91 5.0 GT vert restoration. Purchased for $200.00

[jmuddiman]

Hello everyone, Newbie here. I have searched for a forum to post this summers build in and what better than with the local guys. Thank you to everyone that have already sold me some new parts.

To start off with the amazing part, I drove this 5.0 home for $200.00! Well just about I had purchased a Saturn sl2 for $200.00 cash from an old guy here in Cincinnati in a goodwill parking lot because he was hard up for cash. So I traded the Saturn straight up for the 91 5.0 vert.

If memory serves me correctly they produced around 2,000 for this yr/model/color/convertible.


I have a lot of work ahead to restore this by my self, but I am hoping to have it on the road this summer. Over time I will try to post a parts list. I have quite a long list thus far. :popcorn:

[jmuddiman]

This is a color pencil drawing of what I would like it to look like. The next two are starting to get everything restored.

[mustang_gt88]

Nice pick up

[jmuddiman]

You can see how bad the rust is on the pans, I am cutting them out to weld new pans in both sides as the rust is to deep.

Cobra grill and fogs :)

[jmuddiman]

Just some standard replacements. The rotors were cracked and sway bar links broken off.

New tie rods, moog ball joints, wheel bearings etc..

[jmuddiman]

We all know prep is key, The base and rattle cans are coming up next.

[adragon72]

nice find!!!

[jmuddiman]

Well after hours and hours sanding this is the results for anyone who was skeptical. This shows the cans used to get this finish. I am not going into the painting process as of now as most of us understand how to get a professional paint finish.... even with spray paint. lol

Look at that shine and reflection off the paint finish :drool:

[mustangjon]

Looking good

[jmuddiman]

I managed to get the sn95 rear seat in the convertible today. It was not to bad. I had to trim the seat foam and cut the original brackets, shorten them up and weld them back together. Then a few hog rings for the leather.
The bottom is going to have a backet fabed up another day. And the rear top fit right in with a few bolts.
Pictures coming soon.

[jmuddiman]

Rear seat mocked up. Back at it tomorrow to finish it up.

Front clip reinstalled with the cobra grill and fog lights. I also finished up the alignment and took it out today! 80* and sunny in the spring!

[motox159]

Looking pretty good man. Keep with it

[jmuddiman]

:popcorn: So far so good. I am getting a lot future than I planned on with all the warm weather. Hopefully going for new headliner and top next week.

[Stangman]

Wow those seats look right at home in there!

[setty2706]

Looks nice... iam jealous of that interior

[stangman_5]

Nice build... Thats my buddy jerry's old car. He still has the saturn lol.

[jmuddiman]

Nice build... Thats my buddy jerry's old car. He still has the saturn lol.

Lol I was trying to find his number so I could show him when it was completely finished.

I did not take pictures of the floor pan install, new carpet or seat install.

[1bad5.0]

Looks good , someone knows how to use the rattle can .

[furiouslyfaster]

The car is looking pretty darn good love that interior.

[stangman_5]

Lol I was trying to find his number so I could show him when it was completely finished.

I did not take pictures of the floor pan install, new carpet or seat install.

He aint really into fords to much. Even though he has had a few. That was a decent car for a project start. Car use to have a dry spray kit on it, and i have always loved those crome ponies.

[jmuddiman]

Its still there. As it runs great after a tune up im waiting until im happy with the car overall before I start rebuliding the engine at the end of the summer.

[stangman_5]

Love the interior you put in it.

[Katmandu]

Nice pick up. :bigthumb

I had one almost exactly like it except mine had the black leather interior.

http://katmanduonline.net/albums/My91GTVert/

Kick myself in the ass for letting it get away. :rolleyes:

[jmuddiman]

It looked really clean. I like it

[averystang]

Hell of a job with rattle cans.

[beefcake]

very nice ;)

[qwk93ta]

Nice job, looks good.....

[jmuddiman]

Best place to get a new top installed in the area??

[jmuddiman]

After trying 205/55, 215/50, 225/55, I went with a 225/50 performance tire.
They handle nice and look good.

[stangman_5]

Looks good!

[mustangjon]

Try bfc in covington for top

[DeckerEnt]

Nice build!!!

[jmuddiman]

Currently in the shop getting the new top and headliner installed!! I should have pictures by the weekend

[Stangman]

Heck yeah, it will be like a whole new car!

[jmuddiman]

Big thanks to John and Shane for some free and cheap parts!
Hoping to have it painted and installed by the 20th

[Ryan218]

love the interior. always liked red gt verts. chrome ponies look good on the car.

[jktruckin06]

Man I thought I would've seen pictures of the stuff on the car by now!

[jmuddiman]

I have been out of town for a few days. I am just finishing bodywork and primer on the deck lid today.
Short on cash to get the car out of the shop this week:( by the time I get it back the wing and the deck lid will be painted and ready for install.

[jmuddiman]

Trunk from Shane, body work finished up, base coat is drying now.
Red saleen wing to match

[2Fast4You]

Looking great Joe.

[jmuddiman]

Update on the reara side, still needs the final sand and buff

[jktruckin06]

Looking good man. You gonna make the cruise on the 20th

[jmuddiman]

Im going to try my best. I still have not got the car back from the shop. Awaiting the call to pick it up.

Sorry for grammatical errors. Im on my cell

[2Fast4You]

Love that red.

[jmuddiman]

Hoping the car is finished by sunday morning! Still needs the front stapled and the headliner installed.
Not to mention getting the deck lid on and getting everything cleaned up! May not make it out..

[timdsellers]

What sand paper and compound are you using for the cut and buff? And what is the biggest part you have tackled with a rattle can? I have done a few bumpers before and thought about doing a hood just to see if it can be done. I think a lot of people get scarred away from rattle cans because the truth is it does look like crap if you dont wet sand and buff it. That makes all the difference from my experience. We have all seen cars with a complete drunkin rattle can job. No one wants that!! That interior is awesome btw!

[jmuddiman]

Here is a quick shot of the car out of the shop. Top, deck and wing installed!
Not the best picture.. Very happy with the look

[jmuddiman]

I have done an entire car before. On this one.
Bumper,grill, trunk,wing..
Ford duplicolor, rustoleum porfessional clear.
3m products; rubbing compound. polishing compound.
Ntx tech wax.
3m 800 on primer coats. 1000wet on final base. And 2000wet on clear.
Important to have the correct pads/buffers for each job.
Ill explain at the meet tomorrow if your there.

[jktruckin06]

looks killer man... what time you gonna be there?

[jmuddiman]

Im looking to be out there by noon

[orangedemon331]

Nice car, im working on a 90 vert now!

[jmuddiman]

updated picture from the spring cruise :)

[Ryan218]

i just saw this mustang on craigs list for $16,000....is this a typo???

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3027850553.html

[jktruckin06]

Leaving room for low-ballers? Good luck if you're selling.

[jmuddiman]

i just saw this mustang on craigs list for $16,000....is this a typo???

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3027850553.html

No that was me being ridiculous one night after reading the " typical ads for a mustang thread" im not selling. I still am working on haveing it repainted. But hey, if some one offered $10 or more because they have the money I would. LOL

[GT50]

Stang looks great!!!!!! Im in serious need of paint on my 90GT!!!