Do We Buy It? How To Purchase An Affordable 5.0 Foxbody Mustang - Part 1

[@MrGeigerZ]

The engine is actually out of an 86 GT. As the new owner of this car, found that out last night looking it over and the standard 1990 Mustang 5.0 spark plugs do not fit. Keep this in mind when looking over these cars.

[@ericfranco5336]

Daytona, my homebase.

[@fernandochaves9665]

Very interesting tips, very nice LX. Built Ford Proud...

[@jamesmorris2411]

That thing is clean. My dream is a 89 LX.

[@norskyver]

This car is immaculate compared to a typical fox, and y'all are going over it like you're about to finance a Maserati.

[@joeyedward4962]

Lol

[@swamp9047]

Looks like my old 90 👍🏼

[@geraldjackson7652]

I wouldn't have stuck with 5500 it was in great shape for the year it was. Everyone I've looked at in that good of shape was like 7000 or more. Y'all got a REAL GOOD DEAL.

[@bwridenour]

I own this car's twin.

[@TreyKing63]

Poor seller...I would just keep the car after you guys nitpicked his 30-year-old car. He should wait 5 more years and get what that car is really worth. The 5.0 is the next quickly appreciating muscle car for the next generation. Yes, a performance V8 car with a manual transmission that would sell for what most folks can still afford. Keep your car man!!!

[@jeremywest9836]

Most foxes are thrashed. That's a clean car

[@mrvaughn06]

What a gem

[@richardernst8857]

10’s series is the best I have them on my 2012 Dodge Challenger RT Hemi and it roars like a beast you can hear me coming from over a mile away !!!

[@FancyAnimal]

Here is your fox checklist hierarchy: Don’t even bother looking at the rest of the car if the strut towers, door hinge pillars, and rear bumper strut supports are rusted-out. Always remove the license plate to inspect the upright for rust. Then run the motor and listen for the usual pinging, tapping, droning, and chatter. Run the heat to see if the heater core is fogging the glass or stinking of glycol as that’s a proper long job. Check the floors for firewall and heater core puddles and flex. Climb under and look for oil pan rust and leaks, and rear main seal leaks. Take the car for a ride and flog the motor with someone driving behind you to see if it’s blowing exhaust smoke through the valve guides, rings, and or head gaskets. Listen for collector leaks under heavy throttle. After the car cools down, look around the timing cover / lower intake interface for coolant leaks. The rest of the stuff you sited (door handles, latches, interior trim seats etc) is trivial compared to the previous show stoppers. You may be replacing the motor, but those new to the fox hobby might actual want to drive the car with the stock mill et al. Cheers!

[@chaleowin7732]

I had an 85 GT from 91-95 and I loved it.

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

I had a 90 LX 5.0 back up in Bloomfield New Jersey, people don't realize these cars way under 3000 pounds if you take that spare tire out, I actually was able to find a four lug full aluminum spare tire from Ford. Looks like a nice clean car for its age and should be a lot of fun.

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Pretty clean for the money.

[@fanghicheck]

that seller looked stressed ?

[@sky89line]

The little girl hanging around 😂😂

[@slimbo9744]

That car would be 10 grand in northwest Fl

[@warrenny]

Revan, good job guys. Not sure why people are making neg comments regarding your videoing. Seems perfectly understandable WHY you are there and what you are doing. For someone who would like to know what problems could be found on late 80s fox body, this is perfect. Thanks!

[@revanevan]

Warren Messer thanks. Glad someone gets it.

[@survivethrive2468]

Crazy thing is how the hell did these guys not even check the fluids in the car ?WOULDA been hard for me as the owner to stand there. Its an older foxbody. Buy shit or get off the pot. Worrying about the ash tray door map light and little things. How about is the oil clean level good? Trans fluid clean and full? Nothing leaking?. To many wanna be car gurus on the .NET.

