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Body/Appearance/Interior / Evolution II..... misc stuff ..... July 26, 2012
Oh man!  Updates on the convertible!  Glad to see you get started on this one.

Obviously, you need someone more interested in the mechanical stuff to help you finish the 87.  I wish I was closer, I'd be over there buttoning that up right now. :)

Keep it up!
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 1988 TurboCoupe For Sale/Part Out -- Charlotte, NC
Thanks guys for the responses.  I really don't want to part it out, and I would like to keep it, but I have too many cars (especially with V8's) and need to thin the herd.

Here is a run-down on some details of the swap:
1. Engine was built for boost.  It has SpeedPro/TRW +7.40cc dished FORGED pistons ~8.5 to 9 compression ratio with GT40 (not P) heads and real Ford Racing Cobra intake.
2. ABS brake system was eliminated with SN95 brake booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve.  The rest of the braking system is stock TC disks.
3. A3M1 computer and wiring from 93 Mustang 5 speed.  All EEC and chassis wiring was done with OEM Ford type connectors.
4. Maintained Automatic ride control electronics with Automatic and Manual firm (switch) mode.
5. Upgraded to 130amp 3G alternator with wiring and 175amp fuse.
6. 88 Cougar stock AOD with custom fabricated floor shifter system.  Transmission probably needs to be gone through, or at least a shift kit installed - slushy shifts - but goes into all gears and lock-up mode.  I was planning to upgrade to 4R70W - and have that transmission to go with the car.
7. Double-hump cross-member with AOD driveshaft and correct transmission gear for 3.73 rear axle.
8. Custom dual exhaust system all the way out the back (through cutouts in the rear bumper). But turn downs can easily be put on to exit under the rear bumper.  2 1/2" Cat-back exhaust with Stainless Magnaflow lers.
9. Brand new heater core and A/C evaporator in the fully functional EATC.

Things that need some attention:
- Exterior: In desparate need of a paint job.  Twilight blue metallic paint code
- Interior: Top of dash is cracked (aren't they all) and the rear decking carpet is messy.
- A/C compressor and clutch is bad, but all new A/C components and hoses.  Converted to R-134a
- Cruise control not yet functional as I haven't switched to the V8 diaphram.  Have that to go with the car.
- Needs tires

PM me questions.

Thanks,
Jon
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 1988 TurboCoupe For Sale/Part Out -- Charlotte, NC
Quote from: Kafer79;403877
This car should not go to the crusher unless there's severe rust issues you've not disclosed.  As for selling the car outright, you're asking at the wrong time of year.  Wait until Spring to capture an interested buyer.

Kafer79,  I agree with you.  This is a RUST FREE North Carolina car with no accidents.  Other than a few door dings on the sides, the body is straight. 

HOWEVER, the car is worth more in parts than it is whole.  So someone come take this thing off my hands in one piece!
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / 1988 TurboCoupe For Sale/Part Out -- Charlotte, NC
Guys,

I'm getting out of the Thunderbird game for right now, but I'm sure I'll be back at some point.

Here is my car...
This is a running, driving 1988 Blue/Blue cloth Turbo Coupe with 5.0 swap.  It is a rust-free southern car that spent its whole life in NC.  I drive it everyday to work.













Mods and parts:
- Rebuilt 306 with GT40 heads and Cobra intake
- AOD transmission
- Full dual exhaust with factory headers, h-pipe
- 3.73 trak-loc 8.8 rear
- 140mph speedo with V8 tach mod
- NOS head lights

$1,500 for the car as a whole, or let me know what parts you want/need.

Fly in and drive it home!

Thanks,
Jon
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User Rides / Blue by You - TC+4
That does help.  Thanks thunder. 

The seat foam "adjustment" I made seems to work just enough for me to clear the moonroof.  Plus I feel like I'm held in place better by the bolsters - because I'm lower in the seat.  I'm very happy with it.

Flylear, how is your seat dye holding up?  I plan to dye my seats gray.
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User Rides / Blue by You - TC+4
Did a few things today...

1. Checked out the the driver's seat to try and lower it (as my head washiznitting the sunroof ceiling).  I removed the driver's seat and seat track.  It would be extensive work to lower the floorpan and could only gain 1/2-1" with all that work.  The power seat tracks fully lowered are about 3" thick.  Other than changing out to manual seat tracks, I couldn't see anyway to cut down on the power track.  Then checked out the lower seat cushion...  The original owner must have been a 90 pound little old lady, because the seat cushion was like new.  The cushion is held up by thin wires about 1" apart and a frame with springs.  So I snipped the seat cushion where the wires are, so the seat cushion could sink about 1/2-1" through the wires.  So effectively the seat cushion is lower in its frame.  Just enough to give me needed headroom.

2. Replaced my headlights.  The original lights were SOOO foggy and one of the lenses fell off the housing.  I had found some NOS replacements a few months ago, so it was time to swap those out.  Man, what a difference!  I can see at night.

Next, I need to diagnose a hunting idle and intermitten stalling.  Primarily when the car is warmed up...

Slow progress, but it feels good to knock off a few things.