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19mystic96
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Definitely different and very cool, especially since I do car restoration too.. Everything has to look like it did when it rolled off the showroom floor otherwise it won't go back on the car..
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post up a swangin videowhen done
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venomous99
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Yes it's a lot of dough but I'm sure we are talking about clientele that spend In a month on toys what most of u make in a given year. I've heard of rich wealthy bastards spend money on more ricidulous things than a car
Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002
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940sick3
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Originally posted by fstryde3:
I guess if you were in High School in the 80's and now you are some computer nerd with a ton of cash this would be something you'd want to do . I don't have $600 bucks let alone $60K so I can't see dropping that into a fox resto but hey to each his own.
thats what it is. it's nothing to these people.
too bad it's gonna be sitting on some turbines when it's done ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Posts: 552 | From: everywhere | Registered: Apr 2003
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SAMACH1
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^ with cheese grater lights
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phildog
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Sick restoration setup. That guy has one hell of a backyard shop. Nice to see a fox getting a full on resto.
50-60k on a resto may seem like a lot of money, but in the industry of restorations, it's the going rate for a real deal, complete service. I know two guys who paid shops 20k a piece for just body work, panel replacements, paint, and cut and buff on their fastback Mustangs.
Posts: 1554 | From: 510 | Registered: Apr 2002
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*EPIK*
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LOL... Most peeps think they can get a car "restored" for like $3k.... What it actually is, your standards are LOW & a Maaco paint job looks good to you. A good show quality or OEM quality paint job these days can cost well over $10k, let alone a full restoration & bodywork.
I guess the people who think this price is crazy have no clue what a Concourse restoration is?
That being said, I would never do this type of restoration to a Fox body, or even an original 66 fastback. Not because its not cool or worth the money, but because I'm not big on stock cars, I mod everything to my liking...
[ May 08, 2012, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: *EPIK* ]
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BOOSTED92GT
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excuse the thread jack but what about a car show at concord airport?!
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racsirx
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Originally posted by BOOSTED92GT:
excuse the thread jack but what about a car show at concord airport?!
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Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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STEED
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This isn't uncommon these days.....we've done quite a few FULL BUILDS with foxbody's.
In fact I have one here that we are doing.
A 91LX that is getting:
1. 9.10:1 331 stroker
2. Maximum Motorsport FULL GRIP Package
3. BAER 5lug 13inch Disc Conversion
4.......ahh screw it....look at the pics lol
EVERYTHING IS BEING REPLACED ON THIS CAR. Lines, harness, all A/C components, axles, differential, trans, clutch, etc...
Look on last page for body work pics...paint should be done in another week, then motor goes in.
91LX Build
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TPS Motorsports GM
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89LX: Built, Stroked, & Blown
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Posts: 892 | From: Cambell, CA | Registered: Aug 2004
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coupedup
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91LX Build
That is very nice. What kind of power do you expect it to make ?
Posts: 4406 | From: Ca | Registered: May 2010
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STEED
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Originally posted by STEED:
91LX Build
That is very nice. What kind of power do you expect it to make ?
To be honest not exactly sure. This build is a first.
First as in EVERYTHING has a CARB # and is smog legal.
The customers goal with this build was to pass smog with no issues, and no "pop your hood" from the cops for a REF visit.
We will see in the upcoming weeks what a true california legal car can do.
This is a DAILY DRIVEN CAR.
http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/gallery/var/albums/Ford-Mustangs/1979-1993-Mustangs/Karl%27s-91LX-EXTREME-BUILD/DSCF3256.JPG
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Jason McCallum
TPS Motorsports GM
Origonal Stallions Member
89LX: Built, Stroked, & Blown
07GT: Blown
www.TPSmotorsports.com
408-370-1477
Posts: 892 | From: Cambell, CA | Registered: Aug 2004
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Gnari-Garage
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Looks nice, but 60-80K to restore a foxbody???? Not worth it in my opinion, because its not a CLASSIC! and a GT?
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Posts: 4017 | From: 916-sacramento | Registered: Aug 2003
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Originally posted by NavidR:
Looks nice, but 60-80K to restore a foxbody???? Not worth it in my opinion, because its not a CLASSIC! and a GT?
I have $200/year stated value classic car insurance on my foxbody.
some people think they are classic's ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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