First Drive Of The Abandoned Mustang GT Didn't End Well But We Discovered Its Crazy History!

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  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I bought an abandoned Cobra Mustang with 850 horsepower! th-cam.com/video/Gu5kci7DPXw/w-d-xo.html

  • @bill1828
    @bill1828 ปีที่แล้ว +947

    This car's owner won the Mustang Lottery on two counts: 1) The car is in excellent structural condition despite its age and 2) he found an excellent mechanic who is not only willing but extremely enthusiastic about restoring this car to its former glory. I can't wait to see the final product!

    • @Mattys91gt
      @Mattys91gt ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I need help with my 91 gt that sat since 2014

    • @keeganlangford5580
      @keeganlangford5580 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Mattys91gt try joining some online mustang communities. These cars are pretty basic and can be fixed fairly easily.

    • @RealRickCox
      @RealRickCox ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Alex is one of the nicest guys in automotive TH-cam.

    • @Mattys91gt
      @Mattys91gt ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@keeganlangford5580 I've worked on cars for a good part of my life but never a 91 mustang gt, I've only worked on newer cars and all my friends had them growing up so no one wants to work on them ,I tell them just watch and make sure I don't mess it up lol

    • @sminem6572
      @sminem6572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely didn’t win the hair lottery though 😂

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love how you're helping this kid out. Having a real mentor like you around is *really* cool!

  • @robertmcdonald2516
    @robertmcdonald2516 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good video. I was ex manual transmission engineer for Borg Warner Australia responsible for local T5 production in mid 80s. The T5 has paper lined twin cone blocking rings on 1-2. The lubricant was ATF with a Lubrizol friction/gear additive that was added separately. Be careful when replacing with a generic low viscosity gear oil. It may not shift well.

  • @puregsr
    @puregsr ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As a young person getting into fixing affordable cars in the late 90's/early 2000's, regardless what make, it's so nostalgic to see these videos. I started off in Chicago, so the cringe when loosening bleeder valves, I've been there. Now that I'm in the Pacific Northwest, I'm still amazed every time I don't break an old bolt

  • @michaeljones0007
    @michaeljones0007 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Just by simply knocking on the door and asking, this young man scored big time.

    • @dehoyosrudolph8885
      @dehoyosrudolph8885 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Worst they could say is “no”

    • @joshuabrewer7523
      @joshuabrewer7523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 preach

    • @piyimmadushanka6754
      @piyimmadushanka6754 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/users/shortskHQrcYLdD1k?feature=share

    • @southernxposure4790
      @southernxposure4790 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You would be surprised how many awesome deals I’ve got on cars just by knocking on a few doors and asking if they want to sell.

    • @MicahS70T5M
      @MicahS70T5M ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 whether or not what you say is true (it’s not) all you do by posting this on unrelated videos is push people away from your cause.

  • @miahasan8563
    @miahasan8563 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    i have seriously never seen my brother happier. thank you so much alex this is such a cool process to watch 😁

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah so kEwL ... when coming to Middle East dear ?

    • @SprayIgniteBoom
      @SprayIgniteBoom ปีที่แล้ว +17

      your brother is fuckin awesome!!! These are an American 🇺🇸 Icon!!!

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SprayIgniteBoom great India !

    • @miahasan8563
      @miahasan8563 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SprayIgniteBoom Hahaha thank you

    • @Nameless2004
      @Nameless2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@miahasan8563 glad to know he’s loving it

  • @TheSocialPraxis
    @TheSocialPraxis ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude, you made every single thing you did look so easy. Helps that you have all the tools and a lift but that half the battle with these older cars. Great stuff, wish I had one, so cool!

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very cool! I’ve owned a few fox bodies over the years and currently have the powertrain of one in my Mercedes Coupe. That one thermostat bolt is annoying but otherwise the 5.0 is a pretty easy engine to work with. Also don’t underestimate them, they may not have a high horsepower rating but it’s a torquey engine and a light car, they will still keep up with modern traffic just fine.

  • @nosaint01
    @nosaint01 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Seeing Peter just puts a smile on my face. What an asset to this world!

