5.0's from factory until 91 when the pony rim was introduced.


Back on topic, the car seems nice from what I can see, but am not a big fan of the air cleaner right of the TB.... just imagine all the hot air that thing is sucking in from the exhaust mainifold :hammer:

lol i don't know my foxes and they just caught my eye and looked like 4 cyl wheels.


anyhow, they need to go.

 

[Lightning Struck]

I wouldn't pay $2500 for that. Also, that hardly appears to be a FRPP crate motor.

Ya think :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

yea I agree

 

[white95]

i wouldn't pay over 1500 for the car. some pony wheels, a CAI, a specfkintacular detail job, some carpet and voila 2500!

 

[realitygt]

i wouldn't pay over 1500 for the car. some pony wheels, a CAI, a specfkintacular detail job, some carpet and voila 2500!

don't forget a spray painted intake

 

[white95]

i wouldn't pay over 1500 for the car. some pony wheels, a CAI, a specfkintacular detail job, some carpet and voila 2500!

don't forget a spray painted intake

+1 and SVO mud flaps

 

[el docum]

I wouldn't pay $2500 for that. Also, that hardly appears to be a FRPP crate motor.

IMO don't buy it, you can find something in better shape.

 

[white95]

I wouldn't pay $2500 for that. Also, that hardly appears to be a FRPP crate motor.

IMO don't buy it, you can find something in better shape.

better shape, and MASS AIR!!!!! save yourself the headache...

 

[94Pro-5.0]

I wouldn't pay $2500 for that. Also, that hardly appears to be a FRPP crate motor.

IMO don't buy it, you can find something in better shape.

better shape, and MASS AIR!!!!! save yourself the headache...

+1

 

[hoss13]

Yeah, I kind of thought the price was alittle high. Plus, it's been for sale for awhile...which means he's firm on the price or there' something he's not telling.

Besides, a couple grand will do wonders for the '96 this spring

 

[Hybridbird]

Don't you guys know a crate motor when you see one???? The heads and the block and the intake are all painted the same
color, that thing has got............ :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: I'm sorry I'll stop. I would pass on it, were it my decision to make.

 

[pooker]

To be honest I would invest it in your 96, no reason for another project sn95 = awesome. :bunny3: