Convertible Foxbody Mustangs - Things to know before you buy!
After 8 months of owning a very clean, 2 owner 1991 Foxbody Mustang GT Convertible, I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of the pros and cons of owning one now. I've taken the car apart, restored most of the common issues the fox body mustangs suffers from, adjusted everything bumper to bumper, and finally put some miles on the car to shake it down. Follow along as I share my opinions and show you the items that I have struggled with so far by owning this 1991 Foxbody convertible GT.
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Owning my convertible as a first fox for 5 years now has been quite the experience, super glad to see someone make a video on these models specifically 👍🏼
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
I've had my 89 GT convertible since it was new. I put the top down in the spring and put it up in the fall for storage. I can barely stand driving it with the top up. Too many noises! Top down, I love it! Good info about the springs and creaks. 👍
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yes I agree
@StonerCreek74
8 ай бұрын
I got my 89 25th anniversary edition convertible in "Arrest me red" in 1990. Did all the bolt ons, Magnaflo, pony wheels etc. I was 21 at the time and kept that car for 10 years. Sure brings back some good memories! I felt like the king of my small town.
@jakepschirrer9150
8 ай бұрын
@stonercreek9964 Very cool. I loved that color red. I only saw one in my all town growing up, and it was my favorite.
Video is right on point. The doors and windows on the Convertible fox body needs adjustment every now and then. I just adjusted my door striker plate this summer. Door was not closing all the way and was rattling badly. Now both doors close properly and do not rattle at least for now. 😆 There’s nothing like a convertible-top down listening to your favorite music with your family beside you.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
So true! Thanks for reaching out and contributing to the community my friend!!
I just bought a 93 feature car, vibrant white, and can’t wait to get it on the summer time road.
@KASLCustoms
8 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother!
I bought a new '87 GT convertible with less than 250 miles (dealer demo) back in the day. After about 4 months I was over the wind noise on the highway, you could barely have a conversation with someone in the passenger seat without raising your voice. The only saving grace of the ragtop was being at a stoplight on a nice day or night, then dropping the top to enjoy it.
Yes sir, these converts take a lot of love and patience. I notice years age riding with my dad windows seals not the best as his 89 hatchback. This is one of the first upgrades along with the shocks. Excellent video.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Much appreciated 🙏
@93MysticFox
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms have you found a SUBFRAME connector you like better than others? I am in middle buying 93 LX that has 5.0 from a '95 dropped in it and has NO SUBFRAME connectors!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but I do not. I do t have any in my coupe either…
A guy on KZread, Ray Urias, has an excellent video on rear window alignment for those who need it. I ordered parts from LMR and did the installation.
I’m the proud original owner of a 91 Wild Strawberry GT convertible. Within a few years of owning it, I installed a Kenny Brown 6 piece matrix bracing that includes subframe connectors and jacking rails. I also installed a strut tower brace and lowering springs. For many years, I had a supercharger on the car with a built automatic and over 500 hp. Since I stiffened up the chassis and modified it, it rides like a tank. I know if I ever got serious and put some real sticky tires on it, I won’t do any damage to the car. BTW… I have a gen one coyote in it now. Long story… I had an engine fire that luckily stayed north of the firewall. And luckily, I had a good insurance policy on it to help pay for the engine and restoration.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Nice! That’s a cool story. It sound like a properly built car! Thanks for sharing
Love my convertible to. Definitely takes a lot of love to keep them going. Good video!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Hello, from Surrey BC :) Gearhead704 sent me over.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Matt is a beauty! Thanks very much and Hello From the Okanagan
Agreed on the opinions…we have one hatch ‘91 and two verts ‘84, ‘92. My 15 year old loves her ‘92 Bimini Blue black top vert. She usually wants the top down…ALWAYS!😂. But dad has the patience to put the top and windows back up😉. A lot more road noise but still 30+ years of super cool.🤘🏻🦊
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it! 🦊❤️👊
100% right on. I totally restored a 1990 LX vert but it got hit from behind and I had to total it. I bought a 1986 GT vert... All the windows are out of whack, the bushings are bad. I just had the top replaced and the bottom line is this car requires a lot of attention. One day I hope to have all the bugs worked out like the 1990. Always fun to drive. Nice video. Your daughter is absolutely adorable.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. It’s always a bad day when the world loses a fox… Thx for reaching out and good luck with the new car 👊
Awesome video as always brother! You hit the nail on the head especially on the 4 window alignments. This is my first foxbody vert and after literally 10+ hours of trying to get these windows aligned perfectly I just gave up. It doesn’t help that my OCD gets in the way either…lol. Coming from a notch fox it is a night and day difference between the two. Definitely enjoying the vert life right now though. Love seeing Sadie (hopefully spelled right) in your video!! Happy New Year to you and your family my friend!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy! Thank you so much. Yes you did spell Sadie correctly. She is the CEO of the house LOL. She'll tell us where to go AND how to get there 😂👍. Happy new Year to you and yours as well my friend!
