87 4 cyl coupe mixed with a 96 GT..I call it the Mostang

[fastoleman]

Started this about a month ago. A friend gave me a 87 coupe. Found a 96 GT wrecked for $500....Sooooo here i go. Gutted the couple and the 96. Cleaned the coupe and modded the firewall for the install. Note the third bearing for the steering and the HVAC holes. Made a set of axles and modded the rear brake brackets. Now the axle is the same size as a fox. Fuel tank and lines are in. Gonna try in put the k member,engine and trans in friday. gonna put the 600 miles of harness (LOL) in the A.M. Check out the tail light i made in the pic with the tire..And yes thats a 315/35/17...gonna have to go with a 305/35/17. Anyway i will keep yall posted to see what ya think.

[Mustang Leo]

so you are putting the drive line from the 96 2v 4.6 and rear in the fox?

[Mustang Leo]

very cool :thumbsup1:

[87coupe]

omg that coupe looks like mine when i got it home

[fastoleman]

so you are putting the drive line from the 96 2v 4.6 and rear in the fox?
I am installing the drive line,dash,fuel system,exhaust and harness from the 96. The front seat are from a 07 mustang with power on both sides (frames are from a 96 & 97).
The dash was the first thing i did but it is out right now. Even using the heater box from the 96.

[1wildcoupe]

awsome project. do keep us posted

[fastoleman]

omg that coupe looks like mine when i got it home
nothing like towing a new car home!!!!! Lmao.....

[Mustang Leo]

looks like a lot of fun. keep us posted.

leo

[Notch93]

Very cool project.:yes1:

[fastoleman]

Here are some pics of the rear axle. Fox axles welded the center and turned to fit the 96 rotors then redrilled to 5 lug. Used the stock rear brackets but cut then to fit over the axle and swapped sides. Bolted to all up and the rotor is dead center.....Cost...some time thinking about it and at the lathe.

The K member is ready to install. All new poly bushing and boots. 96 k member with 90 lower control arms and global west control arm bushing.You have to make the rear spacers. The ones in the kit dont work!!!$210 for A-arm bushing that you have to make fit?:angry: 96 rack that i cut 1 inch off each side for the tierods. 96 spindles and brakes. Hoping to upgrade to cobra brakes on all corners soon.

Here is a better pic of the lights close to a stock set. the new set is (red)=stop,turn and running lights the (white one in the back-up light now)....Yes i cut 7 inches out of the center and glued them back together.

[Mustang Leo]

so what are yuor palns for the extra space at the plate area

[fastoleman]

so what are yuor palns for the extra space at the plate area

Plate area? If you mean the rear of the A-arm. I made some new spacers out of ploy to put i there. Looks just like the ones that they made. The ones in the kit are well one is real thin and the other is fat. I had to make one 1/2" and one 3/4" to take the place of the kit ones. If you look at the 2 pics of the bushing...i made the one in the first pic and they made the other ones.


Oh you mean the tag at the back......gonna make a filler plate to go across flush with the outside of the lights and make a motorized tag to mount between to bumper and gas tank. car running tag down...car off tag hidden...

[Mustang Leo]

so what are yuor palns for the extra space at the plate area

Sorry, liscence plate area

[fastoleman]

Sorry, liscence plate area

Here is something i played around on MS paint....looks ok but need something. Maybe shiny paint....lol

[Dan"s 88]

Very cool. Keep us posted would like to see this. I love the lights creative

[Nova]

lookin good so far :)

[04spinbra]

thats gonna be sick!! Im looking for a project notch to put a 03/04 cobra motor in!!keep us posted!!

[fastoleman]

Ok, This A.M. i said what the hell,why not. Bolted the engine to the k member and lifted the body. Here are a few pics. Also took one of the dash and a mocked up door panel. Hope yall enjoy. Have a party to go to soooooo......Later guys

[fastoleman]

thats gonna be sick!! Im looking for a project notch to put a 03/04 cobra motor in!!keep us posted!!

I hear ya on that. I want to keep this car under 3K. Right now i am sitting at around $900. I do all the work so maybe i will hit my mark :p

[89fiveohman]

very cool project do keep us informed! :thumbsup1:

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Stock 96 2V motor..........or are you doing a PI head swap? That would be awesome with the PI heads.................:3gears:

[fastoleman]

Stock 96 2V motor..........or are you doing a PI head swap? That would be awesome with the PI heads.................:3gears:

Gonna do a PI swap with blower after i get the bugs out. Also have a t-56 but i have to find a bellhousing for it first. And maybe a IRS

[fastoleman]

Fired the 4.6 up tonight. Now i have to get the raid.....bugs....lol
Have done some body work and swapped out the doors to power ones.
Will keep ya updated

[MPRT_H8R]

holy crap man, that is really cool. i love how you are putting the interior in...door panels and all. keep posting pics ....cant wait to see the finished car~!

[Quick85]

very cool looking build, I am considering doing a high compression 4.6 swap myself

[fastoleman]

OK here is the deal. I found a 86 GT front bumper for $125. NOTE: I love the 85 86 nose. A headlight kit is $100 or more. What do you guys think about a 86 nose on a 87 with the sn95 dash and 4.6? Just looking alittle input here from you guys.
Thanks Terry

[Mustang Leo]

There are a lot of guys on here that are partial to the four eyed look. kinda would be cool to "go the other way" for once as it seems most of the older 4 eyes end up with the 87-93 fronts.

was wondering where you had been this week and how the build was coming. gonna make it out to the show?

leo

[turbocoupe]

Four -eyed coupes are cool. the tail lights and the quarter windows are really the only give aways on the outside. I think it would be very unique.

