82T-Top

thanks! underside looks pretty good! ill get some pics soon. i picked up the motor (EFI) at 645 this morning and started tearing it down. Going to be selling basically everything but the block. Ill post parts for sale in classifieds asap.

82T-Top

alright well i went to post in classifieds buuuuuuut....... i found that i have a few days to wait and a few posts to make haha but i will have all parts for sale minus the block so if you are in need of any of these parts..... ill keep an eye on my pm's. and i will post in classifieds asap

82T-Top

what is a close number/percentage of the HP difference from fly wheel and rear wheel HP?

Lazor05

Looks great so far, cant wait to see it done! You can do the conversion with used parts like I did, you just never know what your dealing with as far as how much life is left in stuff. Especially the axles. It comes down to do you want to spend the money on the kit. Because going the junkyard route is a whole lot cheaper. Also there are some clearance issues as far as what wheels you can use with some of the used parts. I would do some reading on that.
http://www.stangnet.com/2002/05/25/f...ug-conversion/

Fox84

Four lugs will meet your needs unless you want a larger wheel selection. I'd save that mod til later in your build. The car looks A1 . Make some power first!
Do it right 1 time even if it means being patient. It will be cheaper in the long run! Have fun

82T-Top

thanks lazor that article was exactly what was looking for!! im gonna read through all of it and try to decide. tough deciding after seeing the '82 347 kenne bell with fr500's on youtube!! haha that guys stang is sick!!

sorry for being slow on the pictures just with school and all its nice to toss the camera-phone and grab a wrench!! first time ive tore down a motor this far (motor completely disassembled now!) i know my way around the shop and back home i was lucky enough to have somebody to guide me but now i get on here and keep on wrenchin! thanks guys!

havent been able to touch the car yet..... its at the other shop..we are still waiting to get my buddies car out of barn... ground has been a foot deep in snow and now its soft from melted snow and rain i have the '99 f150 4x4 5.4l 6in lift on 35's in my driveway saying lets go get it now! haha but i get to drive by the '82 every other day to keep the motivation up haha!

Lazor05

That must stink, we are lucky enough to be rid of snow. Its 61 out today! I can actually work outside of the garage. and I'll have to look at that 82 on youtube. I havent seen it

82T-Top

going take a break on the 82 this week and focusing on the 85 to install the new heads if i can get the time.

82T-Top

well update is big change in plans...... they finally got the car to the shop and started taking out the engine. original plan was to take the engine and i got the rest of the car. however, the shop took actions in their own hands and lifted the car right off the drivetrain......... and put everything onto the 4cyl car that has rust..... well every panel has rust. and they actually kept saying how amazing condition the ttop was and carrying on about how nice the ttop "was". so now im left with a shell of a car, carpet, and seats. not sure what to do with it now..... any suggestions??

projectresto83

So you have the t top with a rolling chasis now, is that what you are getting at?