Make: Ford

Model: Mustang

Type: Coupe

Seller Type: Private

Key Details

Seller : ashbleep
Location : Louisburg, NC 27549
Seller Type : Private

Build Sheet

VIN: 1FABP28M1FF144921
351ci Windsor V8 (C9OE block bored .030 over)
Edelbrock intake manifold & Holley 750-cfm carburetor
Lunati camshaft & Crane 1.7 roller rockers
5-speed manual transmission
7.5-inch rear axle with 3.08:1 gears
4-wheel power disc brake conversion with slotted rotors
Bolt-on subframe connectors
90/10 front drag struts & rear adjustable air shocks
5-lug hub conversion
15-inch Vision 5-spoke wheels
2002 Ford Zinc Yellow paint
1984 model year front nose conversion
Replaced front bucket seats with H-style harnesses
Pillar-mounted mechanical auxiliary gauges
Tri-Y headers with Flowmaster mufflers

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

Having owned a Fox body Mustang a lifetime ago, I can tell you that this one is set up to be a head turner as well as drag strip capable. This one comes with the kinds of upgrades you wanna see on a street to strip build. Bored .030-over 351ci Windsor V8 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, a 5-lug wheel conversion, a 4-wheel power disc brake setup, bolt-on subframe connectors and stiffer shocks.

Description

This 1985 Ford Mustang GT is a customized hatchback that was acquired by the seller in 2004. Originally equipped with a 302ci engine, the car was rebuilt by the seller as a long-term project, receiving a modified 351ci Windsor V8 engine, updated 5-lug wheel hubs, chassis components, custom exterior paint, and interior changes. The vehicle has been garage-kept during current ownership, driven under 12,000 miles over the past 10 years, and is offered by the private seller with a clear North Carolina title.

The body was stripped to bare metal and painted in 2002 Ford Zinc Yellow (paint code B7) during a 2005 refinishing process. A front nose section from a 1984 model year Mustang was installed. The roof features a center-mounted antenna base fitted with a custom short antenna shaft. The seller states that no body filler was found during disassembly and that the body shows no evidence of prior collision damage or undercoating.

The car stands on a 5-lug wheel conversion sporting 15 inch Vision 5-spoke wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich road tires. The body retains its factory Fox-body glass and hatchback profile.

The interior features replaced front bucket seats fitted with H-style harness seatbelts. The factory dashboard is fitted with a cover, a dash-mounted tachometer, and pillar-mounted mechanical auxiliary gauges. The sound system consists of an aftermarket CD player with a USB input wired to four speakers. The driver operates the car via an aftermarket rubber snake skin wrapped steering wheel and standard floor controls. The instrument panel retains its factory main gauge cluster housing alongside the aftermarket auxiliary instrumentation.

The engine bay houses a 351ci Windsor V8 built using a C9OE cylinder block bored .030 over, a balanced crankshaft, and 1970-specification cylinder heads. The engine is fitted with an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley 750-cfm double-pumper carburetor, a Lunati camshaft, Crane 1.7-ratio roller rocker arms, a Mallory Unilite distributor, and Tri-Y exhaust headers leading to Flowmaster mufflers. An auxiliary vacuum canister is installed to supply vacuum assist for the power braking system. Cooling is managed by two electric fans--one thermostatically controlled and one manually operated via a toggle switch. Power is sent to a factory 7.5-inch rear axle housing 3.08:1 differential gears through the factory-retained 5-speed manual transmission.

The chassis is equipped with bolt-on subframe connectors. The front suspension utilizes 90/10 drag-style struts, while the rear features adjustable air shocks. Braking is converted to a 4-wheel power disc system utilizing slotted rotors, an updated master cylinder, and matching emergency brake cables.

The seller indicates that the receipts for parts, paint and the vehicle purchase itself totaled to around $15,000, not including labor. Additional photos supplied by the seller showcase what the car originally looked like before the modifications, as well as during the modifications.

