Has Any One Else Noticed This....

83GTMUSTANG · 09-07-2005, 09:50 PM

I've Just Bought An 88' Lx Originaly 5.0 Auto With No Motor Or Trans. An I Have An 83' Glx Originaly A V6 3.8 Auto Which I Replaced With Whats In My Sig.......i Swapted Out Every Thing Of The Fram, Motor Trans Pedals Brake Booster M-c,interior Excluding The Dash, Front Clip,hood ,hatch,and My Ponys Now The Wheels Stick Out Way Further Than They Did In My 83' So Why...... I Thought The They Where The Same Besides The Springs And Brakes.....i Also Noticed The K Frame Is Way Thicker The Spring Pockets Are Different Too And On My Rear End My Ponys Rubbed On The Inside Of The Rear But On The 88 It Has About An Inch Of Clearence This Is Strang Is There A Different Or My Measuring Tape Is Wrong.......any Input Is Welcomed...........

HoodStrype · 09-08-2005, 12:43 PM

My very first car was an '83 GLX... I thought they were identical as well although I've never looked side by side.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 09-10-2005, 03:05 PM

Well, I dont know about the body/frame specs (a little "drift" over the years wouldn't surprise me though), but what rims were on the 83? Could just be different backspacing? Is it all 4 wheels?

09-07-2005, 09:50 PM	#1
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Has Any One Else Noticed This.... I've Just Bought An 88' Lx Originaly 5.0 Auto With No Motor Or Trans. An I Have An 83' Glx Originaly A V6 3.8 Auto Which I Replaced With Whats In My Sig.......i Swapted Out Every Thing Of The Fram, Motor Trans Pedals Brake Booster M-c,interior Excluding The Dash, Front Clip,hood ,hatch,and My Ponys Now The Wheels Stick Out Way Further Than They Did In My 83' So Why...... I Thought The They Where The Same Besides The Springs And Brakes.....i Also Noticed The K Frame Is Way Thicker The Spring Pockets Are Different Too And On My Rear End My Ponys Rubbed On The Inside Of The Rear But On The 88 It Has About An Inch Of Clearence This Is Strang Is There A Different Or My Measuring Tape Is Wrong.......any Input Is Welcomed........... __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS

09-08-2005, 12:43 PM	#2
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: Has Any One Else Noticed This.... My very first car was an '83 GLX... I thought they were identical as well although I've never looked side by side. __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

09-10-2005, 03:05 PM	#3
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: Has Any One Else Noticed This.... Well, I dont know about the body/frame specs (a little "drift" over the years wouldn't surprise me though), but what rims were on the 83? Could just be different backspacing? Is it all 4 wheels? __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

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