Scrapyard RESCUE!! We SAVED a 1993 Fox Body Mustang from the Crusher | INSANE Transformation!

[@latemodelrestoration]

This project took us a while to complete! The latter part of nearly 4 years. Brandon Williams, an employee of LMR, just so happen to stumble across a black 2.3L 4-cylinder Fox Mustang at his friend's salvage yard. Talk about right place, right time! The car was just days away from being crushed. Over the past few years, we (LMR) helped Brandon get this car back to driver quality. The focus was to spend our time, not our money. I know what you're thinking; time is money. Well, in this sense it's a little different. We wanted to "hustle" this one with our sweat equity because there are those of us out there that may not be in a position to spend a whole bunch of money. Enjoy the video! -Landan

[@iansimpkins2570]

I think it's great that we're starting to see an interest in the 4-cylinder foxes now also. Good work.

[@MrMl1986]

I absolutely loved the video! You guys saved that car and that’s my favorite part! Landen you do AMAZING work! Great job guys!

[@latemodelrestoration]

We appreciate the feedback! -Landan

[@jeffgriffith7003]

Outstanding job guys! Looks like a brand new Mustang again, it’s actually a treat to see a four-cylinder car because they’re so few of them left these days. I love it just the way it is, maybe throw a clearcoat on it and give the car a good cleanup under the hood. I did essentially the same operation on a 1991 Ford Escort Lx (A 6 year long project) except I also swapped in my old 91 Escort Gt engine and 5 speed, also had that car stripped down to a bare, empty shell as I wanted to deep clean everything, including under the dash and inside the HVAC box. Lots and lots and lots of cleaning, I also completely refurbished the entire main harness, adding features/circuits and improving the ground system by adding redundant ground pigtails, as well as utilizing unused lights in the dash to monitor existing systems as well as the hatchback ajar switch that never seemed to be used but only used on the wagon models. I also added a two speed cooling fan system, where a normal low single speed system was used for improved cooling ‘overhead’ in case I need it but probably won’t unless something goes wrong. Lol I also have a 1991 Mustang that I’ve swapped a 2.3 turbo into about 15 years ago and I’ve been daily driving it for many years, have a huge collection of various interior and exterior parts, weatherstripping, window run channels, and moldings stashed away at home that I plan to put on in the near future, essentially doing exactly what you did to your Mustang. I also agree on using 303 aerospace protectant on plastic and rubber parts including tires. That stuff always works amazing, doesn’t add unnecessary gloss and is actually beneficial to the material as well as not attracting dust like most protectants do.

[@David-xz5ux]

Brandon was right. Landan and crew are the detail kings. Awesome job. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

[@SteedaGT]

What a great junkyard find! That is definitely something that many of us DREAM of finding in a yard. I love videos like this, same with the comp orange new edge build, these types of videos are my favorite from you all! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment and feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the video and plan on releasing more videos like this one for 2025! -Landan

[@rr122608]

Brandon is so lucky to have coworkers/friends like you guys. ❤ The transformation was amazing! ✨

[@MichaelJensen-x7c]

Landon your attention to detail is amazing! Nice work!

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks! I really appreciate it. -Landan

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Talk about a diamond in the rough this thing came out looking good, can’t wait to what else y’all gonna do with it next 🙌🏽

[@francolombardi9274]

You guys did an amazing job with that car. Landan, you have impeccable attention to detail. Keep up the good work, I love the content!

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the sincere feedback! We appreciate it. -Landan

[@normangarland6558]

I was lucky enough to be able to keep my '84 GT350 Foxbody when I bought my 2012 GT/cs conv. S197. Both are a blast to drive, each in their own way..

[@gfysyoutube]

Love the real-world video. Great work!

[@whatsupryan]

I love when yall do these videos. 🔥🔥

[@AdamSVT]

So great.. You can never find 2.3 cars anymore.. at least not around the NE.. they didn't get any love so nobody kept them.. Great job Landan and 5.0Resto.

[@WayneShaffer635]

Cool video, i like seeing the start to finish and a little more budget style build.

[@Chase004]

Was pretty cool to get to know some of the shop personalities outside of the super professional standpoint. Good to know behind the scenes a shops still a shop lol

[@paulhudgins5120]

Awesome job, what a survivor makeover, the transformation was incredible.

[@red_fox_flareside]

Man that car looks great! I’d leave the paint alone. I think it’s got an awesome look to it!

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for feedback! We do plan on leaving it in the condition that it's currently in. -Landan

[@wpitbulld]

More of this content! I’m here for it.

[@COBRO98]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines AND that Landan became a Dad while getting swole simultaneously.