[fastoleman]

was wondering where you had been this week and how the build was coming. gonna make it out to the show?

leo

Been doing body work.....long and boring......Well its running and all the drive line is in. All the wiring is in. Still have to fig out the brakes....really gonna need them LOL. Had to cut the cross member mounting brackets out of the 96 to weld in the 87,so the trans sits right now. Also cut out the e-brake cable bracket so now i can use the 96 cables. Going to work on the brakes today and some more body work :sad1:
What show are you talking about? I want to take it to FASTLANES open house on OCT 10....

[fastoleman]

Four -eyed coupes are cool. the tail lights and the quarter windows are really the only give aways on the outside. I think it would be very unique.

Yeah i like the 4 eyed too. If i use that nose i will make a set of SVO/93 COBRA taillights. I will just have to rewire the brake light so the turn and brake are separate. No biggie.

[Mustang Leo]

What show are you talking about? I want to take it to FASTLANES open house on OCT 10....[/QUOTE]

The 1st annual southeastern fox body car show at Quaker Steak and Lube in greenville, SC this Sunday.

[fastoleman]

What show are you talking about? I want to take it to FASTLANES open house on OCT 10....

The 1st annual southeastern fox body car show at Quaker Steak and Lube in greenville, SC this Sunday.[/QUOTE]

Oh.....lol.....all this sanding dust has my brain twisted. On the fastlane thing is a big maybe....gonna try hard.:sad1:

[fastoleman]

Here are some pics of the body work, how the car sets, and the dash mounts. Going to prime the body this weekend so i can block it out and paint it on the 11th. Cant wait to see this baby in color.......!! Oh yeah a few of the wife changing her plugs...Ya got to love a girl that will do that.:thumbsup1:...But now she is all over my ass to get hers in paint.:taunt:

[Mustang Leo]

Was that a 73 Chevy in the background in primer?

Looking good....

[fastoleman]

Was that a 73 Chevy in the background in primer?

Looking good....

Its a 68 that i have been working on for a buddy. His money is kinda short now so it is just sitting in the shop.

[Mustang Leo]

I see said the blind man as he was pi$$ing in the wind, its all coming back to me now:yes1:

Either way, cant wait to see her in color. Done a heck of a job so far.

[Gixxer10002004]

build lookin good
:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

build lookin good
:thumbsup1:





Thanks Gixxer

[fastoleman]

I see said the blind man as he was pi$$ing in the wind, its all coming back to me now:yes1:

Either way, cant wait to see her in color. Done a heck of a job so far.

Weekend after next...:thumbsup1:
Thanks Leo

[fastoleman]

Just some updated pics. One of the vert trunk springs installed. Checkout the new style hood release....nothing on the hood now, no hook or spring. This would work great on a fiberglass hood. The car is in primer now and the blocking has started...did i say that i hate blocking!!!!!!

[Hitokiri]

looking very nice man i like it alot, good luck on it.

[Mustang Leo]

Ok so i am interested, what hood latch is that. Looks something similar to the old stlye pick up kind, but it looks newer...

[fastoleman]

Ok so i am interested, what hood latch is that. Looks something similar to the old stlye pick up kind, but it looks newer...


Like that huh...?....Well its from the 96 GT. Had to cut the bumper cover some to make it work but i love the way it looks. And nothing on the hood now....Very clean looking i think.

[fastoleman]

here is a short clip of the start up....didn't have the key sensing wire for the anti theft plugged up so it would only run for a few sec.Anti theft would kill the fuel pump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv6kbd8rc74

[Mustang Leo]

getting closer. where is wilson from upstate? might like to see that one in person sometime

[fastoleman]

getting closer. where is wilson from upstate? might like to see that one in person sometime

It is right off interstate 95. It takes me around 2 hours together to the NC/SC line.

[fastoleman]

ok, Going to paint the fox in the AM (10/21/09). Will let yall know how it looks tomorrow night. And post some pictures...Wish me luck...First car a have painted....

[turbocoupe]

ok, Going to paint the fox in the AM (10/21/09). Will let yall know how it looks tomorrow night. And post some pictures...Wish me luck...First car a have painted....

Yeah, man can't wait. Get some pics up with the color on.

[gt90_hatch]

Ready to see the paint.:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

Here it is......**** i am glad that is over with. Gonna take a few days to put the car back together. Next pics will be with it on the ground...

[fastoleman]

wife shot this tonight as i was playing around....lol....gonna bolt on the doors and sheet metal friday...ordered new ultra clear head light today. O yeah......putting in new carpet is a PAIN!!!!! cutting all the holes....anyways you guys be good....

[Mustang Leo]

You know, this is such a neat idea for your project. The color has come along and it looks like you are really enjoying this build.

leo

[yanko 15]

what ya doin with the old headlights you took off? :)

[fastoleman]

what ya doin with the old headlights you took off? :)

You come get them you can have them..They are not in real bad shape...just cant put them back it this car.

[gt90_hatch]

Looking good.

[fastoleman]

Ok it not on the ground yet,But here is a side shot of her. She is getting sexier by the bolt...lol......a before and after pic...wow..well let me get to the shop and start workin.....B good

[86gtstang]

Looks great,what color is that you put on the car

[jboren93]

Looks great,what color is that you put on the car

x2 i like the color alot:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

x2 i like the color alot:thumbsup1:
Its a 2005 BMW color...Phoenix Gold

[fastoleman]

here are a few more pics...dash is almost done...got to get some vents and do the rear seat delete. Replace the seat covers with black leather ones. And build the door panels. Wish me luck on that one...lol..:burnout:.......i also have a youtube clip. Just search: mechanicmoore it will be the 1st and 2nd clips....enjoy

[93mustang2.3t]

NICE you might want to change your shorts with that big SKID!!!:lol2:

[fastoleman]

NICE you might want to change your shorts with that big SKID!!!:lol2:
that was a test and only a test..if it had been an actual burnout the picture would have been all white......LOL

[turbocoupe]

This thing is freakin awesome. I wish I had half that kind of talent. Keep it coming.

