My 1985 Mustang LX (Notchback)

[sdsubzero4]

Nice find, Joe. Good luck with the project.

 

[Renegade]

Team Z sells mini tub kits really cheap

 

[Superstang21]

I looked at a few different mini tubs already... looks like the going rate is about $130. And installation doesnt look to complicated either aside from notching out the frame rail.

 

[Superstang21]

I got the front bumper assembly removed today as well as the right fender. Im going to shave the antenna same as I plan to do on my 06... i dont know what it is, but i just hate antennas... Almost ready to yank the engine and trans

 

[Foxman]

hey also let me know if you want to update to the newer tail lights... I will trade you..

 

[Superstang21]

I will let you know. Im not sure yet what route im going with the tail lights yet.

 

[Superstang21]

So Ive been tossing ideas around about what color to paint this project... obviously I am very partial to black and I know the car would look great in black but I have also been thinking about a Burnt Orange color like you see on some corvettes. And I am really starting to like the paint scheme on the GT below. Whats your take on a 85 Notch with windveil blue and grey racing stripes?

 

[sdsubzero4]

I like the windveil blue w/ grey stripes. But the burnt orange is good, too.

 

[dtopford]

The color has got to be as bad as the car will be.

 

[SingleTireFire05]

U know me I love the windveil blue ,i ve got the stripes all ready for u

 

[Renegade]

So Ive been tossing ideas around about what color to paint this project... obviously I am very partial to black and I know the car would look great in black but I have also been thinking about a Burnt Orange color like you see on some corvettes. And I am really starting to like the paint scheme on the GT below. Whats your take on a 85 Notch with windveil blue and grey racing stripes?

thats the paint scheme we were gunna do on my GT lol, do it Joe, i want to see how it looks

 

[fangs99]

you could do a dark metalic green like whats on the old 69-70 mustangs but i like green... just a thought.
the orange would look really good too. maybe a orange and black two tone.....

 

[Superstang21]

Well since the GT is in the shop I decided to put in some work on the Notch. Me and my Bro started mig welding the seams in the floor boards. Got pretty far today, still gotta rip up some more of the rubber matting that covers some of the seams. My welds are not the greatest (havent welded in years..) but im sure they are stronger than the factory spot welds lol... Besides im gonna run a bead of sealant over them and cover it all with carpet : )

 

[Foxman]

Long time no see man.. Good to see your staying on the 85 project.. Im in the middle of building a 408 windsor for my green fox

 

[Superstang21]

Hell yeah! How you been Andy? Yeah I got all the seams welded now just gonna grind my welds a lil smoother prime them, seal them and then scuff and prime the whole inside. Next up... roll cage and mini tubs!

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[Superstang21]

Oh and did you see my 06 GT paint thread Andy?

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[Foxman]

No i will check it out

 

[Superstang21]

What happened to the Turbo'd LS motor?

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[Foxman]

Well the truth is i blew it up... Then bought a running 5.7 and before the build was done i traded for this 79 notch

Nitrous 347.. Sold motor out of it to build 408.. Then nate decided to get rid of my old hatch...( traded him green hatch for the silver notch) so we traded back roller for roller

 

[Superstang21]

Holy cow LOL... that was a round Robin....sorry about the LS. But nice notch!!

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