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Car Of The Day: January 29, 2010; Uniborn '82 Ford Mustang GT
Topic Started: Jan 29 2010, 03:07 AM (764 Views)
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Today's car of the day is Uniborn's 1982 Ford Mustang GT.

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The 1979 Mustang was based on the larger Fox platform (initially developed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr). The interior was restyled to accommodate four people in comfort despite a smaller rear seat. The trunk was larger, as was the engine bay, for easier service access.

Body styles included a coupé, (notchback), and hatchback; a convertible was offered in 1983. Available trim levels included L, GL, GLX, LX, GT, Turbo GT, SVO (1984-86), Cobra, and Cobra R (1993).

In response to slumping sales and escalating fuel prices during the early 1980s, a new Mustang was in development. It was to be a variant of the Mazda MX-6 assembled at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan. Enthusiasts wrote to Ford objecting to the proposed change to a front-wheel drive, Japanese-designed Mustang without a V8 option. The result was a major facelift of the existing Mustang in 1987, while the MX-6 variant became the 1989 Ford Probe.


For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-generation_Ford_Mustang

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In honor of picking up my new '82 Mustang later today, I decided what better way to celebrate than running an '82 Mustang? Unfortunately while many diecast manufacturers chose to model the Fox body Mustang, few of them got it right. Uniborn was in the majority and this casting is among the worst. Uniborn is another company with a corporate connection to Universal (perhaps even being another Universal brand name itself). I actually have two of this particular model- the first was demolished as a small child and this replacement was bought later on in my childhood years. The stickers on the hood remind everyone that this is, in fact, a Mustang. Just in case you were looking at the casting and weren't 100% sure (I'm not sure how that could possibly happen...).

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For 1979, the all new Mustang was based on the larger Fox platform, initially developed for the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr twins that debuted in 1978. The interior was completely restyled and could now more comfortably seat four, even with the smaller back seat. The new Mustang also had more trunk space and a bigger engine bay for better serviceability. Body styles included a coupe (notchback) and hatchback (fastback). The only trim level available over the base model was Ghia. There was also a Cobra option available through '81. Engine choices included the 88 hp (66 kW) 2.3 L Pinto I4, 109 hp (81 kW) 2.8 L Cologne V6 (made by Ford of Europe), and the 140 hp (104 kW) 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8. All were carried over from the Mustang II line. Supplies of the 2.8 L proved inadequate leading to it being replaced in mid-1979 with Ford's 85 hp (63 kW). 3.3 L straight six. A new 132 hp (98 kW) 2.3 L turbo four-cylinder, debuted, which offered similar horsepower to the V8. Ford had high hopes this engine would usher in a new era in performance. The 2.3 and 2.3 Turbo and V8 models could also be optioned with the newly developed TRX handling suspension, which utilized Michelin 390 mm tires and specific metric wheels. The Mustang was again chosen as pace car for duties in the Indianapolis 500. Ford commemorated the honor with an "Indy 500" pace car edition. About 11,000 copies were produced in two-tone pewter and black with orange graphics. Available were the 2.3 L Turbo with mandatory four-speed manual transmission or the 302 cu in (4.95 L) V8 with either the manual or three-speed automatic transmission. The three actual Pace Cars were fitted with a T-roof by Cars & Concepts of Brighton, MI. The T-roof option would not become an available option until the 1981 model year.


Following the second oil crisis in 1979, the 302 cu in (4.9 L) was dropped in favor of a new 255 cu in (4.2 L) V8 due to its better fuel economy. It was the only V8 offered in 1980 and 1981. Basically a de-bored 302 the 4.2 L V8 had restrictive heads and managed to produce 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for a Mustang V8. Compounding the lack of power, the 4.2 L was mated only with the three-speed automatic transmission. This meant the 2.3 L Turbo 4 was the sole "performance" engine. However, the Turbo 4 was plagued with reliability issues from its release. Inadequate lubrication led to premature turbo failure and even some engines catching fire. It was listed as an option through 1981, but quietly dropped for 1982, although it was still available in Canada. This engine would return in the new-for-1983 Turbo GT. The "Traction-Lok" limited slip differential was available for the first time in 1981, with all engine combinations.

The beginning of a performance revival began in 1982 with the return of the 302 cu in (4.9 L) (called "High Output", or H.O., for the first time), last seen in 1979, and the GT trim level. Now producing 157 hp (117 kW), the re-engineered 302 consisted of new valves, a more aggressive cam (from a 1973 351W Torino application), a larger 2-barrel carburetor, as well as a better breathing intake and exhaust system. The 4.2 L, now in its final year and available only with an automatic, could be substituted in the place of the 302 resulting in a US$57 credit to the buyer. Trim levels were also revised to now included L [base], GL, GLX, and GT. The Cobra option was no longer available.


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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
I think we ought to send this one to the gah-rage straightaway. Light housing's waiting there in the parts bin.
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James
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This is one company that made Junk Yard classic before they became popular. She is ready for the salvage yard right as she came out of the box.

Cute smashed in front end,
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
I refer to the malady as seen as 'Muky Style'.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Sak
Jan 29 2010, 07:06 PM
I refer to the malady as seen as 'Muky Style'.
Funny you should mention that- I took some pics of Mukys recently! We'll be seeing at least one in the not-too-distant future. :D
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Scooter
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i miss the nice looking dicasts.
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
Please Sean! NOT THE BEETLE! :o
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Ezekiel 25:17
Scooter
Jan 29 2010, 09:41 PM
i miss the nice looking dicasts.
Vox populi...vox Dei.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Sak
Jan 30 2010, 06:34 AM
Vox populi...vox Dei.
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I thought it was "Vox George Strait, vox Dei.." :D
Edited by ivantt, Jan 30 2010, 12:34 PM.
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Ezekiel 25:17
Latin. "The voice of the people is the voice of God".
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
vox Dei...

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