The New Improved Fox

Fox Body · 08-03-2001, 01:19 PM

...well, cosmetically anyway.

Got a cheap "temporary" paint job about 2 weeks ago as a present from a friend who kept pushing me to get my car painted. Well here it is. Heh, heh. Looks good adn actually came out much better than I expected.

I went with white,

---most of the car was already white (I was like "hey man, I just want it all white, that's all I want").
---very hard to see defects (cracking or rough spots) with white paint, ESPECIALLY in bright daylight.
--partially inspired by Rick91GT's car.

They also put in a black headliner for me--nice, but now the car sounds hollow inside if you talk loud. who cares though.

To tell the truth, I had never b4 considered white as an option for a permanent paint job, but I guess it's on the list now. I'm really starting to like white alot.

Well, I wouldn't tell you guys and not show photos so here they are.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"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

MTU 50 · 08-03-2001, 01:25 PM

Lookin' good. White looks even better at night. I really need to get some pics up, since my car is white as well

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

LX NCH 50 · 08-03-2001, 03:29 PM

How cheap was the paint job, I am in the same boat you were in. Friends are nagging me to just throw a cheap coat of pain on to make it look half way decent.

LincoConti87 · 08-04-2001, 12:34 PM

I always thought it would be cool to take a raggedy mustang with good stuff underneath and just paint the whole thing flat black!
Yours lookin pretty good though!

Skyman · 08-04-2001, 12:54 PM

My car has a cheap paint job too!

Sky

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
1.69 60'

84LX89GT · 08-05-2001, 02:37 AM

That looks good FOX! You've inspired me. I do believe it's time to paint the '84.....just need to pay off the rest of the '89. My '84 looks pretty ragged, the hood paint is all oxidized and so are the tops of the fenders and my front nose doesn't match, i also need to put on the fender extensions i got to match the nose (and paint those as well).

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previous name: 84stangLX
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

Fox Body · 08-05-2001, 02:38 AM

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

84LX89GT, I was kinda inspired by another MW member too, as previously mentioned

LX NCH 50,

we're talking $260 cheap (which included new headliner). It's only supposed to be temporary (I think it will live up to it's "temporary" expectations). Being broke SUCKS.

A good friend of mine put up the money for the paint job for me. He kept nagging me about getting it painted and yes, I kinda was tired of having a multi-colored stang (not really my style, you know)... so...

Anyway, it actually looks better than my low quality photos let on.

-----------------------------------------
351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"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

[This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 08-05-2001).]

Mr 5 0 · 08-06-2001, 07:10 PM

Moved to Blue Oval Lounge.

08-03-2001, 01:19 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	The New Improved Fox ...well, cosmetically anyway. Got a cheap "temporary" paint job about 2 weeks ago as a present from a friend who kept pushing me to get my car painted. Well here it is. Heh, heh. Looks good adn actually came out much better than I expected. I went with white, ---most of the car was already white (I was like "hey man, I just want it all white, that's all I want"). ---very hard to see defects (cracking or rough spots) with white paint, ESPECIALLY in bright daylight. --partially inspired by Rick91GT's car. They also put in a black headliner for me--nice, but now the car sounds hollow inside if you talk loud. who cares though. To tell the truth, I had never b4 considered white as an option for a permanent paint job, but I guess it's on the list now. I'm really starting to like white alot. Well, I wouldn't tell you guys and not show photos so here they are. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "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

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08-03-2001, 01:25 PM	#2
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Lookin' good. White looks even better at night. I really need to get some pics up, since my car is white as well ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

08-03-2001, 03:29 PM	#3
LX NCH 50 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Schaumburg, IL, USA Posts: 31	How cheap was the paint job, I am in the same boat you were in. Friends are nagging me to just throw a cheap coat of pain on to make it look half way decent.

08-04-2001, 12:34 PM	#4
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	I always thought it would be cool to take a raggedy mustang with good stuff underneath and just paint the whole thing flat black! Yours lookin pretty good though!

08-04-2001, 12:54 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	My car has a cheap paint job too! Sky ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor 1.69 60'

08-05-2001, 02:37 AM	#6
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	That looks good FOX! You've inspired me. I do believe it's time to paint the '84.....just need to pay off the rest of the '89. My '84 looks pretty ragged, the hood paint is all oxidized and so are the tops of the fenders and my front nose doesn't match, i also need to put on the fender extensions i got to match the nose (and paint those as well). ------------------ previous name: 84stangLX '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT

08-05-2001, 02:38 AM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks for the compliments, guys. 84LX89GT, I was kinda inspired by another MW member too, as previously mentioned LX NCH 50, we're talking $260 cheap (which included new headliner). It's only supposed to be temporary (I think it will live up to it's "temporary" expectations). Being broke SUCKS. A good friend of mine put up the money for the paint job for me. He kept nagging me about getting it painted and yes, I kinda was tired of having a multi-colored stang (not really my style, you know)... so... Anyway, it actually looks better than my low quality photos let on. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "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 [This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 08-05-2001).]

08-06-2001, 07:10 PM	#8
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