Man it's so great to have you a part of the community. It wouldn't be the same without you and your son, really your whole family. Thanks for letting me do a review of your car and I'm looking forward to hanging out at more shows next year.
I’ve been collecting and restoring first Gen Mustangs for 30 or so years. This Friday I’ll be driving to see my cousins 86 5.0. Convertible. 5 speed car and it’s a 4 eye. All original Red on white. He gave me first right of refusal. It’s in better than fair shape for bone stock. If it works out it would be my first Fox body. Y’all have a good group of enthusiasts I’d enjoy being part of it! Thanks for the channel totally enjoy it
Yeah it's funny how that happened (4 eyes for me I mean). I feel like we are more of a unified FoxBody family now VS the 4eye / Aero split back in the day.
Having a 4 eye 85 GT, and 92 5.0 LX, I prefer the 85 4 eye more, but man this 83 is a sweet, clean, well done builds. Just love the color, even though I am a blue guy, this car looks amazing, and sounds so freaking good. Nice job Matt, great interview bud.
You asked about the fuel filter. On carb models they bolted to the timing cover just above where the mechanical fuel pump was. on the feul injected cars the pump was in the tank and the filter was in the rear just ahead of the drivers rear tire inboard the subframe.
Dam that's gorgeous!!!! Love the 4 eyes, I had a 86 4 eye. Wish I kept it!!!! But at least I found my 92 vert summer edition. Super lucky 1 of 747 with a standard. Love the show Matt!!!
Damn, that’s a beautiful looking car ! I loved hearing Mike’s story as far as the build progressed. I love seeing him wrenching with Isaiah, reminds me of my son, Brendan and I. But watch out, once you create a gear head, you can’t undue it ! 😉
Im 15 saving up some cash. Foxbodies continue to go up in price but man. MAN! I love these 4eyes and I wish I could have one. Just love something about the Foxbodies. You have awesome builds.
Incredible video MATT. MJI'S car is absolutely GORGEOUS. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you and TIFFANY have an incredible night. RESPECT
Nice car. I might add that style hood to my 351w and T5 swapped 85 vert. The factory air cleaner contacts the flat hood and put some dents in it. The 83 scoop would fix that and allow me to put a small spacer under the carb. The car is so much more fun than the CFI 5.0 the car came with.
I'd love to be at everyone of your fox meets but living in eastern Canada 🇨🇦 makes it tough but I'm one year away from retirement and i plan on spending a lot of time in foxbody country,
That is a very nice and BAD ASS 4 Light Fox Mustang indeed. You put nothing but the best Fox Mustangs on your channel. And like always there awesome video's as always. Hopefully you can feature mine when we meet up at a show God willing in 2022 Matt.
Sweet car Dude! I don't drive anymore, but I do speak " Ford", and I've built a few cars myself. I am into the Mustang II'S, specifically the King Cobra, with a 351 Cleveland swap. Also I've owned two 1972 Mach 1s. I've always wanted a Fox body, and I'm trying to learn more about them, thanks for the video. Wes Sept
That's awesome Wes. I think some of the Mustang II's swapped are really cool especially the King Cobra. I hope you get a Fox one day and thanks for watching.
Hey Matt man this is one gorgeous 🦊 💯hey I used to be like you about the 4 eyes i didn't like the look of them and now I want one really bad they definitely grew on me especially because of 1s that are coming out looking like Mike's this car is just beautiful and it's got the power and boy does it sound good I love the rowdy cam and that 351 just sounds mean! The Candy Brandy Wine paint is pretty amazing with that silver underneath it flops so much it makes for such a beautiful color I've been waiting for a review on this 1!!! great video love it!!!
It is known as a "3 piece." It was first used on the '79 Pace Car [first Fox I ever owned] & then was an option on late '79 Cobras, & standard on '80-'81 Cobra & '82-'84 GT (some places say the '85 smooth style spoiler replaced it in mid-'84) & '79-'82 Capri RS. There was a company that made a one piece copy of it at one point. I have 2 complete ones in my stockpile. One is going on the '83 Capri I'm building (replacing the "bubbleback" hatch with a Mustang hatch. Basically "backdating whole the back end [hatch, taillights & bumper cover] to '79-'82 style Capri).
@@foxfordcatguy2283 I got you, I' talk to a buddy of mine that's a couple years older than me he's in his mid-50s. He's into the early fox bodies he's got an 86 GT, I've been mostly 87 to 93 mustang myself. I talked to him about that Wing actually sent him the video and he confirmed it.
