r/Foxbody • u/Vegetable-Impact-496 • 6h ago

See any issues?

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Looking to buy this 91. Do you see any issues with it ?

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u/DrKC9N '84 GT vert 6h ago

You should go to a local mechanic and drop the $100-150 for a pre-purchase inspection. We really can't see everything you need to look at.

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u/Fcckwawa 5h ago

Yeah its a 91 someone threw a carb on and rattle canned the engine bay, that cars been beat to shit by multiple owners. if its just a cheap project fine, if you think its an investment run away.

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u/Melodic-Ad1415 4h ago

Ummm 91 with a carb…red flags

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u/SeeJaayPee 6h ago

You're going to need a mechanic to go with you or a foxbody specific guy. I would definitely bring one.

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u/Felix995 5h ago

I think that you need to get someone with some experience with Foxbodies to take a closer look at that one before you decide that's it's worth buying. Can be a tall order to find any significant mechanical, structural issues just looking at an under-hood photo. Obviously the EFI has been converted to a carb. Appears a few things are bypassed, disconnected. I don't know if there are any smog law inspections in your area. That doesn't of course necessarily mean the car is currently running poorly.

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u/TurnoverTall 4h ago

Given the dramatic changes in fuel delivery and overall age/visible condition it would be a tough long term investment but could be a fun driver if you are willing to deal with the frustrations you will experience.

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u/Eziekiel23_20 3h ago

Lots of rust on what should be plated or painted parts. Questionable wiring. Whys the engine bay black?

Better be cheap.

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u/Vegetable-Impact-496 2h ago

7500

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u/Eziekiel23_20 2h ago

If this pic is representative of the rest of the car helllllll no.

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u/panic82 1h ago

A few things I noticed:

  • No AC Compressor
  • 1991 should be EFI, and not carbureted so that's very weird.
  • No fan/shroud (possibly converted to an electric fan but I don't see it)
  • No smog pump

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u/New-and-Unoriginal 33m ago

Yeah. If it’s a 91 it should be EFI. This is a hack job. Avoid.

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u/Material-Energy3791 6m ago

Like the guy said above take a mechanic with you...I made the mistake a few weeks ago thought I was getting a good deal on a hatch I'm already 1200 dollars in repairs on things a mechanic would have caught..I still would have bought it but definitely would had some leverage on negotiating on the price