I love how Matt is so particular with everything about foxbody mustangs

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Very detail oriented for sure

@user-fe6gc5rw2f

9 ай бұрын

All respect How about how Matt says oh that's easy oh that's easy There is nothing easy About working😂, All respect beautiful rod Sweet rod all respect You know you got my dream car God bless you all

Matt is like a fox body god 😂 so thorough! I owned an 86 back in the mid 90's when the car was only 10 years old. I miss that car

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Man I bet it was a blast to drive back then.

Love the color Sweet Stang 🦊🐎🔧🚗💪👊🇺🇸

@GearHead704

11 ай бұрын

Hey buddy! Thanks yeah it's a great color.

I like your channel. Some great info on foxes, which I am wanting to get. I’m from an older age (69) but the more I see the more I love them. There’s so much you can do to one. And they are light.

@GearHead704

9 күн бұрын

Thank you, I don't really make videos anymore but there are a lot of my old ones out there to watch. They are fun cars.

Is it weird that I can watch you guys do this type video all the time?

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

I'm very grateful for that! lol, but seriously I think it's just interesting to dive into these cards.

As always great information Matt!!

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I really appreciate the constant support.

Thanks for the interesting video. I still have the ‘86 GT that I ordered from Dearborn a little over 37 years ago. Same color combination as your daughter’s, although it’s a 5 speed with the 3.08 rear axle ratio that was a no cost option over the standard 2.73. Power windows , AC, tinted glass and a sunroof were also ordered. At this point it’s accumulated a little over 9,000 miles since new and has never been subjected to any inclement weather spending most of it’s life covered and garaged. Everything, and I mean everything is original with the exception of all fluids, oil filters and it’s 4th battery. As pointed out in your video, age takes it’s toll regardless of mileage even under the best of storage conditions. Rear hatch lift struts being something I’ll also have to attend to soon. Again, thanks for the video and the best of luck on (new) ride! 👍🏻

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing about your car. It sounds amazing and super clean. You should be very proud. Thanks for watching.

Awesome def need one soon! Looks greats

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

She loves it!

One of your best videos I have to say. Great content.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Wow, you are too kind thanks!

This guy would have a fit with my 86 💀 I’m dailying my 86 vert at 17, very fun do recommend

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

Man that's awesome!

First time watching one of your videos, now I'm hooked!! Such a thorough inspection, and the knowledge is crazy good. Looking forward to learning "stuff" from your channel. (I should move from California to NC?)

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I've seen you in the comments for a while now. I am finally getting back to some old comments, but I appreciate your support.

Okay, it's a great looking Foxbody. I even like to look at mustangs when they are up on the lift. The bunch of you all will have the car in tip top shape so fast 😁

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan, thanks!

@darylfitzgerald1327

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 glad to see you back in action. I missed your videos

Hell yeah can't wait

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I"m excited to get it going.

Nice! Matt has my Blue coupe. AKA "the white car"

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Hey Frank! NO way!!!! I didn't know that. I'll look for it next time, thanks

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible day. Tell Tiff i said hello. Much love and RESPECT

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tim!

Love these videos. FubLly got me out to the garage to go over my car. Now I have 2 pages worth of repairs to make lol

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and lol that's how it always goes with these isn't it? hahah

Greetings Matt!! It's been too long! It's awesome that you are passing the Fox fever to the next generation. I hope y'all grow closer doing this project, and that she enjoys the car for years to come! You haven't lost your touch, great video as always. It's good to get to interact with you again!

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm so glad my daughter is into it! We've definitely bonded over this project already. Thanks for the kind words.

The 86 Mustang came with a steel and rubber valve cover gasket, also the torque converter has a drain plug so you could do a full oil change on the AOD.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the info

@tedjones-ho2zk

Жыл бұрын

No problem, just wanted to add, the torque converter drain plug is right next to one of the studs that go through the flex plate. So remove the inspection cover and rotate the converter until you see it.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll let Matt know.

