First Start Of An Abandoned Mustang GT After Sitting For 25 Years! Total 80's Time Capsule!

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    In this video, I resurrect a 1987 Ford Mustang GT that's been abandoned for 25 years. We do a ton of work to the Mustang in a parking lot and fire it up for the first time! A lot is discovered about the car during this adventure and there will be more to come so hit that subscribe button and let me know in the comments what year your favorite Mustang is.
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  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  Год назад +32

    I bought an abandoned Cobra Mustang with 850 horsepower! ruclips.net/video/Gu5kci7DPXw/видео.html

  • @red95gts
    @red95gts 2 года назад +1549

    You know Eli is a true car guy when he has one unfinished project, but dives headfirst into another one. Lol. We’ve all been there! Great find Eli, that thing looks really solid!

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +69

      Hahaha much appreciated! Although my mother was very mad at me for buying it at first I just simply couldn’t pass up on it!

    • @trentdawg2832
      @trentdawg2832 2 года назад +14

      You did good Eli, I would have grabbed that thing too, you’d be surprised how well she cleans up, and a ‘87 t-top is a special find most t-tops are 4 eyed years……hang on to that one…..in another 10/20 years it’s gonna be a $40k car…….fyi I had an ‘87 just like that same colors and 5spd too just no T-top, that thing flew like a rocket ship it looked completely stock but I think someone put a cam in it and a 140 or 160 speedo, I can’t remember it was over 20 yrs ago, but I do know the speedo limit was higher that most……we named that car Chewbacca…..because of the sound it made going down the road……good times

    • @michaelselway9961
      @michaelselway9961 2 года назад +3

      Brother gotta have legit buy my contour svt clean title 76k milles rare car

    • @JerZeyFiveOh
      @JerZeyFiveOh 2 года назад +3

      Gear head to the max, I have the same problem lol.

    • @johnchurch4705
      @johnchurch4705 2 года назад +8

      @@EliHasan hopefully once the Mustang is running, Alex can get in his shop and help you putting rust guard 💂‍♀️ on under the car, you want to protect it if you are going to daily it through the winter 🥶 months.

  • @dungeonbrownies
    @dungeonbrownies 2 года назад +336

    I can't believe after all of those fixes, the one thing that kept it from running was a slightly loose connector in the steering column. That gremlin was probably what grounded the car.

    • @chuckchuck4016
      @chuckchuck4016 2 года назад +35

      one man's frustration is another mans treasure

    • @johngilbanni5891
      @johngilbanni5891 2 года назад +13

      $18 part. It was bad on my 87 GT, my 87 LX, and my 84 GT.

    • @busystuff23yearsago15
      @busystuff23yearsago15 Год назад +24

      @@johngilbanni5891 and to think, old owner probably couldn’t figure it out and called it a lemon gave up on it

    • @champking20
      @champking20 Год назад +4

      Was bad on mine to. Those were major problems for most foxes

    • @lewtom6632
      @lewtom6632 Год назад +3

      @@champking20 that’s exactly why the fuel pump didn’t stayed on ether even with the switch on. So technically the fuel pump was good till they let it seat for a long period of time.

  • @harrsonburrage3259
    @harrsonburrage3259 2 года назад +100

    Alex I love how you’re helping the younger car enthusiasts live out their dreams. What a standup guy, keep being the man you are.

  • @br549rdr
    @br549rdr 2 года назад +220

    Awesome. So cool of you Alex and Peter to donate your time helping a young car enthusiast. Your creating a future mechanic. 😇.

  • @dominicgreen115
    @dominicgreen115 2 года назад +103

    Can't wait to see this get detailed!!!!

  • @redwalsh87
    @redwalsh87 2 года назад +56

    This brings me back to when I had my 93 GT. This definitely looks like a 43k mile car, not 143k. Awesome find and price!

  • @sikniz213
    @sikniz213 2 года назад +360

    Love the parking lot diagnosis just like most of us find ourselves from time to time. Way more interesting than than watching guys throw money at cars and call it a build. For that I’m subscribed!

  • @lordspam2721
    @lordspam2721 2 года назад +279

    That is a gem for $2500! Actually building an engine for my 87 GT right now. My favorite cars. I'd say 43k per interior and undercarriage

    • @samsonian
      @samsonian 2 года назад +10

      I’m with you, as Freiburger from “Roadkill” would say that thing is MINT!!

    • @zackatron925
      @zackatron925 2 года назад

      @@samsonian roadkill and frei are both phony asf

    • @jbeutell
      @jbeutell 2 года назад +16

      Graduated high school in '87. Saw a vintage plate on an '87 Mustang. Had to take a moment to collect myself.