[@shafferjoe1962]

That was an awesome save. I like what you did on the low buck save what you can and reuse it. It looks great.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the feedback! -Landan

[@tommy98271]

Great score Brandon!

[@livestrib3752]

“Funny how they find their way back to LMR” like Curtis’ GHIG car! Looking forward to content on it 😎

[@paulhewson4600]

Looks Great ,,, its a good keeper

[@PANTYEATR1]

I enjoyed this longer style video. Do more of these for other mustangs 💪😎🏆

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks! We definitely plan on adding more of the long form content to our release schedule for 2025! -Landan

[@RanW-o7z]

Going forward this is definitely the mission nice job fellas 💪🏾

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

When you were pulling off the windshield trim I was waiting for the Mother F’er to come out. Been there done that….😂

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yup! Glad we got the struggle on camera. -Landan

[@leviball7593]

LMR brought that Horse back paiint the hood Great Content 👍

[@errolg1662]

This is a great video.

[@rodneylove8027]

This is very educational. Got a project care that I will apply some of this to next year.

[@iadubber]

Nice save!

[@RonsChann]

Love it. Especially the cleaning! I recently got my second C2 Vette. 28k miles and it was super-clean, except under the two motor covers. The owner before me was in Arizona so that red dust had gotten on top of the engine. I used some of that "foamy stuff" lol, and brushes like you did on the Fox. It all looks so great now. I am really thinking of getting a Foxbody Mustang in the future and putting a 347 in it from BlueprintEngines. I am just outside Dallas so it is not too far from you guys. May give you all a call sometime. Thanks for the great videos. Subscribed and Thumbs Up of course.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Congrats on the purchase of your C2 vette! Thanks for watching the video and for providing some feedback. We appreciate it! If you end up purchasing a Fox Body Mustang, we'd love to have you as a customer and can help with any questions. -Landan

[@RonsChann]

@@latemodelrestoration Thank you again, Landan. Ron

[@AntonioGuerraubsnet]

OUTSTANDING!!

[@silverback8183]

Don't worry about the time spent...I bet he does when he's charging a customer 😂

[@Dave86GT-fj6lk]

Ive been cleaning my 86 since 2019 lol 😆 still need to get all the undercoating off the underside .

[@latemodelrestoration]

If you haven't already, look into dry ice blasting. It isn't' cheap, but in most cases, it can make the underside look almost brand new. -Landan

[@rattletrapfox1001]

AMAZING VIDEO! Great stuff

[@blackenigma1054]

Very nice and i think it sends a message that you can clean up what you got until you can do better!👍🏿😂

[@latemodelrestoration]

That's exactly it!! -Landan

[@iamtruesyn]

nothing beats a notch on ponies. 💯

[@stevansaunders18]

Things never go right when you’re on camera!!

[@josephTsnyder]

2 hour video?? LETS GO

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

Great Job..

[@jplperformance9073]

Looking good 👍

[@joepiazza3037]

Damn i was gonna start to remove my window trim moldings tomorrow but after seeing this video im shitting bricks LOL 😂

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yeah, it's a PITA. Honestly, you could file the point on the removal tool so that it's more narrow. This helps to grab the clip just a little bit better. -Landan

[@joepiazza3037]

@latemodelrestoration will do thxs Landan 🙏🙂

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@joepiazza3037 You're welcome. You can also try a small 90-degree pick. -Landan

[@Cohunnamatta]

Looks like there is a late 70s Plymouth behind the mustang in the yard!

[@83glxcrusin97]

Absolutely Great score!! Engine Swapp that puppy.. toss a nice 8.8 out back.. upgraded the suspension and brakes.. manual swapp.. Send it!! 👍👍🇨🇦

[@paulhammond3488onetime]

Wow great job…..👍🏾

[@kleimbach77]

A period correct 5.0 swap w/ a Tremec & a 5 lug 4 wheel disc setup with the 17 inch pony wheels would be killer on that notch

[@SimonCas]

Some of us still run these 2.3ls do some maintenance videos on them, there is no current resource.

[@williammccabe3767]

Carpet pressure washing could have been done over a saw horse, that way the water can run out of the carpet. I did my 88 vert five years ago, original desert tan carpet, still perfect

[@bubbawubba2307]

One of the mustangs I had was an 87 hatch with a 4 banger. It was a dog. Got 16 mpg and did I think around 60mph in the quarter mile. When I bought an 89 with a 5.0 it got 20mpg. Both were 5 speeds. The 4banger I would break the clutch cable all the time. It would barely break the wheel in gravel. Yes I said wheel. Only would spin 1 wheel

[@JZ-ss5fz]

Time for a swap now. Go 351W , definitely worth it.