[fastoleman]

This thing is freakin awesome. I wish I had half that kind of talent. Keep it coming.
Thanks Turbo

[fastoleman]

seat cover replacement from tan cloth to black leather and install.....headliner replacement....going to drive this puppy this weekend........:thumbsup1:

Yes they are 1998 sun visors in a fox.....used the 1998 seat belts too....DONT let anyone just tell you in want fit....my thing is:::HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT??? there is a way to make to work !!!

[fastoleman]

OK...its out of the shop...took a few pics tonight...need to finish the inside and some goodies under the hood....hehe

I need a center cap so if one of you have one and want to sell it let me know..

[Mustang Leo]

Time to slap a couple SEFB quarter window stickers on that bad boy and call it good.

[ugotdrug]

now you just have a little bit of wetsanding to do and it will be better then new

[fastoleman]

now you just have a little bit of wetsanding to do and it will be better then new

Nice eye....this is the first thing i have ever painted.....I didn't know about to hole in the top of the cup....paint got over it and then it started to spray funny...Going to wet sand and clear coat it later on.

[fastoleman]

Time to slap a couple SEFB quarter window stickers on that bad boy and call it good.
Ya think i could get one??? This has been a super fun build. I have done thing that i have NEVER done and it turned out pretty **** nice i think. Ready to enjoy the ride for a while. Shot the **** with some fellow mustang guys and show it some. Going to a Show & Shine next weekend with it..and cant wait.

I am going to start on the engine after the 1st of the year.....


Guess I'm gonna have to change my Sig......No primer here...now...lol

[midnight stang]

great build, looks great:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

great build, looks great:thumbsup1:

Thanks midnight

[Mustang Leo]

Just read through the whole thread again and guess I missed it, what are you gonna do with the rear seat? I also noticed you decided to go ahead with the 87 nose. How is the custom knight rider liscence plate thingy coming along? Noticed you used the 96 cabin light which i thought was a nice touch. Window tint in the future? how bout tunes? sorry for all the q's. love how this one turned out. really thinking hard about the whole hood latch thing now that ive seen it on yours.

leo

[fastoleman]

Just read through the whole thread again and guess I missed it, what are you gonna do with the rear seat? I also noticed you decided to go ahead with the 87 nose. How is the custom knight rider liscence plate thingy coming along? Noticed you used the 96 cabin light which i thought was a nice touch. Window tint in the future? how bout tunes? sorry for all the q's. love how this one turned out. really thinking hard about the whole hood latch thing now that ive seen it on yours.

leo

(1) going to do a custom rear seat delete.
(2) yeah, went with what i had....just to keep down on cost. I like the 87-93 nose too.
(3) I'm using the short lights that i made. Added a filler plate. I will post a pic of it later.
(4) Yep , also used the 96 and up sun visors and seat belts...Small modding to get them to work.
(5) not sure on the tint......its up in the air right now. If i do it will only be 35%
(6) nothing super load...nice head unit with 2 sets of components and a 10" sub on a 300 watt amp..

Thank you for your compliments and keeping up with my build.
I can add some close up pics of the hood latch if you like.
You can use your stock cable with the latch. You only have to cut the nose a small amount to make it work. I like it, Looks very clean to me.

[92calypso5.0]

what you have done is really awesome! very impressive! can't wait to she her in person!:thumbsup1::thumbsup1::thumbsup1:

[bonesgt]

Really hope you will bring it down to one of our events this month!! I would love to see it close up, beautiful work man!!!

[fastoleman]

what you have done is really awesome! very impressive! can't wait to she her in person!:thumbsup1::thumbsup1::thumbsup1:
Thanks 92calypso5.0

[fastoleman]

Really hope you will bring it down to one of our events this month!! I would love to see it close up, beautiful work man!!!

Thanks bonesgt, Tell me more about some shows that you guys are having. Kinda built it at the wrong time of the year to hit alot of shows. I have one this coming up weekend but after that i dont see must around here.

[bonesgt]

Thanks bonesgt, Tell me more about some shows that you guys are having. Kinda built it at the wrong time of the year to hit alot of shows. I have one this coming up weekend but after that i dont see must around here.

PM Sent brother.:thumbsup1:

[stangster50]

i wanna see pics of the filler panel. :) going to mustang week?:thumbsup1:

[ivel]

Just read the whole thread, awesome job.

[slowfox]

Very nice work "ole man". I too really like the color and it looks to be a well rounded package. :thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

i wanna see pics of the filler panel. :) going to mustang week?:thumbsup1:

(1)The filler is made of 1/4" Plexiglas painted on the backside. It is held in place by the tag bolts and under the taillights. The filler has weather stripping on the back to seal it to the body. I did it this way so if i ever want to go back to stock light all i have to do is remove the lights and tag and put in the stock lights.

(2)Yep i sure am.......Hope to see ya there....

