My $3,500 Foxbody Mustang was a $50,000 Financial MISTAKE

Here’s how my $3,500 USD 1987 Foxbody Mustang GT turned into a $50,000+ Foxbody Mustang GT. I just wanted to fix a couple engine leaks and I ended up with a fully restored car. My new wheels are Maker's Garage Reimagined Classic's in 4 bolt 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with a 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
Thanks to Ivan’s Auto Service
ivansautoservice
Thanks to Carstar Eglinton and Carstar Scarborough Northeast:
carstareglinton
carstar_scarboroughne
Thanks to Summit Racing
Timing set: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-52578520
Upper Intake: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-515u0002
Lower Intake: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-515l0001
Head gasket kit: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-51400904
Manifold kit: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-efi-kit1
Valve covers (x2): www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-51400802-1
Oil fill kit: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-51400800
Rocker Arms: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-51400510
Heads (x2): www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-hp9009
Cam: www.summitracing.com/parts/fms-m-6250-e303
Spark Plugs (x8): www.summitracing.com/parts/cpn-792
Head bolts: www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-154-3601
Injectors: www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-150824
Head Studs: www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-154-4001
Throttle Body: www.summitracing.com/parts/bbk-1501
Injectors: www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-89024
Summit Racing Radiator and Fan: www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-384052-kit1
Walbro Fuel Pump: www.summitracing.com/parts/vpn-gca719-2
Summit Racing Motor Mounts: www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-7741124
Thanks to Holley Performance
Line lock: www.holley.com/products/brakes/roll_control_and_launch_control/line_lock_roll_control/parts/1745000
Hurst short shifter: www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/shifters_components_and_accessories/manual_shifters/parts/3915033
Hurst plate kit: www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/shifters_components_and_accessories/manual_shifters/competition_plus/parts/5380036
Dual sync distributor: www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/efi_distributors/parts/565-202
Headers: www.holley.com/products/exhaust/headers_and_exhaust_manifolds/long_tube/parts/12104FLT
ECU: www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/terminator_x/terminator_x_and_x_max_ford_kits/terminator_x_ford_kits/parts/550-937F
Dash bezel: www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/gauges_and_displays/dash_bezels/parts/553-406
Digital dashes: www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/gauges_and_displays/parts/553-112
www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/gauges_and_displays/lcd_displays/parts/553-111
Thanks to Ben at Dixie Bloor Service: www.dixiebloorservice.ca/
Inspected and installed all of the original parts on the Foxbody
Thanks to Hot Rod Scott's: hotrodscotts_exhaust
Ask for the SLEEEEEEPAH MODE mufflers like on Jakub's Foxbody
Thanks to NV Auto: nvauto
Purchased and installed additional parts like gaskets, sensors, water pump, oil pan, solenoids, belts, couplers, tubing, Centerforce dual friction clutch, etc.
Thanks to D'Sousa Performance: www.dsousaperformance.com/
Purchased and installed many additional parts, as well as dyno tuning
Thanks to JRP: jrp_online
Provided the Bilstein B12 kit with Eibach Springs
Thanks to Maximum Motorsports:
MM Caster/Camber Plates, 1979-89
Control Arms, rear upper, OEM-style with rubber bushings
Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
Differential bushing for upper control arm
Rear Upper Control Arm Differential Bushing Tool
Steering Rack Bushings, stock K-Member
Wheel Spacer, 1/4" Thick, 4-Lug, Pair
Front Control Arm Bushings, 1983-93 (No shells)
Front sway bar bushings
Sway Bar End Links, 1979-93, Short
Thanks to Hoosier Tire: www.hoosiertire.com/tires/pro_street/
Thanks to George at Raptor Racing: raptor_racing
Had the Antigravity Battery that I needed in stock!
#ford #mustang #foxbody

[@itsreallyjakub]

UPDATE: The Foxbody is for sale. Send me a DM on Instagram @ItsReallyJakub if you’re interested

[@JJD-9403]

How much with the old wheels back on it?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Dm me

[@LegitStreetCars]

Pretty much the best wheels ever. Great job!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks Alex!!

