Buying a Fox Body Mustang: What to look for!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @highbrass1630
    @highbrass1630 Год назад +17

    Sweet Hatch, I’m the guy who bought it a few weeks back. I haven’t put many miles on it but car is a blast to drive.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +2

      It's a really good one!

    • @nicklbckluvr
      @nicklbckluvr Год назад +1

      It's WAY better than some overpriced wine and cheese machine !

  • @GT500GABE
    @GT500GABE Год назад +11

    Great video. My '89 GT also just turned 36K on the ticker. Big problem even with garage queens are plastic parts always breaking. Good thing parts are getting easier to get.

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for your time. Very informative. These foxbodys are nice to have and fun to drive

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Месяц назад +1

      If your expectations are low! :)

  • @Nick17354
    @Nick17354 9 месяцев назад +2

    Going to look at, and potentially buy, a '90 LX notch back tomorrow. Thanks for this video! It's a huge help knowing what to look for.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  9 месяцев назад

      Great! Glad to help! Please like, subscribe and check out my other videos!

    • @afdave7
      @afdave7 9 месяцев назад

      Did you buy it?

    • @Nick17354
      @Nick17354 9 месяцев назад

      @@afdave7 I did not. It was in very, very rough shape. Body lines and panel gaps were good, no major rust, but it needed all of the interior redone. The doors were saggy, all the weather stripping was shot. Aftermarket stereo just thrown in the cubby and not mounted. Steering column was missing top and bottom cover exposing the ignition which means it was probably stolen at some point. The list goes on!

    • @afdave7
      @afdave7 9 месяцев назад

      @Nick17354 ouch. Good job you avoided that. I just passed on one tonight. Too much rust. And many other things. Glad to have videos like this to help me know what to look for. Saved me a Ton.

  • @rjladd2787
    @rjladd2787 5 месяцев назад +1

    I had all the Mustang fliers from the Ford dealer 82 to 89 finally threw them away about 10 years ago. I nearly bought on after the 87 5.0 fuel injection upgrade to 225HP

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  5 месяцев назад

      Now is the time to buy...or is it?

  • @ISpinUWin
    @ISpinUWin Год назад +2

    Just found this vid. After having bout of nostalgia thinking about my 1989 I’m watching youtube vids and even posted some of my own old vid. Funny its been a super long time since I’ve seen a relituvely stock Mustang! 😂 thx for posting this vid is really helpful for newbies searching for a Foxbody of their own.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +1

      Good luck in your search! Please like and subscribe!

  • @G.Harley.Davidson
    @G.Harley.Davidson 2 месяца назад +1

    Very well put together checklist. Thanks

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! Please share this video!

  • @bailydekker9377
    @bailydekker9377 Год назад +1

    Junkyard Digs sent me! Love the channel!

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers Год назад +3

    Cracking floor pans is what happened to my 5.0 4 speed Pace Car when it was less than 10 years old.

  • @thumperjdm
    @thumperjdm Год назад +2

    This video really makes me miss my 1991 5.0 LX hatchback that I sold decades ago. 😭

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Glad you liked the video! Please like and subscribe!

  • @nathanlopez5935
    @nathanlopez5935 3 месяца назад +1

    This car looks exactly like my 88 which still has everything for the factory bone stock except for the Flowmaster mufflers

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  3 месяца назад

      @@nathanlopez5935 Not very many unmolested examples left!

  • @eddylorenzo5033
    @eddylorenzo5033 Год назад +2

    Inner shock towers make sure u look at that if stock look very very good underair intake tube passenger side

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Noted, and thanks for the tip! Please like and subscribe!

  • @computerman3004
    @computerman3004 Год назад +1

    I'm thinking about buying one and now I know what to look for on one

  • @c431inf
    @c431inf 7 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video sir 🫡 , that leaking rear main seal has kept mine rust free 😂

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  7 месяцев назад

      Making lemonade from lemons!

  • @briandentguy3403
    @briandentguy3403 Год назад +2

    All great pointers! Great video

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Glad you found it helpful! Be sure to like and subscribe :)

  • @Scrapla1
    @Scrapla1 3 месяца назад +1

    What a time capsule!

  • @DessiLu14
    @DessiLu14 Год назад +2

    Subbed. Love the foxbody content

  • @nathanieljones7981
    @nathanieljones7981 9 месяцев назад +1

    The SSP bracing was just a 1/8" plate on inside...

  • @robertshaw6921
    @robertshaw6921 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey at 3:58 he mentions a “air pump” can some one fill me in on what that does?

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  9 месяцев назад

      Just pumps air into the catalytic converters. Typical on cars of the era. Usually one of the first things that gets ditched by hot rodders.

    • @robertshaw6921
      @robertshaw6921 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@Mustang-Geek ok thanks!

