My nephew had one with the 4 banger turbo. I hated the thing. Every other weekend I was working on that piece of junk and it wasn't just engine issues. I hope you like working on cars. There's a good reason why you don't see many anymore - they're junk looking for a place to die.

 

I understand that but there is quite a few fox bodys around here but most are restored and people want a small fortune for them that is not what im looking for the little 70's pony cars are much more rare in my area not many have one and even fewer that have one restored im looking at this as a relativly inexpensive restoration/hot rod project that I get to build

 

The mustang II sold more then any other mustang. Actually very successful. I hated them. The were based on the pinto. Could climb in value someday and it sounds like cheap fun,

 

The 2.8 V6 is a lousy engine. It's gutless, and has solid lifters that are a PITA to keep adjusted. Gas mileage isn't that great either. I know opportunity is knocking, but I'd much prefer an early Fox with the 200 CI inline 6 for a daily driver. It's got more guts, easier maintenance, and gets better gas mileage.

Yes, you can put a 302 into the Mustang II - it was a factory option later on in its life.

 

to jethat: yes that is what im looking for fun inexpensive and not many around



to glc: please read previous post. now then I have rebuilt the v-6 and the 4 cyl that was used in these cars, when done properly they are extremely reliable and fun, and as a matter of mpgs if it is tuned properly the v-6 is perfectly capable of the high 20' low 30's on the highway. yes I can drop in any pre computer 302 in later, basically in a weekend and a EFI in a week or so. the rest of the drive train (c-4, rear end are very reliable) and I did consider a fox please see my last post

 

I never liked the big, long Mustangs, but I saw one in pristine condition in Plano the other day...

I must admit, just for a second, I envied the driver...

 

My favorite mustang has always been the 69-70 fastbacks/Mach I's When I bought mine I was actually looking for one of those. I found mine it was close and it wasnt very much I only paid $5500 for it 8 years ago and at that time a 69-70 in the same condition was worth twice that. Now I think mine is worth 20-25k but I've done allot to it and its pretty pristine. If it were a 69-70 it would be worth twice that.. Bottom line is its a fun hobby beats spending my money on booze and hookers..

 

I do have a 83 town car with a 5.0l TBI and a good trany hmmmmmm maybe it is time to buy the engine stand and dust off the old rebuild technique

curb on the T.C. 4044lb

curb on the mustang 2700 lb

and that Lincoln was anything but slow

a little custom exhaust, some performance parts......

 

Ugliest Pinto ever...

 

stick it shine you know your jealous

 

Some people get mad, and then cry because of my smartass comments....

You on the otherhand, giggle for a second, and then tell me to go F myself. I dig the way you roll

 

its only beacuse i am just as big a a$$ hole as you

 

Then type *** hole, just not as one word... BTW, that comment was perty damn funny

 

now after that little side track Ive been looking at these little ghias all flickin day and dang it they are just looking cuter and cuter each time I even joined a mustang forum but I am not overjoyed yet but we will see.

 

I have seen this car on the original TV series "Charlie's Angels"!........