    • @Sonny_V
      @Sonny_V ปีที่แล้ว +11

      These Guys Help Restore our Faith in Humanity

    • @AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto
      @AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That guy oozes positiveness.

    • @george_cramer_1980
      @george_cramer_1980 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      especially when you see him smiling from under the car up through the radiator just before they drained it

    • @aomar9449
      @aomar9449 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      everyone needs a car guy friend like Peter

    • @briansierzega
      @briansierzega ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@george_cramer_1980 You beat me to it!
      I died laughing at 4:16 😂😂😂

  • @erikvanbreukelen8978
    @erikvanbreukelen8978 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wished YT had a 'super like button'. Awesome Alex! Just awesome. It allmost feels like I'm the one buying and doing all this, with the way you (and Max by editing ever so greatly) show everything.

  • @paulprescott4822
    @paulprescott4822 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m really enjoying this series. Can’t wait to see more. I’m especially going to love the cosmetic restoration stuff as this car is been sitting so long. Thanks for being such a great mentor to Eli.

  • @IhateYoutube
    @IhateYoutube ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Alex totally having Dad moments "wait wait wait, lets not go full throttle yet" LOL
    I absolutely love this video series, it's so awesome to see Eli grinning ear to ear.
    This is going to be awesome to watch as you all bring this 5.0 back to it's glory.

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂

  • @Duaneoca
    @Duaneoca ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I totally laughed when you said “is this what it’s like to work on non-rust-belt cars?” I was on a mini forum yesterday and someone asked “what do you all do about this rust?” and my response as a California car owner was “what rust?”

    • @mromatic17
      @mromatic17 ปีที่แล้ว

      too bad california wasn’t such a piece of shit it’d be a nice place to live! I would freak the fuck out on their feckless leaders who do nothing but fuck the hard working ppl!

  • @williamcarroll8601
    @williamcarroll8601 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m really happy for this kid. Happy that he found such a great deal with such potential. He’s the future of our sport.

  • @cartel_valley956
    @cartel_valley956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the fact you show the progress of the car explaining everything is going on like no cut during the video with music like other videos..I like your videos keep up the good work bro

  • @GfCast39
    @GfCast39 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Just wanted to thank you for putting out consistently great content that’s light on the clickbait titles and long on genuine entertainment.

  • @scottjuly79
    @scottjuly79 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The D40 series Nissan Frontier ran from 2005-2021 (16 years). Also, fantastic dynamic between Alex and Peter. This is easily my favorite car channel on TH-cam. Please don't ever make the mistake of selling out to high-dollar content as many of the other channels have.

    • @dwaynerush9599
      @dwaynerush9599 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man i was just about to post this. I had a 2005 and a 2011. Great truck.

    • @kemer1977
      @kemer1977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On my third one of those. 2011, 2013, and now a 2017.

    • @wer4599
      @wer4599 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dodge Ramcharger

    • @mike106
      @mike106 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about the chevy express van idk much about them but i know they really havent changed

  • @reincarnated95
    @reincarnated95 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy watching your videos; the dynamic between your friends, and you ; is reminiscent of my own, with my friends back in the early 90’s. Keep doing your thing Brother! 👍🏼

  • @beyedubya7777
    @beyedubya7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So satisfying seeing cars like these brought back to life with some TLC. I can't wait for the detail video.

  • @red95gts
    @red95gts ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Check the fuel pressure, the regulator diaphragm tends to fail after they sit for a while. FP should be 43psi with the vacuum line disconnected

    • @lxcoupe
      @lxcoupe ปีที่แล้ว +7

      also... I don't remember if you changed the fuel filter in the last video.

    • @nov23gbe
      @nov23gbe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lxcoupe nah just air

    • @chadwems
      @chadwems ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lxcoupe yeah he did. when he dropped the tank

    • @wyrazowfkp
      @wyrazowfkp ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this advice. I have the same problem, my Fox runs up to 3000 rpm and then cough, not possible to drive even. Only problem is I wait for any parts about 1-2 months as my Fox is in the middle of Europe :D I have a 5.0 SN95 too.