[fastoleman]

Just read the whole thread, awesome job. Thanks ivel

[fastoleman]

Very nice work "ole man". I too really like the color and it looks to be a well rounded package. :thumbsup1:
Thanks slowfox......i grow up in Hendersonville man.....Went to Rugby and West High.....cruised main St till they put in them huge flower pots....lol....The good ole days of no worries....My brother still lives there. A couple of miles from the Wal-mart.....E-mail me a Apple...lol

[jboren93]

jam up job!!! it was fun watchin this build, u do good work and have good taste:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

jam up job!!! it was fun watchin this build, u do good work and have good taste:thumbsup1:
Thanks jboren93....it has been fun. I have never posted any of my builds but this was Killer shearing it with you guys. I love the site alot of VERY nice ppl and super cars...I talked to a couple fo your guys a mustang week this past year and all where super nice....

I really want to Thanks Every Person that has posted to this thread. Your input has been very nice to have...I started another post on this other site (before i found out about SEFB) and all i heard was crap...mostly over the tail lights...anyway....Thanks from a non member but a fox body whole hearted!!!

[Quinn]

that car is turned out sweet. i would love to see some pics of how the rear lights turned out

[jboren93]

that car is turned out sweet. i would love to see some pics of how the rear lights turned out

well scroll up and click the picture:lol1: ,

i must admit at first i was hesitant but i really like them now

[Quinn]

well scroll up and click the picture:lol1: ,

i must admit at first i was hesitant but i really like them now

wasn't there earlier but it looks good:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

that car is turned out sweet. i would love to see some pics of how the rear lights turned out
Thanks quinn....here are a few pics...

[Mustang Leo]

.Thanks from a non member but a fox body whole hearted!!![/QUOTE]



What do you mean non member. brother you are one of us now. This fox is not gonna raid someone elses coupe is it?

[bonesgt]

Thanks from a non member but a fox body whole hearted!!!

Brother as son as you registered here, you became a member of SoutheasternFoxbodies. We have no hidden dues, no membership fees, or year dues. All we ask is you enjoy it here, and when you can help out a fellow member with advice or what not. And if you like it here and the members, please tell others about us.:patriot:

[93mustang2.3t]

I just can't believe you finished this in 2 and a half months.

[JohnJ316]

Thats an amazing build.. Congrats on all customizing. The car came out beautiful:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

Brother as son as you registered here, you became a member of SoutheasternFoxbodies. We have no hidden dues, no membership fees, or year dues. All we ask is you enjoy it here, and when you can help out a fellow member with advice or what not. And if you like it here and the members, please tell others about us.:patriot:

Kool then....I am a SEFB....i love the fact that it all fox bodies. They are the Hot rods of my teen age years. I can remember a friend of mine (Tim) his mom got a 1979 5.0 stick...We would take that pony on the back 40 and have a blast....I was hooked and have been ever since. In my life i have had over 25 fox bodies...not all V8's..lol even had a 84 with a inline 6....it was weaker than water but she still had that blue oval on the front..

Do you guys have decals? Are can i have one made for my 1/4 glass?

[fastoleman]

.Thanks from a non member but a fox body whole hearted!!!



What do you mean non member. brother you are one of us now. This fox is not gonna raid someone elses coupe is it?[/QUOTE]

Leo, I think this Fox has found a home! right here!

[fastoleman]

I just can't believe you finished this in 2 and a half months.

LOL....it was a crazy build....I have been laid off and this has been what has kelp me from going crazy as hell. I am not a person to just sit around. I had most of the parts sooo...I said to myself...Why the hell not. I still have to make the door panels,rear seat delete and a small system..I have a few performance mod i want to do....cam's PI heads & intake A good tune....It should be all ready by Mustang week 2010...Cant wait!!!

[fastoleman]

Thats an amazing build.. Congrats on all customizing. The car came out beautiful:thumbsup1:

Thanks JohnJ

[Mustang Leo]

PM KB , he can get you those decals in the mail.:thumbsup1:

oh yea he is 93fakesnake

[fastoleman]

PM KB , he can get you those decals in the mail.:thumbsup1:

oh yea he is 93fakesnake

Thanks Loe....sent him a PM.

Here are the pics of what i had to cut. I could not send them in a PM. Snag you a latch for a junk yard. then remove the stuff under the hood and bolt it up and adjust it.The rivets are the ones ford but there..I think on the 90 and up the rivet on the drivers side may be a little closer to center due to the air bag sensor...could be wrong on that...Just trim the nose cover and frame so the latch can go down into it when the hood is closed.Maybe 30 minutes tops with a die grinder.....have fun and a steady hand...hehe

[franktf]

I just read this whole thing, this is a very cool project..... :thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

I just read this whole thing, this is a very cool project..... :thumbsup1:
Thanks franktf.....i must say thats a nice azz ride you have there...I love the 85-86 nose.....Came close to putting one on my car..

[ugotdrug]

well not a bad job for your first time.. everyone has to start somewhere,and as far as the good eye this is what i do is paint and body so i just happen to notice things like that but im not saying anything bad about the job you did it looks good

[rannalf]

Wow. I am blown away by your skills. What do you do for a living? I know you said you were laid off. Whatever it is, it must take a lot of drive and attention to detail. BTW, I know you said you were trying to keep it to $3k.....how did that work out?

I assume the seats and whatnot came from a local JY? What did they run you if you don't mind me asking? They look a hell of a lot better than almost anything else I have seen in a fox. I definitely want to rock some in my DD!

Your car and this thread are a great inspiration to the rest of us. Keep it up!