    • @mikeysbago-meat7967
      @mikeysbago-meat7967 2 года назад

      @@samsonian g7ojíiííííííípooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooóoooóoooóóóooœ9o009⁹99⁹

    • @mikaeljonsson4686
      @mikaeljonsson4686 2 года назад

      ​@@jbeutell 😆

  • @robertrivasarroyo1174
    @robertrivasarroyo1174 2 года назад +20

    Bro I found my 91 GT in some old guys garage, paid him $800 and I've had it for 12 years fixed a lot of stuff, new quarter glass windows, original Ford Windshield and brand new original cheese grater tail lights. Keeping it as original as possible. Great car did a bunch of work to it just love it!!!! Growing up in the mid 80's to late 90's I've always wanted a 5.0 mustang I was lucky to have ,made my dream come true.

  • @roderickjones7479
    @roderickjones7479 2 года назад +149

    I could have watched this for another 44 minutes. Well done Alex.

  • @VegasShuffle
    @VegasShuffle 2 года назад +88

    Peter is the best addition to this channel. I’ve been waiting since the beginning and loved each and every video. Watch Alex have a buddy to work on cars with is awesome! Keep up the great work!

    • @bgee461
      @bgee461 2 года назад +5

      Agree, Peter is awesome

    • @jamethylachlan
      @jamethylachlan 2 года назад +3

      Agreed, Peter is such a good addition! He seems like a no BS, always happy, always helpful human.

    • @Dstillus
      @Dstillus 2 года назад +2

      So true, channel with Peter feels less "empty". This guy's one big smile makes me smile even if I don't feel like smiling :D.

  • @427walrus
    @427walrus 2 года назад +72

    Alex, great to see you having so much success with your channel. I recently finished doing a full resto- mod on my 1992 5.0 that I have owned off and on for 20 years. It now has 360,000 miles on it and runs and looks great. Felt like I was standing right next to you guys on this one. Also I love that the younger generation is interested in these cars and they know what they are.👍

    • @inthedougout301
      @inthedougout301 10 месяцев назад

      any recommendations for someone trying to buy one? err on the side of one that has been babied a bit?

    • @427walrus
      @427walrus 10 месяцев назад

      ​@inthedougout301 If you want a nicer one that has been taken care of and has lower miles you might take a look at bring a trailer. Beyond that you can look at online classifieds but prices have certainly gone up for the cleaner examples. Cheers.

    • @inthedougout301
      @inthedougout301 10 месяцев назад

      I appreciate the advice,@@427walrus! I am curious, what got you into the Foxbody over other makes, models, etc?

  • @neilforrest2677
    @neilforrest2677 2 года назад +159

    Really loved this joint venture with Eli. He is a great associate.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +8

      Thank you my friend!

    • @neilforrest2677
      @neilforrest2677 2 года назад +2

      @@EliHasan I can see that you're a bright young man and I wish you very best in the future. I'm old guy and I've been a teacher and a counselor. Seeing young men like yourself cuz we faith in the future ahead.

  • @christiansantos7164
    @christiansantos7164 2 года назад +59

    Bro, you’re such a G for helping bring her back to life. I didn’t want the video to end. ✌🏽

  • @JBD0909
    @JBD0909 2 года назад +14

    80s were such a great decade for automobiles. Mustangs, 944s, and even my 85 S10. Great find, Eli.

  • @chriswise1232
    @chriswise1232 2 года назад +118

    It's crazy how almost everything still worked after 25 years.

    • @tylermartin5560
      @tylermartin5560 2 года назад +18

      Ford tough

    • @dramprar1
      @dramprar1 2 года назад +10

      Not really. Those cars literally can sit in a barn for years and it takes so little to get them back up and running. I have done it so many times. Parts are extremely easy to get.

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin 2 года назад +7

      @@tylermartin5560 Ford made some terrible ignition back then. But the small block was a durable work horse of an engine.

    • @Roguescienceguy
      @Roguescienceguy 2 года назад +2

      Build by the KISS-principle. Keep it stupid simple

    • @NarwahlGaming
      @NarwahlGaming Год назад +1

      @@Roguescienceguy as Curly Howard would say, _"Simple woik fer simple people! Nyuk nyuk."_

  • @MarkCarraher51
    @MarkCarraher51 2 года назад +29

    Leaving a Foxbody outside to rot is a crime against humanity.
    Alex you need to get a foxbody on the channel, I was super excited to see the thumbnail and title on this one.

  • @rickybobby5950
    @rickybobby5950 2 года назад +7

    I’m having flashbacks, Alex! I was a Mustang guy before I was a Mercedes guy and I owned a ‘93 5.0 LX back when they where new and years later worked at a Ford Performance shop and specialized in Fox body Mustangs. I’ve worked on lots of these cars and this one is very clean for its age and I would almost say that it’s 43k miles just looking at how clean the interior and undercarriage looks. So sad that someone let this car sit outside but it’s going to be a nice resto! Can’t wait for more updates.

