Seeking Info 89-0038

[Mca1686]

Hello,

Just purchased 89-0038 here in San Diego. Car is disassembled and in rough condition. Any information is appreciated

[Brokn Nx]

Pics?
What’s it need?

[Mca1686]

Just wondering if someone could check if there were any options 3:55 gears ect, and if there is any early owner history. The car is rough but the original front clip was included

[Brokn Nx]

Looks like it’s been sitting awhile from the witness marks on the tires.

There was a black car bought out of LA a few years back with similar damage. Someone will remember what car it was. I ‘feel’ this is a different car though. Seems like your car was probably a decent machine before whatever happened.

I’m currently looking for a rolling chassis if you don’t end up building it.

[87 vert]

Just the fact there is an interior in that car puts you way ahead. Good luck

[Saleen Forums Admin]

Hello and this looks like a great purchase for a project vehicle.

89-0038 was an original 3.55:1 rear gear car.

[Mca1686]

Thank you!

[Dave]

If you plan to make this a correct looking driver... you may want to source a vintage Momo steering wheel, the Amco shift knob and a vintage Metra radio bezel for the interior.

Best wishes on project!

[Mca1686]

Thank you for the input. I actually have the correct original wheel I pulled from this 89 Saleen in a wrecking yard back in 2015. It was missing the horn button but I do have a period correct ford motorsports button. As for the radio I found the correct Pioneer head unit in of all things a late 80s escort ( sadly no equalizer)

[Dave]

Momo reissued the chrome "Ford" oval logo horn button two or three years ago.

Metra changed the molds for the 1987-93 Ford Mustang stereo installation kit.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Mca1686

Thank you for the input. I actually have the correct original wheel I pulled from this 89 Saleen in a wrecking yard back in 2015. It was missing the horn button but I do have a period correct ford motorsports button. As for the radio I found the correct Pioneer head unit in of all things a late 80s escort ( sadly no equalizer)

Was this car 89-0672? Or was it an original Cabernet Red convertible?

[Mca1686]

Unfortunately I lost all the pictures I had taken of the car on a old phone ( minus these I texted to a friend) . These are all I had. I do remember the engine Compartment being cabernet red and it appeared original. The firewall tag was gone but you can tell it had been there