[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0 It looks good in the pictures but you won't really know what it looks like until you go look at it in person. Pictures hide alot, especially pictures that are small and poor quality.

is the saleen kit easily taken off or is it a pain?.. if so im thinkin it might look a little better with a cowl hood so ill deal with it. rather just take it off tho.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx is the saleen kit easily taken off or is it a pain?.. if so im thinkin it might look a little better with a cowl hood so ill deal with it. rather just take it off tho.

I don't know. I guess it depends on what kind of kit it is (actual Saleen or aftermarket copy) and how it was installed.

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

found another car... e-mailed and already got reply.

93 Mustang LX Convertible

This is what he said in his reply:

Hello. Two years ago the 4 cylinder blew up. At that time the car had 87,000 miles. Very minimal road time since I have been building it (less than 100) Since then I have been building it as a 5.0. It has a brand new 5.0 with 78 351 heads, Pete Jackson timing gears, b303 cam, high volume oil pump, new oil pan, new timing cover, new water pump, new power steering pump, funnel web intake, new race demon carbeurator, new 8.8 rear end with 4.30 gears, granatelli motor sport tubular rear suspension, 5 lug axles, t-5 transmission, holley blue point fuel pump, too many other parts. I have thousands of dollars worth of receipts that I can provide. Where are you so I can tell you if you are within an hour and a half. The car does need a new top - it is $179 from Mustangs Unlimited. This is not a car I would drive on the highway because of the 4.30 gears.
Call me if you have any other questions.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx found another car... e-mailed and already got reply. 93 Mustang LX Convertible This is what he said in his reply: Hello. Two years ago the 4 cylinder blew up. At that time the car had 87,000 miles. Very minimal road time since I have been building it (less than 100) Since then I have been building it as a 5.0. It has a brand new 5.0 with 78 351 heads, Pete Jackson timing gears, b303 cam, high volume oil pump, new oil pan, new timing cover, new water pump, new power steering pump, funnel web intake, new race demon carbeurator, new 8.8 rear end with 4.30 gears, granatelli motor sport tubular rear suspension, 5 lug axles, t-5 transmission, holley blue point fuel pump, too many other parts. I have thousands of dollars worth of receipts that I can provide. Where are you so I can tell you if you are within an hour and a half. The car does need a new top - it is $179 from Mustangs Unlimited. This is not a car I would drive on the highway because of the 4.30 gears. Call me if you have any other questions.

The engine has a phuck load of junk but the car is probably worth what he is asking. Keep in mind that the 4 cylinder suspension is light duty. The front rotors are small.

[Lind]

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0 The engine has a phuck load of junk but the car is probably worth what he is asking. Keep in mind that the 4 cylinder suspension is light duty. The front rotors are small.

yeah but the engine looks means right!?

lol, looks like a decent car, what happend to the 351 guy?

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Originally Posted by Lind yeah but the engine looks means right!? lol, looks like a decent car, what happend to the 351 guy?

the guy with the 351c car didnt reply... and i dont know if he left a number.

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Vin check please.

1FABP44E1KF246403

Thanks.

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Anyone?

[Lind]

pm darrell, he has a carfax membership or whatever its called lol

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx Vin check please. 1FABP44E1KF246403 Thanks.

Lucky I seen this. My account expires today.

Be very suspicious of this car. Note the odometer branding and the failed safety inspections. Also note that the car was just titled in May 2009 and the owner wants to sell it already. That tells me this car has big time issues. I would pass on it unless you are getting it for scrap price.


1989 FORD MUSTANG LX
VIN: 1FABP44E1KF246403
CONVERTIBLE 5.0L V8 FI OHV
REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt - No Problem
Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon - No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits - Alert! Problem Found

Odometer Rollback Check
See State DMV-reported Title Problems above. Potential odometer rollover indicated. Alert! - Problem Found

05/19/1989 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

11/07/1994 59,301 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #AM000223 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported

01/25/1995 62,040 Inspection Co.
Massachusetts Vehicle inspected
Anti-theft device present
at the time of inspection

07/31/2001 103,924 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Gloucester, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection
View what was inspected


08/23/2002 10,687 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Peabody, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection
POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLOVER
View what was inspected


09/01/2002 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Beverly, MA Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

09/01/2002 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

09/18/2003 16,381 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Gloucester, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection
View what was inspected


10/04/2004 22,823 Acura of Peabody
Peabody, MA
978-532-9110
Boston Acura | Acura Peabody Mass | New Used Parts Service Vehicle serviced
Safety inspection performed

10/04/2004 122,823 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Peabody, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection
View what was inspected


11/03/2005 29,413 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Beverly, MA Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
INCONSISTENT ODOMETER READING

08/01/2006 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA Vehicle purchase reported

09/26/2006 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BD741584 New owner reported
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Disconnected odometer reported
Vehicle color noted as Blue
CARFAX Advisor™
A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses to a DMV mileage fraud, a broken odometer or that the actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown.

Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.