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  2 года назад +5

    Do you guys own a Ford? Whatcha got? I have the 02 Lightning and my wife's 2011 Twin-Turbo Mustang GT.

    • @LooseFrait
      @LooseFrait 2 года назад +1

      I own a 1967 Ford F-250 Ranger with 700k documented miles with no engine or transmissions rebuilds or replacements, i still daily drive it

    • @redrowbo
      @redrowbo 2 года назад +1

      05 F150 with terrible Chicago winter frame rot

    • @openhighwayproductions
      @openhighwayproductions 2 года назад +1

      F350

    • @johnchurch4705
      @johnchurch4705 2 года назад

      1970 Mach1 Mustang that’s in bits, will make a start on it next month.

    • @mattstacy1652
      @mattstacy1652 2 года назад

      Definitely my favorite series of cars and video! I love the late 80s , early 90s fox bodies. Had 2 early on in life and was convinced to be a man and grow up it was best to sell one and my brother totaled the other after not having even 30 days. I’m was such an idiot! Now I can’t find one I can afford and if I do, around here they’re not worth fixing. 🤦‍♂️ … Someday!!!!

  • @jimrodriguez7640
    @jimrodriguez7640 2 года назад +108

    You guys are incredible! Starting a car that sat for 25 years…in a parking lot! So cool if you and Peter to help out Eli. You’re a great mentor!

  • @c.shannon3914
    @c.shannon3914 2 года назад +8

    Love watching real car guys, not money throwers. New sub here for sure. Great video guys

  • @1986XRV8
    @1986XRV8 2 года назад +63

    Judging by the interior alone I'd say it's a 43,000 mile original car!

    • @foeloko
      @foeloko 2 года назад +3

      Add 100k to it

    • @Magmafoxbody
      @Magmafoxbody 2 года назад

      @@foeloko no shot, definitely 43k

  • @Sean_1491
    @Sean_1491 2 года назад +36

    Mad respect to Alex for doing all this work in a parking lot. A lot of RUclipsrs wouldn't do this at all!

  • @misterchronic1
    @misterchronic1 2 года назад +2

    a car dont stay abandoned 25 yrs in a car park

    • @yyk_y
      @yyk_y 2 месяца назад

      yes it can

  • @curtisfrench4204
    @curtisfrench4204 2 года назад +44

    I'd say based on the fact it has the original plug wires it's probably 43k. at 143k you'd think somebody would have ended up changing the wires within that period.

    • @traviswilliamson1356
      @traviswilliamson1356 4 месяца назад

      A good tell tell sign is the interior, 143k interior would be a lot more used than that. I agree, 43k miles.

    • @traviswilliamson1356
      @traviswilliamson1356 4 месяца назад

      Especially with the inevitable mustang driver seat tearing

  • @torygiammanco2772
    @torygiammanco2772 2 года назад +18

    AWESOME video!! I’m so glad Eli is learning how to bring back the dead. It will help him in his career. Great job to all at Legit Street Cars and Eli ((my grandson)! Very proud of everything I’ve seen from each of you!

  • @dasfahrer8187
    @dasfahrer8187 Год назад +12

    I still love this body style after all these years.

  • @sav22rem22
    @sav22rem22 2 года назад +33

    This is amazing. I own an 89 GT. I can tell you a bunch of places to look for leaks and rust that may not be very common. Idk if you talk about it in the video but be sure to get full length subframe connectors. Also upgrade that fire starter alternator to the 3g alternator ASAP lol. As for the ignition switch they were known to literally fall apart

    • @gadget73
      @gadget73 2 года назад +10

      can always spot the long term older Ford owner, they know about the 2G alternator and the ignition switch.

    • @mikecooley3361
      @mikecooley3361 2 года назад

      @@gadget73 and the stock clutch quadrants suck too

  • @therangercast5206
    @therangercast5206 2 года назад +95

    When you did the compression test I almost jumped out of my seat before you said it was a wet test haha. I though this thing sat for 30 years and made 12:1 compression 😂

  • @ricktaylor4real
    @ricktaylor4real 2 года назад +4

    Who wouldn’t want a friend like him? “Hey, I bought an old car, do you think you can have a quick look to see what I need to make it run?” And then he does this!! I need someone like that to call. 🤣👍

  • @petervaughan4591
    @petervaughan4591 2 года назад +14

    Wow, you’ve got to make this a start to finish project series of video’s so we can follow the progress. Deffo a 43k motor.👍🏻

  • @rodolfoandrade7453
    @rodolfoandrade7453 2 года назад +2

    I wouldn't wanna be the guy that sold it for 2 grand and found out it got fixed for a couple hundred lol

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 2 года назад +15

    This was an AWESOME episode!! Thank you Alex and friends! Everyone LOoves an old Mustang 5.0. (These were made for modding. Mo powa and...what did ford call it? Posi Trac? Or was it True Trac? Well an LSD diff anyway. No way that has over 100,000 miles. It's 43 for sure. I think EVERYTHING on that car is from factory. Even the plugs. I also think those mufflers were either an option from OEM or were done by request for the owner by the dealer. IMHO.

