Coyote Swapped 1985 Sage Green Notchback Mustang

[@suicidekings2]

Super glad I sold this car to Evan. Such a great guy to deal with, great guy all around. Love what he did with it.

[@BrotherTom]

Yeah he loves the car. It definitely went to the right home! Can't wait to see what you're working on next!

[@kerryhoward804]

But didn't he ruin the value and kinda how rare it is by changing parts? I mean I hear experts all the time say this is the rarest hardest to find fox body and only 37 were made.

[@suicidekings2]

@@kerryhoward804 no. He has been offered way more for it in it current form than it was worth stock.

[@kerryhoward804]

@@suicidekings2 thats cool its awesome with everything he did!!!!!

[@jpat99]

@@kerryhoward804 I would say no. A 4cyl no option car is only going to bring so much and what he did with it probably increased its value. Now if it was a original 5.0l car, that may hold more true.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Never been a huge fan of the Fox body Mustang, but I do love those notchbacks. Those 10 hole rims are the business!

[@mustangandfrankenstein]

Lol.the 10 hole rims we used to use as boat anchors and couldn't pay someone to take them away because they ware so ugly .still haven't grown on me but hey to each . Lol

[@thewing331]

Wow I am blown away at the immaculate condition of this car,and the fabric condition is beautiful. Really lovely guy's.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

I know it's glorious

[@FrankA-973]

What a beautiful car. And the owner is a humble guy too. 👍🏼

[@FrankA-973]

@abcdefghijk nah bro that’s not what I mean.

[@ebutuoycensorship8012]

And he didn't wrap it around the first pole in sight

[@danielvick7875]

This is one of the best builds I've ever seen, down-to-earth and honest good fun!

[@firth_4513]

Seems like you have not seen many builds then.

[@mustangandfrankenstein]

Thats awesome and todays my birthday what a great present..nice job

[@alexdetullio7654]

The owner!! Is a foxbody doctor!! What a gorgeous build!! Congrats my friend

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

a unicorn car, for sure! i don't think i've ever seen that interior combo before

[@indianadave8881]

I love how he kept the stock simple, clean look. And those 10 holes... I'm pretty sure those are the 16" replicas, and that's an awesome way to get bigger, modern tires and keep the classic look. This is one of the best fox body builds I've ever seen.

[@nhmtrhd]

Sage Green, rare and beautiful. Congrats on a flawless build..👍

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Super clean… Beautifully executed. But what I like the most is the fact that the guy is so happy with it. To me that’s the best part.

[@deborahchesser7375]

I know I’d be one happy SOB

[@04dram04]

I love the factory wheels. Really makes this stand out

[@TheRebuilt1]

Job well done, give me something to shoot for as its almost impossible to find a unmolested fox body coupe from this era in good shape. Chapeau to my guy

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Gorgeous car, perfect installation and with about 1,000 lbs lighter in the coupe, it's a beast.

[@jjs777fzr]

A thousand lbs lighter? What are you comparing?

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

@@jjs777fzr If you Understood what I was explaining that the Newer Coyote Mustangs weight compared to the Fox cars.

[@jimmycline4778]

Are you comparing it to a pickup truck?

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

@@jimmycline4778 I should have clarified. The Coyote mustangs weigh about 1k less than the fox coupe, give or take a couple of hundred lbs. A stock Coyote in a Fox Coupe is a Beast...

[@rogerhall2717]

@@jjs777fzrthey confused it with a 1974 mustang grande 😂

[@sambonelife7485]

Honestly the most impressive time capsule I’ve ever seen in a foxbody, that color needs to come back, my God it’s epic!

[@beefchimichangaSalvo]

The definition of a sleeper! Gorgeous car.

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I love that he has kept it almost completely stock in appearance, I think it is a shame when any car loses it's stock paint color no matter what color it is. Odd colors like this that were once not very desirable are now very desirable for many reasons. I think in the future the most valuable fox bodies will be the rare color combos like this. You can't go wrong with a coyote swap either, just perfect. The only thing i would do if it were my car is install matching tan halo headrests on the seats, maybe a pair of a saleen with the netting, that would finish her off.

[@bb5242]

I don't think the '85 came with those wheels, but not sure.

[@jimmycline4778]

@@bb5242 They did!

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

This dude knows how to shift and drive for sure. So smooth

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

I know, his shifting and driving is excellent other than most typical drivers and operators

[@tmikemay6223]

Holy crap what a beautiful Mustang. I had an 86 LX 5.0 i sokd in 1995 for 1200$. I wish i still had it. I miss it so much.