[fastoleman]

well not a bad job for your first time.. everyone has to start somewhere,and as far as the good eye this is what i do is paint and body so i just happen to notice things like that but im not saying anything bad about the job you did it looks good

ugotdrug...i understand what you are saying. I'm one of them people that will try anything (NO HIGH PLACES...i don't do high) once. Just to see if i can do it. Maybe i read to much and then say to myself..."i can do that"
It would be cool as hell to have a buddy that was into it as much as i am...back up..i do! she is my wife of 23 years. She will jump right in a help with anything. Now thats a buddy with benefits....lol

[Mustang Leo]

With a wife like that we need to change your name to lucky dog

[mustang_eric]

Neat looking ride. Keep up the good work

[fastoleman]

Wow. I am blown away by your skills. What do you do for a living? I know you said you were laid off. Whatever it is, it must take a lot of drive and attention to detail. BTW, I know you said you were trying to keep it to $3k.....how did that work out?

I assume the seats and whatnot came from a local JY? What did they run you if you don't mind me asking? They look a hell of a lot better than almost anything else I have seen in a fox. I definitely want to rock some in my DD!

Your car and this thread are a great inspiration to the rest of us. Keep it up!

I am a mechanic by trade, I take great pride in my work. I look at it this way...if you put 110% into it it will be perfect to you!! And this is what its about...you and your ride...i think anyone can do what i have with planning and will...

3K...well as i sets right now i am a little over. $3178.12....the leather seat covers put me over. After i saw them i couldn't walk away with out them...

Well yes and no.....i saw them on ebay...but yes they where at a yard about 30 minutes from me. On ebay for $125 each plus shipping. Had a phone number on the listing so i call and offered him $200 for the pair and i pick them up. He took my offer. Found the seat covers on craigslist for $200...A friend has a 2008 and his wife burned a hole in the back seat. We split the cost and he got the back covers. The seats are the easiest seat to mod that i have ever done. You can take the seat down to the frame in a 10 minutes..Right now i have $300 in them...i dyed the plastic.really want to replace it with the right color.

Thanks for the kind words rannalf

[fastoleman]

With a wife like that we need to change your name to lucky dog

woof woof

[fastoleman]

Neat looking ride. Keep up the good work
Thanks car

[fastoleman]

Ok i have been driving the car for over a week now with not one problem. Our test and tune night is Thursday....So if it dont rain i will post some times. It runs kinda strong...Love the sound of the mod motor and turns alot of heads...Put in a show and shine last weekend. People showed alot of interest in it. Alot of double takes!!! Is that a V6??? LOL. People ask why is there so much room from the radiator to the timing cover....I smile and say...Its missing the supercharger...hehe...
Here are some pics of the Guys after the show and shine....Playing around with photoshop...not that good at it right now...only had it a couple of weeks..

[fastoleman]

Well it has rained all day here...so maybe next week on some 1/8 times.
Started on the door panels today. Had to mod the latch from a push to a pull...was not that bad to do. Got some pics i will post later.

[bonesgt]

Mna, I really hope you and your buddies will come down to Greenville on the 22nd for our show. I would love to check out that ride in person!!!

[SFC_R0CK]

First off your ride is sweet and very well done all the way around great job, lots of one off ideas that I have not seen done any other mod swaps projects yet.

Do you have info on how the guy with the Silver Black 5.0 cut the LX grill out to make it look like that because that is sharpe. And it would allow alot more air flow across the radiator and into the engine bay.
Thanks ahead of time if you can provide some info.

[fastoleman]

First off your ride is sweet and very well done all the way around great job, lots of one off ideas that I have not seen done any other mod swaps projects yet.

Do you have info on how the guy with the Silver Black 5.0 cut the LX grill out to make it look like that because that is sharpe. And it would allow alot more air flow across the radiator and into the engine bay.
Thanks ahead of time if you can provide some info.

Thanks SFC,
It was easy....it is a 99-04 grill delete...had to trim the ends and that was it. It fits the grill opening perfect.Riveted the horse bracket in and that was it. I can get you some close up pics if you like. It is CRAZY how many parts will cross over on 79-04 mustangs. Sometimes its just hard to get up the nerve to cut.....lol

[fastoleman]

Mna, I really hope you and your buddies will come down to Greenville on the 22nd for our show. I would love to check out that ride in person!!!

bones i would love to take you up on that...the thing is we already have plans for that weekend. I will keep up with whats going on and try to plan a weekend to hang out with some of you guys. My brother lives in Hendersonville so i could go see him to.
Thanks for the invite,Terry

[Craig]

I've been following this thread for a while, I'm lovin how the car came out. Good job man

[Mustang Leo]

bones i would love to take you up on that...the thing is we already have plans for that weekend. I will keep up with whats going on and try to plan a weekend to hang out with some of you guys. My brother lives in Hendersonville so i could go see him to.
Thanks for the invite,Terry

:(:grumble:

[SFC_R0CK]

Thanks for info and once again your car looks great. I like the way you used all the new model stuff on it that makes it stand out I never thought about changing the hood latch until I saw yours.You gave me alot of ideas. Keep up the great work.

[fastoleman]

I've been following this thread for a while, I'm lovin how the car came out. Good job man
Thanks abc,You know i love the fact that you can look at the member rides here and not see any two the same. That is kool to me....with so many members

[fastoleman]

:(:grumble:

LOL.....Loe we are going to the Christmas party on the 12th of Dec. It will be nice to put some faces with names. Hope to see you there.

[Mustang Leo]

LOL.....Loe we are going to the Christmas party on the 12th of Dec. It will be nice to put some faces with names. Hope to see you there.


:thumbsup1::lol1::yes1:

[Craig]

Thanks abc,You know i love the fact that you can look at the member rides here and not see any two the same. That is kool to me....with so many members

I'm gonna take that as a compliment, i love havin' my car a little bit different, now with the paint it really stands out. I cant wait to see you throw some performance mods on that thing and get some dyno numbers:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

[QUOTE=abcstyers;115606]I'm gonna take that as a compliment

I would not mean it any other way..I like seeing how the owners have transformed them self into steel and plastic. Kinda like my ride. Most people saw it as junk...not me i saw a nice ride. I think most car people at heart see the way i do.......riding down the road and see a old car in someones back yard with the grass all grow up around it and see a NEW car...

