how rare of a stang do u think this car is?

scootro · 12-09-2004, 01:03 AM

I just bought an 1988 stang gt thats white with white and black interior, and T-TOPS....the only thing i noticed defferent is the door mirrors are the pedestal mirrors like the convertables. I've only seen two 1987 ttop stang with the regular mirrors were all used to seeing.... Just what u all think... Im so happy i found this ttop stang i can't wait till next summer to drive it with the ttops off. Hopefully santa clause will give me some cool stang parts. So now my ford collection i own are a 1994 ford lightning, 2000 stang gt, and the 1988 stang gt t-top...... what more could a guy ask for????????? well???? HEHEE i could think of something maybe next year like a 1964 ford fairlane THUNDERBOLT CLONE that would be awesome...... i soon as i get some pics up i'll post ''em....... thanks for the replies

OnMy3rdStang · 12-10-2004, 04:18 AM

I think t-tops are pretty rare. I would love to have one. Cant wait to see pics

Mr 5 0 · 12-10-2004, 02:57 PM

The T-top option is pretty rare and '88 was the last year for it, as you already know. I would strongly suggest investing in a set of stout, aftermarket frame-rail and strut tower connectors if the car doesn't already have them as the T-tops have a lot of body flex, for obvious reasons. Even a roll bar would not be overkill.

Sounds like a nice ride. Good luck with it.

Unit 5302 · 12-10-2004, 05:52 PM

There were about 800 left over 1987 Mustang T-Top cars that were rebadged as 1988s. The white exterior was pretty common, but black interior is almost impossible to find. White/white was really common, as was White/Maroon.

Sounds like a real rare combination to me, either that or somebody did a little customizing.

I agree with Mr 5.0, I've heard subframe connectors do wonders for the cars. Incidentally, the weatherstrip was about $300 each side for the cars last time I checked, so take care of it.

82 GT · 12-10-2004, 07:47 PM

Hmmm...how rare is an '82 GT with T-tops?

Antnydude47 · 02-25-2005, 12:40 PM

i have an 88' GT Hatchback

tireburner163 · 02-25-2005, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antnydude47

i have an 88' GT Hatchback

ALL GT's are hatchbacks.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

p.s.......you might want to ease up on the size of your sig, it can make posts are to read.

Unit 5302 · 02-25-2005, 09:15 PM

You know it. All those 88GT verts were custom one offs.

tireburner163 · 02-26-2005, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit 5302

You know it. All those 88GT verts were custom one offs.

DOH!!!!!! Brain cramp

Unit > Tireburner

84LX89GT · 03-15-2005, 10:31 PM

Speaking of T-tops, This sunday i just bought my newest project car, a 1985 LX t-top auto. It's real odd too because it has the "premium sound" package, 2.3L with auto trans (will be going bye bye), it's white with maroon interior, it has (not working of course) air conditioning, cruise, power windows and power door locks. I went cruising with the tops off yesterday in fact....can't wait to get it all put together.
I'm definately going to have to get connectors and braces of every sort for the 400.

nastyn8 · 04-04-2005, 01:45 AM

i was lookin at an 87 gt with t tops. it had suffered from a fire and was in pieces. one of the t tops was busted 2. it would be a total restoration, but other than that it was a beautiful car. and hey man it was a hatch back 2. haha

StrokedStang · 04-09-2005, 07:25 AM

Definitely an 88 T-Top car is rare because they stop making them in early 88. So production was definitely limited. They were very prone to leaking and getting new rubber seals for them can be quite pricey if you can find them.

PowerSlideGT · 04-09-2005, 10:56 PM

I have two 87 gt t-tops one 5 speed one Summit auto...... Ones red, ones white. Both red interior... and im thinking about selling the red one.

12-09-2004, 01:03 AM	#1
scootro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 65	how rare of a stang do u think this car is? I just bought an 1988 stang gt thats white with white and black interior, and T-TOPS....the only thing i noticed defferent is the door mirrors are the pedestal mirrors like the convertables. I've only seen two 1987 ttop stang with the regular mirrors were all used to seeing.... Just what u all think... Im so happy i found this ttop stang i can't wait till next summer to drive it with the ttops off. Hopefully santa clause will give me some cool stang parts. So now my ford collection i own are a 1994 ford lightning, 2000 stang gt, and the 1988 stang gt t-top...... what more could a guy ask for????????? well???? HEHEE i could think of something maybe next year like a 1964 ford fairlane THUNDERBOLT CLONE that would be awesome...... i soon as i get some pics up i'll post ''em....... thanks for the replies

12-10-2004, 04:18 AM	#2
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? I think t-tops are pretty rare. I would love to have one. Cant wait to see pics __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

12-10-2004, 02:57 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? The T-top option is pretty rare and '88 was the last year for it, as you already know. I would strongly suggest investing in a set of stout, aftermarket frame-rail and strut tower connectors if the car doesn't already have them as the T-tops have a lot of body flex, for obvious reasons. Even a roll bar would not be overkill. Sounds like a nice ride. Good luck with it. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

12-10-2004, 05:52 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? There were about 800 left over 1987 Mustang T-Top cars that were rebadged as 1988s. The white exterior was pretty common, but black interior is almost impossible to find. White/white was really common, as was White/Maroon. Sounds like a real rare combination to me, either that or somebody did a little customizing. I agree with Mr 5.0, I've heard subframe connectors do wonders for the cars. Incidentally, the weatherstrip was about $300 each side for the cars last time I checked, so take care of it.

12-10-2004, 07:47 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? Hmmm...how rare is an '82 GT with T-tops? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-25-2005, 12:40 PM	#6
Antnydude47 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? i have an 88' GT Hatchback __________________ Car Domain

02-25-2005, 09:15 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? You know it. All those 88GT verts were custom one offs.

03-15-2005, 10:31 PM	#10
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? Speaking of T-tops, This sunday i just bought my newest project car, a 1985 LX t-top auto. It's real odd too because it has the "premium sound" package, 2.3L with auto trans (will be going bye bye), it's white with maroon interior, it has (not working of course) air conditioning, cruise, power windows and power door locks. I went cruising with the tops off yesterday in fact....can't wait to get it all put together. I'm definately going to have to get connectors and braces of every sort for the 400. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

04-04-2005, 01:45 AM	#11
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? i was lookin at an 87 gt with t tops. it had suffered from a fire and was in pieces. one of the t tops was busted 2. it would be a total restoration, but other than that it was a beautiful car. and hey man it was a hatch back 2. haha __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

04-09-2005, 07:25 AM	#12
StrokedStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? Definitely an 88 T-Top car is rare because they stop making them in early 88. So production was definitely limited. They were very prone to leaking and getting new rubber seals for them can be quite pricey if you can find them. __________________ BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN!!!!

04-09-2005, 10:56 PM	#13
PowerSlideGT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 165	Re: how rare of a stang do u think this car is? I have two 87 gt t-tops one 5 speed one Summit auto...... Ones red, ones white. Both red interior... and im thinking about selling the red one. __________________ 1988 mustang gt t-top svo alum. Heads, comp cam rockers, e303 cam, Mass air, BBK cold air induction, BBK throttle body, gt-40 intake 1 inch spacer, Alum. drive shaft, world class 5 speed, 3.55 gear rear end, drag front springs.

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