Today I bought a 83. Kansas barn find 4900. It's almost factory original n clean. 86k miles. Left under a tarp by a farmers kids for years. Im a happy man today. It's eggshell paint colored.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Congrats!!
I'm starting to restore my 1993 foxbody convertible that has 24k miles its been sitting in my dad's garage since 2010 these cars are the best
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Wow - that’s awesome!!! I love hearing stories like this. Definitely keep us posted 🤜🤛
Great video! I put a K-member brace on my 92 Summer Edition vert and noticed an immediate difference. Probably not as great as full subframe connectors, but for the money, it was a great improvement in stiffness.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!!! That’s good to know!
I put hatch/notch lower springs on my Vert and have no issue. When I read reviews on these particular springs I saw several reviews on owners with Verts and they all said they had no issues so I took the chance. So maybe it just depends on the springs. My 91 LX Vert weights 2,960, GT Vert is 3,327. GT hatch is 3,190. So the crazy thing is my LX Vert is 130 lbs lighter than a hatch GT!!! Now a LX hatch and notch is lighter of course. 2,824 and 2,759 respectively. So there is a 568lb difference between the 2 Foxes in your garage. Living in Florida the top is down on mine probably 80 percent of the time. Summer(6 months)evenings and nights. The other 6 months is beautiful and dry and the top is down just about every time driving. As you know a completely different driving experience with the top down. Jamming gears with the top down is hard to beat. Now if I lived in a cold climate I would want a hard top instead. Even better yet 2 cars like you have now lol.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy! Very good info! Yeah it was staggering how low my car went in the rear. I’m sure different brands of springs will change the amount of lowering as well. The ones I used were Eibach Sportlines. What did you use
@elliottbutts153
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms NPD Street Bandit. Basically their cheapest set they sell. Ended up being around 1.5-1.75 drop, rear to front. Run the 10th anniversary cobra wheels from LMR. Staggered 17’s . I do have 1 video on my channel showing my 91 Vert if you wanted to see it or see the stance
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Ok I’ll check it out 👍
Love putting the top down on a sunny day !!!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Me too buddy!
I've had my 84 GT Convertible for over 25 years. It doesn't creak and rattle and yeah it's a little noisy with the top up but I only put the top up to store it in the winter
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! You’ve got a good one 👍
Years ago I owned a 90 coupe for 13 years still regretting selling and my wife owned a 86 V6 convertible. Her car made more noise buy having driving in many convertibles not that much more than others. I am considering getting another fox body and if I do (considering a 67-68 too) the first thing that will go on it is a really good full length sub frame system then installing a complete urethane bushing kit then that just going to enjoy it while I slowly upgrade it.
@KASLCustoms
12 күн бұрын
Nice
I have an 88 GT convertible. I bought it new. You are completely correct. I still love Mustang Sally
@KASLCustoms
10 ай бұрын
Nice!
After years of owning foxbodies... got my first vert last week. A 92 LX 5.0. Definitely a different experience. Fortunately got a good solid car, yes it has some foxbody nosie for sure but is fun to drive with the top down!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Congrats buddy!!!
It definitely takes a special and dedicated kind of owner to properly maintain these cars. They definitely require an extra bit of TLC, and finding convertible specific parts can be a challenge, especially if it is a four eyed car. But I do agree that when all is said and done they are a blast to take out for a cruise.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely - well said 👍
@mat13174
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms thank you. Good luck with yours. I have mine on consignment currently so hoping it finds a good home where it will continue to be well cared for.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on. Good luck with the sale 🙏🦊❤️
Thanks for the tips. I’m debating whether to get one to pair up with my GT and cruise on beautiful days.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
You should it is totally worth it!
