kowalczyk86

I have been looking for a new fox body with low mileage, and finally came across one that seems pretty descent and not all beat up (from what I can tell in the pictures). It is mostly original, but there are a couple things that were replaced - I just wanted to see if this is something that you would be worried about for a vehicle with mileage in the low 30s (original motor).

Replaced:

Serpentine belt
Heater radiator
Struts
New cam plates
Brakes and rotors

The only thing that I don't understand is why new cam plates would be installed?

If this is all that has been done to the car, I am wondering what else I am going to have to replace on it due to age. I know that my 89 had to have a few things changed out when I bought it with 7k miles on it.

Any help is appreciated.

Also does anyone have any experience with convertible tops - pre 91 compared to post 91? I had an 89 and the top leaked, although that was probably from the seals. It didn't seam to go down all the way when I put it down. I read that in 1991, Ford started using a different type of top.

BabyGT

I'd avoid verts all together. I got fed up with he top on my 94 and just ripped it out, installed a roll bar and call it a roadster now.

mongolchuck

The top down stack height changed in 91 making it fold lower and necessitating a change in the top. When you say cam plates do you mean the camber caster plates on top of the strut mounts? If so they were replaced to make alignments easier. If its got that few of miles and and everything is in decent shape I'd jump on it. You may have to replace a few gaskets if there are leaks but it all depends on how it was taken care of.