Project Big Block Fox

[cobra_4]

Finally got it home, the guy has supposed to be bringing it for three weeks but never did so I finally just went and got it. I hadnt saw the car upclose before but I must say its better than I expected. I didn't figure the car had any interior in it for what I paid for it but the interior isn't bad. He is supposed to be bringing me the door panels too. Im gonna put a 460 stroked to a 557 with a C6 behind it. Throw on a nice set of alum. heads and it should make some nice power and torque. What do ya think? Did I get screwed for two hundread bucks?
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[1loudmouthpony]

that is a great car to start off with. and thats a deal for a 4 eyed coupe. i bet shell rip when its all done.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

for 200 bucks it looks like a good deal to me! Best of luck with the project! :thumbsup1:

[Mustang Leo]

nice find

[Craig]

You paid $200 for a car with blue interior!!! You got ripped off. Nah, you got a coupe for $200 thats a steal!:thumbsup1:

[Silver91Hatch]

Man, it must be an 86 car b/c I see the V8 SD wiring harness. You should just but the 5.0 EFI back in it...

[93mustang2.3t]

well i sold the thunderturd for $200 and this is in much better shape than it was it also looks like you have a SVO steering wheel.

[Jameson90]

GREAT DEAL FOR $200 :thumbsup1:

[91svtcoupe]

I got a buddy with a 460 In his Car . He is tearing it down as we speak going with some new stuff. has a Set of Edelbrock Heads He might sell you interested?

[86gtstang]

Car looks great Jeff

[cobra_4]

Man, it must be an 86 car b/c I see the V8 SD wiring harness. You should just but the 5.0 EFI back in it...
I know, I know. That has crossed my mind. I was expecting a four cylinder car.

[cobra_4]

I got a buddy with a 460 In his Car . He is tearing it down as we speak going with some new stuff. has a Set of Edelbrock Heads He might sell you interested?

Find out what he wants for them. That wasn't really the route I was planning on going but if the price was right I might change my mind.

[cobra_4]

Hmmmm they only made 6,xxx lx 5.0 cars in 86 according to four eyed pride.com. What to do, what to do.

[Silver91Hatch]

There are plenty of 4 eye 4 banger cars to cut up, or swap in an 5.0EFI into this one and BBF the other 4 eye you have.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

There are plenty of 4 eye 4 banger cars to cut up, or swap in an 5.0EFI into this one and BBF the other 4 eye you have.

The two other 4 eyes he has is a 85 GT and a 79 or 80 original 5.0 car.....wouldn't swap a 460 in either one of those.......if they were my cars. Best of luck Jeff with whichever way you decide.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Hey Jeff, thought I would show you this thread....

http://southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537

This GT was at track day.....ran pretty good with full interior and full exhaust.........might give you some ideas......:thumbsup1:

[cobra_4]

The two other 4 eyes he has is a 85 GT and a 79 or 80 original 5.0 car.....wouldn't swap a 460 in either one of those.......if they were my cars. Best of luck Jeff with whichever way you decide.

Yeah the 85 and 79 are pretty much all original. I wouldn't wanna mess either one of them up. I don't it would be cool to have a factory EFI 86 coupe. I don't know, decisions, decisions.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Yeah the 85 and 79 are pretty much all original. I wouldn't wanna mess either one of them up. I don't it would be cool to have a factory EFI 86 coupe. I don't know, decisions, decisions.

Well, just take your time deciding. Look at it this way.....you have a roller 86 coupe that needs a lot of work, so if you go big block its not like your cutting up a pristine coupe. You'll end up spending more $$$$ trying to restore it in the long run than your original plan. Don't sweat it.....drop that Big Block in there and have some fun!!!!!!! :3gears:

[cobra_4]

Hey Jeff, thought I would show you this thread....

http://southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537

This GT was at track day.....ran pretty good with full interior and full exhaust.........might give you some ideas......:thumbsup1:

I think looking at that thread just made my decision on whether to still build a big block or not:yes1::drool:

[capriracer86]

That big block gt was built in me and dads shop... Thats my buddie georges car.. Let us know if u need some help... We know what it takes to build it and build it rite!

[cobra_4]

That big block gt was built in me and dads shop... Thats my buddie georges car.. Let us know if u need some help... We know what it takes to build it and build it rite!

My biggest question is what did you do for the brakes with the booster clearance issue, I've heard people say go manual, Ive saw one set of motor mounts advertised that supposedly lets you use the stock brakes. Im just not sure which route to go.

