I'm FINALLY Legitimate

Doc_G · 02-16-2009, 05:54 PM

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 · 02-16-2009, 05:56 PM

Congrats.

EHardy1971 · 02-16-2009, 06:00 PM

Outstanding!

Doc_G · 02-16-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Congrats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EHardy1971

Outstanding!

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

Here they are...

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:

SlowJoe · 02-16-2009, 07:26 PM

looks like something to start with.

ncontt · 02-16-2009, 08:38 PM

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

tayzoid1 · 02-16-2009, 09:03 PM

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 · 02-17-2009, 06:49 AM

congrats on the new project

Doc_G · 02-17-2009, 04:19 PM

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 · 02-19-2009, 04:54 AM

Congrats on your never ending project..

02-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
Doc_G Lurker Extraordinare Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 239	I'm FINALLY Legitimate 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.

02-16-2009, 05:56 PM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Congrats. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

02-16-2009, 06:00 PM	#3
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	Outstanding! __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

02-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	looks like something to start with. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

02-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#6
ncontt pro-jackstand racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milner, Ga Posts: 2,473	sweet, ur right, compared to the mullet mobile it's a GEM! __________________ And God created Neil Peart so that lightning would make sense to the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

02-16-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
tayzoid1 5.slo stanger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oxford alabama Posts: 735	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, __________________ no mustangs anymore but i do have a 1jz swapped 83 supra

02-17-2009, 06:49 AM	#8
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	congrats on the new project __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-17-2009, 04:19 PM	#9
Doc_G Lurker Extraordinare Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 239	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.

02-19-2009, 04:54 AM	#10
klu408 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sand Mountian Posts: 180	Congrats on your never ending project..