[@phillipstein9099]

All I'm checking for is chassis damage and rust. That car is perfect. I don't give a fuck if it runs or not. That car looks good. People always rag on red interior but a HATE grey because it's always different shades. These guys are nitpicking in my opinion. If my car is clean rust free and runs decent none of the shit they are complaining about is going make me drop the price a single penny.

[@mchristr]

Stay away from rust (unless you're a body guy). Pop the hood and check the radiator support/frame rails for repairs. Slide underneath to see if the torque boxes are torn. Everything else is small stuff.

[@silveriolopez1125]

Awesome video I just picked up a solid clean stock 88 coupe lx ND I own my 1990 GT both red interior great buy guys

[@randymoore3435]

Super clean car and in great shape

[@WatchMyBeers]

Uncle Tony sent me here 👍🏻

[@revanevan]

Thanks Joeballz, I've known Tony over 30 years, great guy!

[@WatchMyBeers]

REVan Evan indeed he is! I’ll be subscribing to your channel as well!

[@05gtdriver]

'79-'93 Fox bodies are very cheaply made from a structural standpoint. The most important area is the floorpan, the thin gauge metal causes the unibody to collapse inward, especially on convertibles. This is the reason 90% of any remaining Fox bodies have subframe connectors, better quality ones incorporate seat reinforcement braces as well(torque boxes are a weak spot too on V8 cars). Back in 1986 a friend of a friend had an '83 Mustang GT and after one ride, you can sense the tin can construction of the body shell, the hood was paper thin too. I am from SoCal, so rust isn't a problem for 90% of cars out here. Open and close the doors, hood and trunk/hatch to give you an idea how the unibody is hopefully square, any binding of these appendages is reason for concern. You can replace anything mechanical on a car, but if the unibody or body shell(if body on frame construction) is distorted or damaged(either with rust or accident damage), walk away because unless the car is worth much more than a total restoration cost, you'll be upside down.

[@revanevan]

Great points, thanks for watching.

[@scottg391]

This is a rare piece for being so old. Its not hard to find a fox body but it’s hard to find one Jim Bob didn’t fix on and ruin. I see these all the time that are in excellent shape but some idiot butchered it up with aftermarket junk and stereo systems. The interior would be the quick buy for me. These fell apart after less than 10 year of ungaraged life and then quick fixes would ensue making bad worse. This thing had to sit in a garage for the first 20 years of it’s life also. 10k worth of parts and a years worth of weekends and the car can easily be factory fresh.

[@johndoegta2189]

What about selling one? I have a 93 with 37k. Thinking of passing it on. No idea of value or where to begin.

[@RealTime612]

Very excited about this car and the future content. I purchased a ‘93 5-speed 5.0 car this past summer and it’s in similar condition. Needs/needed clutch, throw out bearing, brakes, shocks, valve cover gaskets, etc. But like this car, mine had a lot going “right” for it at the same time. So just know that your subscribers are all in similar situations and I for one am very excited about following this car’s story. Cheers!

[@laudanum669]

CHECK: Strut Towers, Torque boxes and Radiator supports for sure. I know they are covering these things in the video, but I just want stress how important these items are.

[@Disneymkvii]

Go back inside, Shawn!

[@ricardo340]

That car is more stock and nicer than most around me.

[@calvincooley1074]

I'm glad I've kept my 93 notch that I bought in 95

[@mariomontes5646]

I found a 90 lx with 100k miles. All original. So far everything looks good, just the door lean. They’re asking $10k. Is that where the lx is right now, all original?

[@prophet409]

Give be a break, your not buying a Concourse car for $ 5,000. I would have thrown you off my property by now if I was selling it, and it should have been more like 10K. When my old 84 convertible didn't even start I refused $ 7,500 for it. It's an antique. Get real bro, real car people have no problem with that car for $ 5,000.

[@SANTAMUERTEXIII]

Bro there's a guy selling an 85 mustang gt the body looks good no dents , no rust original engine and it turns on, interior is good no rips but the paint is faded from the sun he wants $2,500 for it , do you think is a good deal?????

