My 1988 LX Coupe Project

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10-23-2008, 09:24 PM

SUP3RSTANG

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My 1988 LX Coupe Project

Ok MF this is it! Finally got my coupe today and already did a number on it. This thing is ROUGH.... I didnt take any pictures of when i first rolled it in the garage, but let me tell you the interior looked like hell.

I did a TON of work today just getting the interior into a manageable state. Seats have been pulled(didnt do the bac tonight) trunk has been gutted, and i got the driver side door panel off. I took the hood off(it wasnt attached) and thats about it. I picked the car up at 7 so i vacuumed imediatly and took everything out.

Found the original wiring harness in the trunk..chaaaching thats going to be for sale(4 cyl harness) the center consol is also in good shape, but i wont be using it.

The interior has no signs of rust! im very pleased! no cracks in the dash, the interior really insnt that bad.. there was a dog living in it i think tho lol.
PICS!

10-23-2008, 10:07 PM

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Looking good man, it seems like you got a lot of work ahead of you. Have fun.

10-23-2008, 10:16 PM

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Looking good man, it seems like you got a lot of work ahead of you. Have fun.

LOL u never saw the 85 thread that was about 6 months ago did you. the interior is WAY better in this car, but the exterior is kinda rough.

10-23-2008, 10:23 PM

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wow that thing sure is ratty..looks like a dog was knawin'on the steering wheel

10-23-2008, 10:46 PM

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wow that thing sure is ratty..looks like a dog was knawin'on the steering wheel

LOL you are correct! look at the back seat.. that was the poor dogs bed lol. i just cant believe how nice the interior is tho. no rust, no cracks in dash.. im pleased. lol

10-23-2008, 10:56 PM

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Keep up the good work and you'll have yourself a nice coupe.

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I hope that dog didn't crap or **** all over the place in there....

10-23-2008, 11:10 PM

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Keep up the good work and you'll have yourself a nice coupe.

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I hope that dog didn't crap or **** all over the place in there....

actualy no.. i didnt find any. i was surprised.

tomorrow the headliner pas side door panel and random un-needed wiring is getting pulled

10-23-2008, 11:44 PM

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right on u got yourself a winter project , i myself am lookin for a 4cyl. coupe to throw one of my motors in also

so is there motor lined up for this thing yet?

10-23-2008, 11:48 PM

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right on u got yourself a winter project , i myself am lookin for a 4cyl. coupe to throw one of my motors in also

so is there motor lined up for this thing yet?

lol well i live in san antonio texas..so theres not much of a winter!

as for the motor, i decided to go with a mexican block 302 that will be built for spray.

im still looking for the block, and i will build it as money allows.