I'm FINALLY Legitimate

[Doc_G]

Well I'm the new proud owner of an 88 hatch. She's a bit rough, but she's all there. I traded my old third gen for it and brought it home tonight. She needs some tlc, but damn she sounds GOOD. The tranny needs some adjustment (I think its just the cable, but won't know for sure till tomorrow when I can possibly get it on a lift and take a look) Not sure if the tranny is going out or just low on fluid. But hey sometimes its the little surprises in life that make it interesting. I'm so happy right now, I've been wanting a fox for a LONG time, and now I've got one. I'll post some pics tomorrow when I get home from work, its too dark to really take any now.

[TheJeanyus]

Congrats. :nice:

[EHardy1971]

Outstanding!:chug:

[Doc_G]

Congrats. :nice:

Outstanding!:chug:

Thanks guys I was so excited that I went and took a few crappy night time pics anyway.

Here they are...

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/Misc_Pix004-2.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/Misc_Pix003-2.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/Misc_Pix002-2.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/Misc_Pix001-2.jpg
I don't expect anyone to go ga-ga over it, but I'm EXTREMELY happy with it.
pics of the third gen for reference:
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/MiscCamaroPix005.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/MiscCamaroPix006.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p340/Doc_Griffin/MiscCamaroPix007.jpg

[SlowJoe]

looks like something to start with.:metal:

[ncontt]

sweet, ur right, compared to the mullet mobile it's a GEM! ;)

[tayzoid1]

yea i would have definatly traded i really just dont think you can make on of the third gen camaro's look good ,you can make them fast,but still ugly imo,

[QWKSNKE]

congrats on the new project

[Doc_G]

Thanks guys, well after putting the car in the air and taking a good look at it, well I've got the typical fox oil leaks (small one from the rear main seal, and the valve covers too, but I kinda expected that) the tranny still has shifting issues, but after a bit of wheeling and dealing I've managed to secure a built aod w/converter from a good friend, thus the tranny issues are a non-issue as long as I manage to keep the current one from just grenading on me.

Speaking of the current one, while it looks like the shifter cable is gone the way of the way of my stomach (stretched to all hell) I'm not overly worried about it. Just knowing I've got another GOOD one in the wings (just waiting on complete payment) is a massive load off my mind. I'll be replacing the windshield this weekend, as well as the valve cover gaskets (which wont require any more removal than the upper manifold to get all the bolts I HOPE) so that will take care of the main oil leak issues. I'll be replacing the rear main seal when the tranny gets done so that should wrap up all the oil leak issues right there.

Over all its nothing more than I am prepared for, but I really wish the tranny wasn't an issue... but well when life gives you lemons, you call a good friend w/replacement parts and make some lemon aid.

[klu408]

Congrats on your never ending project.. :pray:

[sccapri]

Doc back tire needs alittle air. Are you going to paint the car to match the hood?

[Doc_G]

yeah they both need a bit of air. I am unsure of final paint color at this point. Once I get the bumper covers and get them installed I'm thinking flat black for the time being, then ONCE I've got all the body panels straight and lined up and the gaps match up nice (or as nice as mustang gaps get) I can save for paint. I need to get by Mark's (I think that was his name) shop where we went that day so long ago to get an estimate on paint. I'm not going any wild color, but I do like that purple on the hood (flame suit on) I'm just not sure how I'd feel riding in a purple mustang. I can already hear the "Barney-Stang" comments rolling in. I've also been thinking about a two tone of Pewter lower and where the body line starts a Sable White. Hell I've got plenty of time to decide, as I've got to get that tranny and converter in her first.