[@Red5.0Fox]

I know you’re talking about engine swapping it, but you should definitely try putting some power at the 2.3 to see what kind of numbers you could get. Not many people build out the 2.3. Or you could do an ecoboost swap! It’s already been done, but hasn’t been over done like all of the V8’s

[@CCWFOX]

Dam y'all struggling with the window trim is the reason I'm going to try to paint them while on the car. I'll just tape them off real good. But good job Landen let me know when I can drop off my car for the next video 😅

[@latemodelrestoration]

Haha! I'm glad the window trim on this car put up a fight. Made for good content. Like anything, sometimes the stuff goes your way and sometimes it doesn't. -Landan

[@Dabber422]

Like it as is

[@yaboykris2118]

Time for a coyote swap. 😎

[@Austin_Fero]

Can we please get more of these videos?

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the feedback. Going into 2025, we plan to offer more content like this along with our product centric videos. -Landan

[@728GT]

🤘🏾

[@biggy_cheese4440]

Hol up, why at 1:24:54 Landon gave us a lil abs check🤭. I didn’t know you was ripped like that frr

[@latemodelrestoration]

Haha! Thanks for the comment. You probably noticed throughout the video that my physic changed a bit. About half way through this project (late summer 2023), I got back in the gym and cleaned up my diet. I had one of those moments of "I gotta do something to look and feel better". -Landan

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Turbo Manual swap Brakes and suspension Keep it simple, lite and fun

[@joshup1275]

I would love to see some mods on this 2.3 before replacing the engine

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment! You never know what's up our sleeve. -Landan

[@faststang89]

I have the identical 4 cyl black on black but mines a manual, soon to be 302 swapped from a donor car. Mines a 92

[@robertmungo5428]

Had a 92 lx white with a blue interior 4 banger everyone on the highway thought it was a cop car!

[@RoostYourFace]

1:03:12 looks down to make sure both guns are looking good….after bending the $hit out of the trim. 😂

[@latemodelrestoration]

Lol. It looks extreme on camera. The trim was easily reworked and reinstalled. I don't think I was checking the guns.. just randomly looking at the corners of the glass. Haha! -Landan

[@BBCTURBO11]

Wash bottom to top…. Creates a brake free surface….when done … re-rinse Corrosion Control Class Av8-B USMC

[@gionnieroberts7956]

16:15 = Human Has Been Confirmed, 😂‼️

[@kevinhahn5579]

Would love to have it I’m looking for a 1985 to 1995 mustang notchback shell for a father and son restoration project.

[@HeathTurner-h3k]

Can you list the cleaners that you used? Thanks

[@latemodelrestoration]

Undercarriage - Combination of Zep all-purpose cleaner/degreaser and foaming engine degreaser. Exterior body - Combination of car shampoo and all-purpose cleaner/degreaser. Interior - Meguiars D101 diluted per the instructions. I also used my steam cleaner for other areas. I also changed dilution ratios depending on the area. Always start with a light dilution and test inconspicuous areas first. -Landan

[@32phoenixx]

Wait a second... did he say it was a 3 year-long detail? The paint still needs to be done. And a motor swap. It's a 4cyl.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment. For now, we're leaving the car as is. -Landan

[@TheEpmd40]

Good stuff. Landon, I appreciated the "colorful" language! Spice it up a bit.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Preciate that! -Landan

[@FordsRule351]

Love these 4 cyl foxbodies. I've had 2 now that i drove around bone stock while i gathered parts for a swap. I now have a 91 coupe with a full 03 cobra terminator swap and a 88 hatch with a gen 3 coyote i bought from LMR.

[@Dave86GT-fj6lk]

NPD has oem Carlite windshields

[@latemodelrestoration]

They're readily available from local glass shops. Just call and see if they can order one. We've had several installed over the years from our local shop. -Landan

[@eddylorenzo5033]

How the inside of those shock towes?😊

[@latemodelrestoration]

The car is rust free. -Landan

[@RanW-o7z]

Can the 7.3 swap get the same love also can we see it fitted with a full exhaust setup front to bac. Longtube headers into an X pipe with like borla or kooks cat bac

[@latemodelrestoration]

If you're referring to the Godzilla, we did a full series on swapping one of those engine into a car. The link is in the description. -Landan

[@scottharvey3054]

Small 90degree seal pick works better than the trim tool….

[@latemodelrestoration]

Those do work great! Thanks for sharing. -Landan

[@MRSOTELO408]

1:23:12 what are you using to polish the glass?

