Modifying A 1981 Fox Body Cobra Mustang Into A Track-Capable Street Car - PN Builds

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  • @VinceGuzman
    @VinceGuzman Рік тому +3

    Amazing job on sidewinder

  • @niejelcruz4517
    @niejelcruz4517 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful piece of machine👍♥️

  • @coreyrowe2052
    @coreyrowe2052 Рік тому +2

    I absolutely loved watching this full build ! Anyone who hasn't seen the entire build, go through the archives and check it out 👍👍👍

  • @cane4life758
    @cane4life758 Рік тому +41

    As a Mustang guy I wish I could just throw $15-20 k at upgrades this easy... Must be nice

    • @markchapman2585
      @markchapman2585 Рік тому +4

      Lol, me too. They talk like everybody has lots of money.

    • @4BillC
      @4BillC Рік тому +2

      I've said this same thing about multiple people on UA-cam! Couldn't tell you how many times I've seen people "spend" 10-15K just on and engine and/or transmission. The people that can afford it get it handed to them! It's just irritating sometimes.

    • @dancampbell4400
      @dancampbell4400 Рік тому +12

      You all take it so personally that they build these bad ass cars with superior upgrades like they’re doing it on purpose to throw it in your face. I don’t watch these shows so that I can relate to the build, I just watch to learn some tech stuff and see a couple guys build cool cars with the coolest stuff available on the aftermarket. If you can’t relate to the build, just close the video and move on with your life.

    • @markchapman2585
      @markchapman2585 Рік тому +1

      @Dan Campbell yes sir 😆

    • @Rodg470
      @Rodg470 Рік тому

      Would have loved to give my 93 lx that same look. I'm a big fan of the imsa road racing from back then

  • @ResurrectionMotorsports
    @ResurrectionMotorsports Рік тому +3

    Love this! We're hopefully going to be resuming the build on our Gen3 Coyote swap 93 Notch very soon! If Holley ever gets us the parts!!!

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 Рік тому +3

    Top Tier Build PN Team!

  • @RealCapricousCavy
    @RealCapricousCavy Рік тому +9

    These were also the Pace Car variants and 82' GT, etc.. Had a 79' Cobra Turbo, w/306 sbf swapped, T5, and 8.8 around 20 years ago. Curb weight was 2700 pounds and was dead even with the LS TRANS AM of the era. Love these cars and thanks for giving one attention.

  • @aaronlopez492
    @aaronlopez492 Рік тому +4

    Boys great job. Although back in the 70s, and early 80s I was into Trans Am's. This snake 🐍 looked amazing. Thanks for the vid.

    • @MrGrandure
      @MrGrandure Рік тому +1

      I was thankful enough to own a 78 ta, and a 79 ws6 an 86 ws6...and lucky enough to wreck them and live. Youth is wasted on the young. Lol

  • @GiletheCarGuy
    @GiletheCarGuy Рік тому +4

    Cool build & you are at my local road coarse even.
    Funny that you had to patina a Mustang, most of them do that on their own, haha!
    [Mustang owner ;) ]

  • @fordnut4914
    @fordnut4914 Рік тому

    Unlimited funds and sponsors giving you stuff is great

    • @FL50ssp
      @FL50ssp Рік тому

      Did they ever provide the total build cost? I couldn't finish the video.

  • @Modine.
    @Modine. Рік тому +9

    I miss Katie hosting PN. 😍

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm Рік тому +5

    Sweet build 👍

  • @albertgaspar627
    @albertgaspar627 Рік тому +1

    for those watching and whining, "I can't afford one"....know that the same era Thunderbird takes nearly all the same speed parts, has a longer wheelbase for stability in the quarter mile BUT weighs nearly the same as a loaded Fox, tends to be less beaten on by the time you get it, sounds less like a tin can when you close the door, attracts less attention from 5-oh (pun intended) and you don't need to waste money on clear tailights and lambo doors to get attention in a hot rodded t bird--just buff out the factory paint and put on some shiny used rims from your buddy's mustang.

  • @gordonstroup882
    @gordonstroup882 Рік тому +1

    "MOST EXCELLENT!"
    Great build, you guys, I hope that your next one will be just as frickin' cool as this one!
    Thanks to all of you who put the time in on this build. I hope that y'all didn't lose too much blood with all of your sweat & tears, HA!