  • @aml2011
    @aml2011 2 года назад +28

    I have a 91 Mustang LX, that seems to have a similar problem, where it's losing fuel after a few minutes. Likely the fuel filter, or the placement of the sending unit - which you video helped me to identify. Sadly because I couldn't identify those issues prior, it's been sitting for nearly 6 months. Thank you for your enthusiastic adventure! I hope to get my Mustang running again.

    • @fredmatic33
      @fredmatic33 2 года назад +2

      Could also be a ruptured diaphram in the fuel psi regulator on the rail. Or one of the items mentioned above. Thankfully Foz service parts are cheap and plentiful.

    • @JRC99
      @JRC99 2 года назад

      Have you checked the relay? Because mine did that. It'd run for a few minutes, and then die. Then I could start it and it'd run for a few seconds. Rinse and repeat as I limped it home.

    • @shaynedonnelly374
      @shaynedonnelly374 2 года назад

      I had the same issue with my 88 notch and it was pin holes in the fuel line. Replaced them and adjusted the tps and ran better than it ever had for me

  • @toranzoM
    @toranzoM 2 года назад +3

    This car is a prime candidate for a dry ice cleaning. Great job

  • @Sheehy223
    @Sheehy223 2 года назад +19

    I recently revived my own '87 Fox, funny to watch you guys go through a lot of the same stuff that I did. In a pinch you can jump the starter solenoid to crank any Ford of this era. When you're replacing the distributor cap and wires, you should remove the sprout connector and bump the timing to 14 Degrees at idle, it wakes the stock cars up a bit, it's probably still at the stock 10 Degrees since nothing else looks like it's been touched. Can't wait to see the first burnout.

  • @mattstacy1652
    @mattstacy1652 2 года назад +11

    The straps on the fuel tank… wow!
    Around here, those would’ve been completely rotted if not missing and the tank held in place by a ratchet strap!

  • @chrisyboy219
    @chrisyboy219 2 года назад +10

    Absolutely brilliant to see you inspecting and scoping the engine before just turning it over. Great job!

  • @i-still-cruz2430
    @i-still-cruz2430 2 года назад +5

    That’s a $2500 deal! I would lean towards 43k miles . Great find and project 👍

  • @bullethelldemon
    @bullethelldemon 2 года назад +59

    hope to see more of eli on the channel, it's awesome seeing you take him under your wing and be a role model to him!

  • @iclassicify3126
    @iclassicify3126 6 месяцев назад +2

    $2500 for an abandoned fox body with 143k miles on it?? Am I the only one who thinks that’s a bad deal?

  • @GroundhogzGarage
    @GroundhogzGarage 2 года назад +21

    Alex, you’re the man for helping Elliot out and in a parking lot yet. Well done!

  • @edpollard989
    @edpollard989 2 года назад +16

    Alex and Peter, keep this great content coming, what a great concept and the joy on Eli's face is GREAT! Love this CONTENT!

  • @Thomas-bs9xv
    @Thomas-bs9xv 2 года назад +6

    Wow...to get a car that sat for 30 years to run in a parking lot is definitely triumphant. Nice to have knowledge about cars. Good job dude. 👍👍👍

  • @666kty3
    @666kty3 2 года назад +5

    When I was 17 my old man got a new 1987 GT. Blue with silver effects. Every time I weaseled my way into driving it, it was sideways and smoking tires. I cant believe I didn't wreck it. lol.

  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV 2 года назад +13

    One of the best cars Ford ever made! They are so fun to own and modify!

  • @HarmonauxGames
    @HarmonauxGames Год назад +2

    When he says "that car runs" 👁️👄👁️

  • @TS-jp1lm
    @TS-jp1lm 2 года назад +11

    Your channel is one of the best on you tube. The content is amazing and a wide variety of great stuff. Please keep us updated on this foxbody!!!

    • @woodchucksgarage1517
      @woodchucksgarage1517 2 года назад +1

      We are currently filming content on our 86' Fox after smoking a Deer 🦌@ 85mph & braking from 110. We are also reconsidering an abandoned 88' Fox we filmed earlier.....so much to get too !!!

