1987 Ford Mustang GT

Here is my 1987 Ford Mustang GT. Purchased from the supposedly second owner. I’ve always been interested in this style of Pony Car and that interest grew greater when my dad became the owner of a 1989 LX. When I acquired my Fox Body (let’s call her Foxy from now on) I was happy to have a small muscle car to call my own.

Before I bought Foxy, she sat for ~7 years or so I was told. But once a battery was installed, she started right up and purred just like a cat. Since owning her, she’s run into some ignition issues, but I’m working on that more and more! She makes me smile every time I get behind the wheel.

Current Mods:

BBK Short Tube Headers
BBK Subframe Connectors
MSD Cap (Purchased wrong rotor)
SR Cold Air Intake with BBK Adapter (Curse you Speed Density)
Ford Racing 9mm Plug Wires
NGK GPower Spark Plugs
Street Fire Coil
Equuis Volt Meter, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature Gauges
Kenwood Stereo with Rockford Fosgate Speakers
Edelbrock Upper and Lower Intake (Yet to be installed, winter project)
ROH ZS 17x8.5 Wheels (non polished rim)
Painted Monaco Blue Pearl (2001 Acura NSX Color)

I have a lot of plans for Foxy and I hope to solve some of her current issues (Fuel pump always running, causing flooding of engine, “Flat Spot” in power while accelerating, etc). But that’s all in the fun of building a car! Hopefully you enjoy her as much as I do.

I absolutely love the LX Taillight Lenses on any and every Foxbody! Sadly one of mine came loose and popped off on the highway. I was able to retrieve it though and it just needs a little TLC to buff out the scuffs and scratches!

Engine Bay

I want to clean up the Engine Bay quite a bit. The Battery will be relocated to the rear hatch and I want to tuck some wires. All of the vacuum lines need to be replaced due to dry rotting. My next plan is to remove the upper and lower intakes and transfer everything to my new Edelbrock upper and lower. (Good plan to do in the midst of winter!)

Heater Core Blew

Once I put new coolant in the radiator and ran it awhile, the Heater Core decided to blow. This caused constant filling up of coolant and coolant leaking out onto the headers (nasty!). She’s been put back together and heat is present once again! At least it wasn’t a head gasket causing all my coolant to “disappear”.

Center Console Gauges

Purchased a machined steel plate to mount the radio and gauges. Everything’s electrical. I originally had a mechanical oil pressure Gauge, but the copper tubing let up and leaked oil inside the car… I will never do that again… Also I have yet to replace the brass fitting on the lower intake for the Water Temperature sensor since my first one got broken off (if anyone knows the size that would be perfect!)

Edelbrock Performer RPM

Bought the upper and lower while I was back home and I cannot wait to install these onto Foxy! Should open up some airflow and gain some good HP (~37HP claimed!).

Sweet Dreams

This is how Foxy currently rests. Her winter slumber is hopefully a peaceful one!

Thanks for reading and I hoped you enjoyed!