1984 mustang GT-- Look here plx!

Obliv · June 20th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Hey fellas. Interesting story!

Ive been with my GF for about 8 months. She comes to me today and tells me she forgot about a car shes had for a couple years she needs to pick up at her old house. This intrigues me, so I naturally ask what kind of car it is:

"Oh, a 1984 mustang GT. Its got alot fo miles, around 120k though."

Oh really?

So, I find out its the carburated v-8, with the cobra body kit put on about 4 years ago. Whole thing has been painted. Only problem with the car is the 2 year old fluids, and the interior is in bad shape.

Whats this thing worth? I have no idea about the carburated early 80s models, so ive decided to ask here. Should I fix it up and sell it, or do I have something a bit mroe special on my hands? Thanks in advance.

Obliv · June 20th, 2007, 07:20 PM

Sorry, posted in wrong place somehow. Can a mod move it to the 5.0 forum?

Regency 2007 · June 20th, 2007, 08:46 PM

How much will ya sell it for to me??? :wink

That is a good car. If everything is mostly rust-free and in decent/good condition, some drag racer is going to lay down some decent money for it

Obliv · June 20th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Body doesnt have a ding on it, and its rust free. I havent really looked at the engine, but I assume its fine. She said it needs a starter, and I dobnt know how hard it will be to find one of those (Hopefully the local auto parts store will have one)

But thats what I was assuming, some drag racer will take it for around 4k, knowing the body kit and perfect body and clear title with only 130k on it.

ChrisJ · June 20th, 2007, 09:17 PM

Moved it for ya...

TurboLX · June 20th, 2007, 10:00 PM

any pics??

TurboLX · June 20th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Obliv

But thats what I was assuming, some drag racer will take it for around 4k, knowing the body kit and perfect body and clear title with only 130k on it.

NOOOO DONT LET THAT HAPPEN!!!

fogged306 · June 20th, 2007, 10:43 PM

lets see it man!

Obliv · June 20th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Its at her old house about 45 minutes from here. Im going up this weekend with my dad to see what it needs to get it up and running, so we can take it down the hill to fix up. Im kinda edging about keeping it though, because it could be a fun car. I have 2 cars already though, so I dunno how feasible that would be.

Ive seen the car in person though, and yeah, the body is perfect, along with the paint, and the nice aftermarket hood/body kit. All black.

And Turbo, what do you mean dont let what happen?

usmcsawgunner · June 20th, 2007, 11:30 PM

drag racers arent gonna flock to it as much as you think...the ideal fox for draggin is the lx notch its lighter to begin with.....

89StangGT · June 21st, 2007, 08:00 PM

body kits FTL.

Obliv · July 2nd, 2007, 05:05 PM

UPDATE

Got up there this weekend. After about 20 minutes of installing a new battery and doing fluid swaps, we got it up and running. Needed to push start it though, due to the starter seizing, which is better now that we got it going.

Question: I noticed the odometer reads 02198. If this is right, this thing only has 102k miles on it. I highly, HIGHLY doubt its 202k, due to my GF thinking it had around 130k on it when she bought it. Is there any way to verify this?

(Btw, there isnt really a body kit on it, only a Cobra hood and chin spoiler which, imo, makes it look mean as hell. PICS SOON!!!)

nolife · July 2nd, 2007, 05:53 PM

Verify the miles? You can try Carfax. If you see some reported activity above 102K, there is a good chance it is 202K.

Jagular35 · July 2nd, 2007, 07:19 PM

well id post pics but grr stupid rules... gotta make 1 post first...

Jagular35 · July 2nd, 2007, 07:43 PM

Just for my bro ill post the pics kkthnxla~

Obliv · July 2nd, 2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks bro!

Anyone have any suggestions as to price?

neverfastenough1 · July 2nd, 2007, 11:12 PM

Thats a one weird looking hood. Cowl with a scoop. 2000-3000 depending on what is wrong with it. Maybe more if it has a lot of upgrades I was planning to do anyways, like heads and cam or exhaust.

Rustbelt · July 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM

+1 on the weird hood. price will varry on location, time of year etc. hell fix it up and drive it.

Obliv · July 8th, 2007, 05:34 PM

Update!

I got it home. Drove a good 40 miles after having it sit for 3 years! (Changed the fluids of course) Runs like a champ. Only one problem:

We had to push start it at first, and then the starter came to life, and it could crank. Only problem is, it takes a few seconds for the car to shut off after I turn the key to the off position. Isnt this a starter problem? The solenoid could be shot after sitting for so long, but I dunno. I dont know what else could cause something like that.

Anyone have any suggestions? Bought a new starter, but I wanna know if I need to put it on or not. Car starts fine, its just the shutting it off delay thats bothering me.

redalert89 · July 10th, 2007, 11:38 AM

your probably safe at a starting price of $2000 but if i were you id make it my own.