@@davedave2882 I'm only a year older than you, but I guess I started young. Been into Mustangs as long as I can remember. Fell in love w/ a '68 coupe when I was like 5 [the 1 I currently own is my 4th]. But Foxes are the 1st Mustangs that I remember when they were new. "Studied" (i.e obsessed over) them for years before I was old enough to drive (even the MPC 4 eye model kits I built as a kid had the correct 3 piece spoiler); used to hang out with my dad when he worked part time at a service station & I've been working on cars professionally since the summer before my senior year in HS. I still remember the 1st time I saw an '82 Mustang GLX 5.0 (precursor to the famous LX) when it came in the shop. Wished I could have bought it. (I did buy my '85 GT from a customer.) I've had more 4 eyes than areos; '79 Pace Car 2.3 Turbo, '82 GT (where I got 1 of the 2 spoilers I have - got the other 1 off another '82 GT I found in a JY), 2 '85 GT's (1 auto & the 5 speed 1 that I still have), '85 3.8 V6 + the '83 Capri project I mentioned (I also tried to save a '79 Capri RS [which also had the 3 piece spoiler] from a scrap yard but they said the state wouldn't release the title AFTER we agreed to the price & I went all the way back with my trailer!?)
like the car. I see you been doing alot of videos in that cul-de-sac. Im looking to build a house possibly in Charlotte area. PM me about that street location thanks Matt.
@@GearHead704 I sure do miss mine. I had an 85 and an 86 back in the mid 90's. Hell back then those cars were only about 10 years old! So much fun to mod and drive!
Word of the wise, I would suggest the owner to remove that cheap plastic fuel filter. There's a reason why the filters are in the back by the tank. That filter is a ticking time bomb if it lets go over the header =🔥
When I first bought my '85 GT [see pic] 24 years ago, I was kinda skeptical at first that it was a real GT because it is factory no a/c, no power windows or door locks - doesn't even have rear defrost. But it is a factory 5 speed + last year for carb + first year for roller cam - had to have it, never letting it go).
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Thank you for introducing me to the fox body community & what a humbling experience having my car on your channel
Hey brother. That car looks incredible. Thanks for letting Matt share it out
Man it's so great to have you a part of the community. It wouldn't be the same without you and your son, really your whole family. Thanks for letting me do a review of your car and I'm looking forward to hanging out at more shows next year.
MJI, awesome brother. Your looking good. Car came out great
Beautiful ride
Beautiful GT.. I had a silver 83
I love the 5.8 fender badge too. The 351 is my favorite V8. Congrats on this very cool Mustang.
I have an '83 T-top GT since 1995....been sitting garaged for over 20 years.
I'm just now starting to improve it.
Good luck with your project.
Beautiful 83! So glad to see an actual 351w swap done. I'm doing one on my 93 and can't wait to get the project finished.
That's going to be awesome and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
I’m doing one on my 93 right now ! Any tips for me bro?
I’ve been collecting and restoring first Gen Mustangs for 30 or so years. This Friday I’ll be driving to see my cousins 86 5.0. Convertible. 5 speed car and it’s a 4 eye. All original Red on white. He gave me first right of refusal. It’s in better than fair shape for bone stock. If it works out it would be my first Fox body. Y’all have a good group of enthusiasts I’d enjoy being part of it! Thanks for the channel totally enjoy it
Hope you get it. #vertgang
Wow that color! Stunning👌
It really is!
One of the best looking 4 eyes I have ever seen!! What a beautiful fox! Thank You for sharing Matt!
I agree and thanks man.
Best looking 4 eye fox I’ve seen in a long time
Every time Brandon and I see it We just stare at the paint job. That’s a beautiful color !! 👍🏻
Same here John lol.
LoL.... 4eyed fox... That's a new one on me. Love it. Those were the best looking, imo.
Always loved the color of his car, didn't know he had a 351 in it 👍
4 eyes have definitely grown in me too 👌
Yeah it's funny how that happened (4 eyes for me I mean). I feel like we are more of a unified FoxBody family now VS the 4eye / Aero split back in the day.
@@GearHead704 definitely true
Four eyes are starting to be my favorite.
They've really grown on me. My daughter loves hers.
Beautiful ride! The 3 stage paint is incredible with the metallic flake. I am glad to see it person @ FTO.
