FOXBODY GT SAT FOR 19 YEARS….WILL IT START?

[@GearHead704]

Auction for this car is now live here rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=164372223377&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

[@infinityg35subs]

Hi

[@heroknaderi]

My mom used to have one and hopefully get lucky to buy it back. It’s a 2.3l lx. I did a vin search on it and it’s still in her name my aunt sold it to her neighbor a long time ago. So it seems it’s still sitting wherever. I enjoyed the video live the foxbodys

[@GearHead704]

thanks for sharing, hopefully she gets to buy it back.

[@Spad68]

Love seeing people saving fox's. I really want one again

[@GearHead704]

I'm just in love with them, I can't wait to finally get mine running right.

[@Americancitizen1]

Same here. I had a 1988 hatch back 5.0;auto in Bright Regatta blue. Nice car.

[@Spad68]

Had a 90 saleen copy cat vortec 347 . I practically slept in it . Was so sade end of October when I stored it for the winter and child like happy in May when I took her out of winter storage. My mustang saved my life . I was going threw some crazy shit . I just focused on the car . Drag racing and street racing . Not sure if I didn't have that car . I'd be alive today . Suck I got rid of it . One of my biggest regrets

[@foxmustangrestoration9688]

This vid was so much fun to film! Great job shooting/editing it Gearhead704! 😂😂😂

[@GearHead704]

I laughed my head off. Never seen anything like it. So much fun.

[@79beans347]

It was hilarious to say the least watching you chase the car with the can of carb cleaner trying to keep it running and keep it from hitting something by taking fuel ( carb cleaner 🤣) from the car because you could have just pulled or pushed it very easily but where's the fun in that 🤣 🚗💨💨💨💨💨🏃‍♂️🤣😁

[@GearHead704]

💯

[@cradz4979]

The fox 302 is bulletproof! Absolutely the best motors.

[@GearHead704]

I definitely agree

[@Americancitizen1]

I drove these things when they were BRAND NEW, ahhh memories!

[@GearHead704]

That's so cool! I couldn't drive until 96 sadly.

[@jjrrxx1981]

Watching him spraying it running at the same time was epic. Lol

[@GearHead704]

LOL that was my favorite part for sure.

[@braddokken9191]

"I don't know how this video will turn out..." that means instant classic Gearhead704 video! Loved it! Its hard to kill the old Mustangs.

[@GearHead704]

Hah hah, I think you're on to something there Brad. So cool to see her breath back to life.

[@danielalicea1445]

Wow amazing, my brother who passed away he found the same car same year sitting in a yard, I got the car now and trying to restore it here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@GearHead704]

Great find, good luck with the restore!

[@emeyer6963]

Wanted that color but with a gray interior when I bought my 88'.Wound up settling for Gray with Titanium bottom and the blue stripe in the moulding.Sticker was $15074 and wound up getting it for $13750 with a rebate.Great car.Great times at 22 y/o.Miss those days.Great to see this one saved and amazed how strong that engine sounded for sitting so long.

[@GearHead704]

Man I wish you could get them brand new today like that for that price LOL. I'm sure it was fun. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@emeyer6963]

@@GearHead704 Was hping for an LX 5.0 notchback but couldn't find a new one.Then tried a 1986 GT with 9000 miles for $9500 but even though it was just 2 years old it was beaten so I made the call to go new.

[@timbuktug3321]

Love that old ford 302 starter V8 especially a Fox Body

[@GearHead704]

💯

[@mustanlab302]

That car looks so good after 19 years

[@GearHead704]

A lot better than what one would think.

[@VidTubeWatch]

LOL. I love the quote from Cobras,LXs, and GTs. The 'ol gurl fired up alright. It was cool to see FMR Matt use the ol starter trick. My dad taught me that one several years ago. We had a '78 Toyota Celica GT 5-speed, and he demonstrated or told me about having to do that one time to get home. You may also know Matt that you can roll start and pop the clutch in 2nd gear if you ever have a dead battery in a manual.

[@GearHead704]

I've got to shout out my buddy. I miss his videos. Actually I did know the clutch one as I got stranded on a bad battery when 16 and my buddy came to help and showed me that trick. Seeing that starter trick was neat

[@tonycervz89]

Gotta love snow bunnies and mustangs

[@GearHead704]

You can't rent ski boots in my size 🙁

[@tonyoliver2334]

@7:25 had me in tears lmao

[@GearHead704]

Oh man, that was such a fun day.

[@davidhill7071]

I have a 90LX that's been sitting since 2008 or 09. I really can't remember bcoz I've been overseas since 08. It won't even turn over. Turn the key and nothing happens. But, it does have power to the lights when a battery is connected. Safe to say she needs work.

