This was the very first GT I ever saw and sat in. Kid in the neighborhood, this was his graduation present from high school. I was super jealous because my family didn't have this type of money. So cool to see another one after all these years.
I had that same car and color combo.. brand new ‘88 minus the T-tops.. when I bought it the dealership had a matching convertible parked next to it.. I would wipe the brake dust off of the turbine wheels every morning and wash the car twice a week so that dark blue always looked good!
I just bought a car that is dark shadow blue but it's all blue not a 2 tone. Someone painted over the shadow with gold but I'm restoring the car back to stock color. I love this channel and appreciate all the info I'm getting. This is my first foxbody but have owned tons of 3rd gen camaros and currently own an 89 camaro too
The engine bay of the red cobra I had was undercoated as well as the underside. It didn’t have any holes drilled but was sprayed. I took some Chemical Guys orange degreaser and a rag and was able to clean it off the engine bay panels. Lots of elbow grease but came out great. Assuming that is a similar undercoating product used on that car. Otherwise Dry ice is the way to go!! Great color combo too!
Great find. I'd probably still have to do heads and a cam for some pep. I never really cared for the T-top cars until the last two years or so. Now, I guess I'm nostalgic for them.
Nice pick up man. I have a 1988 California Coupe. Original dark shadow blue. Trunk, engine bay is still blue but car was resprayed green. Cant wait to go back to original
Always wanted a T top car. Pasted up a few because I was doing autocross and track days and T-tops were notorious for being flexy! Now that I no longer do the track stuff I wish I would have gotten one, they were crazy cheap due to the leaking roof. Now with the seals and gaskets being repo'ed they can be done without the water issues.
I grew up in Wisconsin and, other than a stent in the military, lived there until I was 36 years old. The rust proofing process indicated by the drilled and plugged holes in the body was often incredibly effective in preventing rust from developing on a vehicle. It should’ve been made mandatory on all vehicles sold in the ‘rust belt’. Or, you can do what I did and move to a southern state where it doesn’t snow 😂
One of my favorite color combos as well. Love t-tops. Not a fan of the wheel choice, but know it is period-correct. Absolutely hate a large cowl. To me it just ruins the lines of the car. But hey…your car and still looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
leave the cheese graters! Don't do the cowl hood unless you need it for functionality. 🙂 Ask me if i have the parts before you buy them. I might- including stereo stuff!
I had this exact car but without t top 15 years ago. Always wanted the bottom half painted the same color as top. Sold it mint for $5500 in 2010. 😢 wish I kept it.
Where might all the numbers be on the panels? Nevermind, I shoulda kept watch'n before I asked. LMAO ! Damn Nattie Lite ! My 58k mile '92 Calypso LX 5.0 is supposed to be 100% original paint. Already paid for it but I'm curious to know. LOVE me some T-tops !
Just wanted to let you know about another possibility for them holes my brother hired a guy to come out to our house for small dent removal and the guy had my brother sign a form for permission and sure enough he drilled small holes right by wherever there was a dent and plugged them. They insert a slim long rod and tap on the outside and the car looked like there was never a dent
That poor car...you are taking a really clean T-Top GT and gonna ghetto it all up, as if we don't already have enough of those type shtboxes running around. Hack
Wheel set up, ride height, open up the exhaust, headlights, door moldings, stereo!! And like you said hood and wing.
The gray over darker gray was cool looking too. My dad had a 91 like that if I remember right. Hard to find that color combo these days.
This was the very first GT I ever saw and sat in. Kid in the neighborhood, this was his graduation present from high school. I was super jealous because my family didn't have this type of money. So cool to see another one after all these years.
I remember that deal being made in July! You got a good Fox from a great owner!
I had that same car and color combo.. brand new ‘88 minus the T-tops.. when I bought it the dealership had a matching convertible parked next to it.. I would wipe the brake dust off of the turbine wheels every morning and wash the car twice a week so that dark blue always looked good!
Excellent color combo. Exact car i owned back in the day.
Again bud, no problem holding it while getting logistics straight. Can’t wait to see everything you do to it.
I just bought a car that is dark shadow blue but it's all blue not a 2 tone. Someone painted over the shadow with gold but I'm restoring the car back to stock color. I love this channel and appreciate all the info I'm getting. This is my first foxbody but have owned tons of 3rd gen camaros and currently own an 89 camaro too
I like the early 90s 16" wheels much better than the late 80's ones, keep 'em 😊
Love this! Can’t wait to watch this one! I have a 89 GT same color combo vert. It’s a factory blue top car too!
The engine bay of the red cobra I had was undercoated as well as the underside. It didn’t have any holes drilled but was sprayed. I took some Chemical Guys orange degreaser and a rag and was able to clean it off the engine bay panels. Lots of elbow grease but came out great. Assuming that is a similar undercoating product used on that car. Otherwise Dry ice is the way to go!! Great color combo too!