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wyrazowfkp This is a long shot
      If you can get a serial /part number of the part you want.
      It might cross reference to another Ford vehicle more readily available.
      Obviously not gonna work for car specific items like suspension.
      But all drivetrain components, electrical, servicing etc..

  • @GarethRussellUK
    @GarethRussellUK ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The 5.0 on the Fox body fender always reminds me of the Ice Ice Baby video 😎

  • @stevevanwinkle6319
    @stevevanwinkle6319 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love these episodes being a huge Mustang fan and owner. 4 Suggestions to take it to the next level. Sub Frame connectors, Panhard bar, great for handling ( a must to get rid of rear steer). Next K member for weight and handling and last 4:10 gears for GO. Many more you could do, but thats a great start Looks like you have a great foundation.

  • @littleraiver
    @littleraiver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to see this car cleaned up and restored. Great videos!

  • @Jedi391
    @Jedi391 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    1987 had 225hp, but it was really more the torque that made it fun and plenty of people got themselves in trouble.

    • @MicahS70T5M
      @MicahS70T5M ปีที่แล้ว +1

      225 horsepower isn’t exactly a small amount of power either. Sure it’s no rocket, but like you said it’s more than enough to get you into a lot of trouble. Whether that’s with the law, or with a tree.

  • @acekuzmanovski1583
    @acekuzmanovski1583 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You guys are role model for the youth. Kind regards from Macedonia 🇲🇰

  • @tonythetiga4697
    @tonythetiga4697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanna thank you guys for not using cheesy music throughout the video at any point. Thanks.

  • @tbh1444
    @tbh1444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:17 Peter is awesome.

  • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
    @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That's an example of a solid, unabused Fox Mustang that was taken care of. Pretty rare find in a five speed. I think it deserves a full cosmetic restoration, money well spent.

  • @JRC99
    @JRC99 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Holy hell. I literally *just* watched episode 1 this morning.
    Fun fact- the underhood insulation is the *only* place on an 87-89 (prior to March of 89) that has the pony logo.
    Oh, and an '87 had single stage paint. So if it has clear coat, it's been painted.
    My recommendation is put subframe connectors on it- *now*
    The car will thank you.
    I also stand by my prior statement- On a bone stock 5.0 with full cats, a muffler delete sounds best.

    • @Shakerhood69
      @Shakerhood69 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they may have used some single stage paints all the way through. The 93 Cobra came in 4 colors, Teal, Black, and 2 different Red's, think the 1 Red was single stage.

    • @JRC99
      @JRC99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Shakerhood69 You are correct. I *think* it was 1990 when clear coat became available on certain colors but I'm not sure.

    • @houseofno
      @houseofno ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're incorrect regarding the pony logo. The hood insulation was NOT the only place the pony logo could be found. For all 1989 cars (the car's 25th anniversary) had a small Mustang pony emblem on the passenger side (right hand side) of the front dashboard. All first year Mustangs are legally '65 cars, despite 64.5 being partially correct - the 64.5 had some minor production changes, such as a generator instead of an alternator, and a lot of Falcon parts being put into place to exhaust the inventory).
      Ford didn't actually put out an official 25th anniversary car due to cost cutting moves. For 1990 models, Ford made a limited edition number of what were called the 7-up convertibles (all monochromatic green exterior paint jobs with white leather interiors). This is informally considered to be the closest enthusiasts got to a 25th anniversary car.

    • @JRC99
      @JRC99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@houseofno False. Mine was built of February of '89 and does not have the horse on the dashboard. They started it in March of 1989

  • @ianrs6310
    @ianrs6310 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    300 lb/ft of torque.
    That’s why these things worked so well
    The 87/88 speed density cars ran particularly strong.

  • @johnburt22
    @johnburt22 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an 89 Lincoln LSC with 5.0 HO and 224,000 miles. Original plug wires, no issues and 23mpg. One of the BEST engines ever made.

  • @chrisgarcia9702
    @chrisgarcia9702 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Yes. Love the kids helping you, Alex! Reminds me of having to help my dad bleed the brakes, finding wrenches and sockets as he worked his 2nd job fixing friends cars out of the garage. I lost him when I was 12. Trying to keep the family cars going every month and teach my kids whatever I know.