Love the content man 👍

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

I like the Cobra wheels on it, check the clutch auto adjuster under the dash if it has a cable clutch and check the connector on the headlite switch connector

@GearHead704

9 ай бұрын

Just used those wheels because the tires were still good lol, but yeah they look good. It's actually an auto.

Mannnn the special gray and black combo on this thing is so choice. I'm jealous.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

It looks so so so good!

Great overview!

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

My first car was an 84 Mercury Capri. I remember the ignition switch feeling sloppy, then the car would shut off after cranking. When I pulled the cover off and found the ignition switch separating, I thought I could bend the pot metal tabs to tighten it. Snap! Drove the next day with a zip tie holding the mess together until I got a proper replacement. Also was my first experience using an easy out.

@GearHead704

11 ай бұрын

The old zip tie trick works great.

Hope things are well from Vermont Chris

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

Hey Chris! Thing are going well and I'm so sorry for the 6 months late response lol

Very good video Matt, for a 37 year old car most of the problems are due to age, and due to sitting a lot. Some cars don't like to sit, as far as the AOD, i would do the fluild and filter change and wait about another 5k to 7k and repeat the fluid and filter change and then you should good for another 60-70 k .

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Yeah I can't really complain about it, as it's a solid car and in much better shape than my SSP was. It'll be cool to see how long this automatic makes it.

She’s so excited and I love it!

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

It's great to see her share in my passion

@TheSeanGTV

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 yep! Gotta love it!

Nice video, I had an 86GT just like it. It liked to eat headlights, felt like I was changing one every year.

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

It's funny it still has a high beam light that is out that iI need to change lol

Great find.... they're getting hard to find all OG except a fuel pump and filter chsmge since '86. Look forward to watching the progress.

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

Sorry for the very late reply but I hope you enjoyed the series on this 86.

🦊🙌🏻 pretty exciting for your daughter and u definitely took it to the right place

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Hey Sally! Thanks. I enjoyed seeing some of yours and Pauls coverage from Motorcity FoxFest

The Man with a plan.!!!

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

you know it

My first car was a new '86 GT auto. The transmission was replaced twice in the first 18k miles 😮

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

That's cool you had one but man sorry to here about the transmission. So far her AOD is holding up.

My 91 had its OEM date coded plug wires still on it too. It is cool till you realize it doesn’t really matter because they need to be changed. Along with many other original parts. Radiator, water pump, etc etc. I would do a pan/filter service on the AOD. With that only changing 1/3 of the fluid that is perfect.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

We decided to keep her plugs, but not on the car obviously lol. Cool to see the original stuff even if it's broken by now.

Definitely took your daughter's car to the right place. I can't wait to see what all you have done. That interior is so nice. Doesn't look like a 50K interior, and it even smells new you said. The body and paint are great as well. I really like the black on the hood and how it says GT. I hope your daughter knows what a cool car she has. I know she appreciates you and Tiff. It's gonna be even more like a new car when the Fox master(LOL) gets done with her.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Hey VV! Yeah she is loving it and I can't wait to get all the issues fixed so she can be driving it. She is really happy which makes me happy.

@VidTubeWatch

Жыл бұрын

@GearHead704 Exactly. We went on a short roller coaster ride getting some issues sorted out on our daughter's car. It was down for about 2 months at one point. It killed me because she had to go back to college right after spring break without it. She was such a good sport about the situation though.

The 85 is definitely the best foxbody ever

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

I"ve really grown to like them a lot and that is Matt's favorite

Hey Matt it’s crazy to think your daughters 86 and my project 86 t-top coupe will be 40 years old in 3 years😳👍🏻 gotta restore the foxes and keep them on the road😁

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

They're getting old for sure, so hard to believe.

Hey another gearhead video!! You’ll have to go film the 83 when Matt and Della are working on it in the coming weeks.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy! Awesome, I'd love to.