Back when I had one of these in the 90's it was common for people to talk about welding in subframe connectors and adding a strut or k-member brace. The platform is super flexy-even the hardtops. Of course, I'm sure that adding that stuff detracts from originality today, but they do solve a lot of the problems. Forget the vehicle being 35 years old-they were bad when they were 5 years old.
@KASLCustoms
3 ай бұрын
Yessir - its still the case
You hit this on the ball! Because if you don’t go hardtop, you got whole other set of mechanical problems besides the engine. Either way I love my 89 vert
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha so true! Thx buddy!!
I’d like to own a GT Vert one day. First thing it do is full length weld in subframe connectors.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Yup very true
Nice!! Those verts are special in their own way.....just drop the top and cruse
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I agree 💯
1983 4eye convertible. 96k miles. It's a Gramma car but still looks good.
Subframe connecters are a MUST. Handles so much better!
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I need to get some 👍
@michaelhillard4158
4 ай бұрын
Front & rear shock tower braces also help.
New seals and subframe connectors helps alot with the verts
I have the same car. It's just like yours red, with white interior and black top. And a 91
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on! The “Basic Instinct Foxbody” as my buddy calls it 😉
I have a 1983 glx convertible is is possible to install a hardtop on it?
I bought a 92 wild strawberry 5.0 LX. I love it!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Congrats my friend 🙌
Great video. You're a happy man and your daughter is lovely. Thanks.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx so much 🙏🙏🙏👧🏼🦊💚
I have had my 88 vert for 20 years love my gt
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
Great tips the average Joe won't think of. Thanks for sharing.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great info. I can't wait to get my hands on a vert. It's the only fox I haven't owned. I'm on the hunt for an LX vert.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy!!!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on!!! Congrats on that stunning car!
Here are the official Ford weights as submitted to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for1992, curb weight meaning full of fluids and ready to drive but without cargo. LX coupe 5-speed 3010 LX Hatch 5-speed 3069 GT Hatch 5-speed 3144 LX convertible 5-speed 3231 GT convertible 5-speed 3365 LX coupe AOD 3076 LX Hatch AOD 3135 GT Hatch AOD 3210 LX convertible AOD 3297 GT convertible AOD 3431 Looks like you got the heaviest one save for an AOD car. Pull the spare out and swap it with an aluminum one - good luck finding one though.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks for sharing 👍
I bought an 88 gt vert a couple years ago and although I've had many foxbody's this was my first vert. Mine was a straight clean rust free car, but I noticed a lot of tlc issues that needed addressing when I purchased it. I'm handy but the squeaks were driving me f**king bonkers, sorry Sadie, I hope that your not reading this. I tried everything from double sided tape on the a pillar covers to tightening the screws. I added frame connectors, a must for most foxes but a definite yes for a vert. Nothing worked, although better, so I asked a bud of mine to take it for a day, who has had a few verts. A couple of days later he says, take her for a drive, and wow it was so much better!! These verts will never be silent. 92-93 maybe 91 had an insulated top which cuts down on some noise, if replacing the top, not a bad idea. So I asked, where was the squeaking coming from, it was the doors, and not rattling from the striker bushings etc.. It was the top corners of the interior door panels rubbing against trim pieces causing the squeak. The fix is a little silicone grease on the corners, front and rear of both doors, just a c hair of grease, wow what a difference. I put a smear on every spring. I was literally going to sell the car. Sorry for the long winded comment, I searched the web and not one person mentioned this, and nothing that was mentioned worked. I hope this helps boyz and girlz.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing 👍
@lennoxskeeper
Жыл бұрын
@KASLCustoms my pleasure keep up the good work
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thank you will do!
Change your door striker plastic cylinders it really helps. Mine is lowered and yes its bummmmmmpier lol
Windows windows windows. They go up easy but a little jerky going down. I had to align the windows on my 65 chevelle vert so hoping the adjustments are similar. Fingers crossed. I also say I won’t buy another convertible but you can’t beat the feeling on a beautiful day. I guess you just have to experience it to understand. I also have 3 kids so I get the family fun side of it. Kudos on all your videos too!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha I hear you my friend. Thank you very much. Good luck with your fox and all the best to you and you family 💚
I have a 1991 5.0 LX convertible. I love it.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on! That’s awesome!
Love my vert. Drives very nice, wouldn't want to go back to a fox with a roof except for a t top car. Less than 300 pounds,STAGERING! O boy.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Yessir!
