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Mca1686 01-11-2021 10:30 PM

Seeking Info 89-0038
 
Hello,

Just purchased 89-0038 here in San Diego. Car is disassembled and in rough condition. Any information is appreciated

Brokn Nx 01-12-2021 09:49 PM

Pics?
What’s it need?

Mca1686 01-12-2021 09:55 PM

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Just wondering if someone could check if there were any options 3:55 gears ect, and if there is any early owner history. The car is rough but the original front clip was included

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Brokn Nx 01-12-2021 10:25 PM

Looks like it’s been sitting awhile from the witness marks on the tires.

There was a black car bought out of LA a few years back with similar damage. Someone will remember what car it was. I ‘feel’ this is a different car though. Seems like your car was probably a decent machine before whatever happened.

I’m currently looking for a rolling chassis if you don’t end up building it.

87 vert 01-13-2021 10:49 AM

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Just the fact there is an interior in that car puts you way ahead. Good luck

Saleen Forums Admin 01-13-2021 07:57 PM

Hello and this looks like a great purchase for a project vehicle.

89-0038 was an original 3.55:1 rear gear car.

Mca1686 01-16-2021 07:39 PM

Thank you!

Dave 01-16-2021 08:01 PM

If you plan to make this a correct looking driver... you may want to source a vintage Momo steering wheel, the Amco shift knob and a vintage Metra radio bezel for the interior.

Best wishes on project! :cool:

Mca1686 01-16-2021 08:10 PM

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Thank you for the input. I actually have the correct original wheel I pulled from this 89 Saleen in a wrecking yard back in 2015. It was missing the horn button but I do have a period correct ford motorsports button. As for the radio I found the correct Pioneer head unit in of all things a late 80s escort ( sadly no equalizer)

Dave 01-16-2021 08:19 PM

Momo reissued the chrome "Ford" oval logo horn button two or three years ago.

Metra changed the molds for the 1987-93 Ford Mustang stereo installation kit.

Dave 01-16-2021 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mca1686 (Post 151021)
Thank you for the input. I actually have the correct original wheel I pulled from this 89 Saleen in a wrecking yard back in 2015. It was missing the horn button but I do have a period correct ford motorsports button. As for the radio I found the correct Pioneer head unit in of all things a late 80s escort ( sadly no equalizer)

Was this car 89-0672? Or was it an original Cabernet Red convertible?

Mca1686 01-16-2021 10:14 PM

Unfortunately I lost all the pictures I had taken of the car on a old phone ( minus these I texted to a friend) . These are all I had. I do remember the engine Compartment being cabernet red and it appeared original. The firewall tag was gone but you can tell it had been there

fastgascar 07-07-2021 11:48 PM

89-038
 
I bought that car new in 1989 from Don Kott Ford, owned it until 1998 where I traded it in to Galpin Ford in Van Nuys. Last known history was that it went to auction and was bought by a small corner style dealer in Downey. I reached out in 2014 searching for it as I was hoping it was still alive and perhaps if the owner was looking to sell I could buy it. I found out through this site https://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=17890 that someone in San Diego had possession of it and it was painted blue....obviously not. I lost track @ that point. I had to signup again today with an alternate account since my old one must have been disabled as I had no permission to the pages. I should be able to answer most of the questions you have, just PM me or reply back on the board. Congrats

Dave 07-11-2021 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fastgascar (Post 151787)
I bought that car new in 1989 from Don Kott Ford, owned it until 1998 where I traded it in to Galpin Ford in Van Nuys. Last known history was that it went to auction and was bought by a small corner style dealer in Downey. I reached out in 2014 searching for it as I was hoping it was still alive and perhaps if the owner was looking to sell I could buy it. I found out through this site https://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=17890 that someone in San Diego had possession of it and it was painted blue....obviously not. I lost track @ that point. I had to signup again today with an alternate account since my old one must have been disabled as I had no permission to the pages. I should be able to answer most of the questions you have, just PM me or reply back on the board. Congrats


Thank you for sharing your history with this vehicle!


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