    • @kris856
      @kris856 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      working with the kids is the bless. Sadly lately not all of the kids are even interested to go outside, not to mention doing sth with their folks.. corona/lockdown syndrom ... or just simple lazyness

  • @NA-xm7wj
    @NA-xm7wj ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Zip tying the ignition switch like you did is actually a proper fix. I’ve done that to every ford I own even if it doesn’t have that problem. It’s just a matter of time. Try timing that bad boy at 10 degrees

    • @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg
      @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've owned quite a few older cars and this is how you end up fixing a lot of small things. You gotta improvise and make do with what you got, that's half the fun of working on them

  • @KingOfSoulsVT
    @KingOfSoulsVT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The only vehicle at the top of my head that I think has a longer run would be the chevy suburban. Great video though! Always love watching old revivals, good or bad. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @shanec8224
    @shanec8224 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ahh man these videos are great! I remember in high school I was more of an import guy and the fox body was the arch nemesis. If we could beat a 5.0 in our Hondas it was the benchmark of a fast Honda... Over the years I've grown to like them. Wished I would've picked one up back then when they were dirt cheap... Looking forward to more in this series.

  • @jerevanski
    @jerevanski ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Hey Alex! Hope the family is doing well, keep up with the good work. Appreciate you from Armenia

  • @1986krazy
    @1986krazy ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I actually do trailer safeties and services, as part of my job. I have lost count of how many bearings and brakes I have serviced or replaced, at this point haha. It's good for the younger generation to see how to do those kinds of jobs, if they come across it on their own projects 👍

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh trailers where the owners rarely maintain them - especially boat trailers all that water in the bearings.
      ..
      I regularly see drivers towing a trailer, caravan, by the side of the road with a missing wheel due to the bearing imploding due to lack of maintenance/grease.
      ...
      .
      I was following a guy with a 6 wheel loaded car trailer recently.
      Anyways the left rear wheel was smoking.
      I tried to wave the driver down too late the bearing exploded.
      The wheel then Separated from the trailer continuing into the side of the road while bits of wheel bearing sprayed out everywhere!
      ...
      Also people rarely change tyres on trailer's..not unusual have 10y+ tyres on a trailer/caravan.

  • @chrisneil862
    @chrisneil862 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this car brings back memories. I had an 87' GT 5spd convertible with the same paint scheme only the interior was tan. Loved that car. It wasn't terribly quick but had enough torque to win some stoplight races! Looking forward to the next video!!

  • @davetrebec2030
    @davetrebec2030 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always loved porshes and the unique sound they have. I never thought you could fit an ls motor in there . I'm quite impressed and the exhaust really changes the whole sound to the car. My hats off to you Alex . That Porsche is super sick . Can't wait to see her after your are done detailing it. Fricken Awesome

  • @rayhubbard1367
    @rayhubbard1367 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So Eli seemed to be super happy, but Alex, I think you were equally excited and happy.

  • @leviswenson9687
    @leviswenson9687 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This mustang is one of my dream cars. I really appreciate what you guys are doing to it.

  • @blitzboy4581
    @blitzboy4581 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been looking for ever forever for this exact project car. Good for you

  • @filya2
    @filya2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blood is the oil, and water is the coolant. My favorite car when I was younger. 5.0, I wanted one of these so bad! Enjoying watching the videos for this Mustang, and look forward to seeing the end result!

  • @PJ-s
    @PJ-s ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The Mini was produced between 1959-2000 prior to BMW’s version. Great channel btw👍

    • @Barry101er
      @Barry101er ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The original (non BMW) Minis are so fun to drive.

    • @Kent.
      @Kent. ปีที่แล้ว +12

      But not the longest... Citroën cv2 from 1948 - 1990

    • @PJ-s
      @PJ-s ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kent. ahh the old Dolly

    • @Rouxenator
      @Rouxenator ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kent. came here to say that.

    • @Barry101er
      @Barry101er ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kent. I have been a passenger in one of those, but never driven one. Very agricultural. Gear change is very unique.

