Opinion on a 86 Mustang

[Lynx331]

Hey guys. Me and my dad are looking into a 86 mustang. Its got heads, cam, intake, injectors, t-5, 4.10's, locked rear end ( that would have 2 be change for it to be a street car ) and it runs 12.3 at the track. The only thing it needs im told is paint. Hes asking 3,000. What do you guys think?

 

[Lynx331]

ttt

 

[shttygtstang]

what heads

 

[Lynx331]

edelbrock, their ported and polished

 

[stangbear427]

If everything is clean, tight and sound, it's a steal.

 

[Legendary]

You checked the frame of the car for major accidents and cracks? I'll do it!

 

[865.0HO]

Look over the car thoroughly. Look under the carpet in the hatch area(assuming it's a GT), crawl under every inch of the car with a flashlight and look for anything out of the ordinary. Take your time, it'll pay off in the end.

If the car proves to be solid, it's a steal.

 

[shttygtstang]

sounds good

 

[v8only]

That's a badass price for a 12 second car, especially an 86 gt, which are debatebly the meanest looking foxes around.

 

[Lynx331]

we havent seen the car yet, were going to go look at it maybe later on this week. One other thing i found out today is theres something wrong with 3rd gear, my uncle says its like 100 fix soo thats not 2 bad. Yea thats why im considering this car, i like the newer ones better 87-93 but no one really has these, i never see them, i only see the newer ones.

 

[Musclecarfan88]

If you get this car please do not change it over to the aero nose, tahts all i ask. And like said before if everything is solid that car is a steal!

O and the 86s are the 2nd meanest foxes around, 2nd of course only to the 79s

 

[Lynx331]

oh i won't. I love the double headlight look, like everyones saying it just makes the car look soo mean.

 

[Js5ohLX]

If third is blown up, it will cost more than 100 to fix. But it's probably a good deal anyways.

 

[pocket3799]

Sounds like a good deal, even if tranny needs work.


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[tim_the_toolman]

we havent seen the car yet, were going to go look at it maybe later on this week. One other thing i found out today is theres something wrong with 3rd gear, my uncle says its like 100 fix soo thats not 2 bad. Yea thats why im considering this car, i like the newer ones better 87-93 but no one really has these, i never see them, i only see the newer ones.

I am rebuilind a tranny as we speak. A 3rd gear is only around 100 bucks as you say but plan on putting in a syncro kit and remember there a reason that gear is gone. Plan on around 400 bucks to get it all back to normal.

 

[N8Miller]

I agree that it is a good price for that car.

But, if you and your dad are looking at it, are you looking for a project car? you know, something you can build together?

 

[Lynx331]

no, im not looking for a project car. I have a 67 mustang in the garage thats in the middle of a resto. But im so tired of driving my 6 banger around. So im going to sell that use the money from it to buy this car, and i'll still have quite a bit left over to get this one going and then either put the rest into a paintjob or put the rest into my 67