@deadriseful

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 they are going to do an inspection soon. Feel free to treat it like it’s your own car for any videos you want to do 😂. Maybe I’ll swing the ice cream truck by one Saturday

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

That's be awesome buddy

He would tell me to take my car to the scrap yard lol. On another note, my A9L is supposed to here tomorrow after sending it to Matt for repair. Should have this old Hobby Horse back on the road again soon and the only reason I know of Fox Resto is through one of your old videos.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

LOL, I'm sure it's not that bad, but Matt also rebuilt my convertibles computer and it's been great sense. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it!

right on man .......such a sweet grab on that car .......

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane, I feel the same way.

Will you have enough “fixed “ in time for your daughter to drive it to first day of school? You know she will want to show it off 😎

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

I think so! Pushing much harder on this one than my notch.

Can't remember the name of the company but Chris and Gary talked about it a few times. They can update your original radio to have Bluetooth capability. That would be really cool!

@GearHead704

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I remember that also Matt P told me about it. She really wants a CD player though

I had to replace the blend air cable when when I did my heater core

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

smart move

I think for a car that old.... Its not too bad on the honey do list! Gonna love to see this car at Foxtoberfest... And you better not give up on Nemesis!😠... Keep at it and live my bloopers!!!🤣😂👊👊👍👍

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Yeah really it's all expect, can't wait to see you at Foxtoberfest Joe!

@josephleonardi8977

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 OMG yes... Been a long time... And bring your friend #BeerHead704 and Tiff too!!😜😜😜

I’d like to have that done

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

I think it's very helpful to know.

That brake booster leak will make the car run terrible. It’s a vacuum leak I just did one last weekend.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. We plan to swap it soon.

Wish i had an expert near me like this. Id 1000% bring my fox to him.

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

It's great to have easy access to Matt. Someone shipped their car 2,000 miles here before

CANADIAN SUPERMAN APPROVES

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always buddy!

It is a blast to see both Matts and Kristen doing foxbody stuff. Hopefully, Kristen can takeover or help you make videos, if she can keep up with chores and school. 😉

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

We had fun making the video. She stays pretty busy with school, work, chores, and she's also in drama and dance, so we'll see how much extra time she has, but hopefully she gets to enjoy driving this car soon.

I have a 91 Fox body but my fox body doesn't start with the key but you can start it with starting fluid and you can drive it all day and I don't know what's wrong with it😅

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

lol well at least you can get it started!

37 years?? Am I that old? I owned a 1992 and 1984 fox bodies, now a 2007 supercharged and now a 2018.

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

Crazy how time passes isn't it? The 07 and 2018 sound like fun!

All those low mileage mint looking fox's selling for $25k will likely need the same things as this clean ride. Yikes

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct!

Ultra Sonic cleaner.

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

Yes that is what we should've done. I ended up buying new injectors.

Hey Matt can you ask Matt what 19 lbs injectors he'd buy as replacements? As always supper thorough inspection.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

I just had to order a new set for the 86. Note they are different than the 87-93 cars. This is the set I got. E6TE-A3B New Motorcraft fuel injectors for 1985 Ford LTD 5.0L

@AlcoTester1

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 Where did you find the injectors at? I need to replace mine on my 86 Fox and I cant find them.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Ebay, just searched around like crazy

@AlcoTester1

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 Was it NOS? Do you know the seller, ( I would GREATLY appreciate it). I have looked on there and cant find them except for NOS for $250.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I bought the NOS ones for $250

Lol I’m looking for an 86 for my daughter for her first car

@GearHead704

4 ай бұрын

You definitely should! Mine loves hers.

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

4 ай бұрын

@@GearHead704 I found a 50,000 mile original rust free and I mean rust free beautiful 1986 LX. My problem is it’s a 3.8. I built plenty of cars and I owned an 86 GT. I’m just worried turning this car into an 86 GT is going to end up costing twice what just finding a clean GT would be? But for 3500 bucks for documented 50,000 miles survivor 86 LX from the original owner garage kept its whole life all the paper work etc even being a V6 I’d say that’s a pretty good starting point plus I don’t think she’s gonna get in any trouble with a 3.8 L lol what do you think should I grab it?