  • @saleen367
    @saleen367 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I don't remember where he bought it from, but here in the Midwest, many Mustang owners store their cars all winter and only drive them in the summer months. This would explain the low miles and lack of rust. The hatch was a problem area as the water would not drain well from the hatch area and that would be the 1st area to start rusting if you washed the car regularly. The hatch is universal too btw .... all models carry the same design. I wish someone would clean the glass.. it was driving me insane watching you drive. 🙃

  • @TheMcGuireLife
    @TheMcGuireLife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, this is Jermey McGuire. I Love classic cars and trucks from the 80’s and 90’s I knew y’all would get his car up and running after 25 years!!!

  • @klonidier
    @klonidier ปีที่แล้ว

    Owned two GTs in my lifetime. The ‘87 and ‘88 model were largely converted to mass air systems from the factory speed density system.
    The fact that interior is not more faded than it is being a t-top model (rare by the way, t-tops we’re discontinued after ‘88) is incredible. Good, good find.

  • @noranlexer8108
    @noranlexer8108 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The longest running car model is actually the Chevrolet Suburban. It has been in production since 1935. Its coming up on its 90th anniversary soon!

    • @mrgoodbar216
      @mrgoodbar216 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I believe hes talking about body style and not the complete line but the suburban did have a stint of the same body style from 1973-91

    • @Shakerhood69
      @Shakerhood69 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Dodge did a Suburban at one point too. And Ford did a Durango before Dodge.

    • @Kent.
      @Kent. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But not the same generation that he asked about. Citroën cv2 from 1948 - 1990, Mini from 1959 - 2000, Renault 4 from 1961 - 1994.

  • @obdualdoromero7604
    @obdualdoromero7604 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Alex is one of a kind dude, he cuts a water bottle to use as a fonnel and use a a funnel as a vacuum end lol

  • @earnestmerida
    @earnestmerida ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have a 1983 Mustang GT, 5.0 with a four-speed. Never really actually missed the car until I saw this video lol. It was the same color and everything. Great job guys

  • @DonPablo2011
    @DonPablo2011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this series.

  • @familyman247
    @familyman247 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been driving these fox body stangs since the late 80’s . Had a 93 cobra. I sold it when retired from the military in 2004.. big mistake lol! The Engine and transmissions are bullet prof! I currently own a 89 GT vert manual with 57k all original. That car is in fairly good condition!

  • @dr.curious5136
    @dr.curious5136 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Like i said that ignition switch failure is very common…. So happy to see another fox body saved and being used.Also its leaning out, I suspect fuel , cats could be clogged as well …

  • @preparingforanything
    @preparingforanything ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on your catch, enjoy!!!😎

  • @deltoroarmando9047
    @deltoroarmando9047 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos Thank you for sharing and big hello from Luxembourg

  • @yodaistheone
    @yodaistheone ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I Just loved seeing Eli drive it for the first time. When he stalled and said " Do not show that " it made my day. It still boggles my mind that so few people can drive manual cars in the US. Here in South Africa manuals are the norm and everyone daily drives one. Keep up the amazing content and we would love to see more of Eli on the channel. PS...Eli ..keep up the good fight in keeping these old girls on the road. You, the youth, are the only ones who can keep them from fading away. PPS...Love the energy Peter brings to the channel. He always brings a smile to my face.

    • @F3Y3F3
      @F3Y3F3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I live in the U.S. and while it is mind-boggling to me as well, I also like that it mostly makes my manual transmission truck almost theft-proof.

    • @hexicalcat4937
      @hexicalcat4937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Manuals have been phasing out of the US ever since the late 70’s and it’s at a point where basically all used cars that have a manual transmission go for a premium compared to an automatic version, & I can only think of a handful of new cars that offer the option. Civic Type R, Subaru WRX, BMW M3 & 4, The Toyota Corolla GR and GR86 (and soon the Supra), and a few select Porsches. But notice how those are all enthusiast sporty cars and basically every person who just wants a car to drive and every econobox has a automatic. Better gas mileage for city and highway driving, super easy to get the hang of the first time u ever step in a car, and shifts faster.

