time for a roller?

jtyson8602 · May 10th, 2009, 02:23 AM

Well I pulled my motor a couple days ago with intentions of cleaning up the bay and what not. After pulling everything I realized that the car has been hacked. My motor was tilting a little to the left, reason was someone cut the k member up with a grinder for some reason. Also radiator mount is bent bad. you can tell there was a tow truck hook that did it. so what do you guys think? I know the k member is replaceable and not a big deal. But as for the rad. support, I can cut it out and re weld another in no problem, but would I be able to pass inspection at the track with something like that done? Or could I fab a custom mount and pass? If neither of those are do able then I guess I need to look for a roller.

Also need to look at matching body parts too. Its an 86 with a conversion to an 88 by the previous owner. at this point the car looks pretty stupid. Its got lx body mostly, a saleen wing, gt badges on the sides and the front fenders and bumper dont match up. They seem to be an older type of gt fender but dont have the little air scoops like my girlfriends 91 so I dont know. So with all that to think about would I end up spending less in the end just buying a roller? Theres a 92 notch in my area for 500 and looks fair. Just needs a donor powertrain. Thanks and let me know what you all think

Iwannagofast · May 10th, 2009, 03:48 PM

yeah im thinkin if that notch is in decent condition it may be cheaper to go that way....i would go look it over really well

1sl0w88 · May 10th, 2009, 03:59 PM

I agree. I'd go check out the notch. From what your saying it looks like your going to have to dump a pile of money in yours just to get it to be pretty decent.

89LX347 · May 10th, 2009, 06:32 PM

get you a new k member and make a new radiator mount. or weld another one on.

BlessedHellride · May 10th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Or you could just buy my car and save yourself da hassle!!!!

superbean · May 10th, 2009, 08:39 PM

new rad support is cake! like 14 rivets, not hard at all.

jtyson8602 · May 10th, 2009, 11:12 PM

yeah I am thinking about the notch. Here is a link to it.1992 MUSTANG BODY

I talked to the guy and he is going to be sending me some more pictures. Its about 2 hours from where I live in a little town

I do metal fabrication for a living so welding in a new radiator support isn't the problem. Its just overall cost and what is the better option between spending money on my frankenstein hatch or getting a simple notch. I prefer the looks of the hatch overall but this is a drag car so weight makes me lean toward the notch.

Also the k member on mine has been cut all to shit with a grinder and rewelded with a wire feed and I dont really trust it as is.

superbean · May 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM

rad supports are easy, but coupes are sexy

jtyson8602 · May 10th, 2009, 11:28 PM

shit I just got the email from the guy. two different cars unless Im blind...
here is a picture of the other car he sent me

am i crazy or are these two different cars? different wheels and im sure the one in the cl ad is a notch

jtyson8602 · May 10th, 2009, 11:31 PM

I dont know how to insert pictures so here is a thumbnail

Iwannagofast · May 11th, 2009, 12:19 AM

well hell....if its not a notch then might as well fix yours

jtyson8602 · May 16th, 2009, 01:47 AM

well I ran across a good deal and I am going to be transplanting my powerplant into this new toy after I freshen up the body and re-paint it. Please tell me how awful you think the paint is now. Im excited though, its my first coupe! a steal I think at only $300. its an 89 4 cyl car. Ill be swapping all my stuff into it. quick question though for those who check out the pics, the little body damage it has, should i just cut out and reweld in fresh panels or should I try to beat it back to shape and bondo? let me know what you guys think!

92twotone · May 16th, 2009, 07:14 AM

i would guess that once you get through the cheese on that rear quarter there will only be one option (to cut and replace) if you want it to look real clean when your done...but very nice find for $300. i been lookin for a 4cyl notch for a while and up here in ct everyone wants an arm and a leg for shit. good luck with the build brotha.

jtyson8602 · May 16th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by 92twotone

i would guess that once you get through the cheese on that rear quarter there will only be one option (to cut and replace) if you want it to look real clean when your done...but very nice find for $300. i been lookin for a 4cyl notch for a while and up here in ct everyone wants an arm and a leg for shit. good luck with the build brotha.

thank you sir. I was actually thinking about heading out to the junk yard today with some shears and getting the body started. another question, have you ever seen anyone pull all the trim around the car? Like on mine the black strips around the lower portion of the body? I was considering doing that all the way around and just smoothing it out but I dont know if it would look any better

BlessedHellride · May 16th, 2009, 09:51 AM

If it were mine, I'd fix the rear quarter myself rather than cutting the original off and welding on a new quarter. talk about a pain in the ass. Different stroke for different folks I guess. There's no way I'd cut it off though. That's an easy fix and can be made to look like it never happened. I guarantee it. They look shitty in my opinion with out the molding. Replace what is missing. That is a great find for $300 also. Good luck with the build.

jtyson8602 · May 16th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by BlessedHellride

If it were mine, I'd fix the rear quarter myself rather than cutting the original off and welding on a new quarter. talk about a pain in the ass. Different stroke for different folks I guess. There's no way I'd cut it off though. That's an easy fix and can be made to look like it never happened. I guarantee it. They look shitty in my opinion with out the molding. Replace what is missing. That is a great find for $300 also. Good luck with the build.

I can paint but I've never been much for body hammers and what not. and the guy who had it before me tried and its pretty messed up, the pictures dont really show it. I do metal fabrication for a living so I can just cut it out and tig weld the new one on and nobody would every be able to tell. Do you by chance have any pictures of them without the molding?

