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

[@LegitStreetCars]

I bought an abandoned Cobra Mustang with 850 horsepower! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaYnJafbKmDjtk

[@bill1828]

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]

I need help with my 91 gt that sat since 2014

[@keeganlangford5580]

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

[@RealRickCox]

Alex is one of the nicest guys in automotive KZbin.

[@Mattys91gt]

@@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]

Definitely didn’t win the hair lottery though 😂

[@RealRickCox]

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

[@miahasan8563]

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

[@babagandu]

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

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

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

[@babagandu]

@@SprayIgniteBoom great India !

[@miahasan8563]

@@SprayIgniteBoom Hahaha thank you

[@Nameless2004]

@@miahasan8563 glad to know he’s loving it

[@robertmcdonald2516]

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]

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

[@nosaint01]

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

[@Sonny_V]

These Guys Help Restore our Faith in Humanity

[@AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto]

That guy oozes positiveness.

[@george_cramer_1980]

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

[@aomar9449]

everyone needs a car guy friend like Peter

[@briansierzega]

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

[@michaeljones0007]

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

[@dehoyosrudolph8885]

Worst they could say is “no”

[@joshuabrewer7523]

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 preach

[@piyimmadushanka6754]

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[@southernxposure4790]

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.

[@ALittleBitOfGay]

@@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.

[@tonythetiga4697]

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

[@klonidier]

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.

[@chrisgarcia9702]

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]

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

[@GfCast39]

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

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Geoff, that means a lot.

[@scottjuly79]

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 KZbin. Please don't ever make the mistake of selling out to high-dollar content as many of the other channels have.

[@dwaynerush9599]

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

[@kemer1977]

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

[@wer4599]

Dodge Ramcharger

[@mike106]

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

[@paulprescott4822]

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.

[@CarswithNash]

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.

[@red95gts]

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]

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

[@nov23gbe]

@@lxcoupe nah just air

[@chadwems]

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

[@wyrazowfkp]

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]

@@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..

[@Duaneoca]

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]

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!

[@acekuzmanovski1583]

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

[@TheSocialPraxis]

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!

[@jerzefigga]

Volvo 240, 1974 - 1993 and also 3rd gen B13 Sentras, 1992-2017 in Latin America. Awesome vid btw. I love these fox bodies.

[@jerevanski]

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

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@moc-iwnl4696]

Armenia 🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲

[@Jedi391]

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

[@ALittleBitOfGay]

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.

[@yodaistheone]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@cartel_valley956]

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

[@krisw8597]

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!

[@NA-xm7wj]

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]

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

[@JRC99]

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]

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]

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

[@houseofno]

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]

@@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

[@saleen367]

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. 🙃

[@andrewbartleman9169]

pretty sure he said it was a California car

[@smitty8403]

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!

[@filya2]

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!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

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.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Ok, what do you guys think is wrong with it? I'm thinking it's fuel-related, maybe clogged exhaust? Let me know, we need to fix this thing!

[@ztifbob]

Vacuum leak? Hard tellin' not known'...

[@ischwhit6747]

It ain't got no gas in it

[@venomizd93]

Check the TFI module, known to go bad(intermittent when the car heats up) probably as much as the ignition switch and the door handles lol. If your stumbling when the car is only warmed up and it’s fine cold that’s your issue.

[@markopolo945]

I really enjoyed this! Love how you troubleshoot Alex. Do you think it's the injectors or Map sensor? I can't wait to see you clean and detail this like you did the Alpine BMW

[@kenabi]

this era of fords is infamous for vac leaks. one leak in the right spot can make it just not run. and with all the rubber rot on the plug wires.. yeahhh.

[@ericjohnson5465]

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!!

[@prestonexoticATX53]

Transsam earned u a sub bro I love that car my grandad had the 98 5.7 white with a drop top it was a pace car ! Beautiful cars man

[@stevevanwinkle6319]

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.

[@1986krazy]

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]

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.

[@rayhubbard1367]

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

[@leviswenson9687]

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

[@LegitStreetCars]

We are having a blast!

[@organiccold]

Hi Levi. Cool car ;)

[@erikvanbreukelen8978]

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.

[@ericdaniel92]

Hey Alex .. You Did Forget the Little Bottle Of Differential Friction Modifier that Ford 8.8 rear ends Require For the Little clutch plate assemblies inside the traction- loc. It WONT SELF DESTRUCT Without it , But the Little Traction - lock Posi unit and the Little clutch plates It has Might Just wear out a Little Sooner.