    • @Nitro-fu7rv
      @Nitro-fu7rv ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 19 and all of my cars are manual… it’s not worth it to daily drive a manual car. I get out of work and wish I get in an automatic sometimes

    • @nathanmccoy9188
      @nathanmccoy9188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The kicker to me is that, in the USA, the same generation that didn’t teach their children to drive manual will mock young people for not knowing how to drive manual

    • @F3Y3F3
      @F3Y3F3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nathanmccoy9188 two of my four sons can drive manual - the two that wanted to learn.

  • @ericjohnson5465
    @ericjohnson5465 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Loving this series! One of my all time favorite cars. Great seeing it brought back by a young guy. Very cool of you to help him out too!!

  • @treytrix3878
    @treytrix3878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im hooked man yall are some of the best mechanics on youtube by far top 3 with ease right behind westen champlin and chris fix im subbed 🙏💯👍 bless yall

  • @Lingwormer
    @Lingwormer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched some of your videos in the past, this one hit the heart. My first brand new car I bought was a 1988 same color Cabernet red with same interior. I miss that car, I put a 3:73 gear set in and 155 svo speedometer, hold on !! I paid off the lot $11900 with 2 miles on it . 225hp best time at strip was 13.30 at 102. No t-tops. Now I have a 2024 shadow black carmine interior performance pack every box checked. Love your content. Worked in Joliet for a year at the old Amoco site now retired and back in Michigan. Like to check your shop if I ever get over to see friends.

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This car deserves all the love and attention you can muster... and afford.

  • @davidkingsley4449
    @davidkingsley4449 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I bought that exact car new when I turned 18, and I babied it it's entire life, until 2018 when a wildfire burned my whole town to the ground, watching this gives me nostalgia more than anything I've seen since 🥰 keep it up.

    • @AdamIsUrqed
      @AdamIsUrqed ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Paradise, CA?

    • @theroastbeefking
      @theroastbeefking ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, that breaks heart.

    • @davidkingsley4449
      @davidkingsley4449 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdamIsUrqed yeah

    • @EliHasan
      @EliHasan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry about that man. Another one will come around to you don’t worry!

  • @marvthedog1972
    @marvthedog1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    love that 1980s dash panel with the orange 55. man that brings back childhood memories.

  • @FeralPatrick
    @FeralPatrick ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought my first Mustang - a '93 LX ragtop - with money I received when a close friend died in April. I've wanted a Stang since I was a kid. It's rough and needs a lot of work. And being disabled makes getting out of the car harder than my Subaru that just died. Now it's my only car, so I have to make it work. Lucky kid!

  • @jakeman0x0
    @jakeman0x0 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This my favorite TH-cam channel! I love what you are doing fixing cars from parking lot...it's awesome 👌 👏

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not being a ford guy (other than the GT 40 of course)That mustang deserves to be saved as it has survived so long…..nice job…as usual!

  • @davidsimmons177
    @davidsimmons177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video I loved it a lot so glad I found your channel

  • @daddy1639
    @daddy1639 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the same issue you described at the end with my 302. I thought it was fuel too but it turned out to be the ignition related. I replaced the dizzy cap, rotor button and ignition coil and it came good.

  • @Zer0Fall3n
    @Zer0Fall3n ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man you’re awesome Alex, you’re treating Eli’s car as if it’s your own. Mad respect for you ✊ real man of the people haha

  • @dave3657
    @dave3657 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Packing bearing without gloves is the fun part. Done it many times, never owned gloves, just bought a lot of GOOP. 👍🏻👍🏻😀

    • @Nitro-fu7rv
      @Nitro-fu7rv ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve learned to love rubber gloves. Take em off and boom! Clean hands. And I heard your hands absorb a lot of things and hydraulic oil is not great for you

  • @smitty8403
    @smitty8403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to see the Timken bearing in the wheel...based out of Canton, Ohio. My dad has worked at Timken for over 30 years. USA!

  • @MW-fz3zg
    @MW-fz3zg ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 93 Mustang GT. Loved it. Enjoying watching this.

  • @user-mn8xo4ld4s
    @user-mn8xo4ld4s ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One hour of LegitStreetCars Goodness 😁

  • @hurbye
    @hurbye ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to say, I’m loving this Mustang content.

