UnModding my $2500 Foxbody Mustang - Back to Stock! You Won't Believe What I Found! 

How is your girlfriend enjoying Christmas Day ……..ALONE!

I enjoy the Rebuilds part of Auto Auction Rebuilds. The yard walks are interesting, but I missed seeing basket cases coming back together. The Swamp Vette saga was one of my favorite series. I think a mix of Find It, Fix It, Flip It works well.

I have an 05 GT since new,I have never changed anything from factory. It just makes sense to keep them original.

It's your car, your way. If I were u, I will revert all to stock too..especially for a car like this. Its much valuable when it's close to factory specs compared to a modified one

Good morning Randy. Bringing back the original parts to the 1995 Ford Mustang Foxbody. When you decide to sell the car hopefully you'll make money on it.

Randy do a "base idle reset" on the car, that usually will solve alot of problems. I would fix the exhaust leak also. And get a good fenderwell cold air intake or an Anderson power pipe and get rid of the plumbing pipe, lol. You're doing good so far, I would've put everything back as well

I like the stock look too . Randy thank you for taking time to give us theses videos. I wish you nothing the best and a very successful 2024

Take that METAL CHAIN off of the battery

Had a completely different vehicle with that surging problem; it would idle fine, accelerate fine, but it would buck & surge at any constant speed over about 20 mph. No leaks in the exhaust (1st thing I checked), fuel pressure was spot-on, no vacuum issues. Turned out to be a badly worn distributor.

Best thing I found for changing oil on my lift is to take a Rubbermaid garbage can lid and cut a hole in it and send it on top of my oil catcher increases the diameter by 100% and allows for less messes just thought I'd pass the tip along

Very nice old fox body! You don't see too many like this anymore. The nostalgia looking at the gauges brings back many memories of my parents' Teal 1993 SVT Cobra!

I agree. Return it to stock and sell the add ons!

Stripped out all the “hi performance” junk out of my car too. Thanks Randy, what you are doing makes a lot of sense.👍👍👍

I subbed when you started posting this car. Check your speedo, with gears in the rear and different gears for the cluster there's a good chance it's not accurate. Also if you want it stock and to make money off parts sell that spoiler. Those are highly desirable and could bring half of what you paid for the car. That plastic pipe intake needs to go too.

Randy I know many people will not agree with me but I agree with your choice to go back to original. I love how the car is turning out. Also as for the Cavalier, please let me know when you want to sell the car. I would really like to get that one from you.

Great improvements so far. Please remove the cobra emblems and windshield graphic next.

100% you did the right thing! That wiring job was nothing short of a complete shit show! It had to go! Now it looks like you have the cooling system working like it should. Great job on both! If it were me, I'd get another battery hold down clamp. That chain that's on there might work, but its not the best looking setup. Do what you want though. You might want to order some header gaskets, while you're at it. The driver's side doesn't look that bad, but the passenger side looks like it would be no fun to change. Those damn headers can be a pain, more often than not. Love that car! It is going to be so much fun to cruise! As always, great video! Looking forward to the next one!

Good choice Randy on bringing the mustang back to stock

Stock is best for daily driver use for sure! Good choice.

I'm glad you are working on the cars again Randy,....much better to see you getting them back in order,....have a great New Year,....cheers.

You are doing a great thing bringing this car back to stock, I cant wait to see when you are done with it. Keep up the good content..........Good health in the New Year.......

Glad you changed that radiator...definitely running cooler! Like It Should Be!

Good job Randy!! It's good to see you wrenching 👍

Not that it should matter however I do so agree with your idea of returning the mustang back to stock . Enjoy the ride and what makes you smile . Blessings

Randy that car deserves to be stock and now it is! You did a real great job of buttoning things up and making it look better under the hood. We love these cars just as much as you especially the Mustangs. Can't wait for more videos! Great job!👍

Randy!!!! Bud how are ya ? Gotta say you have to be my most favorite RU-vidr. Hands down I love how much content you do on a weekly basis. I’ve been out of work since last july do to a injury and I sit here and watch your videos til my ass gets sore lol. Anyhow just wanted to reach out again and say great job!! Scott

Gloves Randy Gloves!! There are so many sharp places in engine bay you can cut up your hands in a minute. I have been in the engine bay of my 94 Convertible GT and had learn by experience. I did and update. I saved the original parts and if you are interested in them let me know and I will give you a list and send to you if want. Best of luck to you! So much fun to drive!!!

My first car got totaled in an accident. I miss the thing like crazy, it was a 2012 Bmw 328i. It got totaled and send off to copart. I really hope someone good like you got it and will show it the love it deserves

Love seeing quality fox Mustang content. You are 100% correct that the fox are so out of date, it’s silly to make them “performance” cars, get it reliable and driven as a time capsule of how it used to be.

