Fox Restoration project - Mustang Forum

FRED-MATIC · 11-02-2009, 07:54 AM

This is our current shop project, which will be here over the next 6-8 weeks. He is the 2nd owner of this 87 coupe.. Went over the proposal with the customer, and Phase 1 will consist of:

Complete interior overhaul with new custom racing seats with custom relocation brackets, and full color change to black.

Exterior restoration, with new headlights, tailights, complete molding and weatherstrip replacement. New quarter glass assemblies & windshield. Cowl hood, and Canary yellow pearl paint.

17" Chrome Pony wheels.

TMS Stage I suspension pack.

Complete drivetrain overhaul.

Full exhaust upgrade.

Re-vamped air conditioning and engine cooling system.

N/A 302 based mild buildup.

A few shots as she came to us, in stock form.

Check out the stock mufflers and years of road grime and oil !

This past Saturday consisted of engine & trans removal, & interior tear down. Engine was so greasy we pressure washed most everything to make it easier to work on.

FRED-MATIC · 11-02-2009, 07:57 AM

Interior Before & After

We'll keep everyone updated with the progress and more pics. Stay tuned

2kanchoo · 11-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Nice. I love seeing progress pics of builds.

DSTURBD · 11-02-2009, 12:26 PM

Awesome Fred!! Great to see you working on another Fox!!

Keep us updated, bud!

As far as insurance goes this time...one word..GRUNDY!!

FRED-MATIC · 11-02-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

Awesome Fred!! Great to see you working on another Fox!!

Keep us updated, bud!

As far as insurance goes this time...one word..GRUNDY!!

Just for clarification, this is a customers car, not mine

bluemustang · 11-02-2009, 01:51 PM

this looks like its gonna be a good project.

You guys gonna be smoothing the bay or anything?

Cant wait to see this progress, as I myself am about to start doing the same thing with my car during the winter months here

DSTURBD · 11-02-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

Just for clarification, this is a customers car, not mine

Yeah, I went back and read... I got all excited seeing the pics and jumped to conclusions... So, the only way to fix this is for YOU to pick up another Fox!!

FRED-MATIC · 11-02-2009, 02:30 PM

The engine bay re vamp was in our original proposal, along with other reccomendations. Customer had to trim back on $, but he just re-canted and bumped up a bit more funds, so it may pan out. I hope, BC our tech has the great expertise in all of that, and we'd rather address it while at paint.

Jim, I have my original Fox (or what I'd call what was left

) That, along with bins of parts and boxes upon boxes of new parts await when $ and time allow for the ressurection.

a93stang · 11-02-2009, 03:04 PM

That will be nice when it's done. I've got a 1988 4 cylinder LX that my folks gave me for my 18th birthday (which was a looong time ago) that I would like to do a 100% original restoration on someday.

DSTURBD · 11-02-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

Jim, I have my original Fox (or what I'd call what was left

) That, along with bins of parts and boxes upon boxes of new parts await when $ and time allow for the ressurection.

Right on, Fred!!

I didn't realize you still have it...awesome! I may need to hit you up for a left LX tail lens. I bought some replacement lenses and the left side fits like crap!! I have even tried a heat gun to get them to "mold" to the original casing...no bueno...

FRED-MATIC · 11-05-2009, 06:44 PM

We snapped these pics after removing the rats nest of stock wiring. prior to the car leaving for paint.

N20PONY · 11-05-2009, 11:51 PM

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2kanchoo · 11-26-2009, 01:18 AM

Baby Jesus demands more pics/details!

FRED-MATIC · 11-28-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kanchoo

Baby Jesus demands more pics/details!

Car is at paint. About 60% complete. We have some photos being sent, which I'll upload when received.

FRED-MATIC · 12-05-2009, 10:01 AM

Some progress pics:

Couple of engine teardown shots :

Holy carbon buildup batman!

FRED-MATIC · 12-18-2009, 12:49 PM

*UPDATE*

Car is still at paint, but we take into account these kind of delays. That being said we did a bit of work with the shortblock.