  • @y.t.928
    @y.t.928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel, loving your content!

  • @iMr.M.R.
    @iMr.M.R. 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First comment on ANY of your videos... mostly because I cannot be bothered to stop watching to do so but when cleaning out the 'wilderness' in that second wheel well... your left hand scared the shit out of me... definitely thought there was an animal coming out of the brush!
    Love your videos BTW, I've binge-tubed at least 3 playlists already and like many (many) others, extremely happy for you

  • @kb01663
    @kb01663 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Best way I found to get that right thermostat housing bolt is to loosen the distributor bolt, rotate the distributor counterclockwise so the TFI module is out of the way, and then you'll have a 90 degree swing on the wrench vs a 1/2 inch of movement. Just mark your distributor beforehand or put it back in time with a timing light afterwards.

    • @jacksmith2315
      @jacksmith2315 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya marking the distributor doesnt always work. I had to pull one on a 96 f150 5.0, marked it in 2 spotd so i could put it back perfectly and still was off when reinstalled and had to get a timing gun to reset the timing. But its alright cause then you know where its set and advance or retard it to run better. I think factory was around 10° advanced but it runs best around 12-15. May be off a little but its right around there.

    • @albclean
      @albclean ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup

  • @shortrib35
    @shortrib35 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't get enough of your videos!
    Peter is just awesome ... but Alex ... you just make my day.
    Thank you 🙂

  • @eako2107
    @eako2107 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a former foxbody owner in 91-92 (used withthe t tops ) this makes my heart full. Well done

  • @kevinnaughton5703
    @kevinnaughton5703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job Alex.

  • @torygiammanco2772
    @torygiammanco2772 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video and I’m sure Eli has many lessons learned from working with Alex and Peter. Great job guys!! Looking forward to seeing the next video!!

    • @righteouslife4279
      @righteouslife4279 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The mentoring ship and the knowledge being passed down would do it for me.

  • @Andy_Dines
    @Andy_Dines ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm of similar age with Alex. I remember when I was a young kid and then in to my teens these cars were new or nearly new and plentiful. I never really aspired to ever own one back then tho. But now, seeing how much fun these guys are having brining this car back to life, it's winning me over :)

    • @aaronbritt2025
      @aaronbritt2025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex is gonna be an awesome dad when his kids are teens. My dad wasn't a car guy at all. I can imagine what it would have been like if he had been.

    • @jonnydwolf
      @jonnydwolf ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember the 5.0 in it’s hay day. And toward the end with Vanilla Ice

    • @jacksmith2315
      @jacksmith2315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 5.0's were always great cars/great motors. I always wanted a foxbody when i was a kid. Ended up my first 3 cars were 2 lincoln mark vii's 88 and 90 (yes they have 5o's and built on the foxbody platform) and an 88 mustang LX. Super fun cars. They were dirt cheap and so easy to find, now they are hard to find unmolested and way way more expensive. It was all about the foxbodys and iroc camaros for teens in the 90s-early 2000s

    • @aaronbritt2025
      @aaronbritt2025 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacksmith2315 a few nice ones have gone through Mecum in the $20's

    • @jacksmith2315
      @jacksmith2315 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaronbritt2025 oh i know. My buddy was going to buy an 86 four eyes with 56k for 25 or 28k. The only reason he backed out was because we live in MA and the car was in GA and he was a little worried it wasnt actually 56k. He was willing to buy both of us tickets to fly out there so i could look the car over for him. After a week or so he came to his senses and decides not to. It was really clean/well taken care of, just a couple things about it made it a little hard to tell if it really was 56k or 156k jus well taken care of or older restoration

  • @alfhhfhhdhfjfhf1799
    @alfhhfhhdhfjfhf1799 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time tuning in to this channel, definitely a new subscriber!!!...

  • @chrisbraun9984
    @chrisbraun9984 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so jealous!! I had the same year with T tops, black with the red stripe...congrats man!!

  • @pvnugget
    @pvnugget ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Check the ecu on the passenger side kick panel, there’s 3 capacitors in the ecu that will go bad, check for corrosion on the legs

  • @lukeson8934
    @lukeson8934 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    fastest click of my life, love your video's man!

