My First Mustang

5.slow · 12-10-2001, 08:41 PM

Hey fellas I'm the proud new owner of a 1988 GT hatchback.

I bought it from a guy for $1,500 with only 79k on the ticker. the first day I had it I started it up and my little heart has been pounding to get it on the road.

So far I've had to replace the heater core - and for all of you who don't know - Mustang heater cores are a pain in the a** to get out. I've also changed the exhaust to MAC longtube headers, H-pipe and MAC cat back. I've also added a Black Magic fan and high flow water pump.

I'm going to add some pics of the car as it was when I first got it.
I'll also post recent pics of car.

Unit 5302 · 12-10-2001, 09:25 PM

Either you got the best deal I've ever seen, or you need to tell us what was wrong with it (other than the heater core).

Don't tell me the thing was mint!!!

Fox Body · 12-10-2001, 10:03 PM

Hey, I just bought me my first 87-93 (actually a '91) Mustang LX (4-banger though) for $1500. How did you get such a deal? Was the guy you bought it from a family member, a good friend?

That's a weird cheap price. Happy for you though.

6T9PONY · 12-10-2001, 10:17 PM

You're a piece of crap....hehe...j/k...you lucky dog you....

joe4speed · 12-11-2001, 02:35 AM

Congrats! I love my '88 GT! Have fun with it, you'll find a new addiction!

Mercury · 12-11-2001, 03:07 AM

Damn. Theres a guy in town here with a blue and silver early 90's GT Hatch back with 130,000 miles on it. Looks real good, but the guy wants 13,000 for it. I dont know what kind of crack he is smoking, but I want some.

1500 sounds like one sweat deal. Kinda like the Old lady with a AC Cobra in her Barn or something like that.

tireburner163 · 12-11-2001, 08:09 AM

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Originally posted by Mercury
Damn. Theres a guy in town here with a blue and silver early 90's GT Hatch back with 130,000 miles on it. Looks real good, but the guy wants 13,000 for it.

LOL!!! Is it gold plated

5.slow · 12-11-2001, 08:48 AM

nothing is wrong with the car it runs and all. but the thing is i have to put it all back together because the guy i bought it from was going to race it. so he stripped it and gutted it and decided not to race it so it jsut sat. and he wanted to get rid of it. well when i figure out how to work my scanner ill post some pics of it.

Crazy Horse GT · 12-11-2001, 08:51 AM

still you got a good deal welcome to the dark sideof the rebel's ,enjoy your hoss man ,see ya.

1969Mach1 · 12-11-2001, 10:34 AM

Nice Nice....! I bought my 1969 Mustang Mach 1 for $8000 Canadian (apx. $5000 US) and it was an amazing deal. Engine has is very done, nice, been recently rebuilt. No engine problems. All chromed up, interior was alittle rough but body is pretty good, small rust buble on bottom of the door that will be fixed. The seats have been reset to get done, the chrome was all mint, all new emblems, new gas cap, new shocks, fairly new tires. recent paint but it was not that well done so I'm redoing it so it comes out very nice. But when I bought it was I offered $12000 by 2 people right away.
And it's a # matching car, and she goes very quick, carb and timing has to be adjusted, it is a 351-4bbl. Has a Holly 4bbl carb too, K&N Filter. She is so nice and sexxy

I put down rubber in my driveway with her yesterday. Woops. =) I have no seats and had a hard time getting it up the driveway. lol

VNAMUS in VA · 12-11-2001, 11:35 AM

Hey buddy! Congratulations on your new pony! Sweet deal! I see you're from Sterling....is that Virginia?

90LxDroptop · 12-11-2001, 01:20 PM

Damn that is an incredible deal...I thought I had it good when I got my 90 LX vert. for $3,600...great find man

12-10-2001, 08:41 PM	#1
5.slow Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sterling Posts: 19	My First Mustang Hey fellas I'm the proud new owner of a 1988 GT hatchback. I bought it from a guy for $1,500 with only 79k on the ticker. the first day I had it I started it up and my little heart has been pounding to get it on the road. So far I've had to replace the heater core - and for all of you who don't know - Mustang heater cores are a pain in the a** to get out. I've also changed the exhaust to MAC longtube headers, H-pipe and MAC cat back. I've also added a Black Magic fan and high flow water pump. I'm going to add some pics of the car as it was when I first got it. I'll also post recent pics of car.

12-10-2001, 10:03 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hey, I just bought me my first 87-93 (actually a '91) Mustang LX (4-banger though) for $1500. How did you get such a deal? Was the guy you bought it from a family member, a good friend? That's a weird cheap price. Happy for you though. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

12-11-2001, 02:35 AM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Congrats! I love my '88 GT! Have fun with it, you'll find a new addiction! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

12-11-2001, 08:48 AM	#8
5.slow Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sterling Posts: 19	reply nothing is wrong with the car it runs and all. but the thing is i have to put it all back together because the guy i bought it from was going to race it. so he stripped it and gutted it and decided not to race it so it jsut sat. and he wanted to get rid of it. well when i figure out how to work my scanner ill post some pics of it.

12-11-2001, 08:51 AM	#9
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	still you got a good deal welcome to the dark sideof the rebel's ,enjoy your hoss man ,see ya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

12-10-2001, 09:25 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Either you got the best deal I've ever seen, or you need to tell us what was wrong with it (other than the heater core). Don't tell me the thing was mint!!!

12-10-2001, 10:17 PM	#4
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	You're a piece of crap....hehe...j/k...you lucky dog you....

12-11-2001, 03:07 AM	#6
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Damn. Theres a guy in town here with a blue and silver early 90's GT Hatch back with 130,000 miles on it. Looks real good, but the guy wants 13,000 for it. I dont know what kind of crack he is smoking, but I want some. 1500 sounds like one sweat deal. Kinda like the Old lady with a AC Cobra in her Barn or something like that.

12-11-2001, 10:34 AM	#10
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Nice Nice....! I bought my 1969 Mustang Mach 1 for $8000 Canadian (apx. $5000 US) and it was an amazing deal. Engine has is very done, nice, been recently rebuilt. No engine problems. All chromed up, interior was alittle rough but body is pretty good, small rust buble on bottom of the door that will be fixed. The seats have been reset to get done, the chrome was all mint, all new emblems, new gas cap, new shocks, fairly new tires. recent paint but it was not that well done so I'm redoing it so it comes out very nice. But when I bought it was I offered $12000 by 2 people right away. And it's a # matching car, and she goes very quick, carb and timing has to be adjusted, it is a 351-4bbl. Has a Holly 4bbl carb too, K&N Filter. She is so nice and sexxy I put down rubber in my driveway with her yesterday. Woops. =) I have no seats and had a hard time getting it up the driveway. lol __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-11-2001, 11:35 AM	#11
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	Congrats!!! Hey buddy! Congratulations on your new pony! Sweet deal! I see you're from Sterling....is that Virginia? __________________ 1998 Cobra, Black/Black

12-11-2001, 01:20 PM	#12
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	wow Damn that is an incredible deal...I thought I had it good when I got my 90 LX vert. for $3,600...great find man __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

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