[midnight stang]

Big Block is still waiting on you Jeff:taunt:

[Nova]

any man can restore a car, takes a real man to cut one up :)

[cobra_4]

Big Block is still waiting on you Jeff:taunt:
Only thing keeping me from coming after it is money!!

any man can restore a car, takes a real man to cut one up :)

Hahaha very well said Andy!!:thumbsup1:

[cobra_4]

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[cobra_4]

Are these later model doors? They look right but I know the drivers side has been changed because it came off a black car. The production sticker in the door says 88 but best I can tell the left and right door are the same. Are they later models? I thought part of the trip was diferent or something. I know you have to change something to make it look right if you wanna change the 1/4 windows to the later style.

[cobra_4]

Just kidding I think its the trim above it that is different.

[capriracer86]

On georges car he used the upr manual brake adapter... He also added a line lock while we were redoing the lines! The only other thing we did was change over to 5 lug! The easy way of getting the big block to fit wouls be to use a upr k member and get the hooker swap kit!!! Thats the set up im going to use when i convert my capri to big block!!!!

[capriracer86]

Jeff the doors r correct thats the same door they used from 79 to 86..

[cobra_4]

Jeff the doors r correct thats the same door they used from 79 to 86..

Maybe I was looking at the number wrong but I could have swore it said 7/88 on the production sticker, who knows. Does he have plenty of brakes with the manual? Im not worried about having to push a little extra hard I just wanna be sure I have enough brakes to stop it.

[Nova]

you can change the trim in the doors and make them work, but it is a lot of work. some holes have to be filled below the dew wipe.

[cobra_4]

you can change the trim in the doors and make them work, but it is a lot of work. some holes have to be filled below the dew wipe.

Yeah I read up on it when I was thinking about swapping out the ones in the 85. They just look so much cleaner with the newer style windows, but it is a PITA.

[capriracer86]

yeah he drives the car on the street and its seen 111 mph in the 1/8 down at ware shoals... brakes wont give u any trouble!

[capriracer86]

Also jeff upgrade to the 87 and up brakes... george used lincoln rotors up front and is running drums out back!

[cobra_4]

Project Big Block Fox is about to start rolling, I've got a racer ticket for pinks and just about four months to build it, test it, and run it. Just worked out a trade for a 460 block and everything I need to put it in. More details to come.

[fastolemanswife]

:thumbsup1:...sounds like a good deal to me...am debating puttin the 4-eyed front end on mine...tried to talk the oleman into both and occasionally trading them and, but he said "uh huh, you come up with these bright ideas, which means more work for me".....so do you think he liked the idea??....lol....good luck, think you got a sweet deal....:thumbsup1::thumbsup1:

[cobra_4]

:thumbsup1:...sounds like a good deal to me...am debating puttin the 4-eyed front end on mine...tried to talk the oleman into both and occasionally trading them and, but he said "uh huh, you come up with these bright ideas, which means more work for me".....so do you think he liked the idea??....lol....good luck, think you got a sweet deal....:thumbsup1::thumbsup1:

Four eyes are better than to but Im not big on swapping them around. Just go buy a four eyed car too and keep both!!:lol1:

[mg98ta]

You gotta good deal. Should be an interesting project. Keep us posted.

[cobra_4]

You gotta good deal. Should be an interesting project. Keep us posted.

There will be regular updates once I get started on her. :thumbsup1:

I gotta get it pushed inside this weekend and clean out all the parts I don't need and then get the body work taken care of first off.

[Gomach1]

Lookforward to seeing the progress! 4I'd Pride!

[fastolemanswife]

:thumbsup1:Now that's a great idea...the oleman wants to build another coupe, so maybe we can locate a 4 eye, if not, we know where we can get the 4 eye nose for around $ 125.00....:thumbsup1::thumbsup1:Four eyes are better than to but Im not big on swapping them around. Just go buy a four eyed car too and keep both!!:lol1:

[Code Blue]

Good luck with the project! We'll be checking in for updates and photos. By the way, if you need some garage space, I'll be happy to store that '70 and one of the Lightnings here at my house for you...I'll take REEEAALLLY good care of them for the next few months while your busy with the new project.:yes1::yes1::yes1:

[cobra_4]

Going to Anderson tonight to pick up the block, tranny, headers, heads, motor mounts and 8.8 disc brake rearend:thumbsup1:

[yanko 15]

in a 460 swap you can have power steering or power brakes
correct?