10/03/2006 30,230 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Gloucester, MA Failed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected


10/03/2006 30,235 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Gloucester, MA Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected


10/13/2006 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BD741584 NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Disconnected odometer reported
Vehicle color noted as Blue

05/01/2008 135,424 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BF702830 Vehicle purchase reported
New owner reported
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Disconnected odometer reported
Vehicle color noted as Blue

07/08/2008 36,009 Massachusetts
Inspection Station
Essex, MA Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected


05/20/2009 138,526 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BG863155 Vehicle purchase reported

05/21/2009 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BG863155 New owner reported
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Disconnected odometer reported
Vehicle color noted as Blue

[Lind]

holly fucking records lol

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Originally Posted by Lind holly fucking records lol

thats what im saying. Thanks alot darrel... guess ill be steering away from that one unless the guy drops the price for me a good amount. He says it has 87k.. but as you guys know the highest the odometers go is 99999 so im guessing the car has 187k on it.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx thats what im saying. Thanks alot darrel... guess ill be steering away from that one unless the guy drops the price for me a good amount. He says it has 87k.. but as you guys know the highest the odometers go is 99999 so im guessing the car has 187k on it.

This says it doesn't have 87K.

05/20/2009 138,526 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gloucester, MA
Title #BG863155 Vehicle purchase reported

The last title says 138K so how in the phuck could it only have 87K now? You should print that carfax out and show him how stupid he is.

Its a $500 car if the body is in good shape.

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx found another car... e-mailed and already got reply. 93 Mustang LX Convertible This is what he said in his reply: Hello. Two years ago the 4 cylinder blew up. At that time the car had 87,000 miles. Very minimal road time since I have been building it (less than 100) Since then I have been building it as a 5.0. It has a brand new 5.0 with 78 351 heads, Pete Jackson timing gears, b303 cam, high volume oil pump, new oil pan, new timing cover, new water pump, new power steering pump, funnel web intake, new race demon carbeurator, new 8.8 rear end with 4.30 gears, granatelli motor sport tubular rear suspension, 5 lug axles, t-5 transmission, holley blue point fuel pump, too many other parts. I have thousands of dollars worth of receipts that I can provide. Where are you so I can tell you if you are within an hour and a half. The car does need a new top - it is $179 from Mustangs Unlimited. This is not a car I would drive on the highway because of the 4.30 gears. Call me if you have any other questions.

That car looks like ass.. anybody that puts those pepboy rims on a car belongs in tijuana mexico... in my opinion that right there and the mess of a motor speaks for how well that car is put together/maintained. I wouldn't look at that twice honestly, it's a total cream puff im sure... four banger conversions are virtually worthless when reselling fyi so you would stuck with a heavy, slow half assed mexi wagon that's worth just about as much as recycled toilet paper.

hell I think i'd rather spend 2k on a roller and feel less ripped off then buying that shitbox. Please do yourself a favor and don't settle for the first car that lands in your lap. DOn't just search craigslist either, get outside get some sun talk to some of the opposite sex and hit up a track or two and maybe find one sitting somewhere or someone knows of one that you can check out in person because i could make a steaming pile of shit look like it's worth 2k over the internet with my cheesy sony easy cam lol

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Is this car worth me checking out... because i know i can get a decent 5.0 motor for around $500 or less.

1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 bad motor, *trade for sport bike*

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx Is this car worth me checking out... because i know i can get a decent 5.0 motor for around $500 or less. 1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 bad motor, *trade for sport bike*

I wonder if he can post a smaller picture......


Sounds like a decent car but you will have to look at it.

[black89GT]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx Is this car worth me checking out... because i know i can get a decent 5.0 motor for around $500 or less. 1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 bad motor, *trade for sport bike*

always look, dont jump on anything to fast.. i almost jumped on some cars that i wouldnt have been happy with.. well i waited and go the one i have now for 1880 the dude was moving i caught him at the right time. and i was ready to buy one no matter what just to have one again.. but i was smart and just searched, everywhere. and it worked out, just keep looking and u will find the right one.


Go look at this one and see how it is in person. i made my 89 look good and it was a rust bucket underneath and had a for shit paint job.

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

this is what he sent to me via e-mail.

it has about 160k for miles, because I put the motor that just went at about 100k and i got about 65k before it died on me last month. As far as matinence the only stuff that really matters is repairs to the car, I just did the complete bushing kit last summer, ball joints, new steering rack, sway bar end links, and brakes, I also have brand new drilled and slotted rotors in the box I never put on. Call me if you want more details! 401-206-9935.

the car is located in my town so im gonna try and check it out this week. we'll see.

[89FIVEpoint0lx]

Originally Posted by 89FIVEpoint0lx this is what he sent to me via e-mail. it has about 160k for miles, because I put the motor that just went at about 100k and i got about 65k before it died on me last month. As far as matinence the only stuff that really matters is repairs to the car, I just did the complete bushing kit last summer, ball joints, new steering rack, sway bar end links, and brakes, I also have brand new drilled and slotted rotors in the box I never put on. Call me if you want more details! 401-206-9935. the car is located in my town so im gonna try and check it out this week. we'll see.

So when i go to check the car out any suggestions as to what i should be looking for/at?

also what should i ask.... I don't want to forget to ask things so just tell me everything you guys would ask no matter how obvious. Thanks.

[flyin ryan]

What about the trans? did it grind at all and has it ever been rebuilt?

body wise you have to look it over good. Check under the hatch, doors and fenderwells for rust. check the both upper/lower torque boxes and floor pans. The torque boxes are where the control arms in the back connect to the body from the rear end. These normally get damaged with tons of abuse and are costly to repair if repairable at all.. The floor pans are located under both front seats and tend to rust which will cause you to have to have them cut out and new ones or a patch welded back in. If you don't weld it could cost you a few bucks.