Foxy Green Foxbody Build

[Patriot Racer]

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[89 Fox 427]

Slight delay..

Back in January I decided to narrow the 8.8 myself and since I have the equipment, completely custom make all the brackets, mounts, and stiffeners for the rear suspension.



Special thanks to @Bangr and @Patriot Racer for helping when I got stuck.



Though it still isn't completely finished (or filled with fluid) it's at least back under the car. Complete with lo pro wilwood brakes.



I moved the lower control arm mounts in a bit to accomplish the look I wanted. 325/50 on a 15x12 wheel has a 14.125" sidewall width. I wanted a 1/2" tuck in the wheel well, measuring from the body kit. Success!

 

[89 Fox 427]

At the current moment im working on every wire being brand new. Ron Francis provides a great base kit for the mustang, with the main connectors already in the kit for easy plug and play. I'm adding quite a few things myself, including relays for headlights, hi beams, fog lights, courtesy lights, line lock, fuel pump, water pump, and cooling fans. Wiring all the custom gauges and switches is proving to be a pain in the testicles, but will be worth it in the end. I should buy stock in heat shrink and expandable wire loom.

 

[bruce69camaro]

Shit dude, very nice job on that rear.....

 

[Badd_Dadd]

Shrink sleeve n connectors etc.
Dellcity.net

 

[89 Fox 427]

Shrink sleeve n connectors etc.
Dellcity.net

I bought miles of Amazon stuff for cheap. Really surprised with the quality.

 

[Bangr]

Looking good homie.

 

[Rambler Racer]

Looking real good nice job on the rear.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Powerplant is nice and boring.

351w stroker - 398ci
Scat forged crank
3.85 stroke
4.06 bore
1.6 roller rockers
Retrofit hyd roller camshaft 35-426-8
@ .050 - 236/240
.555/.576 lift
AFR 185/58cc heads
Air gap intake
Quick Fuel SS650 carb

After a bit of break in and I learn how to tune up a carburetor it will get an intercooled d1x blower stuck to it.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Had to nut up and stop being a pussy. I was scared to drill into a 33 year old plastic dash but I'm glad I did. I don't believe ive seen anyone put gauges right into the dash pad.



I also have the angled gauge rings so it'll bump them towards the driver a bit more

 

[89 Fox 427]

Angled rings worked great

 

[89 Fox 427]

Making the switch panel. Again. Made it once out of black plexiglass for that very glossy look.


Decided I wanted indicator lights added, and a flat look. Took to the plasma to make a metal one instead. Had a scrap piece of blue powdercoated something. Little bit of wire wheel and a DA with 120 grit

 

[89 Fox 427]

I over thought this next piece... a bit over engineered...



But my brake press is too large to accommodate the small bends I needed. And instead of just welding on it, I scored it with a cutting wheel and bent it over. 10ga steel is a bit overkill.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Anyways, this piece holds the main fuse panel, the aux fuse panel, the relays, the ignition box, the rpm switch, the ambient temperature display, and voltage display.

 

[Lumbergh]

Damn, nicely done, and it may be a bit overkill, lol, I hope that’s the only one like that, weight is the enemy.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Damn, nicely done, and it may be a bit overkill, lol, I hope that’s the only one like that, weight is the enemy.

I could be "boat anchor salesman of the year"

It's only 2 lbs without any of the shit on it. And the shit that's on it would be elsewhere in the car, so why not.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Well the carbon fiber switch covers give the illusion the switches are crooked, but a straightedge tells a different story. Might just go to black covers because this will drive me nuts.

Painted with SEM color coat - Satin Black

 

[triplecrown]

Nice work. Keep it going.

 

[Bangr]

I must admit, the craftsmanship so far is very impressive. One bite at a time.

 

[89 Fox 427]

Relay power wires and control wires are wired in! Ready to go into the car and run dash wiring to it.