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

4 ай бұрын

@@GearHead704 the seller unfortunately is giving those something doesn’t add up here vibes then I got the oh I’m gonna take it down and relist it because of the amount of interest I’ve had OK well if there is that much interest why do you still have it? I’m not bending over backwards for a V6, that’s for sure. Some of the prices people are asking are just absurd not every car is a low mile SSC worth 40 to 60 grand lol people seem to think they’re ragged out 87 with 160,000 miles on it with Amazon euro headlights is worth 20 grand, that being said, I’m confident if we just stick to it will find a clean one somewhere. Why I didn’t keep my 86 GT or 88 LX 5 L i just don’t know I remember turning down an 86 ASC McLaren Capri in 99 because I thought 2500 bucks was ridiculous for it 😂😂😂😂 Anyway stoked I found your channel man keep the videos coming. Cheers.

Daughter looks just like her mom

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

You can definitely tell she's our kid lol

Time to put some 4.10 rear end gears in there for that automatic and wake that little pony up 💪

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

lol, I was thinking kinda the same thing, but I may go easy on here and go with 3.73 lol

@londawg3844

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 I heard you make that quick comment about the ratio at the end... I made that comment half way through 😂. 3.73 will help with fuel economy 🤏

I’m curious, all the stuff found wrong with this car, what was the cost to rectify it all? How much should one expect to pay in additional work needed on a Foxbody of this age?

@GearHead704

14 күн бұрын

I think I dropped about $4,000 in parts plus my labor.

What was the price for the 86

@GearHead704

2 ай бұрын

$14,500

My 86 burnt a quart of oil every 2000.00 miles Ford said it was normal

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

That seems excessive.

Where you located at

@GearHead704

14 күн бұрын

Fox Mustang Restoration is in Locust, NC

Buy the t top 85 chris has..3500 bucks...needs work...someone buy it befor he strips it..the Infamous Project.he has it in Texas..if he had it in Ontario i would buy it.

@GearHead704

5 ай бұрын

This one was enough for me to buy from him lol

I’m looking for 1987 GT convertible doors 🚪. Can anyone help me with finding them. I’m in Hampton Roads Virginia.

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

You can try calling Foxresto. 704-888-1278 or e-mail parts@foxresto.com

@Iskazi3285

6 ай бұрын

@@GearHead704 thanks, I actually found some in Ga last month.

Them Hellcats are mean and blister the tiree a lot, but don't cut them Foxbody's sny slack! Thay aren't super bad by todays standard, but they are light in weight and turn a pretty good quarter mile! I know, I have had an all original 87 GT hatchback for a long time. Love it, just put the first set of tires on it two years ago! No it isn't for sale!😊

@GearHead704

6 ай бұрын

Enjoy your 87!

Time to make it a track beast!!!! To make it safer for your daughter of course, because, better handling is safer, right?

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

lol, right!?! But eventually will make my coupe a track beast and maybe teach here how to drive that one.

No offense but thats the worst (mechanical) condition 50k mile mustang I have ever seen in my entire life. I don't think thats an accurate milage. And door pins at 50k??? No way possible.

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

It did sit for 21 years. I found a lot of the inspection marks on it as well like the alternator, steering rack, and intake manifold. I think it's legit 50k, plus I trust Chris of TIP who I bought the car from.

@RedHammerBodyShop

Жыл бұрын

@@GearHead704 yeah I suppose it's possible but man I sure hate you have to get into all that on a low mile car. I've owned dozens of 100k plus mile fox's and have never seen all that happen like that. I will say that it is beautiful and I hope you get everything worked out!!

@GearHead704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, hopefully it'll be roadworthy soon