  • @BWGPEI
    @BWGPEI Рік тому

    Very nice indeed! Brings back memories of a ride in the local track hero's car back in the day. That was a rush not soon forgotten.

  • @ace60485
    @ace60485 Рік тому +3

    RIP those torque boxes.. you would think they would reinforce those considering the power there adding...

    • @FL50ssp
      @FL50ssp Рік тому

      Just goes to show you they aren't that familiar with the FOX platform and its inherent issues. Not surprised.

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm Рік тому +2

    16:15 Spun the header collector stud..

  • @FloridaMan0561
    @FloridaMan0561 Рік тому +1

    This car was made the year I was born. I think it would be really bad ass to have a nice Mustang like this. That way I could always joke around and say “This car is as old as me,it’s just in a bit better shape”! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @tahirusman5929
    @tahirusman5929 Рік тому

    Great job!Go the Ford!

  • @samhianblackmoon
    @samhianblackmoon Рік тому

    Beautiful car

  • @bigspeed6508
    @bigspeed6508 Рік тому

    I would love to have that 1-of-1 rear diff ratio 8.8 they pulled out. 2.26 gears for the win.

  • @wildvandee1079
    @wildvandee1079 Рік тому +2

    I actually saw the full version of this I wanna do something similar have a track ready Fox buddy but Not this model and I want to do that same thing with a F150 from the 1990s Just a an idea for right now I gotta get my license 1st But it's always good to have dreams

  • @sabgab
    @sabgab Рік тому +9

    "Too bad it's on a Mustang."you said. Just remember, John Wick didn't go to WAR killing people over a Camaro. LMAO!!!!

    • @markchapman2585
      @markchapman2585 Рік тому

      Still take old Fox body over ulgy Camaro from that era especially the Z28.

  • @ericmasson7462
    @ericmasson7462 Рік тому +3

    Nice project. I was wondering why going over all that suspension swap and not installing battle-boxes in the back? At that power-level the back end will rip itself outta the unibody. Experience talking... Either Kenny Brown or Steeda makes them. Maybe others, but don't trust them. Very mean outcome :)

    • @Dr_Reason
      @Dr_Reason Рік тому +1

      Also needs a strut brace.

    • @ericmasson7462
      @ericmasson7462 Рік тому

      @@Dr_Reason Especially for T-top ;)

    • @albertgaspar627
      @albertgaspar627 Рік тому

      not to mention, i woulda kept that orig color and "patina'd" on that.

  • @c431inf
    @c431inf Рік тому

    Awesome well done 🇺🇲

  • @ripfletching
    @ripfletching Рік тому

    Great job 👏

  • @MrGrandure
    @MrGrandure Рік тому

    I just glanced at the thumbnail and assumed it was a Buick somerset. I'm glad I clicked

  • @NicholasZak
    @NicholasZak Рік тому

    So awesome, Love the build! now that suspension is too soft b/ its leaning too much... dial her in fella's and gain some seconds.

  • @Kinbo72steanneNB
    @Kinbo72steanneNB Рік тому

    nice

  • @lars277
    @lars277 Рік тому

    Katie Osborn!!! Have not seen you in a while.

  • @gw3extreme254
    @gw3extreme254 Рік тому

    At 6:26 mark, why didn't they invest in a Watts link??? These cars handle very very well with that on. Hell the could of got a IRS from a T-Bird or a Lincoln MK7.

  • @lucascady4992
    @lucascady4992 Рік тому +2

    Purposely make it look shitty is beyond me?😡 That's a beautiful piece of American history...

  • @imranabbasi7871
    @imranabbasi7871 Рік тому

    Good luck 👍ford mustang

  • @rynosraceroom66
    @rynosraceroom66 Рік тому

    OMG 👀🤘🏼🏁

  • @Bted__ever
    @Bted__ever Рік тому

    Anyone likes when Mike is in the house? 😂

  • @r000tbeer
    @r000tbeer Рік тому +1

    Nice job guys but need more track video :)

  • @MrStumpkin
    @MrStumpkin Рік тому +1

    How many decades in the junkyard would it take for the plastic bumper covers to rust like that lol?

  • @ricblic901
    @ricblic901 Рік тому +2

    OMG LOL LOL this is a repeat, kind of redundant on UA-cam, since the original never went away

  • @oscarvillarreal8951
    @oscarvillarreal8951 Рік тому +2

    I wonder if they have the engine build footage of this mustang?