[@GearHead704]

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with getting her back on the road.

[@zlowe3643]

My dads sat up for 15 years I’m finally restoring her and she just about fired right up I just pulled gas in the throttle body tho I already knew what the inside of that gas tank was gonna look like💀

[@GearHead704]

Good luck on the restore that's cool!

[@nathantuck2257]

Awesome Video. For some reason I found myself wanting this Fox more and more as the video kept going.

[@GearHead704]

Hahhah, you should get it if you can. It's going to be a fun project for someone.

[@kevinbryant6459]

Ha! See this is the good stuff!! What a hoot, hilarious video! And man i just cant get over all those awsome cars there!👍

[@GearHead704]

Yeah dude, it was so much fun, I just couldn't stop laughing 🤣

[@yolodiy7236]

I just pulled my 90 out of storage it's been in storage for 22 years now I have to go over it

[@GearHead704]

Hope it starts! Good luck with it.

[@yolodiy7236]

@@GearHead704 going to have to drain the tank and change some vacumes and the fluids but I'm going to pull the engine and re seal everything with a new gasket kit

[@cashfiander2552]

LMAO man this was quite comical, but pretty cool. Never heard of the car running off the starter, new to me.

[@GearHead704]

I thought you'd like this one! Hah hah, it was so much fun.

[@thefoxchamber]

Awesome video Matt. Love how they had to move the car. Very funny.

[@GearHead704]

Yeah, I had never seen anything like that. Was laughing my head off LOL

[@79beans347]

That's going to make someone a nice car it is in very good shape and the motor sounds good, its crazy it sat that long over a bad fuel pump

[@GearHead704]

I agree, I think it will be a good project car.

[@carmob7499]

This Video was Awesome to watch , thx for sharing 😂😎

[@GearHead704]

Glad you enjoyed it, I had so much fun filming it bud.

[@rpliegos]

Man this video was very funny... that car is very nice, looks like it basically needs a good service and a reaping, the interior looks mint

[@GearHead704]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I laughed so much filming and editing it hah hah. Yeah for being all original and sitting for so long it's in pretty decent shape.

[@jpp9846]

I would have RAN from the SSP a long long time ago. But at this point, you might as well stay with it. I am totally digging the red GT though...could be a nice Fox👍

[@GearHead704]

I thought I would at some point, but yeah at this pint I'll stick with it.

[@thomhagan8297]

I could be wrong but I'd check the body alignment or K member, it looks like the drivers side wheel sticks out farther than PS. I have those same rims and they do stick out in the front which is why I've never run them. Fox's unibody are notorious for being cranked outta whack.

[@briandubbeld5665]

I remember my dad using lacquer thinner to start at Car when I was a kid .usually does start the 54 merc that owned always did the trick !very entertaining video 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GearHead704]

I hadn't heard of that, but definitely makes sense. Yes, this one was a LOT of fun.

[@paulhammond3488onetime]

Another great video Matt....👍

[@GearHead704]

Thanks 👍

[@jerryfriday8619]

If its been settkng that long its going to need a bunch of new stuff ,i bought a 92 with 48000 miles on it had to replace the water pump,radiator all new exhaust system.,it had beensettingfor 12 years. And a buchof other stuff.

[@GearHead704]

Yes, needed a lot for sure.

[@chrisplace3024]

Oh good she will get it running.

[@noahsfifty]

love my 88

[@GearHead704]

My first Foxbody was an 88. I loved it as well.

[@kimadkins5655]

Gotta have Brake Cleaner at ALL times in the shop !!

[@GearHead704]

LOL, I know right! It came in pretty handy for sure that day. 😁

[@RegularGuyGarage]

That car looks great for sitting around so long. Great video man, pretty funny to watch, but hey whatever it takes 🤣

[@GearHead704]

Yeah for sitting that long it helped up pretty well. Thanks man, yeah this was a fun one for sure.

[@montyelliott533]

this vid was awesome!

[@GearHead704]

Thanks we have fun.

[@yellowfoxbodyguy]

All that looked like fun!

[@GearHead704]

Yeah man, I had a blast.

[@jennymann3704]

Information for your guy's new project

[@GearHead704]

Oh yeah? What's that.

[@mtoddschultz]

Dude, this one gets 5 stars!!!!!! Hahahaha best video yet! Love the content man, awesome editing as well... keep it coming Matt, looking forward to the next!

[@GearHead704]

I had a blast! So glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting on the editing. I spent a few extra hours to get this one just right.