Definitely, it's cool you got to see it at FTO
Wow that is a beautiful 4 eyed stang ! I put a 351w in my 1990 notch been a blast absolutely 💯
Having a 4 eye 85 GT, and 92 5.0 LX, I prefer the 85 4 eye more, but man this 83 is a sweet, clean, well done
builds. Just love the color, even though I am a blue guy, this car looks amazing, and sounds so freaking good.
Nice job Matt, great interview bud.
This 83 really does set it off! Thanks Paul, appreciate you as always.
Not a fan of the 83 grill but i had a 86 gt , if i was him id swap a 86gt nose cone on it or! The 82gt nose cone, anything but the 83gt.
@@brandonknight7240 True had 85 GT, the 85/86 grill looks better, but he has that 83 GT looking right.
You asked about the fuel filter. On carb models they bolted to the timing cover just above where the mechanical fuel pump was. on the feul injected cars the pump was in the tank and the filter was in the rear just ahead of the drivers rear tire inboard the subframe.
Beautiful car and Awesome person that owns it. Mike and his family ate amazing. Thanks for recognizing a awesome person.
Couldn't agree more!
Enjoy seeing all the custom cars on your channel. Funny how our individual personalities show through our cars.
Thank you and that's so true! I always try to get the story that goes along with the car if I can.
Dam that's gorgeous!!!! Love the 4 eyes, I had a 86 4 eye. Wish I kept it!!!! But at least I found my 92 vert summer edition. Super lucky 1 of 747 with a standard. Love the show Matt!!!
I forgot it was 1 of 747, but love that you have a vert Dennis and Thank you.
Damn, that’s a beautiful looking car ! I loved hearing Mike’s story as far as the build progressed. I love seeing him wrenching with Isaiah, reminds me of my son, Brendan and I. But watch out, once you create a gear head, you can’t undue it ! 😉
Yeah his story is my favorite part and you are SO RIGHT, you can't LOL
Great vid Matt! Fan of it! Pictures and videos don’t the paint justice! Paint is awesome looks wet and a foot deep! Good job guys!
Thanks and I agree on all counts 👍
Got a chance to meet him at foxtober this year, such a clean car awesome paint color.
He's a great guy! The paint is ridiculous
MJI's car is epic !! thx for showing it off .. Best Color on a fox Ever ..
It sure is! I still like mine better, but I gotta agree his looks the best hah hah.
That is the nicest 83 I have ever seen. My dad got me into Mistangs as a kid.
Me too on the 83 and love the Dad connection
That's a Beautiful Build and sounds so good! Awesome Video and congratulations MJI
It really is! Thanks so much StreetFox
Im 15 saving up some cash. Foxbodies continue to go up in price but man. MAN! I love these 4eyes and I wish I could have one. Just love something about the Foxbodies. You have awesome builds.
Right on! The 4 eyes are very unique and I hope you are able to get one.
This is such a beautiful car. Really impressed
Agreed, Mike has done a great job with it.
Love this car. One of my favorite Foxbodys
Hey Dan, yeah I've got to agree with you on that.
best sounding engine ever...nothing like a stroked 351
Either way you are getting a pushrod sound, so I love both.
Incredible video MATT. MJI'S car is absolutely GORGEOUS. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you and TIFFANY have an incredible night. RESPECT
Thanks so much and you're right it sure is! We are having a great time with the family watching Lord Of The Rings. Hope you have a great night too.
Wow thats a beautiful paint job
Hey Jay C! It really is!
Absolutely stunning
THE PAINT….🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember seeing it at Foxtoberfest and it definitely caught my eye from a distance. U had to walk up and check it out!
Yes you are so right! Can't wait to see yours come together man.
Now THAT’S my kinda build 😁👍💪
Yes! Such a clean yet beautiful and versatile street car.
Good stuff. Congratulations on the 11k Matt.
Hey, thanks a lot man, I appreciate it.
Lol I knew who's car this was by the thumb nail. lol One of the best looking cars out there. !!!
You're definitely right NexGen!
Nice car. I might add that style hood to my 351w and T5 swapped 85 vert. The factory air cleaner contacts the flat hood and put some dents in it. The 83 scoop would fix that and allow me to put a small spacer under the carb. The car is so much more fun than the CFI 5.0 the car came with.
Oh I bet the carb is so much better. It's also a great looking hood.
Color and sound are absolute fire on this car!
Absolutely Willie! Thanks for watching.
