T UP
HAVE A SEAT
COMPUTER WOES
Q
I have an ’87 5.0 LX
coupe with low
miles, but it sat for a
long time with the previous
owner. The car has lots of
electrical quirks, and my
mechanic is telling me it
needs a new computer. Who
sells them? Should I get a
new, used, or rebuilt one?
Ford original or after-market?
I’ve bought plenty of car
parts in my time, but never a
computer. My lack of experience is showing, and I could
use some help.
Jeff Daley
Kannapolis, NC
A
Jeff, you can check
your local Ford
dealership to see if a
computer is available, but
chances are the Ford originals are obsolete. If that
route doesn’t pan out, check
your local auto parts stores
(Auto Zone, Advanced Auto
Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts,
NAPA), as they sometimes
have access to remanufactured computers. I would
search for a new-condition
computer first, but I would
not hesitate purchasing a
remanufactured unit. Stay
away from a used computer
unless you’re able to confirm
it does not have the same
issues as the one currently in
your Mustang.
Q
I read about you guys
online, and I can’t tell
you how glad I am to
finally have a magazine with nothing but Fox Mustangs. My dad
and uncles have been into them
for as long as I can remember.
They always had hot 5.0s. I own
two now, an ’88 GT that runs 12s,
and an ’84.
Last summer, the seatback on
my ’88 broke, and it’s really
uncomfortable. Do you know of a
salvage yard that specializes in
Fox Mustangs so I can get a factory replacement instead of getting
this one welded?
Stuart Robbins
Rome, GA
A
Stuart, start by searching local classified advertisements such as
Craigslist. Finding a seat locally
will save money on shipping
costs. You can also check with
upholstery shops in your area
and inquire about the extent of
repairs they’re capable of performing. Depending on where
the seatback broke, some
repairs can be fixed in your own
garage.
Another solution is to invest
in a set of competition seats.
This would reduce the weight of
your Mustang and add a contemporary, race-inspired look
and feel to the interior.
Issue 1 FOX Mustang Magazine 89