The journey begins....

Extremestang · 05-01-2002, 11:15 PM

well, i have started my search for a NOTCHBACK. I'm looking at an 88 or 89 with preferably a 347 strocker motor, *like that will happen*lol! At least i'll keep my hopes up. Borrowed a friends notch the other day (bright yellow notch with a 347....runs in the low 12's) and realized that i have been wasting time trying to build a 14 second v6. Anyway, before i bore you all, i just wanted to share with you guys/gals that i will soon be joining the ranks of v8 bliss! I wont sleep until i find one!

....the journey begins

joe4speed · 05-02-2002, 12:54 AM

woohooooo.... let the party start!!!!

PKRWUD · 05-02-2002, 04:19 AM

I'll keep an eye out for one for you.

Take care,
-Chris

mustangman65_79 · 05-02-2002, 05:19 AM

and he learns the truth about the 8's

Crazy Horse GT · 05-02-2002, 07:31 AM

good luck on your quest

Mr 5 0 · 05-02-2002, 09:07 AM

Extremestang:

Many a current Mustang owner was 'converted' after a ride in a modified Mustang V-8.

Finding an exact duplicate of your friend's 'Stang (a 347 stroker) will probably be futile but - good luck on finding a Mustang that you can modify and call your own.

302 LX Eric · 05-02-2002, 09:21 AM

Good luck with the search, although it may take some time just to find an 88-89 302 that's in good shape.

Not to rain on your parade but you may want to skip the 'requirement' of the 347. I just don't think you'll find one. Plus, if someone went through all the trouble to build a 347, and then is selling it, I would be wary as to the condition of the engine. I recommend that you keep an eye out for a clean, well cared for Mustang and then do your own 347 buildup.

As I posted in another thread: it took me 9 months to find my baby.

Again, good luck

E

Extremestang · 05-03-2002, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the support guys! I was just being sarcastic when i said i wanted one with a 347, the likely hood of that is slim to none.

I've looked at two already, neither worth a damn. Guess it will be a little longer then i expected.

Chris, let me know what you see out there, i appreciate it buddy.

silver_pilate · 05-03-2002, 08:30 PM

I looked for this car for over a year. I was already a member of MW when I bought it. I went through ad after ad calling people and looking at cars. Many were trash. Many had owners that didn't know jack and didn't do a good job maintaining. Many were modified (I wanted a stocker).

I took a trip to the metroplex with the sole purpose of looking at and buying a Mustang. All the specialty dealers were WAY overpriced and the ads I called on were all no-go's. I worked my way through all the hopefuls and no cigars. Then I called back a number that didn't answer on the first call and spoke with the guy I bought my car from. It was bone stock, red with black interior, and even though it was an AOD, it sounded nice. I met him in Plano, and when I saw the car, I knew I had found it. The interior was perfect, the paint looked good and was nicely waxed, and the engine was well kept, maintained, and clean with all receipts. Had a slight vibration, but it was merely the tires needing balancing.

My point being, take your time and wait for the right one. Keep looking past the junkyard heaps and the Cletus the slack-jawed-yokel owned cars, and you'll find the one you need.

--nathan

PKRWUD · 05-04-2002, 01:00 PM

Brian-

Quote:

From the California Sportscar Trader:

1989 FORD MUSTANG, convt, 4 cyl, 5 spd, top works, great cond, body and int in good cond, current 2003 tags, runs great, great summer car, $1500 obo.
526-596-2220 / 562-651-6289

Take care,
-Chris

Skyman · 05-04-2002, 08:11 PM

Brian-

Dont look for one w/ a 347. Theres a lot of cheap nice Gt's and LX's out there. ive been looking myself for quite a while.

Do you know for sure the yellow car runs low 12's?

Its much closer to a low 13's after I saw it run, and I know what the 69 camaro runs.

Skyler

Mstngscoob · 05-04-2002, 10:01 PM

i feel your pain. im currently looking for a 94-95 gt vert. if i didnt want one there would be one on every lot now that i want one i cant find one worth a crap ohh well my journey will continue also

Extremestang · 05-07-2002, 08:01 AM

Sky, you just want a 347 for yourself, hehe...

As far as the yellow car, yes, its a 12 second car, just the driver thats slow. That was his first staged event. (remember them lining up, he jumped the gun, then had to re-line) Dont ask, just was. He picked up some long tubes last weekend with a few other things i wont mention for now. Hows the kid doing? I heard what happened, just want to know if things are okay for him now.