[@mtoddschultz]

@@GearHead704 definitely shows! Been following for quite a while, your hard work pays off!

[@cashmoneyv197436ify]

Nice looking car for how long it's been sitting my dad used to do that with his 67 GMC pickup move it with starter !! A lot of people had those wheels on the Foxbodys in the early 90' that in BBS wheels!! Just hope the cylinder walls wasn't rusted to bad wipe the rings out!! Hope it runs good once Matt gets the fuel pump on it get the oil flowing through the motor can wait for the next video Jen did a pretty good job with no power steering!! Funny video u guys running lol!!! 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@GearHead704]

That's cool, I figured some of you guys would know about that, and thanks, I forgot that was BBS wheels, thanks! Fuel Pump video coming soon.

[@cashmoneyv197436ify]

@@GearHead704 Yeah those were like 1 of the most popular wheels for the Foxbodys late 80's early 90's can't wait to see it run under it's own power that was a funny video what does he buy these cars or is that 1 been sitting in the yard!! There's a guy he is like 2 hours away from me he sells parts he must go auctions he even got the let's make a wish Mustang that American muscle did it was 4 eye with a 6cyl they put a brand Coyote crate motor in it in everything the boy must of hit something so hard the rear of the car was bent off the ground car had 300 miles on it I will try to find the link on it! Yeah Matt if u want to check it out just search KZbin let's Make a wish 83 Mustang Coyoted swap by American muscle it should come up it's black then it has a video of the car as being wrecked! Check it out if not I wrote another book!! Lol

[@GearHead704]

He picked this one up along with peaches, cream, and a few other like his FHP a little over a year ago. It's only sat at FMR for about a year. Ouch that doesn't sound good at all, but i'm sure he'll get that coyote car going again or worst case use the parts.

[@cashmoneyv197436ify]

@@GearHead704 yeah I think the sold the motor transmission & computer for $6000. motor only had 300 in some miles on it that's a great deal to start a Coyote swap !!

[@itsjustmike7858]

Great video shocking she started. Great bloopers!!!🤣😅🤣

[@GearHead704]

I was really shocked, but man it was even more fun to film it LOL

[@fotiii1]

Dude that was kick-a, loved it, Matt told me last week y’all we’re going to try and start that GT. 🤣🦊

[@GearHead704]

Yeah, it was such a blast to film it and be there for that. I was shocked really that it started and ran so well.

[@615theBuzzard]

Always loved the fox body Mustangs

[@GearHead704]

They are a lot of fun for sure.

[@615theBuzzard]

GearHead704 I had a 86 Gt years ago. Wish I would of never sold it

[@GearHead704]

@@615theBuzzard I hope to get an 86 to add to my collection some day.

[@tedleaks9018]

we have done that in the 60&70

[@GearHead704]

Very cool

[@johnrau2873]

Did you turn in over by hand Or even pull the plugs and put a little oil in the cylinders Make sure its not seized

[@GearHead704]

Yes, Matt turned it over before by hand but had not started it up the whole way before. I didn't record that part on video.

[@alexbaker9504]

I got my 89 foxbody gt from my dad and everything's stock on it

[@GearHead704]

I answered this several days ago, but KZbin is being weird on responding to some comments. That's so cool, I hope you are enjoying your Fox.

[@alexbaker9504]

@@GearHead704 ya I am loving it. At the moment I'm rebuilding the tranny. It still has the original dark red paint. My grandpa gave it to my dad then he gave it to me for graduating high school. Foxbody's are my dream!

[@mji387]

Awesome video... What a great car to start with.

[@GearHead704]

Couldn't agree more buddy.

[@corruptintentions]

Love the car man, i drove my fox across Canada this year and loved it. I didn't love the gas mileage 🤣

[@GearHead704]

That's so cool you did that! I bet the mileage was not that fun as they usually aren't that good LOL

[@Foxbodygarage_satx]

Looks like you had fun!!! Great vid

[@GearHead704]

I did! thanks.

[@chrishorst6993]

Had to do this before. Friends Toyota engine was dead. 4x4 have a clutch Bypass button. He engaged the button put it in gear and drove it up his drive way

[@GearHead704]

Oh that's cool it had a buttone for it! Nice

[@melvinholcer4756]

I love to get another one

[@GearHead704]

Go for it.

[@Lxdeez]

Jen's a badass lol she got skills

[@GearHead704]

💯

[@jameyrichardson8967]

Ya know Scarlet would make a PERFECT ride for Tiffany

[@GearHead704]

🤔 😁

[@mach1mustangguy992]

Definitely let us know when that auction is! Would love to score that bad girl squirrel! Looks like my first foxbody. Minus the dope wheels. I had turbines.