I added square tube subframe connectors and a strut tower brace.....took care of those creeks...
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I need to do that
Spot on about x brace with thin tin and smashed attachment points. Just added to my 87 vert MM sfc and 8 point roll bar that ties into sub frame connectors cant wait to drive it and see the difference. I’m also looking into removing stock x brace and using spherical end rods tying Into sfc and k member. Good luck with your vert.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks so much my friend!
I think that a chunk of the weight difference can be attributed to the AOD in the vert.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the AOD does definitely add some weight over the T5
Stats are for 1990 model year '90 Mustang GT coupe, curb weight -2,825 lb '90 Mustang GT convertible's weight - 2,975 lbs The convertible weighs 148 lbs more than the hardtop coupe. This is based on stock vehicles' factory specs. 148 lbs is a pretty big difference..... That's just about the weight of 2 uncured sacks of concrete. Just imagine tossing those 80lb bags into your trunk. Yeah,. It's gonna make your hardtop's stance sag a bit, and it's definitely gonna be noticeable in how the car handles around curves.
Good quality, welded in place, sub frame connectors will improve the ride of the fox body convertible immensely. Get the best you can afford with the ‘ends’ sealed to prevent water from getting inside them
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice 👌
I had a 1988 GT T top, they cut the window frames and roofs off at a custom shop to build all the fox body t tops, none were actually built in the factory, it didnt even have the convertible doors which I think would have helped to keep the windows in their seal, they also dont have the under body bracing, after tons of adjusting I got it to where the windows would only start to whistle and begin to pull out at 120mph, it rattled and creaked a lot but not nearly as bad when the tops were taken off, I loved it but in retrospective it was trash, if I ever get another fox body it will be a hard top
Great vid bud, can’t wait to get my 89 Vert project “completed “ this summer 🤞
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy! Happy New Year. Make sure you do and I will try and make it over for street wheelers 😁
@dherzy1540
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms Sounds good Gary, I’ll stock up on cold ones 🍺
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Now you’re talking! I’m stumbling distance from Riccardo’s 😉
Awesome brother! I Enjoy your vids so much. I concur as a vert owner myself. Much respect from Maryland! U should try to get down to the chocolate 🍫fox show in Hershey Pennsylvania 🇺🇸in May. Its an amazing show all foxes.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🙏🙏. I am very hopeful that at some point this year we will be able to move more “freely” as our country right now is…. Well let’s just say it’s a long story 😩. That said - and on more of a positive note - I have decided that as soon as i can head south again, I am literally loading up and making the 2500 mile journey. I’m going to probably try and do the tour in the fall because that way I can hopefully hit a few shows i.e. mustang week, foxtober fest, etc. and make it worth the 5000 mile round trip 🤪
@survivethrive2468
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms Yea things are a mess right now to say the least, even here in the states 🇺🇸 That's would be awesome 👍
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah - let’s just say going back to the 90’s doesn’t look too bad these days 😉. I sure would love to get to all the shows but timing and the travel would be tough. That said, (if things smarten up for us up here…) maybe I could just hope on a plane and make it down for the Chocolate Fox… 😁🍻
@survivethrive2468
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms you would enjoy buddy 👍would definitely be awesome. I have to replace the awful dredded quarter glass window motors on my vert and new speakers as the stock ones are shot. It's always something on these cars. Stay safe buddy 🍺🍻.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Lol so true!!! Thanks pal - same to you and yours 🙏💚
Great info! Got a 88 Vert GT
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Right on - they are an awesome car 👊
Great video!! Just bought my first 92 fox body convertible, any info on sites for parts or anything?
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Congrats my friend. Yes: @latesmodelreestoration is great! I’ve also had good luck with @americanmuscle and @cjponyparts 👍
Congrats on your new car and welcome to the club! One thing about the mirrors, most of the earlier cars shared them with the hardtops, I believe that it was around '89 that they all got the "flag" mirrors. I have an '88 with flags, and power mirrors. Might be that cars with manual ones were different?
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy!!! Yeah we just spoke about this on our convertible podcast. I believe it was 87 and some 88’s that got the hardtop like mirrors and after that they went to the stand-alone set up. Thx so much for reaching out 👍
@patsfan8057
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms Absolutely! Been watching your videos for a while now, love the fact that you involve the kids, way to keep the flame alive!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
@@patsfan8057 Thanks a lot my friend! I really appreciate the support!!!