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Highest Bid

$8,700

Seller
ashbleep
Highest Bidder
Wenande
Total Bids
28 Bids
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Total Saves
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Sold After Price

$11,000

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Buyer

Wenande

Seller
ashbleep
Highest Bidder
Wenande
Total Bids
28 Bids
Date Ended
July 31, 2026 13:14 PDT

Comments & Bid History

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BuyTheCar Staff • Jul 31, 3:20 pm PDT

1985 Ford Mustang sold after the auction to @Wenande for $11,000.

Wenande Bidder • Jul 31, 1:16 pm PDT

And so. , save everyone the energy and disclose the reserve before hand

Dawny Jul 31, 1:54 pm PDT

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BuyTheCar Staff • Jul 31, 1:14 pm PDT

The reserve was not met. We'll reach out to the seller and the bidders to try to make a deal.

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asellers62 Bidder • Jul 30, 12:37 pm PDT

Were you able to hang onto the original seats/interior by chance?

ashbleep Seller Jul 30, 4:35 pm PDT

no on the seats, the original dash pad is cracked and still on the dash under the diamond tuff cover.

asellers62 Bidder • Jul 30, 12:19 pm PDT

The car was stripped during the restoration and now has a 351, were any chassis reinforcements added beyond the bolt-on subframe connectors, such as torque box reinforcements, seam welding, or other frame stiffening modifications?
Have you ever noticed any signs of chassis flex, torque box fatigue, wheel hop, or changes in panel or door alignment during hard acceleration?

ashbleep Seller Jul 30, 4:33 pm PDT

We did the sub frame connectors and the triangle strut tower brace at the same time, in my opinion that's all that was needed to give me the ride feel I was looking for.
No other frame or chassis modifications were done.
This car rides stiff with no evidence of chassis flex, fatigue or wheel hop, there has been no changes in body panel or door alignment.
This build was always about making a show car to drive on the street with my family. We have won many awards at car shows.
I did not build this to be a track car, and it has never been on a track or drag strip.
Garage kept, never driven in the rain.

asellers62 Jul 30, 5:01 pm PDT

I assumed as much with the rear end and the healthy .494” lift. It’s a beautiful thing.

asellers62 Bidder • Jul 29, 6:19 pm PDT

Have you performed a compression or leak-down test since the engine was built? If so, could you share the results?

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:30 pm PDT

Nope have not done either of these tests, I can tell you we used total seal rings on this build.

jr71mach11970 • Jul 29, 1:24 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:24 pm PDT

asellers62 Bidder • Jul 29, 12:00 pm PDT

Thank you for taking the time to answer my previous questions and for providing the additional information. I really appreciate it.

I had a few more questions as I continue my due diligence:

* With the 351 Windsor swap and the stock 5-speed transmission, can you tell me about the clutch installation? What clutch and pressure plate are installed (brand and model), and was the flywheel replaced or resurfaced during the swap? Does the clutch engage smoothly, or are there any issues with chatter, slipping, or a stiff pedal?
* I also noticed in the photos that the upper radiator hose appears to be spliced together. Has that setup been reliable? Have you ever experienced any issues with the splice separating, leaking, or failing under pressure, or any overheating concerns related to it?
* Along those lines, what cooling system upgrades have been made to support the 351 Windsor? What radiator is installed (stock, aluminum, 2-row, 3-row, etc.)? Do you know what the fan CFM is rated? Have you experienced any overheating in traffic or during spirited driving, especially in warmer weather, Florida boy here.

Thanks again for your time. I’m genuinely interested in the car and just want to better understand the details of the build.

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 1:06 pm PDT

The clutch I used was in the car when I purchased it, I believe it is a Zoom clutch with pressure plate, I replaced the flywheel with a billet flywheel. The 351W fox oil pan and the billet flywheel was purchased from Carolina Mustang for just over $400
The Clutch Quadrant on these cars are phenolic/plastic located at the top under dash just left of the dash cluster, I did replace the clutch quadrant with an aluminum quadrant and bottom adjustable gable (adjustable at the transmission)
I have not noticed any chatter or slipping, the petal feels normal to me. I did purchase a spec stage 3 clutch setup for this car 15 years back but have not needed to install it, I will include it for the winning bidder if wanted.
The radiator hoses are stainless steel kit you cut to length, the large black ends connect to the hose and to where it is connecting to by clamps, these come with the kit to fit more than one size. very reliable, never been an issue.
The radiator is aluminum 4 core, the water pump is aluminum and is a circulator type (no fins) it has 2 round plates with the fins between the plates. the thermostat is 160 degrees opening and the temp stays between 160 to 200 degrees. I'm not sure what CFM the fans are but you can hear them when they are running. It will heat up some sitting still for long period of time and comes right back down while moving. I understand the Florida temps as we have family down there.

