New to the SSP scene.

[#2fhp]

I just bought a 1993 FHP mustang that had a lot of stuff took off to drag race. A/C, power steering ect. I have the motor out right now to rebuild because it has over 200,000 miles. It has a GT 40 intake and heads, I would like to go back stock but because of founds I will probably go back with the same stuff. It still has the same paint that it had in service and the holes for lights. I have people telling me that I should paint it. I just don't want to do anything to hurt the cars value. I have also been told to remove the buck tags so they don't get lost. Any info that can help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Stephen.

[FHP0827]

Welcome to the site! It sounds like you are on the right track with the car to me. I'd agree to definitely not do any repainting, you'd be amazed how good the factory paint on these cars can be brought back with a little tlc. As for removing the buck tag, don't do it!!!! They were stapled on for the later years like 93, and trust me, they ain't going anywhere.

How bout posting up some pics of er?

[28HopUp]

Welcome to the site. Please post up some photos when you get the chance.

[nighthawk756]

Welcome!! And yes, post up some pics when you can!

[#2fhp]

Thank you for the info on the tags and paint. I will try to get some pics tonight.

[John10608]

Welcome ! I agree on some pics !

[FHP0827]

Had an idea as far as the intake goes: one option would be to replace the upper with an Explorer cast aluminum one (assuming you have the tubular GT-40 one now). You can use the stock 5.0 HO intake plaque on it and it would almost look stock. The bonus there (speaking of funds) is that those tubular GT-40 uppers go for a fortune on Ebay. Another option would be to find a stock upper and lower and just sell the GT-40 complete. As far as the heads go, you could look for a set of E7's with low miles and go back totally stock, but of course if you have the original cast iron GT40 heads that take stock headers, no one would ever know they weren't stock by looking at them.

[#2fhp]

I'm not what I am doing but I hope the pic works.

[#2fhp]

The pics did not turn out to good.

[#2fhp]

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[#2fhp]

I have a lot of work to do but it just takes time. That is a good idea about the intake I will have to look into that. If there is any other pics y'all would like let me know. I put the cam, crank and pistons in the block last night. I believe it has 95 disc brakes I will get the stock wheels back on it one day I just have to change it back to 4 lug. It would be nice to find some 10 hole wheels that are 5 lug. I don't even know if they exist. Is there place were SSP owners get together it would be nice to see some more cars. I will keep y'all updated on the car. Thanks

[nighthawk756]

As far as getting together, there's a nice contingent of us going to the 50th Mustang Anniversary show in Charlotte in April. Right in your neck of the woods.

[FHP0827]

Car looks pretty nice.