to fully rebuild the 5.0 engine. It got a mildly updated cam, and
true dual exhaust, too, but the original 2V carb and exhaust
manifolds were retained.
“That made it sound better and pepped it up,” Kim says.
He also added an MSD 6A ignition box and converted the
air conditioner to R134A which Kim says cools better than the
original R12.
The worn front-end got new springs, bushings, and joints,
and Kim added camber plates for more precise alignment. The
TRX wheels were removed and stored away, and replaced with
a set of Borbet five-spokes that mount Michelin P215/60R15
Harmony radials.
Roger Stevens of Stevens Restoration and Refinish in
Westfield, North Carolina, applied a fresh coat of black over the
original, collision- and rust-free sheetmetal.
The interior needed everything, and for that, Kim turned his
car over to Matt Highley of Fox Mustang Restoration, in Locust,
North Carolina. Matt replaced the seat foam and upholstery,
carpet, and headliner, redyed the interior panels, and replaced
the weatherstripping. Kim points out that his T-tops don’t leak
a drop. Matt also supplied many hard-to-find parts.
While the interior was apart, they found the build sheet
under the rear seat. It goes nicely with the original window
sticker which Kim saved.
Once again, the ’82 is standing tall, and Kim’s still having a
blast with his GT. He’s back at Myrtle Beach, but this time it’s
for Mustang Week.
Don’t you just love a story with a happy ending?
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