[1eye]

can u show some engine bay shots thanks

[fastoleman]

can u show some engine bay shots thanks
No Problem....sorry for it being dirty. It has rained here for the last 3 days.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Looking awesome man! Can't wait to see it at the Christmas party!

[1eye]

very cool thanks for posting the pics never seen that wow

[fastoleman]

Looking awesome man! Can't wait to see it at the Christmas party!

Thanks Wayne....gonna put on some new tires and have the front end lined up for the trip...see ya there:yes1:

[fastoleman]

very cool thanks for posting the pics never seen that wow

No Problem 1eye...if you need anything else just ask.

[daracboy82]

Man this car is AWESOME!!!! I love every thing you've done to it! I can't wait to see it in person!

[93fakesnake]

You def have a one of a kind color. I havent ever seen one that color and it looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fastoleman]

You def have a one of a kind color. I havent ever seen one that color and it looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks man. I was really hoping to meet ya at the Christmas party but i understand if ya cant make it.

[fastolemanswife]

As you can see, I'm fastoleman's wife...I just read the whole thread from beginning to end, of his build....I wanted to thank all of you for the support, and nice things that you all have said to him and about him and his work....it makes me very proud to know that all of you recognize his talent and respect him as you all seem to do....like I said, I read the whole thread, and the whole time, I was either smiling, laughing & actually shed a tear or two while reading it....anyway, wanted to say "THANK YOU ALL!!!"....and can't wait to meet you guys at the Christmas party....See you all there!!!:happydance:

[fastoleman]

Thanks Baby...Love ya 2

[daracboy82]

As you can see, I'm fastoleman's wife...I just read the whole thread from beginning to end, of his build....I wanted to thank all of you for the support, and nice things that you all have said to him and about him and his work....it makes me very proud to know that all of you recognize his talent and respect him as you all seem to do....like I said, I read the whole thread, and the whole time, I was either smiling, laughing & actually shed a tear or two while reading it....anyway, wanted to say "THANK YOU ALL!!!"....and can't wait to meet you guys at the Christmas party....See you all there!!!:happydance:

Wish my wife had the passion like you do! She looks at mustangs with disgust because alot of my time is tied up with them. All of my friends and neighbors have them so if i have free time then thats usually where i am. I don't neglect my family by any means but i'm just saying it would be nice to have pictures of my wife turning wrenches with me or even with a rag in her hand.. Its very nice to see that you support your husband in his passion for the stang. Need more women like you!!:thumbsup1:

[daracboy82]

Thanks Baby...Love ya 2

You've got an awesome car and an awesome wife! Must be nice to be you!!!

[fastolemanswife]

HAHA!! Thanks man...alot of women think I'm nuts cause I enjoy workin on my car, or just hanging with the oleman watching him work on his....I enjoy getting grease under my fingernails sometimes too...lol....I look at it like this...I'd rather the oleman be spending his time and $$$ on his car rather than have him spend it on some other woman!!!...think about it, it makes a whole lot of sense don't it???....maybe she'll come around one day...good luck and thanks for your post!!!:hi:

[daracboy82]

HAHA!! Thanks man...alot of women think I'm nuts cause I enjoy workin on my car, or just hanging with the oleman watching him work on his....I enjoy getting grease under my fingernails sometimes too...lol....I look at it like this...I'd rather the oleman be spending his time and $$$ on his car rather than have him spend it on some other woman!!!...think about it, it makes a whole lot of sense don't it???....maybe she'll come around one day...good luck and thanks for your post!!!:hi:

i completely understand!!:thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

Ok the LED's are in and after seeing one sequencer one i had to get a video...This is with only one sequencer installed so you can see what both sides look like.Both are in now and i love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSZh1v5tiIw

[live fast]

Sweet! Looks like the one on the right was just flashing. May be me because I got a little dizzy trying to watch them both! lol

[live fast]

Nevermind I didnt read before I watched! lol

[SFC_R0CK]

that looks sweet you never stop with the surprises. :thumbsup1:

[jwest6601]

that looks sweet you never stop with the surprises. :thumbsup1:

I have to agree with this. I didn't even know they made sequentials for the foxbody! This is the first car i've ever seen them on and they look awesome! Very nice :yes1:

[SFC_R0CK]

I have to agree with this. I didn't even know they made sequentials for the foxbody! This is the first car i've ever seen them on and they look awesome! Very nice :yes1:

they dont make them for the foxbody but fastoleman is always coming up with something new and improved for his.

[fastoleman]

they dont make them for the foxbody but fastoleman is always coming up with something new and improved for his.
They do make they for a fox...It will fit the stock lights with little modding..Check them out @ http://www.cal-mustang.com/1979-93-MUSTANG-SEQUENTIAL-LED-TAILLIGHT-KIT-P31574C351.aspx

I had looked at them but i have cut lights soooo....it was a no go for me.They might work for someone here.