  • @kswiftful
    @kswiftful 2 года назад +21

    This is the car that got me into cars! My uncle had an 89 5.0 and my mom used to drive it all the time

    • @miketdavies
      @miketdavies 2 года назад +1

      Ditto, my mom's 89 LX 5.0! Have a Ford sign over my garage, and there's still one blue oval parked in it.

    • @RothBeyondTheGrave
      @RothBeyondTheGrave 2 года назад +1

      Same here. It was certainly one of them at least. I was 8 in '89 & my neighbor had an '89 5.0 in this color.
      When I heard him fire it up & saw him getting in with his rat tail blowing around, I knew that's where it was at.
      Started listening to heavy metal & thrash shortly after also hahaha

  • @dylansmith7240
    @dylansmith7240 2 года назад +18

    Great job guys, especially firstly taking the time to properly prepare that old 5.0 before trying to start it after 25 years, you all are LEGIT

  • @drewcrews3967
    @drewcrews3967 2 года назад +5

    Persistence!!! Wow Alex, I woulda quit when the starter fluid caught on fire. But nooooo, you're dropping gas tanks, putting in fuel pumps and tinkering with ignition switches. This would have been impressive if it was done at your shop on a lift. But in a parking lot??? I have a whole new respect for you and your mechanic skills. And Eli seems like a good dude so time and effort well spent.

  • @yodaistheone
    @yodaistheone 2 года назад +12

    Bravo Alex. It seems as though you sparked something in Eli. I Always love to see youngsters get bitten by the bug to keep these old cars running. Keep up the good work and Eli...we can't wait to see your next adventure.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +1

      Thank you!!!

  • @jochenstacker7448
    @jochenstacker7448 2 года назад +6

    Normally when I see these "first start after XX years" videos, I want to put my fist through the screen at the sheer ignorance and idiocy on display, like "let's just throw a starter pack on here and give her a good ole' krank, wow, why did the engine destroy itself?"
    This is done with great care and sympathy towards the car. I love it.

  • @Kevhead7
    @Kevhead7 2 года назад +18

    Watched this from start to finish. I was on the edge of my seat. How will this end? Did anyone get hurt during filming? Does the little stang get rolling? This was epic!

  • @jaymoney8793
    @jaymoney8793 Год назад +1

    That 25 year old fuel can be cut with water 10 times and still be as potent as the gasoline in 2023

  • @mattstacy1652
    @mattstacy1652 2 года назад +18

    Looks like a 50,000 mile car to me. ESP with it being a mustang

  • @kenwillis8487
    @kenwillis8487 2 года назад +10

    Definitely 43,000 mile car! The clues are consistent with the visual evidence. Previous owner said he only drove it 83 miles b4 parking it as investment hoping it would be worth money some day! The plug wires being factory and the fact that it was only a few years old when parked l, no way it got 143,000 miles in 3 or 4 years with that nice of interior!

    • @davidhill7071
      @davidhill7071 2 года назад

      Way too many original ford Motorcraft parts. The previous owner literally put Flowmasters on it and nothing else. Didn't even change the plug wires. No way those seats have seen 143k. Based on how the rest of the car looked and original parts, no way the interior was changed.

  • @Roguescienceguy
    @Roguescienceguy 2 года назад +5

    God, I love the foxbody. They are so weirdly proportioned and look totally rad doing so.

  • @Stricklinator
    @Stricklinator 2 года назад +5

    I had a 1988 GT in the mid 1990's with over 200,000 miles and it was cleaner than this one inside and out. These cars hold up well when taken care of. Mine was all original except Flowmaster mufflers, a K&N filter, and a Ford Motorsport speedometer (shows higher MPH than the stock one). I had no problems with it and only changed the tires and alternator during my ownership. Great car!

  • @rogerheilman2699
    @rogerheilman2699 2 года назад +17

    Definitely a 43,000 mil car. I bought an '89 Mustang convertible from an estate back in 2010 and the interior looked just as intact and nice as Eli's. Score!

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis9151 Месяц назад +2

    Bro for $2500 you have a deal!!!

  • @supermanwithheat
    @supermanwithheat 2 года назад +19

    That feeling of getting an old car that’s been sitting forever running again? Oh man.
    I bought a w201 from a friend about 6 years ago that had been sitting for 10+ years. It needed a water pump (the reason it was parked) and fuel pumps (uses two) and boom, fired right up.
    P.s alex, that car is the whole reason I started following your channel lol I was searching for Mercedes’ content and you came up, been a fan ever since. Keep it up 👍🏽

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark 2 года назад

      Awesome! I just picked up a W205 today. Rock solid. I love the W201s but finding them in the Midwest is next to impossible. And the ones you do find are junk at this point.

