5.0 engine

[PSPstang]

I wanted to share some pics of my 1991 Florida Highway Patrol notchback i have been working on for the past few months.

removed the cobra motor that was in it, and put in a stock low mile 5.0,new clutch,stock exhaust and detailed/powedrcoated everything.

Unfortunately, i will not be finishing the car, as someone wanted it a lot worse than me and made me an offer i couldn't refuse.

It still needs the exterior finished and is going to be fully restored to an inservice FHP car. I had all the equipment and that was included.
Its getting shipped to CT

[scott5]

nice, you sure do love those cars bud

[PSPstang]

nice, you sure do love those cars bud

If it was done today in this crappy market it'd be worth 12-13K and i sold it for more than what i got for that calypso green lx over the summer

all it takes is the right person.

[scott5]

If it was done today in this crappy market it'd be worth 12-13K and i sold it for more than what i got for that calypso green lx over the summer

all it takes is the right person.

yea i always see those going for big money..

[PSPstang]

how it used to look and how it will look finished.

[scott5]

how exactly do you go about finding the misc radio equip and such? i would think it would not be for sale due to hit being police? And what kind of upgrades did these have back in the day?

[PSPstang]

finding all the correct equipment is the hard and fun part, and its out there if you know the places to look.
took me over a year to locate all the correct stuff.

Its more of something you drive to shows and thats about it.
I drive mine with the decals and lightbar covered to cruises and shows thats about it. nothing i drive on a regular basis.

they had beefed up cooling system,electrical system,upper control arms,tranny coolers, braced floors, calibrated speedos, reinforced seat backs,etc

[TJH64]

Looks good. That the motor you bought from me?
TJ

[scott5]

finding all the correct equipment is the hard and fun part, and its out there if you know the places to look.
took me over a year to locate all the correct stuff.

Its more of something you drive to shows and thats about it.
I drive mine with the decals and lightbar covered to cruises and shows thats about it. nothing i drive on a regular basis.

they had beefed up cooling system,electrical system,upper control arms,tranny coolers, braced floors, calibrated speedos, reinforced seat backs,etc

That sounds like a fun treasure quest.. lol... Sounds awesome. good luck with the next cause i know you will have another soon enough. haha

[1994cobra]

The tube of grease just sets the whole thing off nicely.

[John4cam]

Nice! I love the HP cars.

[PSPstang]

Looks good. That the motor you bought from me?
TJ

yes sir. haven't fired it up yet!

[1Badbird]

Looks like you were doing a great job with it. Hopefully the new owner keeps up the great work.

[TJH64]

yes sir. haven't fired it up yet!

What all did you end up doing to it? It's obvious you put a lot of elbow grease into it. It really looks good.

[PSPstang]

new water pump,new timing chain, painted block,throttle body,iac sensor.
switched 87-93 intakes on it and 87-93 timing cover.

everything got powdercoated. all bolts,nuts etc detailed also.

new 3 core rad,fan clutch,fms blue hose. mostly all new motor sensors.

[Martin0660]

Hey Russ, is the bracket above the PS pump painted or powder coated? If paint ,what color?

[PSPstang]

powdercoated

[2001GTTT]

thats awesome Russ, ive gotta stop out and see that cobra sometime.