[89stang1]

I just read your whole build thread man i wish i had the mechanical talents u have i wouda saved a whole lotta cash......thats one incredible build:drool: i had a good time reading ur thread. You got a great wife and family:thumbsup1:, i have a great one too after 25 years of marrige and 2 kids she not as much of a mustang girl but she does support me and goes to lots of events with me........my mustang partner is my 10 year old son.........anyways great Stang, great Family:thumbsup1: hope to meet u at Mustang Week

[fastoleman]

I just read your whole build thread man i wish i had the mechanical talents u have i wouda saved a whole lotta cash......thats one incredible build:drool: i had a good time reading ur thread. You got a great wife and family:thumbsup1:, i have a great one too after 25 years of marrige and 2 kids she not as much of a mustang girl but she does support me and goes to lots of events with me........my mustang partner is my 10 year old son.........anyways great Stang, great Family:thumbsup1: hope to meet u at Mustang Week

Thanks 89stang,I have always loved the fox bodies..I also really started with my sons.Now they are 19 and 22 and do their on thing now.The wife has took their spot and in there like a hair in a biscuit with me.Loving every minute of it.
We will be @ Mustang Week for sure so it would be nice to meet you and the family.I must say form you sig that you also have a very nice ride!Be careful and take care.

[prstang]

I just read through this whole thing finally.. Amazing project and results.. You have a great wife that obviously supports you in everything..
The end result.. is simply a work of art..
Great Job!!!!

[Mustang Leo]

Ok the LED's are in and after seeing one sequencer one i had to get a video...This is with only one sequencer installed so you can see what both sides look like.Both are in now and i love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSZh1v5tiIw

Alright Terry, you got me interested, how did you do that this time? had to be cheaper than the 261 set from cal mustangs.

leo

[fastoleman]

Alright Terry, you got me interested, how did you do that this time? had to be cheaper than the 261 set from cal mustangs.

leo

Leo my man...Am i gonna have to move closer so we can build some cars together...lol...
Well i used the rear lights from a semi trailer. Cut them to fit the lens of the fox then mounted them in place.I have around $110 in the led's.Keep in mind that i dont have the amber turns,So you would have to buy the led's for your turn.$16-$20 each. I still have the do the back up lights.I got the sequencers off ebay for $50 and they work perfect for my light set up.Also they do make the amber sequencer already made.They have the arrow in them.You may have seen one on the side of a big rig trailer.

[Mustang Leo]

That is just freaking awsome. Does this stuff just come to you while you are sleeping or something? Yep, gonna have to move you guys down to the upstate and open up a southern inginuity shop :thumbsup1:

leo

[speedysmurf]

your my hero! im debating putting in a 4.6 or a 5.4 dohc in my 88. good trash.

[Silverback]

LED's are awsome, you never cease to amaze me with the mods to the notch!

[fastoleman]

your my hero! im debating putting in a 4.6 or a 5.4 dohc in my 88. good trash.

Thanks speedy,This is just me talkin but i would stick with a 2V or 3V head....4V heads are so wide that if you ever have to work on the engine you would have to pull it.Yep even to change a valve cover gasket.It is tight...but it is your build...lol

[fastoleman]

LED's are awsome, you never cease to amaze me with the mods to the notch!

Thanks Mike,,,You are next---I know you where looking at the kits...We can do it alot cheaper and i think they look better.We can even put the amber turns in yours.Call me and i will get a price on the LED's from Randy.

[nitrostangracin]

Keep up the good work!

[fastolemanswife]

:D:DI've said this before, but I feel like I need to say it again....THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS AND COMPLIMENTS THAT YOU ALL HAVE GIVEN TO THE OLEMAN!!!!....it makes me feel like a proud mama when you all talk about his work and his creativity like you do...I've been with him for 24 yrs, and he never ceases to amaze me, with his knowledge and the things he can come up with and actually make work....I've always known that he was amazing, now alot of other people see in him what I've always seen....THANKS AGAIN! & LOVE YOU ALL FOR THE PATS ON THE BACK YOU'VE GIVEN "MY" OLEMAN!!!!:thumbsup1::thumbsup1::thumbsup1:

[fastoleman]

Well this weekend was good for me...lol...The ole coupe got some AC on her..It was a pain in the azz but it on her and cold..see pic---yep thats 40* out of the vent on a 95* day....Burrrrr. Got to have it for Mustang Week and it right around the corner!
Made a fan shroud and add 2 smaller fans on the condensor.
Put in a shift light(Hidden of corse) its in the AC vent and the controls are in the dash pocket under the radio.
Also color matched the gauge cluster to the car.

All in all it was a great weekend in the shop,Me my car and a fan....

[Foxxtrot]

Very nice! This is the first time I've seen the build thread for your car. I knew it from talking with you at QSL, but you got mad skills!:thumbsup1:

[Old Stang]

Like many others, I just read this whole build thread. :drool:

This coupe is well thought out, beautiful execution and innovative.

I think "mechanic" is an understatement... should be "craftsman"; this fox is really something special. :yes1:

[fastoleman]

Thanks guys...Just doing what i love.

[Notthead]

Sweet ride!!!:thumbsup1:

[Mustang Leo]

So Terry, any updates anything new done to the mostang lately?

[Mustang Leo]

DOH I should have backed up one page... love the hidden light in the vent:thumbsup1:

[stangster50]

Well this weekend was good for me...lol...The ole coupe got some AC on her..It was a pain in the azz but it on her and cold..see pic---yep thats 40* out of the vent on a 95* day....Burrrrr. Got to have it for Mustang Week and it right around the corner!
Made a fan shroud and add 2 smaller fans on the condensor.
Put in a shift light(Hidden of corse) its in the AC vent and the controls are in the dash pocket under the radio.
Also color matched the gauge cluster to the car.

All in all it was a great weekend in the shop,Me my car and a fan....

i take it you used the heater box and such out of the sn? must be nice to have a/c:lol1: also. in your sig it says you have s197 seats in the car. wouldnt have the dash, and console to sell would you?