New FRPP shortblock

New timing Chain & Oil pump

New timing cover, water pump, and a bit of paint

Nothing earthshattering, but in stock trim the customer felt the car was fairly quick. Additionally, the 1st phase of the build dictated a bit of funds in other directions. Still , it will be a nice improvement over where it started from.

FRED-MATIC · 12-23-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Lookin good Fred.

I should have more paint pics up by the weekend

WhiteLX · 12-30-2009, 10:21 AM

updates?

FRED-MATIC · 01-02-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteLX

updates?

We wern't happy with the yellow selected, so we're doing a re-shoot. Came out a bit too 'mustard-like'

2kanchoo · 01-02-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

We wern't happy with the yellow selected, so we're doing a re-shoot. Came out a bit too 'mustard-like'

I didn't want to say anything, but concur.t

FRED-MATIC · 01-02-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kanchoo

I didn't want to say anything, but concur.t

It'll still be yellow.

2kanchoo · 01-03-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

It'll still be yellow.

Yea. But a nice yellow > baby poop yellow

blacksnake · 01-06-2010, 03:54 PM

Looking foward to more updates !

91AOD · 01-07-2010, 04:04 AM

Cool. A Bright Chrome Yellow from the 94 would work good. I can't wait to see this thing come together. Long Live the Fox.

FRED-MATIC · 01-20-2010, 09:31 PM

Couple more engine assembly pics:

Stock heads refurbished with a good valve job

Heads in place w new Felpro gaskets and ARP bolts

Polished Cobra intake, TB and FRPP valve covers

DSTURBD · 01-20-2010, 09:44 PM

Looking good man!!

Question for the Fredmyster.....Do you guys carry the replacements to recover JUST the front seats? My back seats are in great shape, but all of the kits I see include front and rear....

Hook a brotha up!!

91AOD · 01-21-2010, 04:16 AM

That is a Sexy looking engine. The intake and valve covers just pop out at you.

txpat3 · 01-21-2010, 01:06 PM

Looks fantastic, keep up the good work!

FRED-MATIC · 01-21-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

Looking good man!!

Question for the Fredmyster.....Do you guys carry the replacements to recover JUST the front seats? My back seats are in great shape, but all of the kits I see include front and rear....

Hook a brotha up!!

Alas, just the front & rear kits entirely. None of the suppliers will break them up, amidst my persuasion

DSTURBD · 01-22-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

Alas, just the front & rear kits entirely. None of the suppliers will break them up, amidst my persuasion

But you're FRED!! You're suppose to be able to make these things happen!! Don't they know who they are dealing with??????

2kanchoo · 01-22-2010, 10:56 AM

Lookin good.

FRED-MATIC · 01-22-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

But you're FRED!! You're suppose to be able to make these things happen!! Don't they know who they are dealing with??????

What color do you want and would you take some good take-offs or stock seats if I can locate them ?

DSTURBD · 01-23-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

What color do you want and would you take some good take-offs or stock seats if I can locate them ?

Yeah man, I'm TOTALLY happy with my stockers... My wife got t-boned back in '95 and they put a used seat (driver's side) that was not in the best condition (stain's that couldn't be removed). Plus, over the years of use, my roll bar rubbed a hole in the side (both seats). The rear seats still look practically brand new... Here is a shot of the the seat...

I thought there were a couple different grays..this one has red pin stripes in it.

FRED-MATIC · 01-23-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

Yeah man, I'm TOTALLY happy with my stockers... My wife got t-boned back in '95 and they put a used seat (driver's side) that was not in the best condition (stain's that couldn't be removed). Plus, over the years of use, my roll bar rubbed a hole in the side (both seats). The rear seats still look practically brand new... Here is a shot of the the seat...

I thought there were a couple different grays..this one has red pin stripes in it.

That pic they look actually black, and yes there is smoke gray (89 older) and titanium gray ( 90 +)

DSTURBD · 01-24-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

That pic they look actually black, and yes there is smoke gray (89 older) and titanium gray ( 90 +)

Yeah, crappy cell phone pic..At least they don't look purple *insert beefcake joke*

Yeah, smoke gray should be the color. My wife had titanium in her GT and hers were definitely a lighter gray than mine. I'd love to see what you can find... If worse comes to worse, then I'll purchase the kit and just sell the rears. It just aggravates me because everything else is pretty much new (carpet, headliner, etc.) and these front seats that don't look so hot..

