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Babe's LX in the Begining

updated: May 28th 2007 @ 04:20 PM

BABE'S LX - 1987 MUSTANG HATCH



My mom (Babe) bought the car new in 1987. She went to buy a Topaz/Tempo (no comments, please) and fell in love with this little red hatch.


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Babe (1927-2004) drove it for 15 years with the 2.3L AOD. And then 145,000 km later, it was passed on to her son (me). So began my Econo-Mod project - heavy on the "Econo", at first - but now? First came the Cobra R 17" rims and Kumho 235/45 tires - a birthday present from my wife (cost to me - $0, sort of).

Next, I got in touch with a former Mustang racer, transmission builder and used auto parts dealer to discuss getting some more grunt.  We considered either a 2.3L turbo or 5.0L transplant.

"Dad, I think these will fit the Mustang."

 
Out went the old drive train...

 



In went...



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Last 3 User Comments
Nicoleb3x3
Sep 14th, 2010 @ 6:19 PM


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nice job on your engine build!  gotta love those red foxes


no bias there or anything...lol 

thanks

Nella
Aug 30th, 2010 @ 9:46 AM


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Awsome Foxbody, love it! You dont see alot of LX's in that condition where I live at, my hats off to you.

skidad62
Nov 10th, 2009 @ 10:00 PM


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Tried to nominate you in the car show - but it says you have it turned off...  Let me know if you change you settings - I think you'd take a trophy!



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