[coffeemech]

just read your build thread for the first time that car is awsome!

[hotrodredneck]

Awesome project!!! any chance that youmight a carb for the 4 banger laying around?

[86 GT]

nice find

[wvbigal]

first time reading this thread. nice build.

[fastoleman]

Ok After draggin my azz on the door panels...lol...The hottest day of the year is here and I'm in the shop working on them. Have the passenger side ready for resin. Have to make its twin for the driver side and a custom rear seat delete. Wish me luck on the twin....Its hard for me to make both look the same...lol. The rear seat delete will be SICK but ya will have to wait for Mustang Week to see that..

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/392/dsc4551a.jpg

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/2224/dsc4552oi.jpg

[SFC_R0CK]

Looks good and as always great work Terry. If possible when you make the drivers could you take some step-by-step photos? No one seems to do the door panels when they do the interior swap or if they do they don't want to share how they did it. Also could you take a few photos of the inner door handles and how you got them mounted. Thanks again for more great work and ideas.

[Scooter]

Very nice, I wish I was able to do that kind of work. Thats awesome for the shows now.

[StangFever]

The car keeps looking better and better. keep up the good work terry.

[fastoleman]

Looks good and as always great work Terry. If possible when you make the drivers could you take some step-by-step photos? No one seems to do the door panels when they do the interior swap or if they do they don't want to share how they did it. Also could you take a few photos of the inner door handles and how you got them mounted. Thanks again for more great work and ideas.

I'm gonna do that my man. The doors are really a pain for the dash swap to keep the flow into the rest of the inside. Here is a pic of the handle mount. i cut some dented doors to get the metal for them. The fox latch is a push set up. It will have to be changed to a pull type. After banging my head around it was a easy fix. I will try to get ya a pic of the latch.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/962/dsc4553f.jpg


Thanks guys....It is a labor of love.....lol

[SFC_R0CK]

Thanks Terry I never thought of just pop riveting a small section just like that. I think I read somewhere that newer door latches would bolt in to the fox door but I don't know about that. I am slowly gathering all the parts and info I need so when I start on mine I know what to do and yours is the inspiration for it. Once again great work on everything you have done to that car so far.

[lx_90_coupe]

Do you have any finished pics of the door panels?

[ivel]

One question.....





























































Did you leave the insides of the doors red ? ? ? :taunt::taunt::taunt:

http://www.southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3736&d=1256694513

[87_notchfox]

i know its old but how did you modify the door latches i am working on mine right now and not sure how to do mine if you can help me out...

[fastoleman]

i know its old but how did you modify the door latches i am working on mine right now and not sure how to do mine if you can help me out...

I have a pic of them at home, I will check and post it for ya. The stock latch is a push set up. You will have to change it to a pull. Its not a big deal to do.

[87_notchfox]

sweet right on...i have the new door latches but like i said i am not sure how to make it work...

[cyal8r]

I just want to say what a wonderful job you have done on this build. You have been told what mad skills you have and you do. I only have 2 questions: What kind of job did you have before? Because you can see things and how they work really well and the second question is : How did you figure out the painting and body work? Just trial and error or did someone coach you. Again great build keep it up!

[fastolemanswife]

I just want to say what a wonderful job you have done on this build. You have been told what mad skills you have and you do. I only have 2 questions: What kind of job did you have before? Because you can see things and how they work really well and the second question is : How did you figure out the painting and body work? Just trial and error or did someone coach you. Again great build keep it up!

Thank you for complimenting the oleman...he is very talented...he's always been a mechanic by trade, but he works on skid steer loaders by profession...he's always dabbled in cars over the last 26 yrs we've been together...he read alot before he started the build to see what kind of issues other people had ran into in doing the 4.6 swap...he ran into a couple of snags here and there, when that happened, he would back up and rethink things...he's always had what I guess you would call a gift for seeing a diamond in the rough...he can look at what some people would see as a piece of junk and see a beautiful finished product....as for the paint & body work...like I said he's a mechanic by trade so that was a learning experience for him...put it this way, he has a new found respect for paint and body guys :lol1:....he did all of the work from start to finish, lost 30 or so odd pounds, and pulled it out of the shop for her maiden voyage in 63 days...since then, he's done a few more things, such as the door panels, rear seat delete, gauge pods, some different dash lights, little things like that...he's got all the goodies to build a really nice motor, just waiting on the hair to hit his butt the right way to start on it....didn't mean to jump in on his story, but it makes me really proud when someone compliments him on his car and his abilities....he never ceases to amaze me with the things that he can do....now if I could just get him to put the new motor and tranny in mine, I'd be tickled pink....:lol1::lol1::lol1:

[cyal8r]

fastolemanswife,

Its is a pleasure to see a wife so proud of her husband for car stuff. I am a tech at a Ford dealership and want to do the paint and body on my 93 GT. Just glad to see someone that is on my side of the car be able to turn out such an awesome project in paint and body.

[87_notchfox]

his car is a very nice and well built car...i wish mine could look a bit more like his...but i am a mechanical guy not a think and change and make guy...he has alot of tallent...he did a great job with his car...but i hope he can help me out with my door looking issue on my project...

[JTSMG]

Dang Terry just Read the whole build on your car... I remember when you drug that thing home and was talking about doing the swap... I don't know how I missed this site for so long. I'll have to stop in next time I'm in Maury visiting family. My mother now lives closer to me in Cary so I can take better care of her needs. She is in an assisted living facility now. So I don't go back your way as much now. But I will be calling you soon. See you're still doing work at the shop. Time for you to put a turbo set up on that thing hahahahahah I loooooooooooove boooost hahahahaha

Jeff