[@pimpovic2]

It's not a money pit. It's a passion project. Wanting to upgrade didn't make it a money pit, NEEDING to repair constant issues is what makes a money pit car. This one is about the love of the car. I have owned a handful of foxes and have kept my first one as my own passion project. The first iteration was a Vortech V3 that made 570 to the wheels on the stock block, through a GT40 tubular manifold. I'm now deep down the rabbit hole. I just had a Dart 363 built for it, a new Vortech V7, Tremec TKX, E85 fuel system, Holley engine management, e.t.c. The target is 900whp. I've learned one important lesson along the way, if I couldn't do the large majority of the work myself I wouldn't be doing the car to this level. The foxbody is the ultimate Lego car. Build it however you want. The parts are endless. But so is the possibility for you to wrench on your own car. The hardest part for me is knowing that I'll have to turn it over someone else for paint and body work. It will be the final piece of the puzzle. It looks good now, but I'll need to address the paint down the road, and that's something that I'm not good at. I think you know, a car is never truly done. You just have to draw the line at some point and enjoy what you've created.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Haha great way to put it. Yours sounds fun

[@tomieevukic7522]

Man you honestly have the best life! Get paid to review cars, travel and sponsors for your several cars ahhh

[@itsreallyjakub]

I’m very grateful for everything

[@sasquachjl1228]

Brings back so many memories of my 89 LX 5.0 - still love these cars so much

[@nelsonarruda3272]

The 5 star pony rims were always my favorite On the fox body Mustang.

[@cliffmills6614]

I absolutely love the fleck in that paint. Such a beautiful fox body.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Carstar absolutely killed it on the Molten Orange paint

[@rayazhassem]

You couldn't made a better choice with those wheels, completely changed the look of the entire vehicle

[@yungkidnf]

LOVE the new wheels!

[@jsh139]

100% Supercharger if you go forced induction. The sound is amazing (you know this) and it has to be an easier mod than a turbo.

[@itsreallyjakub]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@squidwardtentacles578]

@itsreallyjakub vortech v3! Just watch out cause with that jump in horsepower you have two big limiting factors- stock block splitting at 500 hp and the t5 trans being only rated at 300 tq

[@brandonjusblong]

@@squidwardtentacles578he can some sponsors for the trans

[@franklin5105]

I've been where you are long ago. I brought a 1985 GT in 1985, a 1987, and a 1990. Natural aspirated the 85 to low 12 seconds got the 87 to high tens with a vortech S trim and 88 mm turbo on the 90. The lesson was 😢 faster I went, the more parts I broke. The 12 second car was dead reliable. Today, I have a 2019 Mustang GT with a Whipple charger and 10 speed. I miss the foxes until I nail go peddle and then all that loneliness goes away. Like some, I do my own work. Have fun

[@Dreamweaver17]

Absolutely love the wheels man🔥🔥🔥

[@nickstick18]

Jakub, thanks for going over the build and hello from Ottawa. I was always curious about what went into it. I will say though: $50k USD into it and it's still running an OG 4-lug setup with drums? That should be next on your list before you even think of adding more power to it. I've had my 1988 Mustang LX since 2012 and estimate I've put around $25k CAD in it since then in parts and labour. I'm running virtually the exact same engine setup as you, making the same power on the dyno. My suspension kit is very similar to yours as well. Last year I upgraded to a 5 lug big brake setup. Found all brand new in box OEM Ford performance parts a guy was selling. The last thing on my list is a paint job. Mine's not rusty at all but the original paint isn't what it was. You're absolutely right that this kind of build can be done for much less, but you don't have to be a KZbinr to justify it.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yeah I definitely should have done the brakes a long time ago. I almost did them with the initial build. But I didn’t have access to the car and I had to do a lot of math with wheel clearance and brake clearance I just avoided it all and got the 4 bolt welds and now 4 bolt reimagined classics. I live with my mistake now. Yours sounds great

[@nickstick18]

@@itsreallyjakub If you ever decide to go with a 5 lug setup, feel free to reach out to me on here. I spent a lot of time researching the different parts and what's needed to make it all work. It's probably the second most expensive upgrade after an engine job, but it is worth it. I did not trust the brakes on the car before. Now I don't worry at all. By the way, I really like the style of wheels you went with. Just consider getting a design of some kind of the center cap. The large blank space and different finish on it makes it look a bit less cool than it could be. Maybe get a cobra etched in or hydro dipped?

