For Sale: 1983 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback (gray, modified, 347ci V8, 5-speed manual)
General Car Info:
1983 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback – 347 Stroker Kit. 396 hp / 407 lb-ft.
5-Spd T-5 Transmission with G-Force rebuild kit.
Medium Charcoal Gray exterior with black cloth interior.
Mileage is exempt but shows 39,900+.
Engine and transmission rebuild have 12,300+ miles since install in 2013.
Less than 3,000 miles driven since April 2019.
Asking $13,000 OBO.
Contact Brandon Miller 717-517-4204 or bkmills27@gmail.com
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History:
Purchased the car in 2007. Previous owner had it in barn storage 10+ years.
Completed exterior and interior restoration in 2009.
Original 3.08 Geared 7.5-in Traction-Lok rear axle installed.
Bodywork and Interior:
New paint job completed 2009.
New radiator support and front fenders installed 2009.
Body filler work to repair rear spoiler 2009.
Interior restoration 2009 included:
• New floor sound/heat insulation installed
• All new floor carpet installed
• All new weather-stripping installed
• New headliner
• New floor mats
• Re-painted all plastic paneling
• New center console armrest
• New door armrest pads
• New door hinge pins
• New dashpad (Installed 2015)
• New speedometer cable
• New instrument cluster lens cover
• LED lights installed in instrument cluster
• The car has 6 Polk Audio speakers installed (2 dash tweeters, 2 round door speakers, and 2 oval trunk speakers). The Pioneer powers the dash tweeters and trunk speakers, while an amp is needed to power the door speakers and subwoofer.
Engine Rebuild and Upgrades:
• 347ci Stroker (2013)
• Scat crank and rods
• Icon pistons
• Melling oil pump
• Roller rocker arms (CCA-1442-16)
• Roller cam
• Edelbrock roller timing chain (EDL-7820)
• Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads
• Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
• Quick Fuel Slayer Series 600cfm carburetor
• MSD Ready-to-Run Distributor
• MSD Blaster 2 coil pack
• Summit underdrive pulley kit (SUM-329700)
• Pypes headers (HDR505)
• Pypes Mustang X-pipe (PYE-XFM30)
• Pypes Cat-Back exhaust (PYE-SFM13V). Cats removed.
• Powermaster PowerMax Plus Starter (Installed 2022)
Drivetrain Upgrades (2013):
• Aluminum Flywheel 157-tooth
• SPEC Stage-2 Clutch
• 5-Speed T-5 transmission installed (Originally 4-Spd)
• G-Force T-5 Transmission rebuild (26 spline input, 28 spline output)
• MM Firewall clutch cable adjuster (MMCL-3)
• MM Clutch Quadrant (MMCL-6)
• Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
• Energy Suspension transmission mount
Suspension/Chassis Upgrades (2011):
• Weld-on subframe connectors
• Stainless steel braided brake hose kit (front)
• KYB-6 GR2 Front shocks
• KYB-12 Rear Gas-a-Just shocks
• BBK 2501 lowering spring kit (1.5")
• BBK/Gripp caster-camber kit (BBK-2525)
• Energy Suspension sway bar bushings (front)
• MM Rear lower control arms (MMRLCA-1)
• New Ford OEM Rear upper control arms
• MM 4-point K-member brace
• MM Strut Tower Brace (MMSTB-2)
• New Ford OEM Front lower controls arms (2009)
• New Ford OEM HD upper control arm differential bushings from Maximum Motorsports (M-5500)
• SSBC front slotted rotors and ceramic brake pad kit and new bearings
Misc Services:
2017: New inner tie rods installed.
2019: New Voltage Regulator installed.
2021: New wheels (17"x8" Cobra R) and new tires.
2022: New battery installed.
2018: I installed a 180 deg thermostat to get heat in the cabin for cooler spring/fall weather. The engine shop that performed the rebuild installed a 160 deg. It’s included in the sale.
Yearly oil changes.
Known Issues:
1. The idle at operating temperature is set to 1000 RPM. If it sits for an extended period at a traffic light with the idle below 800 RPM, the car stalls. It will start right back up with no problem. I haven’t been able to figure it out, but the 1000 RPM idle has been my workaround. Someone with better knowledge on carburetors and ignition systems may know what to do.
2. The speedometer is inaccurate above ~45mph. Please note, the Odometer (mileage) works and ticks properly, so the mileage is accurate. I've had it apart and determined that the tiny bearing holding the needle is wore out. This just happened last year, and I haven't had time to fix it.
3. The wire plug powering the Pioneer head unit are not making great contact anymore, and it tends to shut off when driving over bumps. When it’s on, it works great, and all 6 Polk Audio speakers sound great. The pictures show wiring where I had a 3-Channel amp and tube woofer installed. I borrowed it from my dad, but he needed it back. I've taped and labeled the wires, so installing a new amp and subwoofer will be straightforward.
4. Two 1/4" wheel spacers were required to fit the Front SVE wheel caps over the dust caps, but the lug bolts were not long enough to get enough thread for the lug nuts with the spacers installed. I haven’t had time to install longer lug bolts.
Other Items Included In The Sale:
• 1-Qt Sealed bottle of G-Force transmission fluid
• Extra air cleaner cover decal.
• Chilton shop manual.
• Willpak rear-window louver kit included.
• Original factory 4-Speed transmission.
• Car cover.
Why Am I Selling?
I have a family now and have not had the time to enjoy the car like I once used to and need to sell it. It is a very fun car, and I will miss it!
If it helps to know, the proceeds from the sale will go toward my restoration of a 1976 Ford F-250 that my family and I can enjoy together.
Interested?
Asking $15,000 OBO.
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