[@GearHead704]

I've still got a set of turbines myself! LOL. Yeah I will definitely let you guys know, thanks.

[@22rigop]

That was supper funny, great video thanks

[@GearHead704]

Glad you enjoyed it, I had a ball filming it LOL

[@davidandsonsautorepair4366]

i have almost the same build but mine is a 1986 2.4 foxbody sat 10 years

[@GearHead704]

I love the 4 eye cars

[@BackyardBMX73]

Some shade tree stuff right there 😆😆😆

[@GearHead704]

🤣

[@koupe88wehadababyitsaboy96]

My 88 ssp sat for 19 years also

[@GearHead704]

They can hold up well, but father time is not always kind for sure.

[@Joe-zt2us]

lol i have drove my car with the starter before. I felt so clever to get it on a trailer with the starter.

[@GearHead704]

That's really cool. I honestly had no idea it was a thing. Very cool to see.

[@jennymann3704]

I know every situation is different but I had a rats nest in license plate light hatch and burned/melted wires in driver quarter. Same car hatch back green wire culprate

[@GearHead704]

Oh man that's terrible, sorry to hear that.

[@mikedambowic5862]

Very funny vid matt😆😆😆😆

[@GearHead704]

Thanks Mike, I basically couldn't stop laughing while filming LOL

[@MUCH_ZILLA]

My 1987 mustang convertible 5.0 five speed has been sitting for about six years I recently just bought it I knew that it needed a little TLC so I did a major tuneup Also changed the fuel pump and now it starts up on a dime but it shakes a little bit at the beginning and then it goes away how do I eliminate the shake completely can anybody help? thank you .

[@GearHead704]

Not sure. Maybe it needs a tune if it's modified or possibly a vacuum leak. Hard to say, good be a lot of things.

[@GoFastNation]

Lol epic video!

[@GearHead704]

Thanks Charlie.

[@eddiemarket347]

I really need a fox body

[@GearHead704]

Definitely get one if you can.

[@poorperformance8850]

Surprised you guys didn't take the hood off but still moved easily enough. Wish I could bid love those wheels

[@GearHead704]

that made it more entertaining/challenging! LOL. Yeah the wheels are definitely a favorite of everyone.

[@robertc1220]

Nice Slapstick comedy video funny. Seen a raged out red 89 gt guy still driving her around like she was new still turning heads, scarlet looks good compared to, next owner will be proud

[@GearHead704]

I had a lot of fun making this one. FoxBody's DEFINITELY still get looks no matter what their shape.

[@champking20]

Might as well keep. Y’all are going to hate when it’s sold for 2-2500

[@GearHead704]

Matt and Jenn are 100% putting it up for auction at no reserve.

[@jessziur4928]

I have a 93 gt stick shift convertible. were I can buy a good carpet?

[@GearHead704]

Not sure any more honestly, most the carpet has been bad and not cut right. You could try LMR, they used to sell AC carpets I think which was good back in the day.

[@jessziur4928]

@@GearHead704 Thank you

[@royrichardson9164]

Its a 5.0, of course it will...

[@GearHead704]

💯

[@rmckelvy15]

Yep Ford TOUGH

[@GearHead704]

💯

[@oldfoxer1648]

Those wheels are just like the new SVE 17 INCH "HOT MESH" WHEELS LMR has put out. BREW2L just did a video where he just put a set of gold and silver or chrome on his Calypso Clone

[@GearHead704]

I just saw that myself. I thought they looked pretty good on Calypso Clone.

[@davieboy1970]

I was going crazy, watching him spraying that brake fluid in there. Isn’t that like really bad to be spring that inside the motor. Wouldn’t it be a lot better just to have a spray bottle with gas in it or even starter fluid that I’ve also heard too much starter fluid can really cause a lot of havoc.

[@GearHead704]

That probably would've been better lol, but it's doing fine as far as I know.

[@tedleaks9018]

how much to fix the left frame rail under the battery ??

[@GearHead704]

Matt does not do that kind of work on customer cars.

[@craigbixler1154]

The lady at the beginning in the shorts is beautiful. Nice car, too.

[@GearHead704]

That car was a lot of fun to have around. It just got sold at auction so I will not be seeing much more of it.

[@craigbixler1154]

@@GearHead704 I had an 89 fox a lady totaled for me. It was mint. Still miss it. Been a few years.

[@GearHead704]

Oh man, sorry to hear that.

[@i-still-cruz2430]

Hey Matt You could name your car “Sarge” since it’s former SSP .