WhiteLX · 01-30-2010, 06:42 PM

I understand why they don't sell just front seats, but it doesn't make sense for the people with a rear seat delete. The new fabric is different from the original fabric. The new stuff is like the traditional tweed rather than what Ford used, so if you replace just the fronts and leave the rear original, they won't match. Only offering them in sets helps keep people from complaining I guess.

I asked the same when I wanted to buy replacements for my fronts and that was the reasoning I received.

FRED-MATIC · 02-02-2010, 07:55 PM

PAINT PICS!

DSTURBD · 02-03-2010, 03:31 AM

Granted, I'm not a huge fan of yellow...but that shade isn't too bad. Is that the same that was on the Cobras??

10 holes FTW!!!!

FRED-MATIC · 02-03-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

Granted, I'm not a huge fan of yellow...but that shade isn't too bad. Is that the same that was on the Cobras??

10 holes FTW!!!!

Those pics are with the paint approx 90% complete, just after wetsanding. You can tell in some closer pics(crappy digital) the paint doesn't have much depth yet. Still needs to be buffed out.

2kanchoo · 02-03-2010, 01:44 PM

That shade of yellow looks way better than the first version.

Yellow > Baby poop yellow

11-02-2009, 07:54 AM	#1
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	Fox Restoration project This is our current shop project, which will be here over the next 6-8 weeks. He is the 2nd owner of this 87 coupe.. Went over the proposal with the customer, and Phase 1 will consist of: Complete interior overhaul with new custom racing seats with custom relocation brackets, and full color change to black. Exterior restoration, with new headlights, tailights, complete molding and weatherstrip replacement. New quarter glass assemblies & windshield. Cowl hood, and Canary yellow pearl paint. 17" Chrome Pony wheels. TMS Stage I suspension pack. Complete drivetrain overhaul. Full exhaust upgrade. Re-vamped air conditioning and engine cooling system. N/A 302 based mild buildup. A few shots as she came to us, in stock form. Check out the stock mufflers and years of road grime and oil ! This past Saturday consisted of engine & trans removal, & interior tear down. Engine was so greasy we pressure washed most everything to make it easier to work on. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

11-02-2009, 07:57 AM	#2
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	Interior Before & After We'll keep everyone updated with the progress and more pics. Stay tuned __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

11-02-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
DSTURBD 165000 mile 302 & a B cam Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 17,970	Awesome Fred!! Great to see you working on another Fox!! Keep us updated, bud! As far as insurance goes this time...one word..GRUNDY!! __________________ 1989 GT with a few bolt ons 2005 DSG F-150 Its great - to be - a FLORIDA GATOR For your race car needs: www.racepartsolutions.com magikmike: " I don't know why holding a glass of rum and coke in my hand lowers my IQ to a very impressive golf score."

11-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
bluemustang 5 . 0 J U I C E R Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,061	this looks like its gonna be a good project. You guys gonna be smoothing the bay or anything? Cant wait to see this progress, as I myself am about to start doing the same thing with my car during the winter months here __________________ RIP Jay

11-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	The engine bay re vamp was in our original proposal, along with other reccomendations. Customer had to trim back on $, but he just re-canted and bumped up a bit more funds, so it may pan out. I hope, BC our tech has the great expertise in all of that, and we'd rather address it while at paint. Jim, I have my original Fox (or what I'd call what was left ) That, along with bins of parts and boxes upon boxes of new parts await when $ and time allow for the ressurection. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

11-02-2009, 03:04 PM	#9
a93stang Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,352	That will be nice when it's done. I've got a 1988 4 cylinder LX that my folks gave me for my 18th birthday (which was a looong time ago) that I would like to do a 100% original restoration on someday.