  • @nitroxide17
    @nitroxide17 2 года назад +8

    So cool. You are like a mechanical magician. I like how the exhaust even pops like a modern sports car

  • @lilmuerteswhips
    @lilmuerteswhips 2 года назад +14

    I don’t like watching videos longer than 20 minutes but I stayed the whole time and loved every second of it. No time wasted, beautiful car and you guys all knew what you were doing.

  • @richardsmith2721
    @richardsmith2721 2 года назад +6

    If it's from the weat, places are a lot more spread out. If it has 143K miles, it's probably a lot of highway miles based on all the wear indicators in the interior.

  • @JamesPhieffer
    @JamesPhieffer 2 года назад +16

    This was my dream car in high school. I remember reading about them in Car and Driver, as they continuously kicked the Camaro's ass.
    35 years later, enjoyed the video, and really looking forward to seeing this young lad get to enjoy restoring and driving a classic 80s revival muscle/pony car.

    • @thunderroad7289
      @thunderroad7289 2 года назад +5

      That’s the truth they definitely kicked those Camaros asses lol

    • @cali2468
      @cali2468 2 года назад +3

      Ford wasn't doing any "ass kicking" actually. The 350 TPI F-bodies were neck and neck with these.

  • @jimmyboy131
    @jimmyboy131 Год назад +5

    This brings back memories of my '80s high school years! It was 5.0 Mustangs against IROC and Z28 Camaros. The Mustangs were a bit lighter so they tended to move out more quickly, if I remember correctly. My favorite was the non-IROC Z28 and I'm thinking some day I'll try to find a decent one and fix it up.

    • @6786700065
      @6786700065 Год назад +1

      I used to have a 1987 IROC Z28 it was black and gold

    • @6786700065
      @6786700065 Год назад

      I miss my IROC

  • @402SHO
    @402SHO 2 года назад +16

    She’s gonna be a gem when finished! Even if the engine doesn’t run a simple rebuild doesn’t brake the bank and is a great learning experience.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +3

      Exactly!

    • @402SHO
      @402SHO 2 года назад +3

      @@EliHasan are u the Eli that’s in the video? If you man you have one great looking car I’ve worked on a few before they are fun!

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +2

      @@402SHO yes that is me and I appreciate it!

  • @stuartd9741
    @stuartd9741 2 года назад +5

    Awesome episode.
    Amazing bringing back an abandoned car.
    Exciting to see she run again.
    I tend to agree with other commenters.
    That looks like a 43k car what a find.
    For a minute there thought that 80s security system was causing the engine not to fire Seeing as it has a keyring fob.
    Always had issues with (90s) immobilizers going faulty after a few years in the early 2000s.
    That will look real sweet once detailed.
    Not pristine but defo a usable daily.
    Nice little team you got ther Alex.
    First Peter now could Eli be your 3rd team player.....🙂
    Anyways am off to see you faff around with the cooling on the BMW. Good stuff.👍

  • @rpmfreak9150
    @rpmfreak9150 2 года назад +2

    My oldest sister had a brand new 1990 Fox body GT, that was strawberry red with the five speed transmission.
    We went to Mountain View Ford in Chattanooga Tennessee, and I helped her pick it out. Even though it only had 225 HP and 300 lbs of torque, it was a very fun car to drive.
    It's hard to believe that we have cars like my Chrysler 300 SRT8 now, and the 2021 Super Stock that I just sold that had over 800 HP.
    That was a little bit too much for the street, but damn it was amazing how quick you can hit triple digit numbers on the speedometer.
    My wife said that I was going through a midlife crisis whenever I bought it, but she helped me get over it really quick after she drove it the first and only time. LoL
    That's okay because there is a RAM TRX that I have my eyes on, I'll have to hide the paperwork from her this time. She'll never want to drive it, because she hates pickup trucks thank goodness. Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @Nick-1992-SRB
    @Nick-1992-SRB 2 года назад +11

    This is pure epic an iconic 80s muscle car it should be returned to its former glory 👍🏼

    • @jaysrandomnesschannel
      @jaysrandomnesschannel 2 года назад

      *pony car

    • @Nick-1992-SRB
      @Nick-1992-SRB 2 года назад

      @@jaysrandomnesschannel Muscle car 💪🏼

    • @jaysrandomnesschannel
      @jaysrandomnesschannel 2 года назад

      @@Nick-1992-SRB nothing muscle about a pony car son...