Good pointers man!
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thx bud!
Awesome video thanks for the information 👍👍
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy! You’re very welcome!!!
I am looking into buying a 1984 ford mustang convertible with a V6 engine, that looks in good condition. I was wondering if you could give me some tips or things I should know before purchasing this vehicle
Awesome vids! Keep it up 👍
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Will do my friend! Thank you very much!!!
The verts (at least my 93) also have extra metal on the inside along the rocker as well as the kick panel area, allegedly the 93 cobra adopted the same extra structure. I put Team Z through the floor sfc's in mine. Tightened 'er right up.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I didn’t know that - thx for sharing 🙏👊
I don't hear anything with my Loud Exhaust so I'm not worried lol
Where is the relay located at for convertible top
I just bought a 84 20th Anniversary GT350 vert, 31k miles( 42k now). You are CORRECT they need EXTRA TLC. Yep Patience is the word of the day. Gotta admit though, I like cruz'n MYRTLE BEACH in my 5.0 vert.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on - good find! Yes, you are 💯 correct. Nothing beats a drop top 5.0 👌
Thxs for the video, very helpful🙏🙂
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy!
Great video and all so very true …. Have a 90’ GT Vert (here in Toronto); very interested in the lowering kit you’re installing. Was think the Ford racing G springs or the Ebiach’s…. But not sure what else is out there for verts and any advice or comment would be awesome. Anyways - your content is fantastic, I really enjoy watching. Thanks and keep you the good work
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I put the Eibach sportlines in this car 👍
just bought an 89 convertible, supposed to have the SVE shock, spring, strut kit from LMR at my door tormorrow....just went back and read the whole page, no recommended for convertibles... DAMNIT. either way thanks for the informative video, atleast i didnt have it all installed first lol
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
You bet! Lol - that’s true!!
@pavlos413
2 жыл бұрын
I put Steeda lowering springs on my 91 vert and paired them with a set of Koni Strt. no complaints so far.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌. I’m in need of some shocks/struts myself. Soon 😉
No mention of subframe connectors? I thought my '90 GT convertible with some Maximum Motorsports bits and pieces handled better than my '01 Corvette.
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are definitely worth considering 100%
I just bought a 1991 5.0 gt the car I've been wanting since I was 16. Got it from my brother in law 41000 on it clean storage kept nothing has been done to it, completely stock. I'm just trying to keep it in that state. In other words I'm pretty new to the fox boy game but I love the car. I wanna do some slight upgrades but don't want to ruin it to where it Depreciates in value because I know people are wanting them again now days. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations my friend and welcome to the 🦊 family! I’ve done quite a few videos talking about this. You should have a look through my older videos 👍. Have you seen my video on the first 3 mods? Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pX9-ycecaLCugNY.html
The weather stripping is hard to get perfect, for sure you need a spare towel and hand towels in case it rains. My 92 lx very leaked like a civil war submarine when it rained and made driving very dangerous. If the top motor does not work good luck finding a mechanic that can replace the hydraulic pump.
@KASLCustoms
11 ай бұрын
Lol it’s true
Verts get a lot of hate because of the twist. A vert would bring the most joy to my family. If I was not considering the fam I would get another LX or GT hard top. Question: how much performance can you safely do to a vert without twisting it up?
I have a 1990 LX hatch I've owned since new and a totally stock-to-the-silencer '87 GT convertible (which I got because I like the non-flag mirrors) and have to agree about the noise. The only mod the GT will ever get were subframe connectors, but even with, the car is a bit of a crash-fest. Nothing bad, but they couldn't sell 'em like that today. Being there "in the day" I will also say that the 'verts don't handle or brake as well as a hatch or sedan. That said? Since they're like a half-price proposition I am glad I got mine when I did. Don't see that holding up long-term. '65 Mustang convertibles band and crash too...
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Good points!
I love my 86 vert but will the windows ever go up without being crooked or not sealed up right? I seriously doubt it. The passenger side window stops about halfway up and then it needs finesse to go up the rest of the way lol.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Lol - #Vertlife 😎🤣
? I bought a 1993 mustang convertible Fox body but it has a four-cylinder engine in it and I want to put a V-8 engine in this car is that possible?
@KASLCustoms
11 ай бұрын
Yes
Have you ever install baby car seat on the convertible ?