BlessedHellride · May 16th, 2009, 10:32 AM

No I don't. but have seen pictures of them like that. Maybe try yahoo or google image search???

jtyson8602 · May 16th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by BlessedHellride

No I don't. but have seen pictures of them like that. Maybe try yahoo or google image search???

Ive been trying and haven't been able to find any. Ill post some up if I come across any and get opinions

May 10th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#1
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	time for a roller? Well I pulled my motor a couple days ago with intentions of cleaning up the bay and what not. After pulling everything I realized that the car has been hacked. My motor was tilting a little to the left, reason was someone cut the k member up with a grinder for some reason. Also radiator mount is bent bad. you can tell there was a tow truck hook that did it. so what do you guys think? I know the k member is replaceable and not a big deal. But as for the rad. support, I can cut it out and re weld another in no problem, but would I be able to pass inspection at the track with something like that done? Or could I fab a custom mount and pass? If neither of those are do able then I guess I need to look for a roller. Also need to look at matching body parts too. Its an 86 with a conversion to an 88 by the previous owner. at this point the car looks pretty stupid. Its got lx body mostly, a saleen wing, gt badges on the sides and the front fenders and bumper dont match up. They seem to be an older type of gt fender but dont have the little air scoops like my girlfriends 91 so I dont know. So with all that to think about would I end up spending less in the end just buying a roller? Theres a 92 notch in my area for 500 and looks fair. Just needs a donor powertrain. Thanks and let me know what you all think

May 10th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#3
1sl0w88 Regular 88 LX 5.0 Convertable Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 482 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree. I'd go check out the notch. From what your saying it looks like your going to have to dump a pile of money in yours just to get it to be pretty decent. __________________ Robbie _________________ 88 LX Convertible 5.0 84 GT - Project 66 F100

May 10th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#4
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	get you a new k member and make a new radiator mount. or weld another one on. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

May 10th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#6
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	new rad support is cake! like 14 rivets, not hard at all. __________________ weeee foooord!

May 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#8
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	rad supports are easy, but coupes are sexy __________________ weeee foooord!

May 10th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
BlessedHellride Regular 1988 Notchback 11.19 @ 122mph N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or you could just buy my car and save yourself da hassle!!!!

May 10th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#7
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I am thinking about the notch. Here is a link to it.1992 MUSTANG BODY I talked to the guy and he is going to be sending me some more pictures. Its about 2 hours from where I live in a little town I do metal fabrication for a living so welding in a new radiator support isn't the problem. Its just overall cost and what is the better option between spending money on my frankenstein hatch or getting a simple notch. I prefer the looks of the hatch overall but this is a drag car so weight makes me lean toward the notch. Also the k member on mine has been cut all to shit with a grinder and rewelded with a wire feed and I dont really trust it as is.

May 10th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#9
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	shit I just got the email from the guy. two different cars unless Im blind... here is a picture of the other car he sent me am i crazy or are these two different cars? different wheels and im sure the one in the cl ad is a notch

May 10th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#10
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know how to insert pictures so here is a thumbnail Attached Thumbnails

May 16th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#12
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	well I ran across a good deal and I am going to be transplanting my powerplant into this new toy after I freshen up the body and re-paint it. Please tell me how awful you think the paint is now. Im excited though, its my first coupe! a steal I think at only $300. its an 89 4 cyl car. Ill be swapping all my stuff into it. quick question though for those who check out the pics, the little body damage it has, should i just cut out and reweld in fresh panels or should I try to beat it back to shape and bondo? let me know what you guys think! Attached Thumbnails

May 16th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#13
92twotone Regular 1992 12.0 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 181 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would guess that once you get through the cheese on that rear quarter there will only be one option (to cut and replace) if you want it to look real clean when your done...but very nice find for $300. i been lookin for a 4cyl notch for a while and up here in ct everyone wants an arm and a leg for shit. good luck with the build brotha. __________________ 92gt,dark emerald green metallic/titanium silver two tone. canfields, jay allen custom grind cam, edelbrock super vic, power elbow and a buncha other crap 89 lx 5.0 hatch BONE stock

May 16th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#15
BlessedHellride Regular 1988 Notchback 11.19 @ 122mph N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it were mine, I'd fix the rear quarter myself rather than cutting the original off and welding on a new quarter. talk about a pain in the ass. Different stroke for different folks I guess. There's no way I'd cut it off though. That's an easy fix and can be made to look like it never happened. I guarantee it. They look shitty in my opinion with out the molding. Replace what is missing. That is a great find for $300 also. Good luck with the build. __________________ FluffyTheRhino: One time, the tramp I was fornicating with farted, and I felt it blow my balls backwards. 1988 Notch 347 C4 w/brake 3.90 gear 11.19 @ 122mph 60' 1.67 N/A Full Interiored pump gas car

May 16th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#17
BlessedHellride Regular 1988 Notchback 11.19 @ 122mph N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	No I don't. but have seen pictures of them like that. Maybe try yahoo or google image search??? __________________ FluffyTheRhino: One time, the tramp I was fornicating with farted, and I felt it blow my balls backwards. 1988 Notch 347 C4 w/brake 3.90 gear 11.19 @ 122mph 60' 1.67 N/A Full Interiored pump gas car

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