[@GarethRussellUK]

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

[@LegitStreetCars]

Haha

[@christopherhamilton5557]

😂😂😂 Rollin, in my 5 point oh! With the ragtop down so my hair can blow…

[@GarethRussellUK]

Yeahhhh boyeeee 😁

[@davidkingsley4449]

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]

Paradise, CA?

[@theroastbeefking]

Dude, that breaks heart.

[@davidkingsley4449]

@@AdamIsUrqed yeah

[@EliHasan]

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

[@familyman247]

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!

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Manual xmissions are a joy to drive! I have a 5 speed Bronco II.

[@_Lite08_]

so we just not gonna appreciate the beauty of the Evo in the background at 11:12?

[@Andy_Dines]

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]

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]

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

[@jacksmith2315]

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]

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

[@jacksmith2315]

@@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

[@dr.curious5136]

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 …

[@Zer0Fall3n]

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

[@FeralPatrick]

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!

[@gearbanger]

Take a look at the TFI Module located on the distributor. Sometimes those become faulty causing firing issues.

[@jakeman0x0]

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

[@kerrylewis2581]

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

[@PJ-s]

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

[@Barry101er]

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

[@Kent.]

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

[@PJ-s]

@@Kent. ahh the old Dolly

[@Rouxenator]

@@Kent. came here to say that.

[@Barry101er]

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

[@Butter615s]

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.

[@tbh1444]

4:17 Peter is awesome.

[@kb01663]

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]

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]

Yup

[@obdualdoromero7604]

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

[@noranlexer8108]

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]

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]

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

[@Kent.]

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

[@bikironphukan777]

I can't understand what it feels so good. It's fun. You are the people who really love cars. Bikiron Phukan 🌿 love from Assam Assam India

[@kevt7883]

Great rare find with the t-tops bro damn!!!

[@williamlorenzmedia9026]

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]

Must've been an lg4 305

[@williamlorenzmedia9026]

@@jarvislarson6864 yes, it was not the 350.

[@andrewbartleman9169]

@@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

[@shortrib35]

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

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

That car would bring Eli a ton on Mods and Miles! New fuel tank time?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Ya for sure!

[@EliHasan]

Hahaha might have to mess around and find out how much!

[@Hotlog69]

Might not have the miles needed for Mods and Miles. 😂

[@oldestries]

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.

[@KingOfSoulsVT]

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!

[@Ohio-Patriot]

I know where there’s this exact same car, except blue, sitting in a barn out on a backroad. I’ve thought about stopping and asking if they would sell it to me for about 2 1/2 years. After seeing this video, I think I’m going to have to go and at least try to buy it. Thx for the video guys.

[@EliHasan]

Go do it man! You never know what could happen!

[@babagandu]

Ohiya sonny

[@babagandu]

@@EliHasan how is salat sadeek

[@torygiammanco2772]

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]

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

[@Jus931]

You know what's crazy I picked one up at an auction last year and it's very similar but without t-tops and it has similar issues. So your videos on the fox are definitely helping me along the way !🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Revengetoyourliver]

Your welcome MacsZ, you’ll find other videos of us installing a supercharger and twin turbo it maybe 4 episodes from this one! Stay tuned

[@SSO1025RET]

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.

[@cjsautoemporium9193]

That misfire under load is the disinter-graded capacitors in the ecm on the pc board very common problem on the foxbody mustangs... The ecm needs a rebuild.

[@jdon09]

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

[@i-still-cruz2430]

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 ! 😂👍

[@JamesSmith-uc8nt]

My mouth literally dropped when he removed that wheel drum without a hammer. Y'all mechanics who don't live where it snows got it made on a silver platter

[@wmsbrum]

These videos make me appreciate Florida soooo much...and I live near the beach!

[@Nitro-fu7rv]

Honestly it’s therapeutic for me to swing a hammer as hard as I can at rotors. Not all the time but If I’m pissed off it makes me a little happier 🤣

[@funnypranker34]

It would scare me a little if it comes off without effort

[@earnestmerida]

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

[@ianrs6310]

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

[@grabsme]

If he does do an exhaust I'd definitely recommend an H pipe with flowmasters. It will sound amazing

[@aaronbritt2025]

Avoid Flownots if you're looking for performance. Magnaflow or Borla.

[@backontopmotowerks]

It has a h pipe and flow masters on it.