    • @Nick-1992-SRB
      @Nick-1992-SRB 2 года назад

      @@jaysrandomnesschannel Na na man you got it all wrong 😑 they have always been a hardcore muscle car besides the 4 bangers goodbye 👋🏻

    • @jaysrandomnesschannel
      @jaysrandomnesschannel 2 года назад

      @@Nick-1992-SRB dude... you're just proving you don't know shit. If that 92 in your username is the year you were born, I completely understand. 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @TWISTED924
    @TWISTED924 2 года назад +5

    Nice content. Subbed. I own a 2018 jeep jl bought with 0 miles at 51k rn. Motor blown and under warranty so had to drive the old willys to work. Felt like just emptying every pocket to get it running 🤣. On the bright side I may have 3 more months with this thing

  • @zk5598
    @zk5598 2 года назад +1

    I’m sad about the fact that this is the first video I’ve ever watched from this channel & got to say FINALLY! even better then road kill tbh

  • @andywoolley2636
    @andywoolley2636 2 года назад +5

    A follow up video with a good exterior clean and interior detail would be amazing! 😎

  • @TheDustin151
    @TheDustin151 2 года назад +8

    I would like to see more of this car. Thanks.

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  2 года назад +30

    First start of an ultra rare 90s Audi rally car I just bought! ruclips.net/video/u1NNPvP9Bww/видео.html

    • @thecloneguyz
      @thecloneguyz 2 года назад

      I automatically skip the video when I see any sort of barn find or clickbait hasn't started in 20 years blah blah blah blah blah

  • @Alps6408
    @Alps6408 2 года назад +13

    Great content, Alex... Peter is awesome and It's great to see Eli being so excited about his new project! He's got a bright future ahead of him and it's thanks to you and Peter.

  • @meek01__53
    @meek01__53 2 года назад +18

    Thank you for fueling the passion of the younger generation, so many kids these days don't care and this is AWESOME to see. Keep helping kids out

  • @valtoton2982
    @valtoton2982 9 месяцев назад +1

    Yws, 88 was the last year of T- tops on Fox body ponies! They were leftovers (thet-tops) fro. 87 production .
    They discontinued them because the cars would 'twist due to the power!
    Luckily my sexy Fox is a 89 5.0. 5 5-speed coupe, aka notchback!
    It's not gonna twist..I've had mine for over 30 years!
    So many people are paying a lot more than I did brand new for a resto/ project car with tons of miles! Even though it was my daily driver for almost 20 year I still have only 93k miles! Had to eventually grab an Explorer because ponies aren't the best in the snow!! 😳
    p.s. Flowmasters are a necessity! 😂

  • @whitelx
    @whitelx 2 года назад +5

    I knew that ignition switch needed replacement from the first time he tried to start it and said it had a sweet spot. That is a very common failure on 80s-90s Fords. The switch falls apart and causes all kinds of issues. That could be the reason it was parked in the first place.

  • @chris-gh4cd
    @chris-gh4cd 2 года назад +8

    Honestly just needed Peter to show up with his hammer to get the car started..

    • @rr122608
      @rr122608 2 года назад

      He didn’t even get a proper introduction in the video. 😂 I was so glad to see him. Second time asking… May you please tag me to Peter and Eli’s social media if possible? Thanks in advance.

  • @2H2521
    @2H2521 3 месяца назад +1

    Foxbody’s are junk, very overrated cars. I don’t understand the ridiculous popularity for them.

  • @xee2
    @xee2 2 года назад +12

    We want to see more of Eli! This is a genuinely feel good video especially when that engine started running and kept on ⚡️😎

  • @intrepid5684
    @intrepid5684 2 года назад +15

    That car runs so well. It's great you're helping out this young man. Looking forward to more with the Mustang.

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is definately 43000 and not 143000 total miles driven!!!!
    this car is a creme puff!!!!!!

  • @xtnuser5338
    @xtnuser5338 2 года назад +11

    Wow...the memories! Bought an '87 GT MT brand new when I graduated high school. Exactly like that one, except gray interior. First mod: bypass the coolant line that runs through the throttle body, so that it doesn't run through the throttle body any more. The period correct sound is Flowmasters mixed in with a bit of power steering pump whine.

    • @malice6081
      @malice6081 2 года назад

      Why did they have teh coplant run through the throttle body?

    • @xtnuser5338
      @xtnuser5338 2 года назад

      @@malice6081 I assume to warm up the intake air for some reason related to emissions. But that's just a guess on my part. I just know they DID do it.

  • @frankwhite3148
    @frankwhite3148 2 года назад +8

    First i must say the knowledge your dropping in your vids are the best I've seen in all my years on RUclips. May God grant you everything you deserve and desire , most important your health so you can keep giving other blessings in this crazy world. Your channel is the closest I've seen to perfection.Also the way you represent your self, it's very much appreciated that your channel is kid friendly. My favorite channel in RUclips. Keep up the great work and never quit and never surrender. But we need more mustang content lol. God Bless playboy and be safe out there and keep the family safe and always know you are very appreciated........