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

Car looks amazing with those wheels. What a difference!

[@itsreallyjakub]

I think so too!

[@patriciaskitch2341]

You’re not wrong. We don’t hate you. You’re not an idiot. We 100% agree with you! Love your channel Jakub.

[@Chris-Rife]

I am 15 seconds in, and I already agree with you. Thus, why I haven't rushed to buy a foxbody. I will wait until I have money to do all things the car needs and all things I want to do with the car. Nothing is more depressing than having a hot rod that you can't modify or work on because you your money went into just purchasing the car. Patience my friends, you will thank yourself years down the road.

[@srtdad]

New subscriber! Great content! 🙌🏼

[@itsreallyjakub]

Welcome aboard!

[@Powersproductions130]

Oh hell yeah. That was a good wheel choice. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Honda_sev]

Lovin the new wheels! Definitely a supercharger. My friends uncle had a Paxton supercharger on his Cobra foxbody. That thing was an animal!

[@itsreallyjakub]

I’m leaning towards supercharger too

[@jeanridelbasigura8023]

Cool car, cool wheels - the fitment is clean.

[@ThePonyboy50]

That thing looks amazing with those wheels...good choice. Nice build man..power adder wouldn't hurt..thats what I went with instead of building the motor. Wish the body shop used the right length door molding..still never checked into know why Ford made the two lengths..seen a few shops over the years get tripped up by that

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks 👍

[@jppontet7616]

Looks so much better. Love it!!! As a previous 5.0 fox body owner, I’ve never liked the weld wheels. I appreciate the function of them, but these new wheels change the look so much. In my opinion so much better!!! My only preference would be reimagined 5 star pony wheels lol. but I’m being nostalgic to my old 5.0. Congrats Jacob. Hope to see it around town

[@itsreallyjakub]

Someone makes the 5 star pony wheels in 18's. But I still prefer these, different!

[@chuckp7970]

Sweet build. I also have the Makers wheels and they are great. Yah, that front end needs to come down for sure!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Right on

[@carlosl5766]

Those wheels are way to vanilla ice looking for me! 😂

[@dontnewyorkmyflorida]

It's never a financial mistake when it's your passion and you love the car, if you think that way then go collect pokemon

[@lenhister]

How big do you want the center caps? Yes.

[@sergiopereziii]

Those wheels are 🔥🔥!

[@Lex35680]

Omg! So much better than the last set!

[@mikeross111]

Should've kept the Def Leppard paint job

[@itsreallyjakub]

Too rusty

[@harrismi7]

The new wheels are sick!! 🤩🤑

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks Mike!!

[@johnrborowski]

PERFECT rim choice 👏👏👏

[@Moparmaniac-mr1tp]

Amazing wheels! Maybe go stroker shortblock. You have the top end and the bottom end might need a refresh anyways. Maybe 427 to match your vette?

[@ivancliff2514]

Those wheels are definitely giving off 80s thunderbird vibes too! Look good

[@robyna8995]

How do you like the Continental tires? I put the Extreme Contact Sport 02s on my C6 Z06. I like the tires but they are narrow compared to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. On my 12.5" rear rim the 335/25/20 is quite stretched even though 12.5" rims are a listed fitment. On the Continental the tire width is 11.8" whereas the Michelin is 12.6" So, my only complaint is that I wish the Continental was a bit wider. Otherwise such a great tire!

