Im looking at an 87 GT, things to know?
06-01-2009, 01:19 AM
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Im looking at an 87 GT, things to know?
The asking price is $4500 firm, is it a good buy, I haven't looked at the car in person but will soon. Supposibly it ran a 13.5. Is there anything special about this year or some kind of problems?
Specs:
Year -1987
Make -FORD
Model -MUSTANG LX
VIN (upon request)
Mileage 70,498
MODS: Pulleys , Cold Air, Gears 3.73, Posi Unit, MSD ROTOR AND WIRES.Headers
Engine :Stock
Tranny:T5 Standard
Zoom Clutch Stage 1, Steeda Shifter
Suspension: Stock
Brakes : New Brakes all around
Wheels: WELDS 3.5 FRONT, REARS 8
Pics:
Specs:
Year -1987
Make -FORD
Model -MUSTANG LX
VIN (upon request)
Mileage 70,498
MODS: Pulleys , Cold Air, Gears 3.73, Posi Unit, MSD ROTOR AND WIRES.Headers
Engine :Stock
Tranny:T5 Standard
Zoom Clutch Stage 1, Steeda Shifter
Suspension: Stock
Brakes : New Brakes all around
Wheels: WELDS 3.5 FRONT, REARS 8
Pics:
06-01-2009, 01:57 AM
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Location: Massachusetts, New Bedford
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Ya ^^ agreed
i bought mine for $4k but it was bone stock w/ 78k on it and it came with BRAND NEW cobras and NEXEN 3000 tires not even on the car and new BBK unequal headers and new BBK o/r H-pipe. the wheels and tires alone were $1500 so i basically bought it for $2500 and bought new wheels lol
well that was 3years ago almost exactly
i bought mine for $4k but it was bone stock w/ 78k on it and it came with BRAND NEW cobras and NEXEN 3000 tires not even on the car and new BBK unequal headers and new BBK o/r H-pipe. the wheels and tires alone were $1500 so i basically bought it for $2500 and bought new wheels lol
well that was 3years ago almost exactly
Last edited by nacanitihs; 06-01-2009 at 01:59 AM.
06-01-2009, 01:59 AM
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$4500 buys a lot of FOX Body in my area.Looks like other than needing paint it is an OK car.I'm not sure about $4500 though.
On to the things to look for.At that price you can reasonably expect one to have no previous wreck damage/repair.See that the VIN stickers are all present and the numbers all match the tag or title VIN.Loook very closely under the front end for signs of cutting and welding and or sectioning in parts of the inner fenders and radiator support.Most of the Mustangs in my area have had some repair here.
Since it has seen some track time inspect the torque boxes(That is where the lower rear control arms connect to the car)for ripping of the metal and general out of shape conditions.
Door pins are a PITA to replace so make sure the doors don't hang or at least have already had some pin replacement.
Check to make sure the accesories like windows and A/C all work properly.Roll the windows down all of the way because they do like to come out of the mounts they sit in and fall into the door,Learned that one on the way home once lol.
Leaks,As it seems like that one needs a radiator,Note coolant spray from omewhere under the hood.
Windshield,That one is cracked and it will cost at least$150 to get one installed.
That hood doesn't line up too well.Find out why.The driver side door is also not lining up too well.Again find out why but likely pin issues.
I have had quite a few of these things and am just trying to make sure that you know what to look for because $4500 in my area will get you a decent HCI car.
On to the things to look for.At that price you can reasonably expect one to have no previous wreck damage/repair.See that the VIN stickers are all present and the numbers all match the tag or title VIN.Loook very closely under the front end for signs of cutting and welding and or sectioning in parts of the inner fenders and radiator support.Most of the Mustangs in my area have had some repair here.
Since it has seen some track time inspect the torque boxes(That is where the lower rear control arms connect to the car)for ripping of the metal and general out of shape conditions.
Door pins are a PITA to replace so make sure the doors don't hang or at least have already had some pin replacement.
Check to make sure the accesories like windows and A/C all work properly.Roll the windows down all of the way because they do like to come out of the mounts they sit in and fall into the door,Learned that one on the way home once lol.
Leaks,As it seems like that one needs a radiator,Note coolant spray from omewhere under the hood.
Windshield,That one is cracked and it will cost at least$150 to get one installed.
That hood doesn't line up too well.Find out why.The driver side door is also not lining up too well.Again find out why but likely pin issues.
I have had quite a few of these things and am just trying to make sure that you know what to look for because $4500 in my area will get you a decent HCI car.