[@latemodelrestoration]

0000 steel wool and Meguiars 205. Old combo that's easy and does a good job of adding brightness and clarity. You could also get a dedicated glass polishing system. These systems have specific glass polishes and pads that can be applied by hand or a machine (rotary or d/a). -Landan

[@MRSOTELO408]

@ Thanks Landan, would this method remove scratches?

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@MRSOTELO408 Glass polishes and pads will remove light scratches. I've always used CarPro Ceriglass and their corresponding glass pad. The 0000 steel wool method just adds brightness and clarity. -Landan

[@mikej9932]

Off topic but what ever happened to the project Green Bean???

[@latemodelrestoration]

Green Bean wasn't LMR's car, so we couldn't always get the schedule right to record the stuff happening. Long story short, after the 5.4L swap and a few track days, the owner of Green Bean put a Coyote in the car. Ran it a few times and sold it. -Landan

[@leviball7593]

Everyone has a 5.0 but the cooler guy has the 4 banger and turbo sounds spicy🔥

[@shelbyGT40]

That mold was probably into the seat foam

[@latemodelrestoration]

We checked the underside of the seat and they were clean. -Landan

[@whitetailfox1]

You mentioned no power steering in the Godzilla car. Couldn't you use a Volvo electric power steering pump?

[@latemodelrestoration]

I think you meant to comment on the other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZuUlGutmt6Wo7c Yes, we could use a Volvo power steering pump. However, the k-member won't allow for a power rack even with offset rack bushings. We also didn't want to raise the engine since it already sits high. -Landan

[@whitetailfox1]

@latemodelrestoration oh yeah that was for the other video. Thanks for the response. I was looking at building a Godzilla for my convertible but no power steering is a deal breaker. I hope someone makes a different k member before I do an engine. I may have to fall back on my first plan a dart 351 block

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@whitetailfox1 Power steering is definitely a nice creature comfort. Hopefully we'll see some new or updated offerings for k-members in the future. -Landan

[@79chevy901]

Landon why y’all didn’t pull the sicker off the trunk!?

[@latemodelrestoration]

One of them was the original dealer sticker. It probably didn't make the cut, but we did pull the other one. -Landan

[@quinton7854]

man if thats his buddies yard, should have asked about grabbing an LS lmao, ls swapped fox

[@sonnyzehm105]

If I were you if you're going to put a 5.0 in that I would drop a 5-speed or a 6-speed into it as well and I wouldn't just put an ordinary 5.0 in it either it would have to be at dual cam dual valve if I had that kind of money I would do that with mine I have the last of the fox body and I absolutely love that body style 2004 40th anniversary edition 3.9 L V6 with a 5-speed and I absolutely love it

[@MrGreyZ]

Why swap it - add a small turbo.

[@OldGuy1654]

All that work and disassembly and not body work or a respray. Now will have to blow that all back apart to paint it.

[@latemodelrestoration]

That wasn't a concern of ours. We like the patina. Thanks. -Landan

[@emustang89able]

Put a newer ecoboost 4 cylinder 2.3l turbo in it! SVE turbo coupe!

[@mathieusynnott8915]

needs a v8 now

[@DRDRE-ex6yg]

I only watched because I was sure thus was going to be a coyote swap, or old school 5.0 swap, or something! But unfortunately not!!!!! 😕

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for watching! An engine swap wasn't in the budget. We wanted to get the car back to driver quality and enjoy the anemic 4-cylinder and AOD for a while. -Landan

[@joesanchez9512]

My 93 was stolen 7 years ago. I’m still trying to save money to build the 4 cylinder coupe I got to something else. Everything so damn expensive now.

[@RanW-o7z]

Everything even for sn95's and new edge's. Shit used to be a bargain..... now its crazy

[@COBRO98]

You guys should have seen it coming, in 2021 the used market went insane as new vehicle prices doubled along with groceries.. over the last 2 years everyone has been snatching up sn95/NewEdge cars as budget toys. Even the Terminator has made a comeback on the street, they're out there destroying Hellkitties.

[@marks93cobra]

man, that thing is ripe for a godzilla swap :)

[@joeymccullough2716]

Before you V8 swap that bad boy, turbo the 2.3 & build a SVO Coupe. 🤔

[@tbluthardtjr1969]

Love the restoration of this car, awesome, The only thing is your showing all those cigarette butts but somehow no burns in the cloth seats I ain't calling BS but it is a little peculiar JS

[@latemodelrestoration]

I had the same thoughts. Guess the original owner of the car was careful enough not to drop one. -Landan

[@SimonCas]

Even has the manual mirror controls, I will buy them if you replace them! @latemodelrestoration