asellers62 Bidder • Jul 29, 5:24 am PDT

1. Is the wiring harness original, or has any of the wiring been modified or replaced as part of the engine swap or other upgrades? If modified, what was changed?
2. Do all exterior lights function properly, including:
* Headlights (high and low beams)
* Parking/marker lights
* Turn signals
* Brake lights
* Tail lights
* Reverse lights
* License plate light
* Hazard flashers
3. Do all gauges and instruments work correctly, including:
* Speedometer
* Tachometer
* Fuel gauge
* Temperature gauge
* Oil pressure gauge
* Voltmeter
* Odometer/trip odometer
* Dash illumination
* Warning lights
4. Does the aftermarket radio function properly? Were any stereo upgrades performed (speakers, amplifier, subwoofer, Bluetooth, wiring, etc.)?
5. Do all power accessories work, such as the horn, windshield wipers and washers, heater/defroster, blower motor, interior lights, cigarette lighter/power outlet, and power locks?
6. Are there any *electrical issues*, intermittent problems, blown fuses, parasitic battery drain, or accessories that currently do not work?
7. Are there any fluid leaks*, drivability issues, or known mechanical problems that a buyer should be aware of?
8. Finally, do you have additional documentation other than what is posted? Such as receipts, dyno sheets, build photos, or maintenance records for the engine build and modifications?

Thank you! I appreciate any additional photos or videos you can provide, interior, and wiring.

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:10 am PDT

1. Mostly yes, was modified for the ballast resistor for promaster coil and hifire box, the hifire box is not in use. Horn bottom is on the lower dash along with 1 fan switch on console and 1 switch for radio on right side of console, radio can be used with the car running or not. Was wired for an amp and 2 10" subs but that was removed 10 years ago, now is 2 speakers on the dash and 2 in the rear factory location. Electric door locks do not work, the electric buttons for the fuel door and the hatch were removed, they were inside the glove box. (I will upload pics)

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:14 am PDT

Extra lights were installed bottom of dash and rear of console on a cig lighter plug-in.
2. all exterior light are working.

Dawny Jul 29, 7:14 am PDT

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ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:18 am PDT

3. Speedometer yes
Tach in dash no, on top of dash yes
Fuel gauge yes
Temp and oil are on pillar pod, mechanical

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:32 am PDT

Volt meter no
Odometer and trip yes working
Dash Illumination works, blue lighting
waring lights yes
4. radio does function
5. power accessories work, horn, windshield wipers and washers (not sure about the washers I have never used them, heater/defroster, blower motor, interior lights, cigarette lighter/power outlet. power locks do not work
6. none that I know of and there is no battery drain.
7. none that I know of, she will heat up sitting in traffic, that why the second fan is on a switch if needed.
8. I have lots of documentation (see pics) if there is any particular document you would like to see let me know.

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 7:57 am PDT

additional photos are being added

asellers62 Jul 29, 12:22 pm PDT

I would have liked to read Dawny’s post before it was deleted. I value the input and opinions of others and I do not feel speech should be censored.

ashbleep Seller Jul 29, 1:14 pm PDT

I reported that post because of false claims and assumptions

asellers62 Jul 29, 4:41 pm PDT

Understood.

Dawny Jul 30, 4:58 am PDT

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jr71mach11970 Bidder • Jul 28, 12:48 am PDT

Does it have A/C ?

ashbleep Seller Jul 28, 5:23 am PDT

It is an A/C car as it shows in the Marti Report but the A/C was removed

jr71mach11970 Jul 29, 12:06 am PDT

Thank you

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Mekepley • Jul 25, 2:02 pm PDT

It will be sad to see Two Snakes leave the family. I have known her for quite some time and she never disappointed when I had the chance to ride in her. I hope she goes to a great family!

ashbleep Seller Jul 25, 2:22 pm PDT

Thank you

AMXBob Jul 28, 1:25 pm PDT

How long have you had this car

ashbleep Seller Jul 28, 1:43 pm PDT

22 years

Mekepley • Jul 25, 2:01 pm PDT

Hey Brian,

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ashbleep Seller • Jul 24, 5:07 am PDT

Here is the CAM Card for a good idea of this engine

ashbleep Seller • Jul 24, 4:56 am PDT

Hello and welcome I will be available all week for questions

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