[@itsreallyjakub]

I love the tires, I can turn again! I have them on my E55 AMG as well. I put the Force tires on my Z06 because 200tw is kind of required with 640whp haha. They have very square shoulders on the stock wheels with 335/30/19

[@jalengray1107]

The orange paint job reminds me of a Charizard 🔥

[@elementl1166]

Yep I would have done it all myself and spent far less… that’s the fun of it all anyway! And family and job come first but hey we always find a way when we want to. Looks clean!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Absolutely!!

[@ianlatham2975]

Wheels and tires maketh the Foxbody! Awesome transformation Jakub.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks!

[@paulcondie2520]

Best exhaust note ever!

[@danielnormandeau2393]

I have a 91 GT I bought new currently 40,000 miles on it I did a B&M trans rebuild but 33 years I have done nothing but change the oil and put on Flowmasters . I did the rebuild on the trans by choice the factory auto's sucked and putting street and strip guts in it was the move. These 5.0's lightly modified run forever. Sweet wheels I still like my pony mags better😅

[@itsreallyjakub]

Awesome

[@ivanthemechanic]

Look ma, we made it onto KZbin lol. I approve of the next unboxing 🤣

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hahahahha thanks for mounting the tires and doing such a great job opening the boxes

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Get somebody to engrave a ford logo into those center caps for you.

[@itsreallyjakub]

If they miss the center by 1mm it'll look terrible rolling haha

[@jimhimesjr]

@@itsreallyjakub pretty simple to put it in the center with a cnc machine. If they are out 1mm they are an awful machinist

[@blueman5924]

Why throw good money after bad though ?

[@67judge]

I’d switch to a Cobra spoiler to go with the Cobra theme since you have the new wheels. And I’d leave the front end at that height because when you leave parking lots or any establishments to the main road You would be glad your not scuffing your front bumper. Especially if you decide to get the CF lip spoiler later😂

[@BrandonKnight-il9xs]

Could u not buy those?​@@itsreallyjakub

[@steelheader2543]

Wheels look amazing and lowering the front end to match the rear will improve the looks. You know it for yourself...so go for it.

[@dogdoc1]

New look....approved!!! 👍

[@itsreallyjakub]

Glad you like it!

[@Mechadondada]

Those are some of my favorite factory wheels. Like little turbines

[@Mechadondada]

Factory-ish?

[@GarageNotes-we6lj]

sweet car dude.

[@revilo4.6]

I had an issue of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords with your Mustang gracing the cover back in the 90's

[@itsreallyjakub]

Haha this was a replica of that. Otherwise I wouldn’t have repainted it

[@adriennefoley2906]

Love those wheels 😍👍🏻

[@petemedin9698]

That’s a perfect stang, fast on the drag and can be driven as a kinda daily

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Awesome build and transformation…I really like the new “Cobra” rims…the front ride height does not bother me at all. You have to add boost to that bad boy…if you really want to go fast line up some sponsors and drop an LS into it with a set of twins 😉

[@anthonycanizalez9541]

Foxbodys are never a money pit, i prefer the term "financial investments"

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yes yes. Investment

[@vegasstang1]

I'm going to be honest. I'm not a fan of wheels that large on a foxbody. As long as you like them, thats most important. Otherwise you did a fantastic job with the car!

[@ricowade4987]

amazing how much accessories like wheels can make or break a vehicles look

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yup such a difference

[@The50Baker]

I'm currently building a fox right now. Going with 347 with aluminum 185cc heads, e cam, 5 speed, cx racing single turbo kit. Getting real close to finish the assembly on it. Saving funds to get the last few parts. I wanted everything brand new except for the block. Oh, also terminator x.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Awesome. Terminator X makes it work so well

[@raydavidson2999]

What size are your front draglite and backspacing

[@itsreallyjakub]

15x6 with 3.5” backspace

[@garylaskin9493]

I cannot get over how clean that garage is.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Cleaner than my house

[@chrism869]

Love those foxbody mustangs

[@PerschMotorsports]

Our ancestors would rise up against those tariffs!! It’s embarrassing what we let government do!