[@busslayer4790]

That looks better than mile 65k mile '92 when I sold it in 2000. The salt in the midwest kills cars. I am always amazed at all of the nice older cars on the street when I go down south.

[@sergebasque8460]

Great point to look for on and older mustang forbody👍

[@cf88gt]

So did you guys buy it?

[@revanevan]

I'll be posting part 2 tomorrow or Thursday morning. We ended up with over 50 minutes of good footage so I split it into two parts to make it easier to watch.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Easier to just read all those vins stickers to let you know if panels are changed! That's a clean car!

[@brendanwalsh5213]

Lol where I live I'm lucky if I find a foxbidy for under 5k

[@scottdbsn]

You got a great deal. I’m looking forward to future videos. Thanks for posting

[@jkel9940]

I've been contemplating getting a foxbody for some time now. Very useful, appreciate your work.

[@revanevan]

You're welcome, part 2 coming up tomorrow.

[@troublemaker4279]

Great video. I learned a lot.

[@wtf0101]

Bolt in cage,its been ran hard,still not bad

[@laudanum669]

As the owner of a 92' LX 5.0 and a few other Fox Body's. It's rare to see a working ashtray cover. Mine does work but i switched it out for the after market drink holder with the USB port.

[@elmostong1865]

Damn, this car is in great shape! Those jacking rails are mint! Really clean car for a 140k on the clock. Good find guys

[@timsgarage1861]

Bolt in roll bar threw me off.

[@Abzocold]

You didn't look at the fitment between the lower windshield trim and the top of the passenger fender. If there's a gap, it means the body is twisted from hard shifts or wheelies. It's an easy way to quickly tell if a Fox has been abused.

[@JBROWN3830]

Great video. It will be great to see you guys restore it and explain the process. 🤙🏼🇺🇸

[@VacFink]

A few fox body red flags there, a sub frame connector and roll bar suggest some track time that stock motor wouldn't have ever warranted. I hope you did finally inspect the torque boxes and the A pillar for cracks. I'm betting this had a non-stock motor and slicks at some point, or at least someone who wished they had that and saw some abuse, but definitely something I'd try to get out of the 10 year owner. I'd hoped some of the mustang magazine content pro's would come to KZbin to make content after, and glad you are one of them. Putting some article structure and focus with the ability to show more detail will really stand out and is much needed. I'm really looking forward to continuing to follow your work.

[@randysrestoration]

Candidate for the 7.3 with the new Whipple?

[@thegeneralstrike6747]

I can understand kinda pickin it apart for the vid but, if yer buyin a 90' for a real reasonable price plz do not disrespect the seller with a ton of ticky tack BS. This sellar obviously knows what they are doin but, in normal situations try to be at least respectful and look it over without pointing out everything the seller most likely already knows about. Its just courtesy that will perhaps get you a better price. No one is selling a desirable car for no reason.

[@revanevan]

You know it, we were showing all that stuff for the first-time buyer, those of us with experience can do it much quicker and without all the BS.

[@jeffschwartz5199]

That 5.0 looks really clean for a , what a 90 ?

[@aaronrogers7178]

Buy that thing man 💪

[@1988COBRA1]

So what happened to this car

[@emeyer6963]

My quarter window mouldings didn't look that good when my 1988 was 6 months old.After a year in the Orlando sun they started to turn into a brittle plastic back in the day.

[@TripAMD]

Damn good video! The seller was a cool dude too👍

[@CanIbeFrank]

I'm getting mine soon

[@derrickkmartin4037]

@Andrey Angere I’ve started my restoring journey it’s gonna be expensive but it’s gonna be worth it

[@derrickkmartin4037]

@Andrey Angere thank you because it’s gonna take a loooot of money for this one

[@LildaddyFire151]

Any reason why a sun roof isn't desirable? Is it just cause leak possiblities?