[@JoeLopez]

I will always love a clean notchback

[@patofdubois1]

Super cool sleeper, love it. These cars were THE thing back in my High School days. Well done 👍

[@Thebugdude]

Absolutely beautiful! Very impressive build!

[@CrazyTacky]

Never saw a sage green mustang in person. This car is perfect IMO.

[@GearHead704]

It was amazing to see in person at Bleed Ford Blue Fest and now that I know the full story I'm even more amazed. First Coyote swap! Well done Evan! Great video as usual Tom. PS - I might be biased, but Evan's shirt is 🔥

[@BrotherTom]

He definitely did this car right. And the Gearhead704 shirts are so comfortable we just can't help but wear them everywhere haha.

[@GearHead704]

@@BrotherTom 😁

[@jimmy-et1pm]

WOW....what a nice job! Love the color and keeping it simple with manual brakes/steering. Love those Nothchbacks..

[@addicted2tone349]

This is one of the coolest Coyote swaps I’ve seen yet, it pulls so hard..

[@BrotherTom]

It's a very fun car that's for sure! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ckmoore101]

I love how so many things 80's, that were derided and hated for decades, are becoming cool again. Next , Mullets!

[@4047530025]

Damn that's nice. You are adding some respect to the infamous notch back

[@nolanhite9806]

That Coyote looks huge in there. Badass car, awesome color, and a Coyote swap? Can't go wrong. Beautiful.

[@234dilligaf]

Oh man. This is a dream car. I love that retro quad headlight sealed beam look. I can't get over how good the color looks. The wheels look awesome.

[@bodieb1233]

Just found this video. I am BLOWN Away.

[@djhaloeight]

Great build. That thing is crazy clean. Dashboard and gauges look brand new! Love them old mid 80s Fox bodies. First car I ever drove at 11 years old in ‘92 was an ‘85 hatchback with the 4 cyl. Granted it was only around the block but I still remember that day like yesterday lol.

[@abraham400sb]

That’s the most perfect foxbody mustang I’ve ever seen!

[@metaljew4456]

I owned a 1986 Mustang GT 5 speed for 35 years. Fox bodies are special. This notchback example is exemplary!

[@tomcolegrove5491]

What a great Foxbody! I owned a 4-cyl '85 and would have loved that kind of performance! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

It's pretty interesting how 4 cylinder mustangs were a thing in the 80s and early 90s. 🤔

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

And this is coming from a GM kind of person.

[@rickitysplitz7035]

@@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP They had i4s since the inception of the Mustang. 73 Mustangs has a 2.3 litre. lol

[@foxfordcatguy2283]

​@@rickitysplitz7035 "since the inception of the Mustang. '73 has a 2.3"? The inception of the Mustang was April 17th 1964, they weren't available with a 4 cylinder until the '74 Mustang II (not '73 as you said).

[@albreeden1442]

Man the sound of that car is great

[@imakeituptoyou]

This is amazing! Like the dudes personality also… laid back. Not some annoying cocky kid! 👍

[@notintohandles]

Beautiful car. Excellent conversion.

[@wood4278]

It's a Notchback...Enough said FORD POWER!!! "I BLEED BLUE" Very nice Notchback

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting! This truly is a nice Notchback!

[@MANATWORKlives]

I am not a Mustang guy, or Ford for that matter, but I do admire stories like this! Nice work and enjoy!

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

Believe me, so do I aswell. All coming from a GM Person 😊

[@oldpirate7434]

These cars were awesome to have back in the day, a friend order a 86 mustang LX with the GT/police pkg and this ride was awesome.

[@johnnybrace]

I like how chill this dude is...totally downplays the monster all the time

[@beforeyourimmigrants8471]

That green looks a lot better today than I remember it during the 90s

[@brianmachan6959]

that's beautiful car, this guy did a very professional job of the upgrades. I drive a 2013 f150 with the Coyote 5.0. 468000 km, burns no oil and rolls down the road as strong as ever

[@danielnormandeau2393]

I had the 1985 sage green 5.0 auto with that exact same beige interior with funky really early fuel injection looked like duel spray can nozzles. This swap is too sweet!

[@JoanWilder1985]

Amazing how having the 2 chamber flowmasters mounted under the car instead of at the rear bumper makes a difference. Sounds like the old pushrod 5.0.

[@anthonyrowland9072]

everything sounds worse with with rear mount mufflers. mustangs, camaros, corvettes...

[@jimmycline4778]

@@anthonyrowland9072 You should hear my C5 Corvette! It sounds way meaner than this mustang and way faster!

[@jimmycline4778]

But I love this guys car, it’s bad ass!

[@sategllib2191]

Flowmasters ruin every exhaust note

[@EffequalsMA]

I love this thing. I have an 86 Sand Beige, same stripper setup, tan interior. Went 5.0/5 speed from an 88 GT parts car so all guts from that. I saved that car from a junkyard. Very well done effort here.

