...a ton of general questions....

Type3VW · 12-02-2002, 02:21 PM

Okay, I just acquired a 1985 LX convertible. Hope you folks can help me out with some answers...........

It needs a top.....who/where to buy from? Anyone installed a top themselves? Glass or plastic? I'm seriously leaning toward glass but I have NO idea of how these Mustang tops perform.

Has a 3.8 V-6 with a blown head gasket......but I have a good 3.8 to swap in w/ only 64K on it. Are there headers and dual exhaust kits available for this car?

Rim options with the 4 bolt pattern? I would like to go to 15 inch rims, but a nice looking 14 inch rim would do fine.

Spoiler and air dam options. Understated styling........Any good sites available for these years?

I'm sure I'll have several more questions, but that's a start!

Thanks,
Dave

jj_jonathon · 12-02-2002, 02:50 PM

www.cal-mustang.com is always a favorite

i like cloth tops honestly...and ive never put one on, because if you mess up the folding a little bit youll get a hole...the new top on our 90gt was installed a little off and the thing had a hole starting through the fabric in a little under a year...and that was professionally installed...always go with glass windows on the rear....plastic are horrible...after a while they just muck up and you cant see through them anymore...the glass is just much more reliable...

i dunno anything about LX kits....but many here do....and cal-mustang.com should have body kits for you....

-jonathon

The Deuce · 12-02-2002, 08:39 PM

Welcome,
Check out the 'small ponies' forum for help on the 3.8.

Question, which body are you running on the VW? I had a '70 fastback in college. Friend had a nasty "little" 2180 in his '65 notch. That thing walked all over 350 chevy's.

Type3VW · 12-02-2002, 08:48 PM

I'm building a 2L Type 4 engine for my '69 Fastback. I've got a lot of work to do on it still..... http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/1911/
Going to be a low budget street runner. BUT........I do now have an extra 3.8L!!!! Always wanted to tub the fasty and put a small block in it!
This CAN'T be good....!!!!

I'll check the other forums. Thanks.

12-02-2002, 02:21 PM	#1
Type3VW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South GA Posts: 2	...a ton of general questions.... Okay, I just acquired a 1985 LX convertible. Hope you folks can help me out with some answers........... It needs a top.....who/where to buy from? Anyone installed a top themselves? Glass or plastic? I'm seriously leaning toward glass but I have NO idea of how these Mustang tops perform. Has a 3.8 V-6 with a blown head gasket......but I have a good 3.8 to swap in w/ only 64K on it. Are there headers and dual exhaust kits available for this car? Rim options with the 4 bolt pattern? I would like to go to 15 inch rims, but a nice looking 14 inch rim would do fine. Spoiler and air dam options. Understated styling........Any good sites available for these years? I'm sure I'll have several more questions, but that's a start! Thanks, Dave

12-02-2002, 02:50 PM	#2
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	www.cal-mustang.com is always a favorite i like cloth tops honestly...and ive never put one on, because if you mess up the folding a little bit youll get a hole...the new top on our 90gt was installed a little off and the thing had a hole starting through the fabric in a little under a year...and that was professionally installed...always go with glass windows on the rear....plastic are horrible...after a while they just muck up and you cant see through them anymore...the glass is just much more reliable... i dunno anything about LX kits....but many here do....and cal-mustang.com should have body kits for you.... -jonathon __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

12-02-2002, 08:39 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Welcome, Check out the 'small ponies' forum for help on the 3.8. Question, which body are you running on the VW? I had a '70 fastback in college. Friend had a nasty "little" 2180 in his '65 notch. That thing walked all over 350 chevy's. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

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12-02-2002, 08:48 PM	#4
Type3VW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South GA Posts: 2	I'm building a 2L Type 4 engine for my '69 Fastback. I've got a lot of work to do on it still..... http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/1911/ Going to be a low budget street runner. BUT........I do now have an extra 3.8L!!!! Always wanted to tub the fasty and put a small block in it! This CAN'T be good....!!!! I'll check the other forums. Thanks.