Looking for tips on what to keep an eye open for when buying an 87-93 Mustang
Folks, I'm in the market for an 87-93 5L 5 speed convertible and would appreciate any help that you may have for "things to look out for" when going to check out prospects.
TIA |
Cancer, rot, RUST.
Seriously, check everywhere for rust, under the hood, shock towers, floor pans, torque boxes, wheels wells, body panels. You can buy a complete driveline for those cars for hundreds of dollars, and the aftermarket makes any replacement part you can dream of, its the rust thats killer on them. At least IMO I wanted to get another Fox Vert when I was looking for this current stang, but I was having a really hard time find one clean enough, thats why I ended up with my New Edge. |
Originally Posted by Laffs
(Post 100569)
Cancer, rot, RUST.
Seriously, check everywhere for rust, under the hood, shock towers, floor pans, torque boxes, wheels wells, body panels. You can buy a complete driveline for those cars for hundreds of dollars, and the aftermarket makes any replacement part you can dream of, its the rust thats killer on them. At least IMO I wanted to get another Fox Vert when I was looking for this current stang, but I was having a really hard time find one clean enough, thats why I ended up with my New Edge. |
Yep all you need to do is crawl under the rear.
Have a very good look at the torque boxes (Lower control arms bolts too) if there rotten stay away. If the spot welds are ripped or its twisted stay away. |
Originally Posted by Stang Illusions 5.0L
(Post 100593)
Yep all you need to do is crawl under the rear.
Have a very good look at the torque boxes (Lower control arms bolts too) if there rotten stay away. If the spot welds are ripped or its twisted stay away. I haven't been near one of these mustangs in years. BTW, thanks all. |
Originally Posted by Laffs
(Post 100569)
Cancer, rot, RUST.
Seriously, check everywhere for rust, under the hood, shock towers, floor pans, torque boxes, wheels wells, body panels. You can buy a complete driveline for those cars for hundreds of dollars, and the aftermarket makes any replacement part you can dream of, its the rust thats killer on them. At least IMO I wanted to get another Fox Vert when I was looking for this current stang, but I was having a really hard time find one clean enough, thats why I ended up with my New Edge. You're right... Rust. If it's metal on a Fox Mustang, chances are it's rusted out... Or will soon rust out. |
Rust in the fenders, TQ boxes, up in the trans / bell housing area (floors), rear main seal, frame rails near the shock tower, around the front window / pillars.
Good luck. Anything super clean and mint you will pay for. IMO, a mint stock vert atleast has a value of 7-10k can, and even at 10k its getting up there. Lets not forget these cars are 15+ years old. |
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