Oh man that thing sounds GOOOOOOOOD!
You know it! Hope you liked your shout out LOL
I'd love to be at everyone of your fox meets but living in eastern Canada 🇨🇦 makes it tough but I'm one year away from retirement and i plan on spending a lot of time in foxbody country,
We'd loved to have you down here
Man that is one sick car!! Beautiful
Bewsted! Yes, it really is, video doesn't do it justice.
@@GearHead704 I saw it at fto that paint is just plain beautiful
That is a very nice and BAD ASS 4 Light Fox Mustang indeed. You put nothing but the best Fox Mustangs on your channel. And like always there awesome video's as always. Hopefully you can feature mine when we meet up at a show God willing in 2022 Matt.
Thanks for the kind words Macho. Looking forward to meeting you.
Wow beautiful car, sounds amazing, I'm building a 351w 30 over, 750 carb and tkx 5 speed trans. I have a 92 gt.
Man I think you are going to love that.
this car has a super sharp paint job i loved walking around this car at foxtoberfest
100%
Man this car is beautiful! Sounds so good 🤤
Yes on BOTH accounts 100%
Sweet car Dude! I don't drive anymore, but I do speak " Ford", and I've built a few cars myself. I am into the Mustang II'S, specifically the King Cobra, with a 351 Cleveland swap. Also I've owned two 1972 Mach 1s. I've always wanted a Fox body, and I'm trying to learn more about them, thanks for the video. Wes Sept
That's awesome Wes. I think some of the Mustang II's swapped are really cool especially the King Cobra. I hope you get a Fox one day and thanks for watching.
Mike's car is amazing! Glad I got to see it at Ford Takeover!
It was great he got it there. He always seems to find the sun reflecting off of it lol
Beautiful!!
Yes, I love MJI"s car. Thanks.
Absolutely awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
thanks
That front end is so much better looking than the facelift with the aero-headlights..... Nice car!
I still prefer the aero's, but I do really like these too now.
Can you find out if he bought this 83 gt in nc 15 or so years ago
Hey Matt, greetings from Texas. Man nothing beats those cammed sounds. 😉👍
Hey Carlos! It was great to see Doris give her Mom a ride in the lambo today. I'm glad you like today's video.
@@GearHead704 Yes, I saw that, that was so exciting.
Great video Matt!
Thanks Frank!
@@GearHead704 that's the same color I'm painting my white coupe. I've had the paint for 2 years. Just not ready for it yet.
Give it time Frank, you'll get there.
Hey Matt man this is one gorgeous 🦊 💯hey I used to be like you about the 4 eyes i didn't like the look of them and now I want one really bad they definitely grew on me especially because of 1s that are coming out looking like Mike's this car is just beautiful and it's got the power and boy does it sound good I love the rowdy cam and that 351 just sounds mean! The Candy Brandy Wine paint is pretty amazing with that silver underneath it flops so much it makes for such a beautiful color I've been waiting for a review on this 1!!! great video love it!!!
I'm so gad you've been wanting to see this one and glad Mike let me do it. I agree with EVERYTHING you said about it lol. Looks so good!
I like the carborator
Same
Absolutely beautiful car!!👊🏻
It really is!
Best swap in the world. Piss on coyote when great Machinest and builder get it right!
Pushrod 4 Life!
Agree 100% best bang for the buck a Windsor swap and not that LS BS!
Awesome mustang sounds great!🏁
I think so too!
Sweet looking 4eye 👌🏻👌🏻
Definitely Sally, thanks for watching!
My Friend MJI!!! Ya Buddy.
Yes sir!
That a beautiful mustang.
💯
I've been around a long time I'm 49 years old, but that Wing is intriguing I had no idea it existed especially factory 🤔
It's a very cool wing. I honestly don't know much about 4 eyes.
It is known as a "3 piece." It was first used on the '79 Pace Car [first Fox I ever owned] & then was an option on late '79 Cobras, & standard on '80-'81 Cobra & '82-'84 GT (some places say the '85 smooth style spoiler replaced it in mid-'84) & '79-'82 Capri RS. There was a company that made a one piece copy of it at one point.
I have 2 complete ones in my stockpile. One is going on the '83 Capri I'm building (replacing the "bubbleback" hatch with a Mustang hatch. Basically "backdating whole the back end [hatch, taillights & bumper cover] to '79-'82 style Capri).
