Are are mods to SSP sacrilege

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

again i would say that it will never look oem to have rear disc brakes on a fox.

Unless that Fox happens to be a '93 Cobra Mustang! (just razzin' ya there Jim!) Actually, my '85 SSP has the '93 Cobra rear with the 8.8" 3.27:1 gears and 4-lug disk brakes. I'll blame a previous owner in deviating from stock.

Ya know, asking about modifications on a forum dedicated to the preservation of SSP's is like going into a bar and debating politics or religion. But then again, maybe it's a good thing to talk about it here.

I have the utmost respect for members here like Joe and Jim who hold steadfast to maintaining the originality of these cars. It's folks like that who ensure that these cars will be around for the next generation of SSP enthusiasts. But SSP enthusiasts come in all shapes and sizes, and they will have differing opinions on how far away to stray from OEM with aftermarket parts or even Ford non-SSP parts (like a Turbo Coupe rear).

Other factors to consider are rarity/desirability of a specific SSP. Some cars are simply too valuable to not be restored properly. Show cars certainly have their purpose, and their preservation allows the public to see how these cars were outfitted by their respective departments.

But let's face it, other cars from departments with higher in-service numbers, missing documentation, or unknown history are less desirable to SSP collectors. These cars are better candidates IMO to stray away slightly from stock. SSP's like this can still be refurbished and driven, which also shows the public a side of our hobby and the enjoyment we get from taking to the road in our SSP's.

I've typed long enough for tonight. But I hope the discussion continues.