I finally did it, got my own Mustang

MEDIK418 · 10-24-2004, 10:55 PM

Well, I finally found what I hope is the Mustang I want. Bought it on E-bay. No motor, no tranny, just a 1986 notchback that's in decent shape, for the Cleveland. I'm headed to Missouri in the morning to pick it up. I'll post some pictures as soon as I get back.
Correct me if I'm wrong but an original 6 cylinder needs a different K-member to install a V8 right? I'm ordering a D&D tubular crossmember this week. The new K-member is going to get done regardless, but I was hoping I were correct.
My Cleveland block is back in the machine shop for it's final prep work, line bore, cam bearings and pistons pressed on new rods. Things are coming together. I'm going to try to attach a picture of the block as it sits now.

MEDIK418 · 10-24-2004, 11:03 PM

I give up. I guess this antique connection won't work

MEDIK418 · 10-24-2004, 11:06 PM

I'm trying to attack a picture but it's not working, any ideas?

joe4speed · 10-25-2004, 01:32 AM

what's wrong? Are you getting an error?

Also, don't forget to hit the upload button on the attachment window before you close it.

Unit 5302 · 10-28-2004, 10:47 PM

The 1980-1982 3.3L I-6 engines had a different K-member than the I4/V6/V8 cars.

The I4/V6/V8 cars use the same K-member, if I'm correct.

MEDIK418 · 10-29-2004, 01:32 AM

Thanks Unit. I did some checking this afternoon and the stickers on the underside of the hood indicate the car had a 3.8 V-6 in it. I kept running back and forth between it and the 82 with a measuring tape and everything seemed the same but this confirms it. Now if I can just figure out which of the 8 million wires under there are the ones I need and which are computer junk. Think I'll concentrate on the engine for a while.

10-24-2004, 10:55 PM	#1
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I finally did it, got my own Mustang Well, I finally found what I hope is the Mustang I want. Bought it on E-bay. No motor, no tranny, just a 1986 notchback that's in decent shape, for the Cleveland. I'm headed to Missouri in the morning to pick it up. I'll post some pictures as soon as I get back. Correct me if I'm wrong but an original 6 cylinder needs a different K-member to install a V8 right? I'm ordering a D&D tubular crossmember this week. The new K-member is going to get done regardless, but I was hoping I were correct. My Cleveland block is back in the machine shop for it's final prep work, line bore, cam bearings and pistons pressed on new rods. Things are coming together. I'm going to try to attach a picture of the block as it sits now. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

10-24-2004, 11:03 PM	#2
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Re: I finally did it, got my own Mustang I give up. I guess this antique connection won't work __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer. Last edited by MEDIK418; 10-27-2004 at 03:12 AM.. Reason: still trying to add pictures

10-24-2004, 11:06 PM	#3
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Re: I finally did it, got my own Mustang I'm trying to attack a picture but it's not working, any ideas? __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer. Last edited by MEDIK418; 10-27-2004 at 02:44 AM..

10-25-2004, 01:32 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Re: I finally did it, got my own Mustang what's wrong? Are you getting an error? Also, don't forget to hit the upload button on the attachment window before you close it. __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

10-28-2004, 10:47 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: V6 K Member The 1980-1982 3.3L I-6 engines had a different K-member than the I4/V6/V8 cars. The I4/V6/V8 cars use the same K-member, if I'm correct.

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