[@ArcadeDude44]

Awesome tips, I hope to get into a fox again, someday.👍

[@Oak-zs4il]

I wonder what they would say about my notchback 😂😂

[@thebullyscientist]

You guys would have pissed me off nit pickin everything it’s an old car not like he’s selling a fully restored fox that fox is nice worth more then 5

[@dodgeplow]

He's not criticizing the seller. He's just pointing out areas that need attention, plus it's for the education of the video's viewer.

[@davenrose8094]

If he wasn’t filming a yt video yea I’ da told him to fuck off

[@plasticzeus40]

what happened with this car? any update videos coming?

[@TMB5BER]

Caster/camber plates

[@justinmills2046]

That fox looked really good and it has less miles on it than my 01 mustang Gt

[@mikeymac9]

Great decision for the channel!

[@jpp9846]

Very thorough video. Definitely stuff you should be looking at on a fox. I love these cars, but they definitely have their issues. I'm actually pretty pumped to see what you guys are gonna do with this car...if you got it 😂 I like the direction of the channel👍

[@alexanderroland9078]

REVan Evan

[@mg52977]

What happened to the car ..only seen 2 videos on it and that's all

[@1974cobramustang]

And they bought it for $3000

[@javiermiranda1751]

Can you guys please do a very detailed version of installing the explorer intake showing the vaccum routing ect. I feel like it would be a heavily viewed video for an awesome budget mod... pleaaase lol great video (:

[@jp7489]

Love them stangs👍

[@rayeugenio6813]

I really enjoyed this video. Can't wait for part 2. Looking forward to the speed mods. When you get done with yours, you can start working on my fox. LOL.

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[@leroyjase4013]

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[@ricardocorbie6803]

ReVan good video, excellent tips, all true especially the torque Box and those subframe connector, some came zinc coated to protect, most did not, also like you said the welds!! Also the fresh air vent near the windscreen moisture collect there especially if leaves 🍁 etc is not cleaned out!! Great price!! Take me Back 80’s here we come!!🤣

[@smokeum12]

A nice stroked Windsor with a 6R80 would be bad a**

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and a very thorough inspection, thank you guys! This video will help lots of buyers, I'm sure. I'd definitely buy that car. I have two Fox Body Mustangs, an 86' that has been heavily modified and an almost completely stock, 60k mile 89' GT Convertible. Do you guys, by chance know much about an AFM PMS tuner?

[@revanevan]

Thank you Robert.

[@megatron6771]

I've been looking for one myself but it's hard to find one that's in good shape that isn't rusted out

[@judekraft8104]

Older dude is to picky and annoying I'd be like I ain't got time for all this! Whatever he paid I'm sure he haggled the poor guy dwn dude tht lx was pretty clean all minor shit.

[@quinonesreed430]

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[@pawns2prizes]

Nice fox, i think it'll be sold. but ugh! The dreaded yellow wires haha!

[@revanevan]

Thanks, I know, they stand out like a sore thumb.

[@blackericdenice]

I’m going to see what kind of bs these run. 3:55 Check the outside under the driver seat.

[@konnerkramer329]

Sorry to tell you man but no way that is running 14s stock. New edge 4.6 5 speeds run low 15s stock.

[@revanevan]

We ran 13.9s all day with a stock 260 HP New Edge when I was editor of Muscle Mustangs magazine.

[@konnerkramer329]

@@revanevan I'm going to have to call bullshit on that. a good tire, long tubes, catless x pipe, cold air, ported throttle body and a tune. The rear seats and spare tire removed they run high 13s while power shifting. No way in hell a bone stock new edge is running a 13.9.

[@LearningWithTitus]

@@revanevan really?

[@revanevan]

Konner Kramer call BS all you want, we actually ran 13.90/98 mph as tested in MM&FF Magazine. Bone stock. May 2002 issue.

[@nathanlopez5667]

@@revanevan that was with an auto car wasn't it?

[@brianwolfe2993]

Great detailed walk through.

[@revanevan]

Thank you

[@jacevowell67]

Love this content#foxbodynation

[@atticus3557]

Terrible video. Drive the car

[@megatron6771]

I've been looking for one myself but it's hard to find one that's in good shape that isn't rusted out