[@gregs8685]

Cool project. My good friend had an ‘87 LX 5.0 when we were teenagers back in the 80s. It was the fastest car in the real world to us (except for the occasional Corvette or Grand National). It killed the IROC Camaros and Firebirds. Today it would get killed by Most pickup truck and mini vans. Your engine mods made a huge difference. I never knew making the 5.0 breathe better with cylinder heads, cam and headers could add 140-ish crank HP. BTW the headers link in the description is dead. What exhaust did you use? I did not see it on your list and it sure doesn’t sound stock. I think the wheels look fantastic but personally would’ve gone with some lightweight forged 17s.

[@itsreallyjakub]

These old 5.0's love a simple HCI setup. Headers are Flowtech long tubes and the rest of the exhaust is custom. I originally had it fully straight piped but couldn't deal with the smell and eyes watering on every drive. So it's straight through with 2 small high flow cat's into a hot rod scott's valved exhaust, which is straight through when opened

[@atiprocharger]

Drag strip sounded like you still had stock rear end gears.?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yup. And conveniently I have a rear end problem. Next video next week

[@Lex35680]

Honestly I don’t think the front wheel gap looks bad!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yeah it's not bad at all I'm just being very nitpicky

[@AntowQa]

now we go big turbo Jura 🎉😂

[@Jindsing]

But did it come with an adidas windbreaker tracksuit?

[@monolith2001]

I see nothing wrong with that wheel gap and love those Cobra wheels. Being an old man (I was in high school when the 87 refresh hit), I loved these cars except when I got pulled over by South Carolina State Trooper who was rocking the LX5.0 notchback....(they also had a BMW M5 that I saw rolling once).

[@jv6miata]

I'm hoping to do a similar restoration of my miata. Right now it's in the final stages of my J-swap, but in this day and age it's harder to pay for this stuff especially with kids.

[@dadgarage7966]

Don't build a project car without sponsors. That's some sage advice, Jakub. SimonFordman just uploaded something. I'm gonna watch that now.

[@itsreallyjakub]

The advice was to start with a cleaner example. Thanks for coming by

[@gordydexter2615]

The wheels look amazing!!! Did you go with lighter brakes and calipers? Definitely add a Whipple SC to secure another 200-250 rwhp!!!! It is do awesome that you received sponsorship support on your build. Hey I am subscribed to your KZbin channel!!!! You guys do great videos!!!! Cheers‼️👍👊💪🔥🇺🇸🇨🇦✝️

[@itsreallyjakub]

I kept the stock brakes. Drums in the rear. Definitely could use an upgrade. The list never ends. Whipple doesn't make a kit for this. Vortech, Paxton, Procharger, Kenne Bell, etc

[@gordydexter2615]

@@itsreallyjakub go with the Pro-Charger but upgrade the rear drum brakes to disc brakes first!!!! The Mustang looks great!!! I have the 60th anniversary Corvette 427. It has the LS7 engine like your yellow Z06. I am searching for a good shop to enhance the valve guides and Heads + do what you did by changing the cam and add Kooks headers while the engine is out. 30K miles on my 427; bought it new in Jan 2013. Car came with the ZR1 suspension and carbon fiber hood and fenders and spoiler/side skirts. The 427 only came in a convertible and 6 speed manual!!! It was like the first convertible Z06 model!!! Cheers‼️👍👊💪

[@itsreallyjakub]

@@gordydexter2615 that’s awesome those are super rare. Definitely recommend getting everything I did. If you want slightly more streetable manners, go with a stage 2 cam and keep the stock valved mufflers

[@RandyOrtonsfather]

Those wheels fit that 5.0 perfect

[@itsreallyjakub]

What do you think of my new wheels? Also... Supercharge, Turbo, Nitrous, or leave it alone now?

[@seb42]

I like the wheels, they suit the car well. I would leave it N/A, keep some "reliability" 🤣

[@RoyalDudeness]

I don't understand the design. The huge center cabs make no sense to me. If you want to waste more money on the Mustang, look up the Mustang they used to race in DTM for inspiration 😉😉

[@greyestfox]

Wheels look cool, a bit like turbines. A supercharger would add to the amazing sound but maybe a small one that only boosts a little to not overstress the engine(?)

