Here you go. http://www.flee.com/ltd/

They'll probably love the build plans and only knock you for using 300z seats instead of the Escort GT seats.

Obviously not a lot of love for custom, 80's four doors on this site...And I'm ok with that. Actually, I'm surprised none of the Aussies have said anything, those kooks love 4 doors. :thumbsup: :bunny:

What I was looking for, I suppose, was flaws in the build plan. I like the idea of a Coyote swap, but I think that would push costs through the roof. Same of the Ecoboost bent-6.

An iron block is certainly heavier than aluminum, but there are lots os LS swaps featuring iron blocks (the LY5 in my Jeep, for instance), and if I were to go with a swap, I would probably end up with an iron block LS. The question is, how does an Iron block 302 with aluminum heads compare to a similarly sized iron block LS engine. The closest is the 5.3 w/315ish hp. Comparing the complexity of swapping in an LS engine, I think I am better off staying 302.

Opinions?

Really, except for the recent new-car 4-door phenomena, Americans have always preferred coupes while the Aussies have always loved their 4-doors. Frankly, I'd rather a coupe. But getting my folks or my in-laws into the back of a coupe isn't going to happen. Also, my wife has MS, and a 4-door is helpful with that.

As for the 300ZX seats, we have a '93, and I absolutely love the seats. Everything about them fits me exceedingly well. I actually have a set of Thunderbird Turbo Coupe seats (Mustang GT, essentially), and their nice, but nothing like the Nissan seats.

I find it interesting that someone can build something like this, and it's "cool."

http://media.motortopia.com/files/23...4/101_1631.jpg

But this is so ugly I'm an idiot to consider it, and it should be scrapped.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3500/3...182b4843_b.jpg

I guess I must be blind, because to me, neither is the greatest looking thing out there, but neither is exactly what I would call "ugly." Then again, my ole' man caught it from many for wanting to build "the ugliest car Chevrolet ever made," a 1959 Impala.

Anymore details on the wagon? :popcorn2:

Build the Ford and have fun with it, it's cool to you and that's all that matters. I'd be cautious about asking for opinions and criticism and then pissing and moaning about people's responses....it's not nice.

You're going to hear the same responses once it's built and you're driving it, some folks will appreciate it and others will think you're a fool. Get over it.

There's been no pissing nor moaning, though I find it funny that countering an argument with my reasoning is considered as such, yet "it's ugly" and "you're wasting your time and money!" aren't pissing or moaning. :ohsnap:

Many people presented valid arguments as to why the Fox-LTD might not be the best platform, to which I countered with why I chose this particular vehicle. Again, no pissing or moaning, just explaining why I chose what I chose. I don;t mind either the questions or the criticisms, but I think the "you're stupid" posts are just silly.

And yeah, not everyone will like my Daily Driver. Of course not. Some people build imports, some people build pony cars, some people build wagons. I can't stand Mint-Chocolate Chip ice cream, some people love it. Some of the cars on here are not at all to my liking, some are builds I could only dream of doing. In any case, I can appreciate a quality build, even when I am not fond of the end result.