[@BrotherTom]

Love the 3 eyes and the sand beige are pretty rare cars too. I have a friend building one at the moment. Looking forward to watching your videos on that build!

[@EffequalsMA]

@@BrotherTom Mines still got four eyes, hehe and I finished it in three months in 2018....but, is a project car ever really done?

[@Berniessen]

I really really liked how this is has a sleeper look and how the body is not fucked up but left in mint factory condition...Great Job

[@robertelee6712]

Back in the 80's and 90's, we called them coupes. It's only been in the last 10 years that the notch back term has emerged.

[@BrotherTom]

Yeah I agree and same goes for foxbody. We always called them a 5.0 or just five O right?!

[@anthonywilliams4100]

From a guy currently doing an LS swap in a 1997 Silverado, SALUTE! Dam nice job Sir.

[@wiz7190]

Beautiful beautiful car. I had a 79’ notch back lx with an 86’ front end. I miss that car.

[@tomsmith2331]

I love everything about that car!

[@travislivengood2744]

My first car was a medium canyon red 1985 5.0 Notch. I loved that car. Sold it after HS and bought an Oxford white 86 SVO.

[@MF-Rell]

Old 4 eyes never gets old. Nice Job bro 💯.

[@keithpappas4944]

Beautifully done. I have had a few fox bodies & b very proud of this 1. When u take it 4 a drive,stop at McDs drv thru and eat ur lunch between shifts.

[@CaptainsvLogs]

This is one sweet car and those factory rims look so good. And back in the day we all used flow masters.

[@MorbidThrasher666]

Sweet sleeper,love how she sounds,wow! But i would upgrade the brake pistons alot more to stop that thing.

[@hoosier_turtles_and_tortoises]

Such an amazing stang. Definitely one of the best I’ve seen for notchbacks.

[@shelbyduprey6189]

Absolutely love what you did with this car!! Don't ever change anything, it is perfect!

[@everydayirace]

It sounds so much like a 5 liter, just a tiny bit higher frequency, Best sounding coyote I've heard, great job.

[@scrappyhustler7467]

I'm a chevy guy but I learned to drive a manual in a 90lx notch and I Absolutely love foxbodys they are of their own Breed and are the og of the 90s drag strips!

[@calebh2642]

Just needs a vmp blower and fuel system. Absolutely amazing dream car! Thanks for sharing with us

[@butchtommasino]

i wanna be like that dude when im older, looks like he's living the life

[@andrew86fl]

What an absolute beauty! Excellent fab work by the owner. Thank you for sharing this

[@MaliciousSRT]

A chick we knew had a beige 4 eye 4cyl in the mid 90's, only 1 guy in our group said it would be a good swap car, we all laughed because 5.0L coupes were everywhere back then. Nice car and nice swap!

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

This car would be an epic candidate for having the original wheels face cut off and having modern sized barrels put on. I would look so good and give the outside a bit more of a match to the motor swap.

[@OnTheRocks71]

Dang. I beautiful four-eyed notch with a modern 5.0 and the most perfectly flowmastery exhaust.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

4 eye fox notches can be pure gold ✨️

[@rmxrider20032000]

I have an 85 LX notchback that was a 4cyl and 4spd no air. It has a T5 and a 351w now. Thanks for sharing.

[@vinnieravioli4653]

what a sleeper. beautiful build!!!

[@timmysd88]

Guys like him are artists

[@stevenosborne5117]

A blast from the past, I was a kid of 20, when this was new, the Notchback trunk style, the Mustang GT's and the Capri RS's were eating vets and Iroc for lunch all day long where I grew up.

[@6spd85notch]

Sounds really good with the flowmaster exhaust and the coyote.

[@BrotherTom]

I was very surprised how well the flowmasters sounded with the coyote. Thank you for watching!

[@aoclive6710]

I am not even a fan of this generation of mustang but this car and this build are amazing

[@paultucker1272]

Wow! I love this build....the perfect sleeper!

[@edster6901]

Such a badazz coupe nice original color combo it came with mad props 👏 👌 🙌 👍 👍 it's a 🏆winner in my eyes love the stock sleeper look thanks for posting and showing the world 🌎

[@wolfsburg4x4]

One of the coolest sleepers ever ! I owned a black 86 stick shift convertible GT back in the day, miss it !

[@ToyotatechDK]

What an absolute stunner. It might actually be my favorite American car of all time

[@itsCopello]

Exhaust sounds great, it has a Windsor 5.0 sound which is iconic to the Foxbody cars!