[@jasondickens9003]

Okay those wheels look proper on your car. Nice!!!

[@Gearbhall]

Superchargers always sound great on Ford engines.

[@ElijahPerrin80]

How is it I am just finding out now that you have another channel called TheStraightPipes Jakub? :) You make great content brother and you are a fellow Canadian eh.

[@itsreallyjakub]

You're everywhere now! Haha

[@ElijahPerrin80]

@@itsreallyjakub Upgraded from fanatic to stalker level.

[@kriscote3295]

Now Arby’s isn’t the only one who can say “we have the meats “! Looks great!

[@itsreallyjakub]

M E A T

[@my4cars528]

Improvement!

[@Pete-lz5eg]

What was/is your rear 15 inch tire size?

[@itsreallyjakub]

28x9.5

[@casper82ify]

More of this please.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Another foxbody video coming this week

[@joeychaseable]

Id love to watch ya build a 347 stroker...

[@devenchristian]

Nitrous would be period correct, probably, but I'd be on team supercharger. It's not so much a money pit if it's bullet proof and something you love. Thank you for all the great content!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Vortech would also be period correct!

[@tu_alum5619]

The new wheels really give the car attitude. Nothing like a rompin' stompin' American V8 and a fist full of gears.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hell yeah

[@mike4fo]

lol had my Foxbody for 15 years and over 30k$ into it. I bought it for 5k$ 😩🤣😂 but I love it

[@itsreallyjakub]

Right on

[@NP-ek7dl]

In Arnold voice -“ Moar Power”

[@Ja3cques]

Im torn on the wheels, draglites are way too cool on foxbodies, but those new wheels look oem+ which is my other auto fetish lol. Supercharge it. Turbos are sweet, but in ontario its way too easy to lose your license, and it sucks not being able to even spool up without looking around for heat first. You can still have a good ET, cool noises, and more fun at mosport and on ontario streets where you can lose your license for shifting too high in the rpms.

[@informative_walrus]

I have a 92 GT that I am working on without privlidge so if you want to send over any used and clapped out parts, I'll take em:)

[@ericbritton8146]

In my opinion, these are the best looking wheels for the foxbody GT.

[@95Sn95]

Yeah there cool looking on a fox but personally with the plethora of 17" & 18' of wheel designs my absolute favorite timeless wheel is the 5 spoke cobra wheel especially the 95 Cobra R version, I have the standard 18x9 R wheels that are getting tired my goal is the 18x10 or 10.5 "deep dish" version for the rear and 18x9 deep dish for the front my opinion is 18" is absolutely the perfect look on mustangs you get that modern big wheel performance look without the goofy donk look and 17" cobras do look good also but imo just don't quite have that modern look, with those slightly have bit less offset i hopefully I can ditch the spacers which I have 1.5" or 2" in the rear can't remember and 1" for front which was a night n day transformation of my 95 GT over the factory 16x7.5 I think soft 5 spoke OEM wheels which are not only narrow but with the wide sn95 body and the heavy positive offset wheels it tucks them way under the rear it looked terrible., only down side is with decent amount of wheel poke lowering it at all is not an option the rears would run badly on the wheel arch im sure front maybe not but likely. Only down side is the price of those wheels just went through the roof, not long ago they were bit over $200 each now soared to $350! That's pretty high for a probably chinese knockoff cast wheel in my opinion. I still wonder what old school muscle car rims and tires like a 15x10 deep dish and 15x7 or 8 with 60s would look like it looks tough on an old gen 2 Camaro, nova or Chevelle but I suspect they would just look out of place on an sn95. My 76 nove SS had 14x8 with 235/60 and 14x5 or 6 with 215/70 or something aluminum slots and it looked killer, a buddy had 14x10 craigars on rear of his 69 firebird and those had a flat dish for miles with serious poke they looked soooo tough imo. Bet terrible to mount tires with that non stepped flat dish.