Great find. I'd probably still have to do heads and a cam for some pep. I never really cared for the T-top cars until the last two years or so. Now, I guess I'm nostalgic for them.
Good to know on the plugged holes, my Cobra has them, it is a northern car as well.
Can’t wait to see this build!! Super nice car.
Dugan whale tail… aka the godfather and cousin of the Saleen wing. 😎 I also have one in the stable.
That’s the perfect car! All the way to the color! My favorite!
Nice pick up man. I have a 1988 California Coupe. Original dark shadow blue. Trunk, engine bay is still blue but car was resprayed green. Cant wait to go back to original
Always wanted a T top car. Pasted up a few because I was doing autocross and track days and T-tops were notorious for being flexy! Now that I no longer do the track stuff I wish I would have gotten one, they were crazy cheap due to the leaking roof. Now with the seals and gaskets being repo'ed they can be done without the water issues.
I grew up in Wisconsin and, other than a stent in the military, lived there until I was 36 years old. The rust proofing process indicated by the drilled and plugged holes in the body was often incredibly effective in preventing rust from developing on a vehicle. It should’ve been made mandatory on all vehicles sold in the ‘rust belt’.
Or, you can do what I did and move to a southern state where it doesn’t snow 😂
Unfortunately Sold my red/titanium 88 GT T Top vert mirrors in July, love the Aero T Top and looking forward to watching more videos on this
I’ve been searching for that car for years, still am. If you see another one please let me know.
Always learn something here. I need to go look and see if my car has the drilled holes. It's definitely rust free but no original body panels!
One of my favorite color combos as well. Love t-tops. Not a fan of the wheel choice, but know it is period-correct. Absolutely hate a large cowl. To me it just ruins the lines of the car. But hey…your car and still looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
First car was a fox with these colors. Awesome combo
leave the cheese graters! Don't do the cowl hood unless you need it for functionality. 🙂 Ask me if i have the parts before you buy them. I might- including stereo stuff!
lol he came over last week and the first thing I said was to ditch the cheese graters
Scrap the cheese graters. Only thing worse is euro tail lights
Very nice man, remember you talking about this color combo on one of your episodes awhile back
I own an 87 t top and an 88 t top. Going to be big money cars soon.
I had this exact car but without t top 15 years ago. Always wanted the bottom half painted the same color as top. Sold it mint for $5500 in 2010. 😢 wish I kept it.
My second mustang ever was that exact same color combo but without the blue pin stripes and it was a hard top gt
I love all your cars but that 70s pickup is tickling me very nice 👌
Ya just finished a Godzilla swap on it!
I use to have the same year, same color combo & same rims except mine had a moon roof back than.
That was interesting to know about the vert side mirrors for late '88, mine is a '87 so it has the regular side mirrors.
I found an 88 vert with this color scheme. Needs some stuff. New seats, blue top etc.
Where might all the numbers be on the panels? Nevermind, I shoulda kept watch'n before I asked. LMAO ! Damn Nattie Lite ! My 58k mile '92 Calypso LX 5.0 is supposed to be 100% original paint. Already paid for it but I'm curious to know. LOVE me some T-tops !
Love the car!❤
Vary cool car fella!!!
sweet gt
My favorite colors 😎
Why not paint the grounds on your 88 GT body color? That would look pretty bad ass!
Reguards,
Chris
If you’re going to sell I’d buy it today!!!
Has an 89 this color, that I bought in 2004 for $1500. Sold it a few years later. Probably my biggest regret as far as cars go.
What’s the time frame 👀
Goes to paint tomorrow..
Just wanted to let you know about another possibility for them holes my brother hired a guy to come out to our house for small dent removal and the guy had my brother sign a form for permission and sure enough he drilled small holes right by wherever there was a dent and plugged them. They insert a slim long rod and tap on the outside and the car looked like there was never a dent
Ya I know the holes you're talking about!
I thought the Blue/Titanium hard on was because of Menace to Society. We all have that “one” that got us addicted.
Man you young
Challenge yourself to 40 hrs of work a normal work week and see how much you get upgraded. That wouldn’t be getting too involved would it?
I want a foxbody but there all rusty near me
I’m interested in it if you ever wanna sell it
Better offer quick before it goes to paint!
Thinking of selling mine 89 lx hatch body has 59k same color 331 vortec made videos car is super clean
Mines same color. 90 Gt
You most likely have Twilight Blue (MK) versus Pre-90's are Dark Shadow Blue (7N)
@TheInfamousProject ok I'll have to check. Thanks
@TheInfamousProject yeah you are right MK and YJ
WHITE...... HANDS DOWN LOL.
ruclips.net/video/UKSvFfsFQTY/видео.html - Still trying to locate this car
Cowl hood, blah, played out! Keep the stock hood.
That poor car...you are taking a really clean T-Top GT and gonna ghetto it all up, as if we don't already have enough of those type shtboxes running around. Hack