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[Casey]

I guess a 225/60R-15 isn't quite Gatorback territory, and they are a bit taller and narrower than I was expecting for a 5.0L powered car, or a highway pursuit car. This LX is wearing 225/60R-15s and they fill up the wheelwells fairly well, so it looks like I was wrong about the tire diameter:

 

[whale392]

Rob, you are correct that 1991-93 LXs wore body colored belt moldings. 1979-84 the belt molding was black, 85-86 it was Dark Charcoal, 87-90LX it was black, and in 91-93LX it was body color. I specify LX from 1987-93 as the GT was completely different trim-wise. Regardless of trim level in 83-84 and 85-86, the trim was the same color. 1979-82 it did somewhat depend on trim/option level, but most followed the black approach. 

 

That should also help answer your trim question, Casey.

Edited by whale392, 13 February 2013 - 02:45 PM.

[martinfan5]

Rob, you are correct that 1991-93 LXs wore body colored belt moldings. 1979-84 the belt molding was black, 85-86 it was Dark Charcoal, 87-90LX it was black, and in 91-93LX it was body color. I specify LX from 1987-93 as the GT was completely different trim-wise. Regardless of trim level in 83-84 and 85-86, the trim was the same color. 1979-82 it did somewhat depend on trim/option level, but most followed the black approach. 

 

That should also help answer your trim question, Casey.

So what would be correct for the model?

[whale392]

If you are building it 100% out of the box, the body molding would be Black for the stock version.

[Brett Barrow]

A 225/60-15 would be 25.60" in real life, so make a note of that and I'll break out the calipers as soon as the kit hits the office.

 

That'd be 1.024" or 26mm in 25th scale.

 

The tire should have a section height of 5.4" (.216“ or 5.5mm).

[whale392]

For guys wanting to do these up as SSP vehicles, check out www.sspmustang.org for a good bit of information concerning these cars.

[Tonioseven]

I'm guessing that the average modeler that frequents this forum has more than enough projects to keep himself/herself busy until the kit is actually released.

[martinfan5]

I'm guessing that the average modeler that frequents this forum has more than enough projects to keep himself/herself busy until the kit is actually released.

With all the kits out there, I think I can keep myself busy tell its released

[Danno]

Let me see ...

[martinfan5]

Let me see ...

What is it you would like to see?

[Abell82]

Rob, you are correct that 1991-93 LXs wore body colored belt moldings. 1979-84 the belt molding was black, 85-86 it was Dark Charcoal, 87-90LX it was black, and in 91-93LX it was body color. I specify LX from 1987-93 as the GT was completely different trim-wise. Regardless of trim level in 83-84 and 85-86, the trim was the same color. 1979-82 it did somewhat depend on trim/option level, but most followed the black approach. 
 
That shoiuld also help answer your trim question, Casey.

Incorrect.1984 1/2's. The gt 350's ALL had white body moldings. Molded in white. Not just painted.

[Danno]

With all the kits out there, I think I can keep myself busy tell 'TIL its IT'S released

 

 

Let me see . . .     do I have enough in the ole stash to keep myself busy?  

[Blown03SVT]

I guess a 225/60R-15 isn't quite Gatorback territory, and they are a bit taller and narrower than I was expecting for a 5.0L powered car, or a highway pursuit car. This LX is wearing 225/60R-15s and they fill up the wheelwells fairly well, so it looks like I was wrong about the tire diameter:
 

Not sure what you mean by not quite "gatorback" territory. The stockers that were on these cars where Eagle VR60's (gatorbacks). They would be the correct tire for the LX 10 holes and the GT Turbines. In 91 I beleive they wheels changed to the 16" pony style which came with 235/55/ZR16 Goodyears GSC's. 91-93 have a slightly bigger wheel well house for the larger (wider wheels)

[Johnny1973]

I have paint already for the LX.Proably built a few police version as well.Since living in NJ the NJSP didnt have Mustang.The NYSP had them proably going to built one as a NYSP.Next police unit will my new home state which is Florida.

[Michigan Madman]

 Eh, well, I'll do my part buying a few to encourage the rumored drag release.

I'll be doing likewise- the drag version was the first I head of. Even if that never comes, methinks I can use this as the basis for a decent 10.5 drag car.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Not sure what you mean by not quite "gatorback" territory. The stockers that were on these cars where Eagle VR60's (gatorbacks). They would be the correct tire for the LX 10 holes and the GT Turbines. In 91 I beleive they wheels changed to the 16" pony style which came with 235/55/ZR16 Goodyears GSC's. 91-93 have a slightly bigger wheel well house for the larger (wider wheels)

 

The ones on my '93 were 225/55VR16 Gatorbacks - never heard of a GS-C factory-available on a standard FOX 5.0, as they were brand-new for '92.  The tires could easily plus-size to 245/50, though, and they'd look pretty bad when you did.  I think the gatorbacks even carried over to the SN95 Mustangs.

 

But yes, the VR60 Eagles you speak of were available from '85, as I recall.

[Blown03SVT]

On the topic of tires, these links might be helpful:

 

http://www.sspmustan...arts/wheels.htm

 

http://blog.latemode...ration-product/

 

http://www.triplewhi...ang-faq#Wheels1

 

Chuck you were right about the stock sizing. I might have confused it with the GM F-bodies from that era. The actual tire brand varied I guess based on what they had.

[martinfan5]

 

 

Let me see . . .     do I have enough in the ole stash to keep myself busy?  

Ahh got ya

[whale392]

Ok Jason, you got me on the Anny! That was one I didn't take into consideration due to its limited production numbers.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Here's something else I'll be curious about: I think AMT's '94 Mustang GT (possibly thru the '96) came with Gatorbacks that were distinct from the ones that debuted on their '89 promo-based line.  AMT was still in the habit of doing every wheel in a scale 15-inch diameter at that point, so I distinctly recall these tires being rather too high-profile for the 17-inch 6-spoke design - bu-ut, maybe not for an earlier car...