Full Build: 1981 Fox Body Cobra Mustang

The guys take the 1981 Fox Body Cobra Mustang, Sydewinder, and give it a complete makeover with no shortage of performance parts. The Cobra gets a massive suspension overhaul and upgrades, along with a stronger rear end to handle big power. Then it gets an aggressive exhaust system along with new fuel and cooling systems. Project Sydewinder gets some custom paint and graphics with a rustic looking patina plus its engine bay buttoned up and a whole new interior.

The Mustang needs some reinforcement, so the guys beef up the body and frame on a k-member car and keep it from twisting like a pretzel from big horsepower. To wrap it all up, they head to the track and see how it handles.
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[jakethesnake]

Its Really nice to see this show still alive. These were the best shows on tv. Glad they can still make a living doing this show.

[overklift]

For me, this is by far the best car from the 80's. -Replaces every mechanical part-

[escapenguin]

I always thought this year was such a cool body shape with the swoopy fastback and square headlights. So 80s. You guys did a great job on this episode. It made me want to build a Fox body even though I have a project car already.

[frankvalencia]

Love these full build videos...everything from body work and paint, to suspension and engine...better than watching my favorite episodes on tv

[cesarconh]

I came to see commercials but some guy building a car kept coming up

[darrellterry]

Guys this isn't a chevy or a mopar it's a FORD do it justice with a nice paint job.

[starbattles]

Best epesode ever. Or one of them. DIdn't feel like one long advertisement, or some build that don't really work. They did good letting you decide every detail as if you were building a personal driver/track car. You got one hell of a track stang now. That hood couldn't have come out better. Outstanding on the whole damn build! I never say these things about a powernation episode.

[sln]

The car came out nice and it looks like a ton of fun to drive.
I’m not sure if anyone is aware of how rare 1981 Cobras are. Ford only made 1821 of them, and that’s a nicely optioned one with the TTops and Recaro seats. I hope those rare parts didn’t get dumpstered.
Nobody will complained about the missing 255, along with the rest of the drivetrain, but I wish you guys had gone the restoration route with the exterior and interior.

[JamsBarry]

My first car I got when I was 16 was a 89 5.0 mustang gt convertible. Still Have it today !!

[chrissartain]

Tommy & LT are the best guys that put their all in every car or truck, they never pat them selves on the back. They let the vehicle do the talking!

[jamescole]

40:45 Those side pipes are dragging the ground. Looks cool but not functional when the chassis dips.
I had this car in 1981. I was 17 years old. (same color and make with t-tops and all) and I beat the piss out of it. and I mean beat the piss out of it. My first car and the memories are still there. thanks for the episode. After a few years of abuse which included a new block and rear end and trans cause I blew the originals. I put it all back to original, had it painted back to factory and then ended up selling it to get a new Pontiac Fiero. Worst mistake I ever made. Looked cool but the Fiero was POS. Traded the Fiero, Bought a 82 or 83 Mercury Capri RS after that. Same burnt red and black with t-tops and then modded the crap out of it. Favorite car ever.
Most people dont remember the Capri RS which was a Mustang Clone but I thought it looked better end the end. Fun Days. I'm old now. After about 8 hot rods later and 37 tickets. I Drive a truck now. But at least it's a Ignition Orange RAM Hemi 4x4.

[tomnekuda]

This is a pretty clever way of mounting the splitter. I'm about 99% against "patina look" but, for some reason this really made it for Job! P.S. That crackle paint looks about like my skin in the mirror when I'm shaving in the morning. Time is not kind to dogs, dancers, and old guys like

[JonBecker]

If they wanted patina why didn’t they just throw some clear over the original? This is like buying new jeans with pre made holes.

[TurboWindsor]

I’ve had my GT since 1996, my Bimini LX Notch since about 1999, and my other Notch since around 2005. My Trio of Fox 5.0’s!

[zachowens]

Didn't really care for the exhaust. It looked too low when they mounted it and sure enough you could hear it dragging the ground on the track. Drive over a couple good pop holes and there will be no exhaust left to drag.

[JB]

"Concept, Parts List and a FAT Bank Account to create something you can truly enjoy."

[hidog]

You're exhaust exit's are way to low man, you can hear and see them dragging in the corner's, other than that it's super sick coming from a Chevy guy. Well done sir.

[johnshields]

Great show guys, but man I am not a fan of distressed paint. We all got different tastes, I had a 1987 mustang two-tone blue with silver bottom, t tops, ground effects, it was a beauty until it was stolen and set on fire, I was heart broken, but life goes on.

[jameswood]

*Those "block-off panels" in the engine bay look like a great way to trap moisture and rust out the underlying metal.*

[nighthawk]

I love this build love to see people still fixing up these old foxbody stangs My favorite body style was this car My friend has a 1979 pace car with an interior like the one they took out of their cobra. Those seat are not easy to come by. his car is 99% restored save for the front seats missing the head rest and a few small dents.