    • @cruejones742
      @cruejones742 Рік тому +2

      They have the entire build footage of this car! Go back 4-5 years and you can see the first time they showed these already reruns from spike tv onto their UA-cam channel. These tools are out of content and showing reruns on a UA-cam channel is the most money hungry pathetic thing I've EVER seen in my almost 50 years!

    • @oscarvillarreal8951
      @oscarvillarreal8951 Рік тому +1

      @@cruejones742 oh OK, thanks 👍.

    • @cruejones742
      @cruejones742 Рік тому +1

      @@oscarvillarreal8951 I can't wait until you look and see that I'm not trolling!🤣🤣

    • @oscarvillarreal8951
      @oscarvillarreal8951 Рік тому

      @@cruejones742 thanks a lot buddy ...😐

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 Рік тому

    Windsor Canada has become a gambling city. Although Detroit also has a lot of poverty nowadays.

  • @georgelookas4694
    @georgelookas4694 Рік тому +2

    I think I’m starting to understand today’s nomenclature. It seems to be “Patina paint job” is another name for a bad painter. I guess those participation trophies are paying dividends now boys. Lmao.

  • @markchapman2585
    @markchapman2585 Рік тому +2

    Crazy how much Foxbody prices have gotten. My sister-in-law sold hers for $900 8 years ago and it ran great it had the 5.0 HO 5 peed in it. She sold it without me knowing because it needed front-end work and the sunroof leak. I told her about the joys of living in the Rust Belt. But I was mad the car had so much potential and for that price she sold it for. I could have made it fast for a few grand.

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 Рік тому +1

      if u see anything pre 1990 u better buy it

  • @bmstylee
    @bmstylee Рік тому +3

    With all the work spent on ruining the paint they could have done a real paint job.

  • @douglorimer5985
    @douglorimer5985 Рік тому +1

    Ok.,,im just old and dumb,,but can someone tell me with an unlimited budget, and the opportunity to buy a brand new rear end assembly 🤔 😅 why didn't you opt for a bullet proof 9 inch ford.im guessing the price would be not anymore than the inferior 8.8. Can someone bring me up to speed 😩.

  • @raemonbing7831
    @raemonbing7831 Рік тому

    Why are some of us rewatching shows that already been on here?🤔

  • @fretsman68
    @fretsman68 Рік тому

    What brand was the crackle paint?

  • @srhatfield
    @srhatfield Рік тому

    3:46 Yeah, too bad it's not on a Camaro. Oh ... wait.. yeah, they were slow and fat. I know, I owned one. The doors weighed so much than the hinges would give out and the door would sag, causing the window to leak when it rained, which led to moldy interiors and rusted exteriors. Good times. I'll take the early 80s Fox body Mustang any day.

    • @FL50ssp
      @FL50ssp Рік тому

      "Slow and Fat" enough to dominate mustangs for years in showroom stock racing. And forced frod to build multiple "special editions" in an attempt to close the performance gap. 8~(

  • @hlb53
    @hlb53 Рік тому +1

    Great car. Too bad they put that nasty patina finish on it.

  • @waynecreech
    @waynecreech Рік тому +2

    mark "I'm not a car guy really, but they taught me words" christ.

    • @dancampbell4400
      @dancampbell4400 Рік тому +3

      Been watching marc for years on these shows he’s never steered me wrong on any of his tech tips

  • @reviewaccount469
    @reviewaccount469 Рік тому

    When was this filmed?

  • @tat2dpom
    @tat2dpom 11 місяців тому

    can you please tell me where i can buy the fender flares

  • @iyc2684
    @iyc2684 Рік тому

    Third hi I love the video you are a really good channel

  • @gabeupton2465
    @gabeupton2465 Рік тому

    I bet everyone there was wishing they had t-tops and you left them on

  • @BlueOvalEdge
    @BlueOvalEdge Рік тому +1

    This rocks. "LS swap the world" my ass. Nobody even wants the General's cars of this vintage.

    • @FL50ssp
      @FL50ssp Рік тому

      Sure they don't.

  • @douglorimer5985
    @douglorimer5985 Рік тому

    And guys if you going to wet sand atheist use a paint stick OMG 😲 hand wet sanding, jet black.

  • @nox_chan
    @nox_chan Рік тому

    woah momma

  • @raymanning1064
    @raymanning1064 Рік тому

    Willing to sell it?

