Foxy Green Foxbody Build

Wanted to keep the dash sort of "stock" looking. Went to work on the bezel to make that happen with Stewart Warner gauges.

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Had to take a dremel to the structure in the back to fit the gauges in there. I also mounted a grounding busbar in there so I have clean grounds to all the gauges.

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First I traced out the housing and drilled holes to line up with the "studs" on the bezel. I was going to use clear plexiglass, and spray the back side grey to match the interior. That way the front of the plexi would be clear but show the grey behind it. Less chance of scratching.
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Grabbed cardboard to layout the gauge design. I had 2 I was choosing between

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Also wanted to add idiot lights for oil pressure, shift light, parking brake, line lock, hi beam, and blinkers. Bought these cheapo little things

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Decided on the 2nd gauge layout, and sprayed SEM Presidio grey to match the interior.

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Here it is with gauges, then inside the car. Notice how the plexi adds a gloss too it when I painted the back.
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It was unique.. but I hated it.

Ended up buying black plexiglass and doing it over again.
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89 Fox 351 said:
The paint job was absolutely FUCKED. It's a 1 off color I had mixed myself. Paid nearly $750 for a gallon.

After some small claims court, the shop decided to fix their fuck ups. Chips, dirt in the paint, overspray, orange peel, panel gaps all fucked up... the list goes on.

After this summer my best friend who also had a foxbody said "hey, let's do an engine swap.. it'll be way cooler"

Thus begins the next fuck fest.

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At some point I figured that I could screw things up as well as a "professional" and I was much happier with the result doing it myself. You've got some serious persistence! Keep it up.
 
Awesome progress! Proud of you brother!!
 
im happy you got it here im going to use your car as a model to tie my fairmont when i get that project in the shop photo will follow
 
👍👍 No disrespect in going at it and figuring it out in the same time. Nice work!
 
Raidmagic said:
I'm surprised at the amount of rust you found in the shock towers back then. Is that a normal problem for these cars?

Otherwise, I'd say you're killing it. Looks like a bunch of good work.
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Yep they're notorious for rusting there.
 
a question for you what size front tire you have and what back space on the front rim .I pick up a set of bolgart rims real cheap and might have clearance issues on the front with the fender on the top of the wheel opening im still in the planning stage of things
 
15x6 with 3" BS and 26" diameter tire.

I can guarantee im going to have all kinds of clearance issues because I have 2" drop spindles, 1" shorter a-arms, and aerospace brakes that pull the wheel in another 3/4"

I'll have to keep the wheels pointed straight, but the fucker will sit in the weeds!
 
Did you mount aerospace brakes yet?
Front?
2 piston or 4?
 
we still have the option to go one inch shorter a arm my son worked for Team z so we can return the lowers thanks for the info
 
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