Thanks Randy, enjoyed the content and like your improvements.

Looks great Randy!! I love the stock look as well

I have the same chip on my 94 5.0. The anti theft does the same thing with a weird idle and you can drive it but the car isn’t happy! Great video.

Another Awesome Video Thanks Randy

Much clean , good job 👍👍

I would think the aluminum rad and electric fans would be a lot better for cooling. Maybe the rad will go in another project.

Man that looks so much better Randy. I wouldn't mind seeing the chain battery holder get replaced with a more stock version, and the spoiler needs to find another home. 👍👍👍

Randy you did the right thing going back to stock Looks good 😊

I could actually hear that fan spinning with the clutch engaged in my mind as you were installing it😂😂😂

Love the Stang content! This car looked better with mods imo, but still sharp! Keep it up randy love it!

I like the stock look as well. I bought a 1988 5.0 4 speed LX hatchback mustang, brand new. I own the car for 14 years and keep it mainly stock.

Yep!! I would have done the same thing with that car. I really like the stock look too.

I like these video's better than the walk around at salvage yard but I like them too.Great job

Hi Randy merry Christmas and happy new year I love the mustang content ,and I would take it back to stock also

I just have a lot of amplifier unit and custom aftermarket headlights wiring going on under my hood, everything else seems stock except for the cold air box that gives the throttle body more cold air response at revving than usual…lol. Great detune on parts there, Randy.💯👍🏾

No need for any kind of aftermarket chip on the old Mustangs. Just remove the spade connector and bump the timing up according to what octane gas you want to run. I ran 14* back in the day when using 93 octane. The EEC-IV OBD 1 system in you car has the ability to learn and adapt without worrying about emissions unlike the later systems. I assume the only reason to go the aftermarket ignition system was to eliminate all the quirks and issues associated with the factory TFI.

Love it Randy, do not like the car but love the work you doing. Better than all these walk around. Buy ,repair and flip like others also commented.😊

I would get rid of the MSD box too. But no not the way better cooling system. I would change the cooling fan control unit for something better. Factory just sucks on any car. They actually don't know whats best. They are about profit margin.

Those fox bodies are so cool. Brings me back to highschool days.

Awesome work on cars and you can do it hello from Rensselaer Indiana

I love the fox body content!

Great job Randy. Have fantastic New Yeas Eve!

My 1991 foxbody got stolen out of my driveway was found in Milwaukee Wisconsin and it is destroyed but i am taking it a back fixing it aagin since it was my grandfather car he brought it new in 1991 drove it two years and then it sit 10 years then i got it when i turned 18

This going to be Nick’s first car? Love seeing you working on these Fox Bodies. Reminds me of friday nights in my uncle’s garage

your radiator looks high on one side mate, great to see it back to stock with a stock engine

I get going stock. Less problems when stock. I still think you should of just cleaned up the shitty wiring job for the electric fans, etc. Removing that MSD computer was spot on. No need for an aftermarket controller and the stock computer and all the associated conflicts that occur. Nice that the stock clutch fan w/ shroud fixed the cooling issue. Save those electric fans and radiator, someone will want them or you can use for another car that already has electric fans stock.

Can’t wait for the next video! Putting everything back to stock looks great, including the original cluster and seats. Much much better. How about the Cobra tags and web address on the windshield next? Ha

Happy Holidays. I enjoyed the video.

didn't know that msd was doing that. randy it's your car you do what you want. i love this LX not many around in this good of shape. so clean underneath.

Enjoy your video bud keep up the good work

Just realized that has under drive pulleys on it. May not be able to get a stock belt!

Hello. Good to see you again.😊👍

Great work

Great video dude

I searched for 5 plus years to find a fox that was stock… just like you, I wanted to do my own mods.

Randy, here's a thought - judging by your temp reading (and I admit, I never saw it much higher that just off bottom), check the thermostat! I worked on tons of these back in the day, and all the guys who played games with the ECU automatically either dumped the thermostat, or put a 160 in. Ford's EEC strategy doesn't recognize 160 degrees as warmed up! All those cars would float into my shop, and the guy would say it doesn't run right, and we'd always find a 160 or no stat in them. By the way, pro tip on changing the thermostat in a Windsor V8......put a rubber band through the hoop of the thermostat, and feed both ends up through the water neck. Hold both ends with your middle finger, and hold the water neck with the rest of your hand, and this way you can hold the stat to the water neck with one hand while you position and run the bolts in with the other. Once bolted up, release ONE loop of the rubber band and then pull it out completely by the other hoop. Makes it super easy!

