Pace Car #2

[One Owner 1982]

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Here's another thing I scored in the deal. The car came with its original metric TRX wheels, but tires are old and dry rotted. Last I checked, new metric tires to fit them cost around $650 each through Coker. The new wheels are aftermarket and in a standard 16" size. The old ones will go to the scrap bin. I don't know how many of the original TRX's have been scrapped over the years, but I know for a fact I've probably sent 20 of them to rest. Good job, Ford. I hope you learned your lesson lol!

That’s a shame! The TRX tires are no more costly than a new set of Michelin MS that I run on my truck. I still run the OEM TRX on my 82. I’d love to have an extra set.

 

[One Owner 1982]

I think that just about brings me up to date. I have the fuel tank out. I plan to start working on rust repair in a week or two. I'll also be swapping over to serpentine belt and installing the new 3g alternator. Along with that, a 3-row aluminum radiator, e-fan, and associated wiring. I have this stuff already on-hand.

The 8.8 rear end I got with the car has disc brakes and 3.73 gear. I do have another one with drum brakes and 3.55. I believe that would suit this a little better.

The rear bumper cover is damaged pretty badly, but I found another one from a member over at foureyedpride and he's getting it shipped out Monday (along with some pulleys).

I have some headlight housings on order too. A great alternative to the old sealed beam 4x6 headlights, you can use these housings with H4 lamps. With good led's the difference is unreal.

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How did these headlights work out for you? Were they hard to install?