SLEEPER 1985 Mustang LX

**Turdle** · 07-06-2009, 05:55 PM

ebay Item number
220443163234

SVO · 01-31-2010, 10:50 AM

Craig's List Ad:

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1579192826.html

Jeff -

SVO · 02-03-2010, 04:58 PM

Well the donor transmission is coming apart (1352-238) which is a 94-97 T-5WC that has the exact same specs as the factory T-5 for 1985.

So we'll be replacing the blocking rings for 2nd and third so we have some very smooth gear changes.

Now I just need to get the Terlingua's clutch back in her, and drag my 85' LX over and pull the tranny out.

SVO · 02-08-2010, 02:08 PM

SVO · 02-11-2010, 07:21 AM

SVO · 02-11-2010, 01:13 PM

*vroomzoomboom* · 02-11-2010, 04:23 PM

i gotta say, the top side looks a lot prettier then the bottom side! that and i thought you where shaving your beard, or are you keeping it to stay warm!

SVO · 02-11-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomzoomboom

i gotta say, the top side looks a lot prettier then the bottom side! that and i thought you where shaving your beard, or are you keeping it to stay warm!

You probably never have seen floor pans that nice on a 25 year old up there

Yeah, it's in the upper 20's here, note heater next to the table, think I may keep the beard a little longer, although it's starting to get on my nerves.

Jeff -

*vroomzoomboom* · 02-11-2010, 04:31 PM

if you can believe it, black sunshine's floors are pretty spotless. VERY amazing for up here.

SVO · 02-12-2010, 06:02 PM

Mother****er, G**damn, T-5 fought me the whole way, to get it all fixed up, it's like it didn't know I was trying to do something nice to it, and kicked screamed, pissed and moaned the whole build.

But now that it's done, it has silky smooth shifting, no clashing gears, and all quite.

Man what a job, that was just stoopid, wore me out!!

Jeff -

SVO · 02-18-2010, 07:09 PM

Sun beat and the heat from Arizona, charred these seats into almost looking black, besides the hole worn into them, the fabric has just had it.

Hot enough that 3 quarters melted into the coin tray in the console.

We're not gonna talk about the cheesy fix for the console arm rest.

Now maybe, Jeff, Tim, or even Don might be able to identify these seats, which are basically non-existent, and the company is know for poor customer service, enough clues guys?

Well and as your asking your self, "wasn't he selling this car?" well since I'm getting nothing but the typical scam replies and one guys completely inappropriate email from his work email addy, his boss smugly informed me "he'll be looking for more than just a car now!" I have decided to just keep making repairs and fixing it up, only bringing the value and enjoyment up.

jeff

*techieman33* · 02-18-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm not sure who made them, but they look like a nice pair of seats.

*vroomzoomboom* · 02-19-2010, 08:00 AM

they look like recaro's from a SVO with the hand pump at the side. if i am right, what do i win?

ericautopart · 02-19-2010, 08:34 AM

They look like recaros from an 80's T/A. I've never seen this thread..I'm glad I found it. I wonder how some SSP rims would look on that?

**Turdle** · 02-19-2010, 09:06 AM

The seats do look good.

jonlax · 02-19-2010, 10:18 AM

A true racer/mechanic!

Not really a mustang guy but i love what your doing with it and keeping it clean. Almost every fox body is molested up north. Also love the Terlingua in the background! I have only seen one in person and it was at the philly auto show in 05'.

Sweet cars and sweet shop.

XLRVIII · 02-19-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomzoomboom

they look like recaro's from a SVO with the hand pump at the side. if i am right, what do i win?

CLOSE.. no bananna.

SVO42 · 02-19-2010, 01:14 PM

Still want a black SVO to park next to it?

SVO · 02-19-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonlax

A true racer/mechanic!

Not really a mustang guy but i love what your doing with it and keeping it clean. Almost every fox body is molested up north. Also love the Terlingua in the background! I have only seen one in person and it was at the philly auto show in 05'.

Sweet cars and sweet shop.

Oh believe me, other than, the seat the rest of the car is staying very stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVO42

Still want a black SVO to park next to it?

Well my wife was looking over my shoulder, and said wait till the tax return comes in, or hell, I guess I could sell the turbo coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomzoomboom

they look like recaro's from a SVO with the hand pump at the side. if i am right, what do i win?