Love that Foxbody brother!

Hay Randy this would have been a great opportunity for a collaboration between you and Chris over at the infamous project.. all Chris does is work on Fox body Mustangs. I know you probably don't know the guy but this would have been an amazing car for that opportunity. Keep up the amazing work I started watching you when you picked up the old red Dodge Ram from the action got her painted and sent her down the road.

I had an 89 5 liter LX. I was getting surges randomly and it would stop after I restarted the car. It was intermittent. The issue turned to be a kink in one of the small hoses connecting the block to the heater core. Replacing that solved the issue.

I used a cheapo $90 autozone radiator on mine 6 years ago when I got the car. No issues. I was going to say if the fan rubs or starts to rub on the bottom of the shroud it will be a motor mount issue. The engine will drop just enough when the mounts are worn. I like the stock look too.

Hey Randy, I just saw your video on the Fox, Buddy Ford Mustang you’re doing a fantastic job on that car buddy. I hope you got more Contant coming for that car which I think you said you did so I can’t wait to see your next video on it I hope you’re having a good Christmas because I know this video came out on Christmas. Are you recorded it on Christmas? It came up today, but anyhow, I can’t wait to see your next video on the fact Buddy must. I guess I’ll talk to you later. Have a good day and tell Jessica and Nick I said merry Christmas and I hope you have a great one. Talk to you later buddy.

If the boombox has a bass reflex port a mouse nest may be present in the boombox.

Make sure you get past that guys house before you romp on it.😊👍

Good job Randy 😎😎👍👍

Looks like your smog pump has been removed. When you go get a new belt take the old one because the OEM size will be too long.

How much do you want for all the stuff that you are removing. It would be great on my Foxbody build.

I like the OEM look as well Randy 😎😎👍👍

She runs and sounds good.😊👍

Great video and work😀

Randy you should video working on all yours cars as you fix them

Little secret they told me at O'Reillys', their:micro guard" filters, and Wix are made at the same place. Been using micro guard selects on my old 350z and f150 since (air and oil filters) 😀

I enjoyed your frustration 🤗😳

Good to make it stock so in case you send it to auction the new owner will be happy.👍

Actually you can you can just use the rev limiter off the MSD box which is primarily what it's used for

This video is a mood lol. If it’s basically a stock motor I fully agree with this, take all the extra shit off and sell it, pays back for the og parts prices along with gives an extra bit of money for more projects or cleaning up the car. One of my favorite things when I get a new project is rip all the bullshit out and go back to stock 😂😂

Put the Fuel Injectors back to stock also?? Good stuff more videos pls. and that blue wire to the bat was for the Amps forThe SUBS???

Since you put that chip in you might have to reset the ecm by unplugging the battery to reset evrything so it can relearn the new perimeters of the chip, and also like you mentioned the Idle control? i think you turn the key on(don't run) walk up an unplug the sensor turn key off and plug it back in then restart and let it run in place for 10 min then take it out for a run, after 150 mi the ecm should be fully tuned in it's perimeters.

In the future LMR and others have short videos that may help. So you don’t have to redo a procedure. Hope that helps.

Did you ever figure out what the wire was that ran back up into the dashboard that you cut? Also, the unused plugs could be for fog lights, mine has the plugs hanging out behind the lights because my car doesn’t have fog lights.

Pulling the plug to set basic timing!!

I agree with most of what you did here, but a clutch driven fan is a huge power drain. You’ll see. I’d left that alone. Your car though man. You can paint it purple and put pink polka dots on it if you want. Happy new year.

I'm on your side stock is always more appealing and was meant to perform at peak operation of the vehicle. I hate restorations that have been modified.

Check your main ground if they didn't take the paint off its going to be hit an miss love the video

Hey Randy just wanted to check. did the ac kick on when you turned the heat on? you can see the battery gauge dip a good bit but then quickly go back to normal. Just trying to make sure you dont have a big power draw. Happy Holidays!

Randy you might want to look at the egr valve on that car they have been known it cause surging I have had a few of these cars and had that problem a few times. Easy trick to try pull the egr hose off plug it and see if the surging goes away.

i had a mustang that i carbureted and ran a msd box so i'm not entirely sure but i would think like you that they were fighting each other. its either one or the other. all it was hooked up to was the coil???? should have been running the distributor as well

Good morning Randy

I agree with putting it back original and using the parts for something else or selling them. Good move. I would lose the fake Cobra badges too.

An wow those came out like new

Oil is nice and golden.😊

Randy I was wondering you said that you didn't know what to do with both of your mustang so just think keep both one for yourself and one for Nick once you think he's a good enough driver to handle it