Tesla_HV

I have another thread in the 4.6L engine section but earlier this week I bought a 1996 GT as a father/son project. The car definitely has issues. It cranks but it blows a lot of oil and has an internal tick. The front driver's power seat, which is power, is stuck in a most unfortunate position. However, it is a very solid car with a decent paint job for a '96. Here is the pic. I had to drive nearly two hours one way to pick it up in Plymouth in the rain with an 'iffy' car dolly. I am GLAD to be home and done with it. Next, we start planning for the 2v to 4V conversion. I pick up the Mark VIII engine sometime this week.

MCxQubed

looks ok next to the faded headlights, but its a 96 so its not bad. good luck with the project!

ctgreddy

looks good with the cobra hood! some better headlights would really help it out. is it just gonna be a stock markVIII build or something better?

Tesla_HV

Stock to begin with. We'll see from there. I don't want to put a ton of money into it so I figured a salvage yard VIII engine would be a good bang for the buck since the engine had to be replaced anyway.

Tesla_HV

You know, I just realized that the hood is not stock for the GT. Even better! Thanks for pointing that out.

bopiela

cool. cant wait to see the progress!

ctgreddy

haha yeah the cobra hoods aren't that much different to where everyone notices them right away. so how much did you pay for the car if you dont mind saying?

Tesla_HV

$1500...is this good?

Moonshine

Diamond in the rough.

ctgreddy

seems like a decent price to me.