Lear-Siegler made the seats for the SVO, sorry no cookie for you

And they didn't come out of a car, it's an after market company.

Jeff -

XLRVIII · 02-19-2010, 09:49 PM

i just got an email that said you posted in this thread

so i know you're awake

CALL ME BACK

lol

07-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#21
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	ebay Item number 220443163234 __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

01-31-2010, 10:50 AM	#22
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Craig's List Ad: http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1579192826.html Jeff - __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

02-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#27
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,642 Vehicle Specs	i gotta say, the top side looks a lot prettier then the bottom side! that and i thought you where shaving your beard, or are you keeping it to stay warm! __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

02-11-2010, 04:31 PM	#29
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,642 Vehicle Specs	if you can believe it, black sunshine's floors are pretty spotless. VERY amazing for up here. __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

02-18-2010, 07:09 PM	#31
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Sun beat and the heat from Arizona, charred these seats into almost looking black, besides the hole worn into them, the fabric has just had it. Hot enough that 3 quarters melted into the coin tray in the console. We're not gonna talk about the cheesy fix for the console arm rest. Now maybe, Jeff, Tim, or even Don might be able to identify these seats, which are basically non-existent, and the company is know for poor customer service, enough clues guys? Well and as your asking your self, "wasn't he selling this car?" well since I'm getting nothing but the typical scam replies and one guys completely inappropriate email from his work email addy, his boss smugly informed me "he'll be looking for more than just a car now!" I have decided to just keep making repairs and fixing it up, only bringing the value and enjoyment up. jeff Last edited by SVO; 02-18-2010 at 07:24 PM.

02-03-2010, 04:58 PM	#23
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well the donor transmission is coming apart (1352-238) which is a 94-97 T-5WC that has the exact same specs as the factory T-5 for 1985. So we'll be replacing the blocking rings for 2nd and third so we have some very smooth gear changes. Now I just need to get the Terlingua's clutch back in her, and drag my 85' LX over and pull the tranny out.

02-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#24
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)

02-11-2010, 07:21 AM	#25
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)

02-11-2010, 01:13 PM	#26
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)

02-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#30
SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Mother**er, Gdamn, T-5 fought me the whole way, to get it all fixed up, it's like it didn't know I was trying to do something nice to it, and kicked screamed, pissed and moaned the whole build. But now that it's done, it has silky smooth shifting, no clashing gears, and all quite. Man what a job, that was just stoopid, wore me out!! Jeff -

02-18-2010, 07:31 PM	#32
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,222 Vehicle Specs	I'm not sure who made them, but they look like a nice pair of seats.

02-19-2010, 08:00 AM	#33
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,642 Vehicle Specs	they look like recaro's from a SVO with the hand pump at the side. if i am right, what do i win? __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

02-19-2010, 08:34 AM	#34
ericautopart Wannabe Elite Explorer Jersey Shore 1998 XLT 5.0L AWD Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,027 Vehicle Specs	They look like recaros from an 80's T/A. I've never seen this thread..I'm glad I found it. I wonder how some SSP rims would look on that?

02-19-2010, 09:06 AM	#35
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	The seats do look good. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#36
jonlax Wannabe Elite Explorer Bensalem, PA 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Vehicle Specs	A true racer/mechanic! Not really a mustang guy but i love what your doing with it and keeping it clean. Almost every fox body is molested up north. Also love the Terlingua in the background! I have only seen one in person and it was at the philly auto show in 05'. Sweet cars and sweet shop.

02-19-2010, 01:14 PM	#38
SVO42 Wannabe Elite Explorer Hatton, MO 1994 XL Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 455 Vehicle Specs	Still want a black SVO to park next to it? __________________ Dana 60/Sterling 10.25" build status: SAS complete! Now working the bugs out. SAS: SVO42's 1-ton SAS

02-19-2010, 09:49 PM	#40
XLRVIII Wannabe Elite Explorer South of Houston, Texas 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 187 Vehicle Specs	i just got an email that said you posted in this thread so i know you're awake CALL ME BACK lol __________________ "dont tread on me, I am not an obstacle" 98 Mark VIII LSC 95 Lincoln Mark VIII {Grandmas Car} Re-Incarnated by Jeff/SVO at S.V.O.C. STOLEN 04-13-08 R.I.P. Your PM box is 90% full.