[@GearHead704]

Honestly best suggestion yet.

[@jecoboost1440]

A fun video what does the floor pans look like is there rust

[@GearHead704]

Thanks. I"m not sure.

[@Scrapla1]

Didn't have to do anything to the gas tank or fuel lines?

[@GearHead704]

We did replace the tank which you can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Xce4Whf6qlbdE

[@mikeconnelly7032]

SSP.... should name it Rusty!!

[@GearHead704]

Definitely thought about it.

[@jasonrutledge888]

Matt, do you know what size tires are on this car?

[@GearHead704]

I didn't take a close look unfortunately.

[@GearHead704]

Found out today. 255/50/ZR16 in back. 245/50/ZR16 in front

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Exactly like my friends car

[@GearHead704]

cool

[@streetcarmedia660]

And Jen can drive 😅😅😅

[@blazingdragons6535]

I want that red t Top

[@GearHead704]

That's Matt's 85. He wants to fully restore it.

[@blazingdragons6535]

GearHead704 That’s cool keep up the good videos and stay safe out there

[@brandongamble1021]

I done it lots of times should take hood off and sat on the fender

[@GearHead704]

That's cool, yeah that would've helped for sure.

[@Jack-b5o6r]

When are you building a house at fox mustang resto ? Lol 😆

[@GearHead704]

Yeah i'm tired of paying rent 🤣

[@Jack-b5o6r]

GearHead704 😆😆😆😆

[@chrisplace3024]

I would drive it.

[@GearHead704]

Heck yeah

[@chrisplace3024]

Plus i am still waiting on my ford Explorer motor. lol

[@GearHead704]

Those are good motors.

[@champking20]

When’s the auction?

[@GearHead704]

Not sure yet. Stay tuned to all of my social media or I know Fox Mustang Restoration will announce it on the FaceBook as well: facebook.com/foxresto/

[@mustanlab302]

I want the wheels !!!

[@GearHead704]

Everybody loves those wheels. I think they are great.

[@jrusted5.031]

Just buy that one

[@GearHead704]

Hah hah, Tiffany might kill me LOL

[@griffinrenn3106]

What wheels are those?

[@GearHead704]

BBS I believe.

[@topflightlawncarelandscape316]

i want it

[@GearHead704]

Goes up for auction tomorrow. I'll be sharing a link here on the channel

[@topflightlawncarelandscape316]

@@GearHead704 Thanks

[@T-HobbiesG45]

It's a Ford they do that

[@GearHead704]

hah hah, right! I agree 100% LOL

[@jamesr2888]

NEVER USE BRAKE CLEANER ON A THROTTLE BODY!!!!!!! IT WILL REMOVE THE COATING ON THE BUTTERFLY!!!!

[@GearHead704]

Thanks for watching.

[@kgthegreatone943]

How much did it sell for

[@GearHead704]

I live streamed the last 30 minutes of the auction here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqtq2eiltx5n9U

[@kgthegreatone943]

@@GearHead704 ty

[@nmssis]

carb cleaner..?? cleans fuel injectors?

[@GearHead704]

Who knew right? LOL

[@nmssis]

@@GearHead704 I got an 87 Convertible GT that needs work but y'all are in NC...sux

[@GearHead704]

Hope you're able to get something figured out on it.

[@nmssis]

@@GearHead704 wish me luck

[@calvincooley1074]

"Popo" for the SSP??

[@GearHead704]

It's definitely a possibility. Thanks.

[@danielgunter1448]

Ok

[@GearHead704]

It started.

[@seansweeney7721]

Which auction?

[@GearHead704]

EBAY I think. I'll post details when I have them.

[@juanarmendariz8488]

What’s the name of the wheels I’m trying to look for them online but I don’t know the correct name

[@juanarmendariz8488]

GearHead704

[@GearHead704]

They don't sell them anymore. People are saying in the comments they are BBS wheels.

[@juanarmendariz8488]

GearHead704 found something similar but different name still nice wheels

[@chidrole]

👍🇨🇦

[@GearHead704]

🔥 💯

[@streetcarmedia660]

I wish I could :(

[@streetcarmedia660]

dannie curlett I know I had my current foxbody sold and could’ve had it but the guy backed out and I would’ve regretted it because it’s my first car. I’ve put a lot of work in it.

[@GearHead704]

I knew you really liked that one. I'm glad you still have your first car though.

[@SteveWKk]

Jesus.....did someone spray mud under the hood? Lol

[@GearHead704]

Sat in a Barn for 18 years before they picked it up. Check the later videos though (especially the one posting today at 5pm eastern) and you'll see that it has been cleaned up.