[cobra_4]

in a 460 swap you can have power steering or power brakes
correct?

Yeah with a different brake booster off a later model. Ill be doing manual steering though I only need to go straight.

[93fakesnake]

Who you coming to see in Anderson????

[cobra_4]

Ill take better pictures tomorrow night when I unload but I scored pretty good. Built C6, helluva convertor, dominator carb, good edelbrock intake, worked heads, headers, motor mounts, drive shaft, 8.8 disc brake rear, some more odds and ends. And a nice set of SBF heads to sweetin the deal.
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[Code Blue]

Nice haul. Good thing you went last night instead of tonight - pretty nasty out (here, anyway). Now while it's bad outside, you get to play with the new toys inside! The roller rockers are on the small heads, aren't they? 1.6's or 1.7's? Make for a nice upgrade for one of the other cars?
Wish I lived closer - I'd like to offer a second pair of hands for your project.

[cobra_4]

Nice haul. Good thing you went last night instead of tonight - pretty nasty out (here, anyway). Now while it's bad outside, you get to play with the new toys inside! The roller rockers are on the small heads, aren't they? 1.6's or 1.7's? Make for a nice upgrade for one of the other cars?
Wish I lived closer - I'd like to offer a second pair of hands for your project.

Yeap that is a set of small block heads. Im gonna build a 302 or 306 for my 85 T-top roller and slap them on top. I know Im about to head downstairs and unload everything that I can by myself. I wish I had the car pushed inside so I could start working on it! That comes sunday though.

[Code Blue]

Yeap that is a set of small block heads. Im gonna build a 302 or 306 for my 85 T-top roller and slap them on top. I know Im about to head downstairs and unload everything that I can by myself. I wish I had the car pushed inside so I could start working on it! That comes sunday though.

Might need some of those parts (well covered) in the bed of that 4x4 for weight in all that snow.

[cobra_4]

Might need some of those parts (well covered) in the bed of that 4x4 for weight in all that snow.

Dude you can't take GOLD out in the snow!!:lol1:

[Code Blue]

Well - yeah, sand bags or left over cinder blocks won't get damaged if THEY move around a little, huh?

[cobra_4]

Well - yeah, sand bags or left over cinder blocks won't get damaged if THEY move around a little, huh?

My drive way is so bad I can't get out on my dad's kubota UTV.

[cobra_4]

Got most of the stuff unloaded that I could by myself. Some of it I will use some of it I won't. Obviously all the stock internals will get tossed. Oh and at the end is our first unofficial sponser of the build!
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[mustb50]

Dude thats a ton of parts to sort out but we know you can do it !!!!! best of luck!!!!!!!!:thumbsup1:

[cobra_4]

So as much as I hate to say it there is NO WAY in hell the coupe will be ready by april. Looks like Im gonna run the camaro at pinks:sad1:. But don't worry the coupe will be in action in October at Bristol Pinks All Out! I think nine months to build a car from the ground up is a little more reasonable than two and a half. After I sat down and figured up everything that had to be done and bought there is just no hope.

[cobra_4]

Got her pushed inside finally yesterday. Should start on the body work this week:thumbsup1:

[jwest6601]

Me personally, i say nine months to get it built and tested and tuned is VERY reasonable. Haha, i say i'll start around April building my inventory and should have it running, umm, at least by the time i'm 30 lol and i'm 21

[cobra_4]

She is inside and ready for some body work. I also made the mistake of starting a folder to keep up with all the reciepts. Who knows if ill ever add them up or not!
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[cobra_4]

Got my spindals in the mail to convert the front over to five lug. Dug the aluminum radiator and fan out of storage for it. The parts shelf is starting to get full of just odds and ends ill need along the way. Also got/found the first part of the NOS system. Had a couple of old bottle mounts in some parts I had figured I'd better save 'em just in case! :p
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[hotrod fox]

we have a 460 block,rods,andpistons

[cobra_4]

Did a little work on her finally. The sanding I did the other day, cleaned under neath a little and added some fresh paint today. I didn't take too many pains its not gonna be a show car or anything but I figured black would look better than rusty if someone happened to look underneath her.
I hope to get the other side sanded next week. I got the gas tank bolts soaking in some pb blaster that is gonna be the next chore. I hope to get everything done that I need it on the lift for so I can get it moved to my basement and start tearing it apart to make way for new parts.
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