  • @krisw8597
    @krisw8597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was in high school in 87…. If you didn’t have an GT or IROC Z, you were not popular….. lol
    Amazing job so far, I’m a GM guy but really loved the 87 GT. Back in school, I begged my parents to get one, was so close but dad said it was to fast for me back then….. Oh another thing, it was a Florida car so no rust! One of the benefits about living down here! Great content btw, I will sub for sure, thanks for explaining things so well, it’s refreshing to see someone else besides me that has a passion for cars and can’t teach while repairing them!

  • @Oldtruckdude
    @Oldtruckdude ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see this car get detailed!

  • @ArizonaSavage
    @ArizonaSavage ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for showing the right way to pack the wheel bearing, and the proper way to bleed the brakes. I have seen so many half ass ways I sit here and yell at the screen.

  • @i-still-cruz2430
    @i-still-cruz2430 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really enjoy seeing this one brought back to daily driver status. Looking forward to seeing it cleaned up and detailed. Still can’t get over the overall condition . I would have guessed much lower mileage 🤷🏼‍♂️.
    LMR will become Eli’s friend ! 😂👍

  • @felixg1123
    @felixg1123 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had zip tie my 88 as well. The aluminum base on the ignition switch had tabs that were clip like that held the plastic plug and mechanism. I think the constant spring pressure weakened the tabs and broke them right off.

  • @WegotTheBOMB
    @WegotTheBOMB ปีที่แล้ว

    If those panels start rattling from removing that old stuffing, use some 3m window weather stripping. It's got the self adhesive strip and it's thin enough to tuck behind those plastic edges and stays hidden.

  • @jenniferfulbrook4370
    @jenniferfulbrook4370 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love this car. Running and driving is good and all but I can’t wait for the first wash video 😂

  • @williamlorenzmedia9026
    @williamlorenzmedia9026 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm a first time watcher on your channel and I loved this video. My first new car was an 87 IROC Z Camaro and I used to race these GT's all the time and sad to say they usually got the best of me. So cool to see you resurrect one of these. Very educational should I ever take on an old classic in this kind of shape. Can't wait to see the follow-on videos!

    • @jarvislarson6864
      @jarvislarson6864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Must've been an lg4 305

    • @williamlorenzmedia9026
      @williamlorenzmedia9026 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jarvislarson6864 yes, it was not the 350.

    • @andrewbartleman9169
      @andrewbartleman9169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@williamlorenzmedia9026 the 305 was made for big cars or trucks. Long stroke small bore. So Fords 302 has the opposite(big 4 inch bore and 3 inch stroke) which is better for big valves =power. I love both but Gm should have put a better engine in for a 5.0 class. They had the 302 in the late 60s

  • @rynosraceroom66
    @rynosraceroom66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait for the detailing🤘🏼🏁

  • @oldestries
    @oldestries ปีที่แล้ว

    Eli, you are so lucky to have found this man here. I hope you enjoy your car building it & driving it as well. I found my man while I was 17 & with him I drove my first turbocharged it was 4G63T Mit Galant AWD, without a valid driving license that time (around 2001) 🤭. Eventually I have my own license & found myself my first vr4. Now its 21 years later in 2022, im still looking up to that man. So let me do this shoutout here, its for you MR KUSHAIRY KASIM, thank you very much. From the bottomest of my heart.

  • @MyDyerMaker
    @MyDyerMaker ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Jeep CJ had a long run and was basically unchanged from about 65 to 86. The CJ-5 ran from '54-'83.

    • @dougfromsoanierana
      @dougfromsoanierana ปีที่แล้ว

      The Prius debuted in Japan in 1997, worldwide in 2000, so it’s getting up there.

  • @jdon09
    @jdon09 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t wait for the detailing video… I have a feeling it’s going to clean up well …

  • @truthbetold402
    @truthbetold402 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, I had the identical cat grey interior. Brings back memories!

  • @cstawa
    @cstawa ปีที่แล้ว

    I ordered can't wait to try. Really good deal getting the towels.