June 20th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#1
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	1984 mustang GT-- Look here plx! Hey fellas. Interesting story! Ive been with my GF for about 8 months. She comes to me today and tells me she forgot about a car shes had for a couple years she needs to pick up at her old house. This intrigues me, so I naturally ask what kind of car it is: "Oh, a 1984 mustang GT. Its got alot fo miles, around 120k though." Oh really? So, I find out its the carburated v-8, with the cobra body kit put on about 4 years ago. Whole thing has been painted. Only problem with the car is the 2 year old fluids, and the interior is in bad shape. Whats this thing worth? I have no idea about the carburated early 80s models, so ive decided to ask here. Should I fix it up and sell it, or do I have something a bit mroe special on my hands? Thanks in advance.

June 20th, 2007, 09:17 PM	#5
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Moved it for ya... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

June 20th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#6
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	any pics?? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

June 21st, 2007, 08:00 PM	#11
89StangGT Moderator SVT Cobra Mustang Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 reviews	body kits FTL. __________________ There's a reason Ford codenamed them the Terminator

July 2nd, 2007, 05:53 PM	#13
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,878 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Verify the miles? You can try Carfax. If you see some reported activity above 102K, there is a good chance it is 202K. __________________

June 20th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#2
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry, posted in wrong place somehow. Can a mod move it to the 5.0 forum?

June 20th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#3
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much will ya sell it for to me??? :wink That is a good car. If everything is mostly rust-free and in decent/good condition, some drag racer is going to lay down some decent money for it

June 20th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#4
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Body doesnt have a ding on it, and its rust free. I havent really looked at the engine, but I assume its fine. She said it needs a starter, and I dobnt know how hard it will be to find one of those (Hopefully the local auto parts store will have one) But thats what I was assuming, some drag racer will take it for around 4k, knowing the body kit and perfect body and clear title with only 130k on it.

June 20th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#8
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,667 iTrader: 1 reviews	lets see it man!

June 20th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#9
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its at her old house about 45 minutes from here. Im going up this weekend with my dad to see what it needs to get it up and running, so we can take it down the hill to fix up. Im kinda edging about keeping it though, because it could be a fun car. I have 2 cars already though, so I dunno how feasible that would be. Ive seen the car in person though, and yeah, the body is perfect, along with the paint, and the nice aftermarket hood/body kit. All black. And Turbo, what do you mean dont let what happen?

June 20th, 2007, 11:30 PM	#10
usmcsawgunner Regular 1993 Mustang GT 13.2 @98.54 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	drag racers arent gonna flock to it as much as you think...the ideal fox for draggin is the lx notch its lighter to begin with.....

July 2nd, 2007, 05:05 PM	#12
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	UPDATE Got up there this weekend. After about 20 minutes of installing a new battery and doing fluid swaps, we got it up and running. Needed to push start it though, due to the starter seizing, which is better now that we got it going. Question: I noticed the odometer reads 02198. If this is right, this thing only has 102k miles on it. I highly, HIGHLY doubt its 202k, due to my GF thinking it had around 130k on it when she bought it. Is there any way to verify this? (Btw, there isnt really a body kit on it, only a Cobra hood and chin spoiler which, imo, makes it look mean as hell. PICS SOON!!!)

July 2nd, 2007, 07:19 PM	#14
Jagular35 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	well id post pics but grr stupid rules... gotta make 1 post first...

July 2nd, 2007, 10:02 PM	#16
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks bro! Anyone have any suggestions as to price?

July 2nd, 2007, 11:12 PM	#17
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,778 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thats a one weird looking hood. Cowl with a scoop. 2000-3000 depending on what is wrong with it. Maybe more if it has a lot of upgrades I was planning to do anyways, like heads and cam or exhaust. __________________

July 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM	#18
Rustbelt Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 245 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on the weird hood. price will varry on location, time of year etc. hell fix it up and drive it.

July 8th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#19
Obliv Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Update! I got it home. Drove a good 40 miles after having it sit for 3 years! (Changed the fluids of course) Runs like a champ. Only one problem: We had to push start it at first, and then the starter came to life, and it could crank. Only problem is, it takes a few seconds for the car to shut off after I turn the key to the off position. Isnt this a starter problem? The solenoid could be shot after sitting for so long, but I dunno. I dont know what else could cause something like that. Anyone have any suggestions? Bought a new starter, but I wanna know if I need to put it on or not. Car starts fine, its just the shutting it off delay thats bothering me.

July 10th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#20
redalert89 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 55 iTrader: 0 reviews	your probably safe at a starting price of $2000 but if i were you id make it my own.

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