  • @2003shaker
    @2003shaker Рік тому +2

    I know this is an older build but the "too bad it's a mustang" stuff wears thin. Try being a Mustang fan and having to settle for all the GM builds.

    • @freewheelcog7206
      @freewheelcog7206 Рік тому

      What can you expect from a guy with a tunnel vision fixed mindset, a nice detail is to be appreciated regardless of the brand name, it serves as an aid you may be able to carry over to your own project. I am very pleased with my 17' Mustang GT, the only GM that piques my interest is the 68 Nova SS and the 70' Chevelle SS 396.

  • @majestic6964
    @majestic6964 Рік тому +1

    6:48 what's the name of music y'all?

  • @RagdollRacingInc
    @RagdollRacingInc Рік тому

    I seen this year's ago

  • @kenb1918
    @kenb1918 Рік тому +1

    That car would have felt better at the track if it had a pan hard bar and a torque arm. Not that junk 4 link

    • @FL50ssp
      @FL50ssp Рік тому

      Sort of like the period Camaros came with from the factory?

  • @blingbling574
    @blingbling574 Рік тому

    Car built by professionals for non professionals.

  • @glenfdoss
    @glenfdoss Рік тому

    It’s not their money it comes from advertising. Just a show the guys in the show couldn’t afford to do any of these builds

  • @TheHortond
    @TheHortond Рік тому +2

    I don't know if I approve of the paint job. When you restore a car, I thought you were suppose to restore it to stock or better look. Not restore it back to looking like a 30 yo rust bucket.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 Рік тому

      You got the $$$$ for that? This is a street race car, and they've already spent a buttload on an engine & suspension parts. Got an additional $2500+ for a passable "restored" paint job?

  • @biglazybilly
    @biglazybilly Рік тому

    i built forchevy camaro ya

  • @MoeSlislack
    @MoeSlislack Рік тому +1

    why is it you always put a crappy relic paint job on these 80s mustangs? i'll be so glad when the relic fad is over.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 Рік тому

      Not likely in the near future.

    • @fretsman68
      @fretsman68 Рік тому

      It's actually a great trend for us poor guys that have no clue on doing bodywork.

  • @WiFuzzy
    @WiFuzzy Рік тому

    So you painted a model. There are probably 10,000 people out there who could have painted it better...lol.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 Рік тому

      Obviously, you have absolutely no idea what this project was about.

    • @WiFuzzy
      @WiFuzzy Рік тому

      @@eskieman3948 No. I know. I'm just saying it could have been done better.

  • @02autogt
    @02autogt Рік тому

    A GM guy can never avoid making a stupid comment, willing to bet he likes G-body's.....

  • @waynecreech
    @waynecreech Рік тому

    #not_Courtney_Hansen #notevenclose

  • @pj4534
    @pj4534 Рік тому

    Rerelease old episodes and have them narrated by a blonde gal, to try and get more views with old material? THAT'S marketing!

  • @cowsgomoo4618
    @cowsgomoo4618 Рік тому

    so, you're just gonna rehash old project builds now? I'm okay with that

  • @mustangstuff7213
    @mustangstuff7213 Рік тому

    Fake weathering/rust is the stupidest trend in the history of car culture.
    Or, as they say: "patina". So dumb.

  • @juansaladzar
    @juansaladzar 11 місяців тому

    10:46 if you wanted it to look like it’s been sitting in the junkyard wwhy did you even paint it in the first place? wtf brah 🤨

  • @larrymeister5255
    @larrymeister5255 Рік тому

    Tired of reruns!! Give us something new!! PLEASE

  • @genekitchen9010
    @genekitchen9010 Рік тому +2

    They ruined this car with the paint job. 🤦

  • @TheDealRonaldTrump
    @TheDealRonaldTrump Рік тому

    You ruined it with a bolt in roll bar/partial cage. Lame.

  • @alancall5113
    @alancall5113 Рік тому

    Such a great motor going in such an ugly car 🚗 🙃

  • @JSFGuy
    @JSFGuy Рік тому

    🤔

  • @anthonycadiou8367
    @anthonycadiou8367 Рік тому

    Don't like the music.

  • @blairbreland1443
    @blairbreland1443 Рік тому +1

    Zzzzzzzz

  • @yuvaroop
    @yuvaroop Рік тому

    FIRST!

  • @Thisisnotmyrealname8
    @Thisisnotmyrealname8 Рік тому

    Nice video, but you guys need to show off the final product more.