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  9 месяцев назад

      @@robertshaw6921 No sweat! Happy Fox hunting :)

    • @robertshaw6921
      @robertshaw6921 9 месяцев назад

      @@Mustang-Geek can’t wait for summer time for that

  • @dennissmithjr426
    @dennissmithjr426 Год назад +2

    I have a 91 fox body white not as nice as that one but I have a lot of fun with it

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +2

      That's what these cars are all about: FUN! Please like and subscribe :)

  • @docstruthers
    @docstruthers 8 месяцев назад +1

    i found an lx that i will fly out to look at and potentially drive home. claims it's a 100k original miles. pictures look amazing but the seller s willing to get some video and undercarriage footage for me so i can potentially decide before making the trip. thanks for your advice in your video! :)

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  8 месяцев назад

      Good luck! Please keep us posted on how it turns out!

  • @dennissmithjr426
    @dennissmithjr426 Год назад +1

    Great looking car. Save some money get you some antique tags. I live in Clarksville Tn.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Excellent point! Please like and subscribe :)

  • @dariuslavy3913
    @dariuslavy3913 Год назад +1

    I love the Mustang, but even souped up ones, got beat by everything.

  • @totallyeinstein5151
    @totallyeinstein5151 5 месяцев назад

    mine has been in the family since new-ish but none of the pannels line up after a shit paintjob

  • @jake-j1q
    @jake-j1q 4 месяца назад +1

    what sound would the car make if I put it in reverse like it said in the video and the clutch WAS spinning with the engine?

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  4 месяца назад +1

      Good question. It would grind.

    • @jake-j1q
      @jake-j1q 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Mustang-Geek thanks for response

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  4 месяца назад

      @@jake-j1q Hey, what's the use of asking a question if nobody ever answers it, right? This channel is FOR Mustang Geeks BY a Mustang Geek!

  • @deucetres23
    @deucetres23 Год назад +2

    Awesome video

  • @stanggangchannel
    @stanggangchannel Год назад +1

    Where are you located and how much do you want. Looking for an 88 coupe to go with my hatch

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      This wasn't my car, and it's already sold!

  • @edmccandlish520
    @edmccandlish520 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video !!!! Random question here. Im 6'3" 200 lbs. Will I fit in a 90-93 fox you think ?

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  9 месяцев назад

      There are seat track extenders. I'd also recommend getting a Corbeau seat with the bottom cushion shaved to make it lower.

    • @edmccandlish520
      @edmccandlish520 9 месяцев назад +1

      Ok. Thanks for the suggestions !!! Much appreciated. 👍

  • @raybareng4561
    @raybareng4561 Год назад +1

    Would you ever purchase a Salvage Titled (California) fox body Mustang? The car I’m looking to purchase is overall straight and original but holds a Salvaged Title.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +1

      I would, and here's why: the pickings are slim. At this point, you're buying this car for its current condition, not its history. If this were a later model car, there'd be more fish in the sea from which to choose...but foxes are getting hard to find in *any* condition, so if the price is reasonable, I wouldn't hesitate. Do you know *why* it has a salvage title?

    • @raybareng4561
      @raybareng4561 Год назад +1

      @@Mustang-Geek I really appreciate that advice. Unfortunately I don’t know the reason. I looked up the CarFax and it shows that it was salvaged in 1992. If I were to guess, it may have been salvaged for theft. The last time it was registered was in 2002 and appears to have been sitting for the past 20 years.

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +4

      @@raybareng4561 Noted. Look it over carefully. Identify what's "less than ideal" about the car and ask yourself, "Am I able to fix that? Do I WANT to fix that?" Buy a car that is strong in the things you don't want to do, and weak in the things you're good at.

  • @User-q6x3b
    @User-q6x3b Год назад +1

    How difficult is it to find parts for foxes or even 94-98 mustangs? Thanks

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +1

      Not bad. Depends upon the part. Much of the commonly broken or missing parts are available aftermarket. I like LMR.com as their search function on the website works well.

    • @User-q6x3b
      @User-q6x3b Год назад

      @@Mustang-Geek thanks for the info!

  • @survivethrive2468
    @survivethrive2468 Год назад +1

    great vid!

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад +1

      Thanks!!! Please like and subscribe! Also, share on social media! It helps me create more videos like this.

    • @survivethrive2468
      @survivethrive2468 Год назад

      @@Mustang-Geek right on man. I own a 1988 5.0 lx vert and it reminded me of problem areas to look at even on my car.

  • @mustangman8517
    @mustangman8517 Год назад +1

    Good video lots of good tips, personally I can't afford a good one so I bought a bunch of clunkers and spent 20 years piecing them together myself but those kind of cars will never have the value of a good original car, although you can go as wild as you want without feeling bad

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Thanks! Please like and subscribe :)

  • @jameskocks4734
    @jameskocks4734 Год назад +1

    bad ass video thank you!

    • @Mustang-Geek
      @Mustang-Geek  Год назад

      Thanks! Please share the video, like, and subscribe!

  • @dariuslavy3913
    @dariuslavy3913 Год назад

    Even when they came out, the 5.0 LX was the Mustang to get.

  • @Mustangblack187
    @Mustangblack187 Год назад +1

    🐺....🖤🌹

  • @leggoego
    @leggoego Год назад +1

    $25k specimen.

  • @2asianguys667
    @2asianguys667 Год назад +1

    I want this car so bad but I don’t have money for new engine swap