11-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	We snapped these pics after removing the rats nest of stock wiring. prior to the car leaving for paint. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

11-05-2009, 11:51 PM	#12
N20PONY It wont suck itself! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glendale CA. Posts: 13,167	save __________________

12-05-2009, 10:01 AM	#15
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	Some progress pics: Couple of engine teardown shots : Holy carbon buildup batman! __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

12-18-2009, 12:49 PM	#16
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	UPDATE Car is still at paint, but we take into account these kind of delays. That being said we did a bit of work with the shortblock. New FRPP shortblock New timing Chain & Oil pump New timing cover, water pump, and a bit of paint Nothing earthshattering, but in stock trim the customer felt the car was fairly quick. Additionally, the 1st phase of the build dictated a bit of funds in other directions. Still , it will be a nice improvement over where it started from. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

12-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#18
WhiteLX not an emdub baller Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 10,989	updates? __________________ 1992 5.0 notchback - 11.50@121 1986 Merkur XR4Ti 2.3L turbo - 13.68@103 www.socalhorsepower.com

01-06-2010, 03:54 PM	#23
blacksnake gangster Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,132	Looking foward to more updates !

01-07-2010, 04:04 AM	#24
91AOD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tn Posts: 215	Cool. A Bright Chrome Yellow from the 94 would work good. I can't wait to see this thing come together. Long Live the Fox. __________________ www.thundervalleymustang.org 91 Coupe R.I.P. 2-15-10 91 Coupe "Phoenix" reborn 2-19-11

01-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#25
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	Couple more engine assembly pics: Stock heads refurbished with a good valve job Heads in place w new Felpro gaskets and ARP bolts Polished Cobra intake, TB and FRPP valve covers __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

01-20-2010, 09:44 PM	#26
DSTURBD 165000 mile 302 & a B cam Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 17,970	Looking good man!! Question for the Fredmyster.....Do you guys carry the replacements to recover JUST the front seats? My back seats are in great shape, but all of the kits I see include front and rear.... Hook a brotha up!! __________________ 1989 GT with a few bolt ons 2005 DSG F-150 Its great - to be - a FLORIDA GATOR For your race car needs: www.racepartsolutions.com magikmike: " I don't know why holding a glass of rum and coke in my hand lowers my IQ to a very impressive golf score."

01-21-2010, 04:16 AM	#27
91AOD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tn Posts: 215	That is a Sexy looking engine. The intake and valve covers just pop out at you. __________________ www.thundervalleymustang.org 91 Coupe R.I.P. 2-15-10 91 Coupe "Phoenix" reborn 2-19-11

01-21-2010, 01:06 PM	#28
txpat3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,258	Looks fantastic, keep up the good work! __________________ 2011 Performance White 5.0 6MT / Brembos / 3:73 Gears / MGW / Borla ATAK Catback / FRPP K Springs / Koni STR.T / UPR UCA & LCA / UPR Adj. Panhard Bar / GT500 Strut Mounts / GT500 Spoiler / CS Front Fascia & Rear Diffuser / Roush Side Splitters '97 Crystal White Cobra - Sold '91 Titanium Frost 5.0 - Sold

01-30-2010, 06:42 PM	#36
WhiteLX not an emdub baller Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 10,989	I understand why they don't sell just front seats, but it doesn't make sense for the people with a rear seat delete. The new fabric is different from the original fabric. The new stuff is like the traditional tweed rather than what Ford used, so if you replace just the fronts and leave the rear original, they won't match. Only offering them in sets helps keep people from complaining I guess. I asked the same when I wanted to buy replacements for my fronts and that was the reasoning I received. __________________ 1992 5.0 notchback - 11.50@121 1986 Merkur XR4Ti 2.3L turbo - 13.68@103 www.socalhorsepower.com

02-02-2010, 07:55 PM	#37
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,777	PAINT PICS! __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-03-2010, 03:31 AM	#38
DSTURBD 165000 mile 302 & a B cam Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 17,970	Granted, I'm not a huge fan of yellow...but that shade isn't too bad. Is that the same that was on the Cobras?? 10 holes FTW!!!! __________________ 1989 GT with a few bolt ons 2005 DSG F-150 Its great - to be - a FLORIDA GATOR For your race car needs: www.racepartsolutions.com magikmike: " I don't know why holding a glass of rum and coke in my hand lowers my IQ to a very impressive golf score."