My New 86 LX

[rkuhn]

Yesterday I went and picked up an 86 LX with a 3.8 I have been looking for a good DD for a few months and came across this little gem. I was actually looking for a 91-93 with a 2.3 but liked what I saw when I went and looked at it. I probably paid too much for her at $1200 but I liked what I saw. She runs perfect and drove flawlessly the 90 miles to my house from where I bought her. Everything works even the cruise and the A/C. Has 41,xxx on the odometer so I assume it’s 141,xxx. The body is straight with no rust!!! She looks to be all original with the exception of an older repaint and a CD player. The interior is great with the exception of a cracked dash and a ripped driver’s seat. Someone also went crazy with a spray can on the hubcaps but I’m going to put a set of 10 holes I have on her.

This time tomorrow, or Friday at the latest she will be Ford Blue Metallic. I already replaced the nose that was split and the rear bumper cover that had two splits in it. Fortunately I already had the parts. I already have a black 83 EXP, a black with canyon red interior 84 GT Turbo, and a black with canyon red interior convertible. I love that color combo but a black car for a DD is too much to keep up with. Or I could keep it black and keep the number procession going and get the black 82 GT I’ve always wanted.


Now the down side, my wife said if I got this car I would have to sell the EXP so I will be putting it up for sale asking $15,000 firm. I already told her it would be a tough sell in this economy.

 

[MustangDan351]

Nice little DD! Too bad you have to sell the EXP though!

 

[FoxBodyMustangs]

Very nice..

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[NotchRacer]

I don't think I could own one of these as a DD. Too much temptation to make it scream! Nice car though, love these years!

 

[MustangDan351]

I don't think I could own one of these as a DD. Too much temptation to make it scream! Nice car though, love these years!

I was thinking the same thing. I have always thought it would be cool to put a T-bird SC engine in a Mustang and this one already has a 3.8 in it, easy bolt in!

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[fastfox619]

Awesome find!

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[rkuhn]

I was thinking the same thing. I have always thought it would be cool to put a T-bird SC engine in a Mustang and this one already has a 3.8 in it, easy bolt in!

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That's very tempting!!!

 

[rkuhn]

After three days of hard labor she’s finally done and I am too, I R wore out. I won’t be winning any awards for the best paint job but I’m happy with the way she turned out.

 

[MustangDan351]

Nice color, what color is it? Now you need to change the interior to black.

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[rkuhn]

Nice color, what color is it? Now you need to change the interior to black.

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Thanks thats Ford Flame Blue Metallic

 

[FoxBodyMustangs]

wow, that is awesome, I really need to get my car to you...

 

[Blown347]

Damn, I need to as well! I want both of mine to be a metallic type midnight blue.

 

[rkuhn]

Just bring them on over I can't guarantee I will get your awesome rides back to you in a hurry though.

 

[NotchRacer]

Man looks great! And that is a good looking color choice.

 

[rkuhn]

I went and picked up a set of ponies today and stuck them on. I think they make a night and day difference!!! Other than the emblems which should be in tomorrow she's done.

They'er getting to know each other. lol

 

[fastfox619]

Aw yeah! Lovin it. So.fresh, so clean. More pics puh leeeze.

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[NotchRacer]

Nice work man! looks great!