Yes, i'm sure i'll be looking for awhile, but damit man, i want an lx soon!

05-01-2002, 11:15 PM	#1
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	The journey begins.... well, i have started my search for a NOTCHBACK. I'm looking at an 88 or 89 with preferably a 347 strocker motor, like that will happenlol! At least i'll keep my hopes up. Borrowed a friends notch the other day (bright yellow notch with a 347....runs in the low 12's) and realized that i have been wasting time trying to build a 14 second v6. Anyway, before i bore you all, i just wanted to share with you guys/gals that i will soon be joining the ranks of v8 bliss! I wont sleep until i find one!....the journey begins __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

05-02-2002, 12:54 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	woohooooo.... let the party start!!!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

05-02-2002, 04:19 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'll keep an eye out for one for you. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

05-02-2002, 05:19 AM	#4
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	and he learns the truth about the 8's __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

05-02-2002, 07:31 AM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	good luck on your quest __________________ 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

05-02-2002, 09:07 AM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Searchin' for a Stang of your own Extremestang: Many a current Mustang owner was 'converted' after a ride in a modified Mustang V-8. Finding an exact duplicate of your friend's 'Stang (a 347 stroker) will probably be futile but - good luck on finding a Mustang that you can modify and call your own.

05-02-2002, 09:21 AM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Good luck with the search, although it may take some time just to find an 88-89 302 that's in good shape. Not to rain on your parade but you may want to skip the 'requirement' of the 347. I just don't think you'll find one. Plus, if someone went through all the trouble to build a 347, and then is selling it, I would be wary as to the condition of the engine. I recommend that you keep an eye out for a clean, well cared for Mustang and then do your own 347 buildup. As I posted in another thread: it took me 9 months to find my baby. Again, good luck E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

05-03-2002, 06:55 PM	#8
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Thanks for the support guys! I was just being sarcastic when i said i wanted one with a 347, the likely hood of that is slim to none. I've looked at two already, neither worth a damn. Guess it will be a little longer then i expected. Chris, let me know what you see out there, i appreciate it buddy. __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

05-03-2002, 08:30 PM	#9
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	I looked for this car for over a year. I was already a member of MW when I bought it. I went through ad after ad calling people and looking at cars. Many were trash. Many had owners that didn't know jack and didn't do a good job maintaining. Many were modified (I wanted a stocker). I took a trip to the metroplex with the sole purpose of looking at and buying a Mustang. All the specialty dealers were WAY overpriced and the ads I called on were all no-go's. I worked my way through all the hopefuls and no cigars. Then I called back a number that didn't answer on the first call and spoke with the guy I bought my car from. It was bone stock, red with black interior, and even though it was an AOD, it sounded nice. I met him in Plano, and when I saw the car, I knew I had found it. The interior was perfect, the paint looked good and was nicely waxed, and the engine was well kept, maintained, and clean with all receipts. Had a slight vibration, but it was merely the tires needing balancing. My point being, take your time and wait for the right one. Keep looking past the junkyard heaps and the Cletus the slack-jawed-yokel owned cars, and you'll find the one you need. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

05-04-2002, 08:11 PM	#11
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Brian- Dont look for one w/ a 347. Theres a lot of cheap nice Gt's and LX's out there. ive been looking myself for quite a while. Do you know for sure the yellow car runs low 12's? Its much closer to a low 13's after I saw it run, and I know what the 69 camaro runs. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

05-04-2002, 10:01 PM	#12
Mstngscoob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 24	i feel your pain. im currently looking for a 94-95 gt vert. if i didnt want one there would be one on every lot now that i want one i cant find one worth a crap ohh well my journey will continue also __________________ 2000 gt high pref red, 2 chamber flows, mac off-road H, 4.10 gears, home made ram air(thnks Tim), steeda tri-ax, 2001 suzuki gsxr-600 yoshi pipe, tint screen, helmet, flsh mnts. 4-sale

05-07-2002, 08:01 AM	#13
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Sky, you just want a 347 for yourself, hehe... As far as the yellow car, yes, its a 12 second car, just the driver thats slow. That was his first staged event. (remember them lining up, he jumped the gun, then had to re-line) Dont ask, just was. He picked up some long tubes last weekend with a few other things i wont mention for now. Hows the kid doing? I heard what happened, just want to know if things are okay for him now. Yes, i'm sure i'll be looking for awhile, but damit man, i want an lx soon! __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

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