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
No I haven’t
Hi I'm Intrested in a 1990 GT vert that I may go look at when the guy takes is out of storage. The car looks awesome but it has a rebuilt title on it and the price is Not bad either but the rebuilt title has me concerned. These cars are old now and I'm quite sure many have been in accidents at some time. I still will go and have a look at this car because the current owner said it was rebuilt 14yrs ago and looks like he has taken car of this car. It's black with white interior and looks very clean and straight..any tips when I go to see this car?
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on. Sounds like a cool car. My friend Mathew put together a great video on this. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/omWJ0cWCmMvJeNI.html I hope this helps. Good luck with the car!
@clemmahabir
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms I will check it out ! Thanks
Thanks for the videos!! I'm wanting to lower my fox for a better stance. It's still stock height right now. Which springs would you recommend that will give it a good look with the best ride quality?? Thanks again!!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! I really like the stings I have in my coupe. They’re well over 20 yrs old but still ride and look great. They are the Eibach Progressive springs
@crazyhorseracing6130
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms Thanks man!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. My 91 LX 5.0 rides like a chuck wagon. Would you say you can tell the difference in how the coupe rides vs the vert? Before you lowered.....
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy!! Lol!!! My coupe definitely rides better the the Vert. Both are lowered.
89 vert I wanna make it faster any suggestions
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Have you watch my HCI videos?
Not to sure about the weight calculations. Published 3037 for GT convert., and 2975 for GT Hatch. Hmmm
So i recently purchased a 92 lx vert with the saleen body kit and spoiler. It has an e303 cam and head work along with a cai. I need to get new rims but am only interested in a staggered 9x18 / 10x18 (or17) setup. Any tips? Thanks in advance and I'm very jealous of your setup!
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats my friend and thank you for reaching out! That sounds like a beautiful car. I've done videos on both my coupes wheels and the vert. I will try and send you links: Coupe kzread.info/dash/bejne/pp9s2pivlbq1lbw.html Vert kzread.info/dash/bejne/e21707CIqd2Xdto.html Hope that helps!
@darthdredd2821
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms thank you, i will watch them now!
I gotta 83 convertible..👍
Nice video, your daughter is adorable. My children prefer my 90lx vert to my 13 gt500 coupe lol. Are those pony R rims? I'm definitely looking into installing sub frame connectors, ideally a 4 point roll bar but I think that takes away from the vert...
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Awe thanks buddy! Funny how the old cars have that affect 😉. Yes I too will be going the subframe connector route as well.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
And Yes, These are LMR's 17" pony R's. 10" rear and 8" front (Might be a 9" front...?)
@GameOver321
2 жыл бұрын
@@KASLCustoms those are Fire! Are you staying 4 lug?
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thx buddy! I think I’m going to on the Vert. I will however go with a rear disc brake set up 👍
If I buy one and don't like it, can i return it on Amazon?
Well they look 😎 cool as F
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
👌👌👌
Even the hard top cars twisted if driven hard.
Dumb question here. I’ve never owned a convertible so please be easy here! lol Where is the lock to release the convertible top so I can open it?
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Haha no worries buddy - you’ll never get any judgement from me. There are two latches on either side of the upper roof line of both the drivers and passengers side. It’s right behind where the A pillar (windshield frame) meets the convertible top. They pull towards the middle/front of the car. Put another way, when you’re sitting in the drivers seat, look up and to the left and you should see them. Sorry - I hope that makes sense… 😉
@five_point_whoa6983
2 жыл бұрын
I figured it out. I bought a 91 vert, delivered yesterday. They put it too close to the house in our carport and I couldn’t open the door far enough to get in. The window was down so I was going to open the top and climb in. 😂
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha that’s awesome!!!! Congrats on the car! 🎉
I had one of these cars back in 1995 ! It got me laid lots of times !
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahah thats awesome!
I wanna know ….. what it’s all …. Aboooot …. I really want one
My convertible is tight af.
@KASLCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
Love your videos ! Question please. I've always loved trans ams and stands. Being 48 now, I see allot of 4 bangers and 6 bangers around. At low prices. Do you think from a re-sale perspective if I dropped I'm a 5.0 that the value would increase ? I'm debating buying one in another province that's mint but its a 4 banger. I'd oribably keep it for awhile after dropping in a 5.0 then selling it. I know lots of people are doing this... anyone actually made money by this ?
@KASLCustoms
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes I think there is definitely value in it - especially if done right 👍