[@jacksmith2315]

@@backontopmotowerks it has flowmasters but factory catted mid pipe. Catless/off road h pipe is the way to go. Idk you say avoid flowmasters. They sound awesome w 5.0s magnaflow and borla sound good too but 5.0 w flowmasters is just a classic unmistakable sound. To each their own though

[@backontopmotowerks]

@@jacksmith2315 I never made any comment on Flowmaster mufflers. Just mentioned he already had a H-pipe and Flowmasters.

[@jacksmith2315]

@@backontopmotowerks clicked wrong name person above you did

[@lukeson8934]

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

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks!!

[@glassvial]

It's really awesome you're helping this young man get this thing mechanically sorted (and also impressive someone in his age bracket knows how to drive stick!) - looking forward to where he's going to take it from here once you're done, because I have a feeling it's still going to need a lot of love.

[@jamesalexander7540]

In High School a friend had a 1979 that would now be rather rare. I am not certain that it would be a collectible. It was yellow, t tops, manual transmission, and front vent windows which was an option till at least 1980.

[@Lingwormer]

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.

[@MyDyerMaker]

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

[@dougfromsoanierana]

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

[@adamhabeeb7718]

Hey Alex, I noticed in the last video that you may have installed the fuel filter backwards. The new one you put in is in backwards compared to how the old one looked. I thought I was just seeing it wrong but with the fuel issue it might be worth the check. I hope it´s something as simple as that. Love the videos, keep it up!

[@tk543]

I noticed that too. I agree with Adam here

[@taknmybeatings7036]

They ddon't much care which way you put them in. They just filter better one way.

[@AK086.]

@@taknmybeatings7036 more restriction makes higher fuel pressure. higher fuel pressure messes with the way the ecu makes the car run there for causing problems

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

@@AK086. ah not really how it works at all. the rail pressure is regulated. The completely inconsequential difference that a backwards inline filter would make is, well, completely inconsequential.

[@SgtForce-tx5xp]

As always, safe, clean, informative, detailed, and motivating content. Don't stop doing what you do Akex. Watching you and Peter as car Physicians never gets old!

[@beyedubya7777]

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

[@MrDrmorbid]

Most people don't know, but that engine, particularly with Flowmasters, was one of the best sounding engines ever. It had this sort of cyclonic sound that was absent for a couple decades until the more recent Mopars.

[@jenniferfulbrook4370]

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

[@rr122608]

What an amazing fox! I am definitely waiting for the exterior and interior detail. Alex, you should make more foxbody content. I enjoy your work and videos along with Peter. If you visit Houston, could you please stop by to bring my 92 GT fox back to life? 🙏🏼

[@shanec8224]

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.

[@nickcanova1003]

As a kid I had a 87 notch back 5.0 out of no where it wouldn't Rev past 3k tried for about a month to fix it to no luck ended up selling it . To this day I don't know what the issue was and still regret selling it .

[@ImTheClay]

With the old taper bearings, your bring them down snug, and back the nut off 1/4 turn. Otherwise you burn the bearings up.

[@gutsngorrrr]

I'm really looking forward to the detailing video, I see this car coming back really well with some love.

[@nicholasjungheim2667]

Great episode. I enjoy seeing an old car resurrected so "easily". This is going to be a fun drive for Eli. BTW I love the test drives through the forest preserve.😁

[@talbianis-r5j]

One hour of LegitStreetCars Goodness 😁

[@davetrebec2030]

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

[@TheMcGuireLife]

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!!!

[@M440iUK]

The original Mini was in production from 1959 to 2000.

[@Kent.]

Citroën cv2 from 1948 to 1990

[@camarofix]

check the lower strut towers in the engine bay before you drive it often they can rot out bad.

[@marvthedog1972]

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

[@MW-fz3zg]

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

[@87Lowbird]

Even when I'm on vacation I don't miss a LSC upload. Loving the the fox body series so far. Very satisfying watching this old car come back to life. I'd guess an injector issue. Maybe trash in the tank as you said.

[@my1vice]

Do you call Granadas fox bodies too?

[@87Lowbird]

@@my1vice You don't like people calling them fox bodies huh?

[@my1vice]

@@87Lowbird LoL..... It's like nails on a chalkboard. :-)

[@87Lowbird]

@@my1vicelol I'm not a mustang guy, just repeating what I've heard for 15+ years.

[@amirp6604]

Its a fox body haha bruh really said do you call a granada a foxbody doesn't even have the same body type as a "79-93" "foxbody mustang"