1982 Mustang Donor Car Introduction #FairmontProject -EricTheCarGuy

In early May 2015 I drove down to Frankfort KY to look at a 1982 Mustang in a Walmart parking lot. I ended up taking her home. Here s the first look at the donor car that will contribute many of the parts for my Ford Fairmont project. A lot of the essential components are there, but there is much work to be done as you ll see in the video. Considering what I paid and what I got, I m not disappointed. I believe I ll be able to get most of the parts I need for the project. The engine is a 302 bored out to 306. It has Ford racing heads as well as other upgraded internals. I ll likely dig in to check those out at some point. The car is a 5 speed with 3:08 gears and a welded differential. The suspension is defiantly shot, but I may be able to recondition it and use it. I ll just have to figure out how I can swap over the driveshaft and exhaust. For now I m driving the car to sort out the issues. When the day comes, I ll drop out all the parts I m using and get to work installing them in the fairmont. I m very much looking forward to that day. BTW, I LOVE the noise it makes. Camera: Brian Kast Thanks for watching! The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Related Videos. ETCG Gets a New Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU The Fairmont a Closer Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I0c-jJa14 The Fairmont, The Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNwBGKf0TcM The Fairmont Goes To The Drag Strip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkOdD0P38ps Carburetor Rebuild Basics (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85nszLpbbXY Carburetor Rebuild Basics (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dprLQcQrAqE Carburetor Adjustment Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRrJQRtBNck How To Bend and Flare Brake Lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqyoTWFZ5K4 Installing Frame Connectors Ford Foxbody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtrw7DcUtHg Discussion about this video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/58067-1982-mustang-donor-car-introduction#137312 Useful articles. Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems Brake Issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems Transmission issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems Buying a Used Car: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.