FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Full details:
http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html

Re: '93 5.0 - South Florida


"Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
> Full details:
> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html

Damn....

If you weren't 1000 miles away I'd be handing you the cash already.

That's easily a quick $4000 sale up here in MA at this time of the year.
Good lookin' car.
--
John C.

Re: '93 5.0 - South Florida

"John C." <jonc@shore,net > wrote in news:dMxak.94$Z11.21@trndny05:

>
> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>> Full details:
>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> Damn....
>
> If you weren't 1000 miles away I'd be handing you the cash already.
>
> That's easily a quick $4000 sale up here in MA at this time of the year.
> Good lookin' car.

Thanks, John. You know, you could always spend the difference on a one-
way ticket and drive home. ;)

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

On Jul 1, 3:22 pm, Joe <n...@eleven,com > wrote:
> Full details: http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html

Looking for opinions...

JUST PRETEND....

If a guy in Wilmington, DE was interested in a car like that, what
would be a good way for a guy to get a local (to the car in S.
Florida), neutral, mechanic's opinion to review the car, and find out
anything that might be a problem that I wouldn't see. I have my guy
locally who does this for me, but I wouldn't fly HIM to S. Florida...

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Jim C <Jim.Custer@gmail,com > wrote in news:9abd8949-ab23-420f-8b8b-
71ba14a0031a@x35g2000hsb.googlegroups,com :

> On Jul 1, 3:22 pm, Joe <n...@eleven,com > wrote:
>> Full details: http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> Looking for opinions...
>
> JUST PRETEND....
>
> If a guy in Wilmington, DE was interested in a car like that, what
> would be a good way for a guy to get a local (to the car in S.
> Florida), neutral, mechanic's opinion to review the car, and find out
> anything that might be a problem that I wouldn't see. I have my guy
> locally who does this for me, but I wouldn't fly HIM to S. Florida...

Since I'm the original owner and I know the car's entire history and I
have almost all the receipts and paperwork for just about all the major
stuff, I could tell you just about anything you wanted to know.

Of course, I'm not a professional mechanic, but after living with the
car for all of its life, I have a pretty good feel for what's up with
it.

For instance, the fuel pump is original. It's a bit louder than it used
to be, but it's been that way for a good 6 or 7 years now. Does that
mean it'll go soon? Who knows. No mechanic will be able to tell you
for sure.

An alternative is to hook up with someone local, then have them give it
the once-over. That said, unless they start ripping into stuff they
probably won't be able to tell you anything that I can't anyway.

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

On Jul 1, 3:22 pm, Joe <n...@eleven,com > wrote:
> Full details: http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html

Hey guys. Just looking for an opinion. What would be a good way to
get a trustworthy local mechanic to evaluate a car like this? I don't
think I don't want to fly my mechanic from Wilmington to S. Florida...

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida


"Jim C" <Jim.Custer@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:b2460c55-3469-428e-88df-b4118d98865e@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups,com ...
> On Jul 1, 3:22 pm, Joe <n...@eleven,com > wrote:
>> Full details: http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> Hey guys. Just looking for an opinion. What would be a good way to
> get a trustworthy local mechanic to evaluate a car like this? I don't
> think I don't want to fly my mechanic from Wilmington to S. Florida...

I would buy it, put in a new rebuilt engine, and buy that KB blower for sale
in this newsgroup put that on top.
$3,300 for the engine and $2,400 for that blower.
One nice, very fast, kick ass, car.

That interior looks perfect.