@@foxfordcatguy2283 I got you, I' talk to a buddy of mine that's a couple years older than me he's in his mid-50s. He's into the early fox bodies he's got an 86 GT, I've been mostly 87 to 93 mustang myself. I talked to him about that Wing actually sent him the video and he confirmed it.
@@davedave2882 I'm only a year older than you, but I guess I started young. Been into Mustangs as long as I can remember. Fell in love w/ a '68 coupe when I was like 5 [the 1 I currently own is my 4th]. But Foxes are the 1st Mustangs that I remember when they were new. "Studied" (i.e obsessed over) them for years before I was old enough to drive (even the MPC 4 eye model kits I built as a kid had the correct 3 piece spoiler); used to hang out with my dad when he worked part time at a service station & I've been working on cars professionally since the summer before my senior year in HS. I still remember the 1st time I saw an '82 Mustang GLX 5.0 (precursor to the famous LX) when it came in the shop. Wished I could have bought it. (I did buy my '85 GT from a customer.)
I've had more 4 eyes than areos; '79 Pace Car 2.3 Turbo, '82 GT (where I got 1 of the 2 spoilers I have - got the other 1 off another '82 GT I found in a JY), 2 '85 GT's (1 auto & the 5 speed 1 that I still have), '85 3.8 V6 + the '83 Capri project I mentioned (I also tried to save a '79 Capri RS [which also had the 3 piece spoiler] from a scrap yard but they said the state wouldn't release the title AFTER we agreed to the price & I went all the way back with my trailer!?)
You talked through the entire video.
What size hood are you running with the 351w, no clearance issues? I want to go with a 2” hood with my 351 but unsure how to check if it will fit.
He's on instagram so you can ask him there. It's mji83gt
Awesome mustang!
Definitely, thanks for watching.
Where is the power brake booster?
Hmmm, not sure. He is on instagram as mji83gt if you want to ask him though
Super nice car!
We agree!
Very Sweet 💪👍👍
Sure is!
I wonder what intake manifold it had?
I think it's a high rise Edelbrock but you can hit him up on Instagram and ask.
@@GearHead704 thanks 👍
nice 4 eye!
Oh yeah!
Nice!
Thanks man.
Cool video gearhead 704...mji83gt's car is beautiful
Thanks and yes it definitely is.
AYE I know that Car, MJI has a sweet ride
Yes he totally does buddy!
Kick A$$ paint job for sure
Yeah man, hope you get to see it in person one day as the camera doesn't do it justice
Your based out of North Carolina? I got a 83 my self I’m rebuilding
Yeah, Charlotte area. That's awesome.
I'm in Charlotte too and just came across your channel. I traded my 93 Mustang for a 2001 Lightning. Now I want a 4 eye. Hahaha
ever find out what the cam was?
We did not.
Im still trying to find someone to paint my mustang
Hope you can find someone good local to you Jay C
No ride 😩. Still good vid and beautiful car.
Yeah, I should've done that because he did give me one heck of a ride in the car after the shoot. That thing moves.
@@GearHead704 definitely next time bro
like the car. I see you been doing alot of videos in that cul-de-sac. Im looking to build a house possibly in Charlotte area. PM me about that street location thanks Matt.
Yeah Mikes car is amazing. Unfortunately that area is commercial property, but it's nice and quiet for shooting a video.
@@GearHead704 ok thanks Matt and Merry XMAS
They’re getting harder and harder to find
For sure
Ole 4-eyes never looked so beautiful
They really do, I've really come around to them.
@@GearHead704 I sure do miss mine. I had an 85 and an 86 back in the mid 90's. Hell back then those cars were only about 10 years old! So much fun to mod and drive!
gas filter is on backwards flowing the wrong way hopefully it has been caught and replaced.
Interesting, didn't know that
Word of the wise, I would suggest the owner to remove that cheap plastic fuel filter. There's a reason why the filters are in the back by the tank. That filter is a ticking time bomb if it lets go over the header =🔥
Oh yeah , I could see what you mean there.
Cool car factory no ac car
Definitely
When I first bought my '85 GT [see pic] 24 years ago, I was kinda skeptical at first that it was a real GT because it is factory no a/c, no power windows or door locks - doesn't even have rear defrost. But it is a factory 5 speed + last year for carb + first year for roller cam - had to have it, never letting it go).
Your fuel filter is backwards
I think a few other comments have said the same. I believe he's corrected it at this point.
First
Nice! Thanks DV
I need 2000 dollars