  • @bikironphukan777
    @bikironphukan777 2 года назад +1

    Great video 📸 love from Assam india 🌿

  • @kris856
    @kris856 2 года назад +8

    Honestly - I was soo happy to see this awesome car start and run. Well done - I hope you will make a huge series with this very Mustang.

  • @kevinmcdonald2286
    @kevinmcdonald2286 2 года назад +31

    Eli should start his own RUclips channel so we can follow his progress.

    • @singlewide
      @singlewide 2 года назад +2

      Keeps for his first sponsor

    • @miahasan8563
      @miahasan8563 2 года назад

      Hi! I’m eli’s sister. He does have a channel! 😁 i’ll go ahead and link it right here
      ruclips.net/channel/UCqln1Xno_ncsXHXNI7lbskw

  • @okrajoe
    @okrajoe 9 месяцев назад +1

    I never knew Ford made GTs with T-tops?

  • @richardsweeney197
    @richardsweeney197 2 года назад +28

    Eli has a great eye for cars, you did a great deed stepping in to help him get it running. Elibest of luck with the car, can't wait for the first drive.

    • @rodmorrison2701
      @rodmorrison2701 2 года назад +2

      Hi guys, I am definitely no auto mechanic or the like, I do like to admire cars a little though, you have me hooked after just two of your videos, more so, after watching the the three of you bring to life that $2,500 old mustang, I am looking forward to seeing this to the end, and in-between do the catchup thing with some of your other videos...great show, and it's always good to see that humour while you work.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +1

      Thank you Richard!

    • @richardsweeney197
      @richardsweeney197 2 года назад +2

      @@EliHasan you are welcome,it doesn't mean I am not jealous...😉

    • @MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970
      @MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 2 года назад +1

      @@EliHasan my highschool quarterback drove one of those in 1988 sadly it wasn't nearly as fast as my 1,000 horsepower 1973 Chevy Camaro SS/RS. But it sure drove nice being bone stock and got way better gas mileage than my 5 mpg I got on leaded gasoline.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan 2 года назад +1

      @@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 that’s awesome! And yeah I bet it drove bone stock! And wow 1000hp in a 73 camaro that’s crazy!

  • @jordantobins681
    @jordantobins681 2 года назад +6

    Awesome work!! Alex - I know this stuff gives you content, but the truth is, not many people would do what you do - spending your day laying in the parking lot, selflessly helping someone and smiling and having fun the entire time - it’s just awesome. I love your channel, and this video made me love it even more. Thank you 🙏

  • @fortitudegarage8956
    @fortitudegarage8956 2 года назад +2

    SOOO COOL! When I was in 8th grade I had a buddy Matt, that was a senior. He had a '92 🦊 Body & he'd pick me up if he saw me walking to school. We would go do some burnouts & have fun before school. Unfortunately Matt was KIA in Afghanistan about 5yrs later. I think of him fondly whenever I see an old Fox body driving around. Really Fun Cars!!! 🇺🇸🦅

  • @Ryan-pn1mc
    @Ryan-pn1mc 2 года назад +5

    OMG!!! I can’t wait to watch this. This car has been a dream of mine since 17yrs old.

  • @dj68k
    @dj68k 2 года назад +6

    27:37 This is why I love this channel: it's real. No bullcrap, just people working on cars and running into things that happen when you work on cars.
    Edit: I wrote the above comment while I was watching the video. Little did I know at 28:34 (only a minute later!) the REAL shiznit would happen. I like the channels that do things for show and for fun, but when something's real, the viewer feels it, and this channel really brings that across with Alex's enthusiasm, concern, and immediate reactions to bad situations.

  • @adamspivey
    @adamspivey Год назад +1

    Those are truly bulletproof engines! I've a few fox body mustangs, they are hard to kill

  • @samholt4139
    @samholt4139 2 года назад +22

    That's so cool im happy to see you helping out a regular guy and not someone that has 5 or 10 cars already this is what I love to see there needs to be more people like you and more videos like this cause i did the same thing in the last few weeks but to different vehicles but this is helpful in so many ways you have no idea. Very appreciative and if you can do more of these vehicle idk how to name it maybe sitting for years to starting for the first time isk but no faking the funk its all here no deleted scenes everybody thank you and people give this man some support like subscribe and donate we appreciate what this channel is doing ✌️♥️

  • @Gear1993Head
    @Gear1993Head 2 года назад +1

    That shouldn't be single stage. Most foxes I've seen at least 87 and up are base/clear. Probably a respray if it in single.
    Ps. Pull the spoiler is how we'd buff under the spoiler lol..