1993 5.0 8#KB

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

"Dudly" <dd34e@yahoo,com > wrote in news:486adad2@news.x-privat.org:

>
> "Jim C" <Jim.Custer@gmail,com > wrote in message
> news:b2460c55-3469-428e-88df-
b4118d98865e@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups,com .
> ..
>> On Jul 1, 3:22 pm, Joe <n...@eleven,com > wrote:
>>> Full details: http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>
>> Hey guys. Just looking for an opinion. What would be a good way to
>> get a trustworthy local mechanic to evaluate a car like this? I
>> don't think I don't want to fly my mechanic from Wilmington to S.
>> Florida...
>
> I would buy it, put in a new rebuilt engine, and buy that KB blower
> for sale in this newsgroup put that on top.
> $3,300 for the engine and $2,400 for that blower.
> One nice, very fast, kick ass, car.
>
> That interior looks perfect.
>
> 1993 5.0 8#KB

Any AOD'd melt in about 10 seconds behind a fresh 302 sporting a KB.
Two options would be to convert to a Tremec 5-speed or just go with a
LenTech street/strip unit. I'd guess that the price difference between
the two wouldn't be that much.

I once had plans to get a crate motor and a LenTech, but those never
materialized. In its present shape, I figure around $15,000 would put
the car back close to showroom. $10k for the drivetrain, and $5k for
the rest.

The interior's got a few issues - the mirrors in the visors don't light
up anymore, and the ashtray cover doesn't open and close as smoothly as
it used to. The plastic holder around the driver's seat belt is
starting to crack, and the rubber seals around the doors are
cracked/split in a few places. No leaks though.

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :

> Joe wrote:
>> Full details:
>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I sold
> the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up today.

Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k the e-
mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time for people to
come look at it.

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Full details:
>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I sold
>> the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up today.
>
> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k the e-
> mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time for people to
> come look at it.

I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and the
first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be gone in
the first 30 minutes.

The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone that
was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They wanted to send
a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign bank or funded with
a stolen credit card number) and then send the excess money ($7,200
minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina! I may have been born at
night but it wasn't last night.

When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :

> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Full details:
>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I
>>> sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up
>>> today.
>>
>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k
>> the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time for
>> people to come look at it.
>
> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
> block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and
> the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be
> gone in the first 30 minutes.

We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came over
from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a half
scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a pretty
good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me pix etc.
when he got it finished.

> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They wanted
> to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign bank or
> funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the excess
> money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina! I may
> have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>
> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?

Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...

Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen years.

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> Full details:
>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I
>>>> sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up
>>>> today.
>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k
>>> the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time for
>>> people to come look at it.
>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
>> block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and
>> the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be
>> gone in the first 30 minutes.
>
> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came over
> from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a half
> scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a pretty
> good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me pix etc.
> when he got it finished.

He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track. Roll
cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to rear.

>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They wanted
>> to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign bank or
>> funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the excess
>> money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina! I may
>> have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>
>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>
> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...

It wouldn't be the same around here without you.

> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen years.

I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting on
the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the Fox
cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to take it
next. I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a new B50
block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling around a 327
stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some MM suspension mods.

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@comcast,com :

> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>
>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I
>>>>> sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up
>>>>> today.
>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k
>>>> the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time
>>>> for people to come look at it.
>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
>>> block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and
>>> the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be
>>> gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>
>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a half
>> scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a pretty
>> good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me pix etc.
>> when he got it finished.
>
> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
> rear.
>
>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina!
>>> I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>
>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>
>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>
> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.

Depends on who you ask. lol!

>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen years.
>
> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting on
> the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
> take it next.

Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating on
the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod motors
have become the standard.

> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling around
> a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some MM
> suspension mods.

Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about it
but I didn't know you actually got one..

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida


"Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote
> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating on
> the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod motors
> have become the standard.

Rare? They built those blocks starting in the early sixties and can still
get new blocks today.

Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500
'69 Mustang Sportsroof

Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida

"Scott W." <69ta_mustangatcomcastdotcom> wrote in
news:S9GdnQuIFtFLsu_VnZ2dnUVZ_ojinZ2d@comcast,com :

>
> "Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote
>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating
>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>> motors have become the standard.
>
> Rare? They built those blocks starting in the early sixties and can
> still get new blocks today.
>
> Scott W.
> '68 Ranchero 500
> '69 Mustang Sportsroof

Not saying they're "rare", just saying that there are fewer 302s on the
road for aftermarket companies to feed on. Now they're concentrating on
the 4.6s.