1988 Mustang GT
By Todd Tolbert
To take my 1988 Ford Mustang GT and restore it to a beter than new vehicle.
To complete this mighty task, I have enlisted the aid of Tom Dugan and Dugan Racing (www.dugan-racing.com).
I hope to keep this site up to date as my project progresses.
New Ford Racing Crate motor
New paint, weatherstriping
New Tr1ck One suspension system
New Cobra disc brakes (13" frt, 11.65 rear)
New 17" 5 lug wheels and tires
The car is one of the last mustangs with factory T-tops and currently has 289,000 miles on it (with the original clutch still in it). I was still driving it untill it developed a head gasket leak. The car has a few of the "typical" bolt on's, 3.55 gears, flowmaster exhaust and aftermarket wheels. Most of which will be replaced with new, better parts.
Planning and Conversing with Tom Dugan
Installed new Ford Racing 190 lph pump
New fuel filter
New Fuel level sending unit
New fuel hoses
Step one: Get it Running!
Somewhere along the line my fuel pump died. So I am installing a Ford Racing 190 Lph pump, new sending unit, fuel filter and lines.
Step two: Get the car to Dugan Racing
Once I got the new fuel pump installed and fired up the car, I noticed an overheating problem. Now the question is can I drive it 140 miles to Dugan Racing?
Left out early to avoid traffic and to aid in keeping the pony cool. I had forgotten just how fast and strong that thing was until I got it out on the road again.
Droped the car off and headed for home..
Update: Tom sent me a few pictures of my mustang. The car is being striped. The engine is out. The quarter glass is out (on one side). Some of the suspension and brake parts have been installed. The new engine is getting readied.
Update: Heater Core installed. 140 mph speedometer and instrument cluster is installed. Brake system is complete except the proportioning valve. Suspension is complete except for the front sway bar. All Mechanical work should be completed by 10/8/2004.
Update: I picked the car up from Dugan Racing in Lawrenceville, Ga. This thing is absolutely beautiful. Oh, and of course, it is wicked FAST, stops on a dime and handles like a dream... Thank you Tom Dugan!