[@nickstewart3725]

This is one of the sweetest notches I ever seen!...super cool owner too!

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Evan is a great guy. We've been friends for more than 25 years and he's always had at least one project car in the garage.

[@jjs777fzr]

The interior wreaks nostalgia. Love it. Give me a Foxbody and I’m happy.

[@MP-pz9oe]

I really admire your hard work ethic. Really sharp machine . Love the sleeper underdog look.

[@juanf4739]

What an awesome build , great unique color ! Thank you for this great content.

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you for the kind words. I'll keep making videos as long as you guys keep watching!

[@PaulDaFox]

WOW! WOW!! That is truly an amazing, rare notch. And BrotherTom, you did awesome job with this video show casing it🤩 Thank you for sharing it with us…I’m still baffled 🙌🏼🏁

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words, Paul! Evan did this car justice with a nice, clean swap.

[@PaulDaFox]

@@BrotherTom 100% he did an amazing job!

[@Tintguy1985]

Excellent post,. Ford did have a few colors that were definitely head scratchers. Foxbodies have always been a home run!! 🦊

[@neodecker]

One of my favorite front-ends.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

Me too ✋️

[@Westhelockpicker]

I had a 83 notchback 4 cylinder and i bought a 77 Lincoln with a 460 and built it up and put it in the mustang. Was a lot of work. I had to beef up the suspension. Painted it jet black. Lots of fun when it was finished though

[@deborahchesser7375]

That is so under stated and sneaky, damn I love it.

[@BrotherTom]

Perfect Sleeper!

[@93SVTMustang]

Wow! I love it. That is the best sounding Coyote swap that I've heard so far. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrotherTom]

I agree it sounds great with the flowmasters! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@midnight347]

It sounds like an old 4v almost...I had a 97 cobra and an 03 mach both had catless mid one x one h both had Flowmaster 40s on them they sounded alot like this. I think it is a combo of the Flowmaster 40s and the muffler before the axle setup like the pre 05 cars had that makes the difference.

[@93SVTMustang]

@@midnight347 Yes, I agree with you, the muffler before the axle has a lot to do with the exhaust note.

[@micway71]

Normally green isn’t my thing, but it works here!! Nice!!!

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

Same with me.

[@pjesf]

This guy is a VIRTUOSO craftsman 👏🏻

[@RC_928]

Chevy guy here. Always loved Fox bodies. way more than Iroc Camaros and Kitt Firebirds. And I always believe an LS has no place under the hood of a Fox. Great Job Evan! love this Stang

[@robertswift6101]

wow you truly have an amazing car,,,great work doing it yourself and it looks stock..sweet ride

[@culloutoltec9111]

freaking nice car, elegant, simple, clean, subtle, bodybuilder in a tailored three-piece suit.....

[@bridgetmichelle6663]

Really like the foxbody stangs there are ways to build cars without chopping them up and great job looks factory built.

[@carlitoscougar]

The intro blow me mind. What a clean foxbody

[@BrotherTom]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@bettadayshelladaze4012]

Congratulations🎉 You've built my dream car💭🏎️

[@joemyatt3253]

Evan did a really nice job on this car 100% , great video!

[@BrotherTom]

Thank for always watching and commenting, Joe! How's your car coming along?

[@joemyatt3253]

@@BrotherTom it's getting there im waiting on parts now, so hopefully in a few more weeks it will be back on the road, then we will get a video!!

[@bienvenedopendejos2453]

Wow what a sweet ride. Had an 85 notchback 4 banger that I swapped with a 302 but balanced and blueprinted. It was 20 years ago so yes the 302 was the obvious choice but we def overbuilt the car and I was at 485 at the wheel and I can’t ever remember losing a race. Than unfortunately it caught on fire and it was replaced with…well 2 98 Cobras cause I wrecked the first one and then I had kids and now I’m an old man. But my eye is on a 2013-14 Shelby.

[@atcjoe1600]

Very cool and unique, I love the 80’s .

[@MichaelBLevi]

This car is a dream

[@rickykraus7450]

I had a car just like that for my 1st car. Only in red and a 4 speed manual. It was gutless but still loved it. I always wanted to do exactly what you did to yours. Beautiful job!!

[@joewebb4836]

Wow, this is crazy....my grandparents bought that exact car is 1985 in CT (SORRY, I CAN'T REMEMBER THE DEALERSHIP) but it got totaled shortly after cause he got T-boned pulling into Denny's on the Salas Dean Highway in Rocky Hill (failing eyesight), luckily my Grandmother had her seatbelt on! Had no idea the such low production numbers.

[@BraveBlueSnowTundra94GP]

According to someone else the 37' is the code number for 5.0 Performance variants of that time.