[@rf1316]

How much I just bought a 2001 Bullitt

[@DorDor400]

Yessssss!!!!! My fav wheels for a fox. So hawt

[@hamishmmc]

How do you deal with insurance on modified cars in Ontario?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hagerty 👍

[@woodrmp1]

Chubb also

[@hamishmmc]

Interesting, I wasn't aware of them! PI lawyer here and I never wrapped my head around how people got their builds covered. There are definitely a lot of people running round in modded cars that are taking a huge gamble that if someone gets hurt their policy will be voided.

[@krisi.2011]

Supercharge or turbo . Id go supercharger cause if you were going turbo you would have done the pistons when you did the head work

[@mynameisfrank6519]

It looked horrible before but you should have kept it that way. Super iconic 90s magazine.

[@itsreallyjakub]

If it was the actual magazine car yes. But it wasn’t

[@greyestfox]

Over $50K? If you could go back and it wasn't part of the cheap car challenge, would you buy a newer Mustang GT? Edit*: Oh, with sponsors. Makes a lot more sense then.

[@itsreallyjakub]

I’ve always loved the foxbody because it was the first car I ever bought (in even worse condition than this one lol). So I’d either buy a clean foxbody or a terminator 03-04 for the money

[@DareBrad]

@@itsreallyjakubplus, mustangs from today won’t be remembered in 30 years the same way you remember a 30 year old fox body

[@jasonknight5863]

The most expensive Mustang or Firebird is buying the cheapest ones that you “think you’re getting a deal” 😂😂😂 The cheapest ones are the low miles high cost perfect condition ones. Labor costs at $200 per hour really adds up these days… besides then it’s just a high miles Mustang or Firebird / Camaro.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Totally agree

[@lordraiden5398]

Money pit? I don't think so. Look at the price of new cars. You have built a super clean Foxbody Mustang that is quick and handles. I think you should finish the suspension and add a supercharger. Your car looks amazing. Keep it.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Fair enough!

[@TheNova64000]

As much as I love my 64 Nova, part of me thinks that hobby cars are a lousy investment from a financial standpoint. Unless it is something really rare, you usually end up with more money in it than you can sell it for. I bought my car as a teenager with a 3k budget. If I had more money to spend upfront on a project car, I could have bought a car that was a better starting point and saved in the long run. Now that I have alot of money tied up in it years later, I sometimes think that it would have been cheaper to buy a finished car to start with than to build my car. lol

[@itsreallyjakub]

Cars are a terrible investment

[@swmann2]

If you're ever in Indiana I'll let you check out my built Fox. A Vortech V1 blower with full MAC exhaust on a stock bottom end 302... The way a Fox should be.

[@itsreallyjakub]

That sounds like exactly what I might do. But probably a V3

[@pyric]

a foxbody needs a vortech its just the classic

[@itsreallyjakub]

Definitely thinking about a Vortech V3

[@florider_hd]

looks good for a foxbody

[@DouglasSonders]

proper wheels

[@devengudinas1649]

Love it

[@robertmatas4192]

Best wheels for the fox body 👍🏼

[@GabeBridges]

You gotta full on SVT Cobra R that shit bud. Those wheels added $20k to its value…looks sick now 😊

[@itsreallyjakub]

Good because it’s for sale soon lol. Unplanned change

[@davevan9150]

I kinda like the look of the old ones. Reminded me of the stereotype I grew up with. The new ones do modernize the car from most angles. I think only the headlights give it away. I wonder if there's a modern looking headlight mod that doesn't look cheesy....

[@itsreallyjakub]

These lights are as modern as it gets for looking good. They’re completely clear rather than the original ones with lines through them

[@bigbuckeye76]

Can we get a Ford logo for the steering wheel?

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s there…just completely faded lol

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

My buddy has a 1990 LX 5.0 Notchback and he has an easy 40K into it already.. More than likely it's more money than that.. And he just keeps on spending.. I know in the back of his mind he knows he could have already bought a new car with the money he has spent.. But to each his own.. The sad part is no one will ever give him what he has into it and that goes for a lot of us..

[@itsreallyjakub]

Haha yup that’s exactly where I’m at. I understand the pain