*rubs chin*
Awesome.
sweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NmNXG-YwzI&feature=related
I had the same thought when I put the new wheels on my car.
I also thought this, as I discovered today how much vehicles like a full coolant level.
But that's not why I said 'Heh. Awesome.'
I know something...
Dont suppose you are fixin to share are ya ?
Hmmmm... you do huh.
lol gossiping for the public to see isnt fun.
I think we should all just ignore Eric until he spills the beans :-p
Now my curiosity is up!
I know something too.
Probably not the same thing, but what the hell.
By the way, my Sport is for sale.
hummm..... CJ'11?
getting married Eric?
This aint even funny! Come on now, what's up? lol!!
Eric, did you shave your beard and get a haircut?
It's been a while, but I seriously doubt Eric would get a haircut and get a real job (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3l2Vo1z260&feature=related)
Nah, he's excited because he finally found his "If you like Pina Coladas" 8-Track under the seat!
Not meaning to hijack, but whats up with this???
he wants to trade for my 87 TC :evilgrin:
lol I wish
I really hate it when you do stuff like this, Eric!
BAN BAN BAN BAN BAN BAN
oh wait...
ok,its been long enough..................whats up?:D
I know.. He's making a special trip, and coming to see my car.
Is it cool cats anniversary?
If all goes well I can spill the beans later in the week. Stay tuned...
It's better then cutting the cheese...:rollin:
Awww man!!!! I hate waiting!!!!! lol!!!
I disappear for a little while and I come back to find out Eric is keeping secrets from us publicly! I demand to know whats going on! LOL
So, you got my voice mail about the 'vert, I see :headbang:
MacOSX 11 "Cougar" ?
Iphone 4gs ?
Getting a haircut and a real job?
Solid roof for the vert?
I'll take a guess here...
Eric won the lottery, but the winning ticket is in his brown pants. Hopefully, in the next couple of days, he'll recover his brown pants and cash in the winning ticket. With his winnings, he will procede to buy up and restore every remaining Cougar convertible.
...uhhh.... WTF did I miss here?:confused:
Well, I usually have the same reaction when I find some loose change under the seat. However, I don't think that's it.
Oh yes.
The day has arrived.
More info later.
Is the doctor inducing labor ????
again eric hasnt spilled the beans... IGNORE HIM :-D maybe while he is all giddy with this we should steal his vert
Ohhh pffft, you have it all wrong. Eric is only about to announce he is ready to go topless for the summer. (In the vert lol) :rollin:
Maybe he was tired of the '84 having a roof~So he is gonna grab a sawzall and cut it off. :mullet:
Alright dude its 7pm get on with the deal!
Maybe he lied, He got a Cheby.
All of my clocks say 6:30 :dunno:
7 here......
I bet he bought a lifted mountaineer..... LOL
Now when have you people ever known me to tease and not deliver?
I'm a man of my word, you know that.
First the photos:
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors01.jpg)
Yeah...so?
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors02.jpg)
New chrome?!
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors03.jpg)
Is that *gasp* new?
*gasp* IS it?
More, please!
Are those for me????
new replacement rear view mirrors for our ....eerrr ...your guys' cars? Awesome.
Yes Scott…ol’ E Man found a source for NOS 1983-86 mirrors. ;)
I wanted to wait a few days to receive the mirrors before I said anything here. They just got here this morning. Upon close visual inspection, if they aren’t aftermarket new, they certainly are Ford NOS. The date stamp on the glass is 94, probably the last year of manufacture. Chrome is about as close to perfect as you can get. Glass is also excellent. Passenger side glass is convex as is standard. In short…these are the real deal.
It also appears that the windsplitter from the 1987-88 models could be adapted to these mirrors. This is the newer mirror body design (1986-ish and up) with the extra screw hole in the mounting side, and the drain hole at the bottom. I haven’t tried to put the windsplitter in so buyer beware. It just looks correct to me.
So how much were these, you ask?
$25 US each, plus shipping.
Yep. That’s it. And for right now the supply is plentiful for most styles. I suggest that anyone looking for show-quality or just plain new mirrors hop on these immediately.
So without further ado, I shall reveal the sources. I can vouch for their positive feedback.
Please read CAREFULLY as there are many different ones listed.
(Don’t forget that black/grey ones are a lot more easily painted!).
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1983-86, chrome, driver’s side (LH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29aed2d1QQitemZ400131281617QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, chrome, passenger side (RH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230819947eQQitemZ150459749502QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, black/grey, driver’s side (LH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29aed192QQitemZ400131281298QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, black/grey, passenger side (RH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29aed515QQitemZ400131282197QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, chrome, passenger side (RH), cable remote - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-83-84-85-86-NOS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2308198e9dQQitemZ150459747997QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, black/grey, driver’s side (LH), cable remote - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-THUNDERBIRD-COUGAR-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem23083bbd7dQQitemZ150461988221QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1983-86, black/grey, passenger side (RH), cable remote - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-THUNDERBIRD-COUGAR-83-84-85-86-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29c343ebQQitemZ400132621291QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
1987-88, chrome, driver's side (LH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150460066695#ht_500wt_956
1987-88, black/grey, driver's side (LH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150460065927#ht_500wt_956
1987-88, black/grey, passenger side (RH), electric - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-DOOR-MIRROR-COUGAR-THUNDERBIRD-87-88-TURBOCOUPE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29aed76eQQitemZ400131282798QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
Edited for additional links and model years.
Oh, and I forgot to add this info...
I've been looking for NOS mirrors for about 7-8 years without luck until now. So...yeah. Buy them now.
Also, recently on eBay there have been a few RH chrome NOS cable remote mirrors for upwards of $100 US. One was at $200 US. The one listed here is almost a tenth of that.
Will those fit an 88 model?
Where are the black ones for the 87-88 T-birds? ;)
Eric did say it
looked like the wind splitter from the 1987-88 models
might work on those mirrors.
thunderjet, get the grey ones if ya need to paint 'em
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150460066695
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150460065927
Jeremy, thanks for those links.
For those that don't know, you can sometimes take a 1986-ish mirror and turn it into a 1987-88 type mirror. There's a difference with how the two-sided bolts are mounted to the mirrors.
1983-86: bolts are directly in the mirror body
1987-88: bolts are in the windsplitters, windsplitter is bolted to the body
There needs to be one extra hole in the body in order for the windsplitter to be mounted correctly. Early (1983-85ish) mirror housings didn't have that hole in the mold and couldn't be adapted correctly for the hole. Pretty much every 1986 mirror housing I've run across have had the extra hole. Therefore, one could take a 1987-88 windsplitter and mount it to a 1986 body, and make it work on the 1987-88 door.
Again, it appears that the extra hole is in the 1983-86 ones listed on eBay.
I'll try to dig out my mirror parts tomorrow and get some pix. Hopefully it works.
I just took care of business.
have bought quite a few things from him over the years .never a problem. he also has 87-8 power antennas--irv
Looks like he also has the remote pass mirror to fit my '80 XR-7. Hrmmm... No matching driver side though.
Got more photos to explain differences with 1983-86 and 1987-88 mirrors.
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors04.jpg)
Above, left to right: 1987-88 windsplitter, 1987-88 mirror with windsplitter attached, 1983-86 mirror housing, 1987-88 mirror housing with windsplitter removed.
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors05.jpg)
Above: Close-up of the mirror housings. Note the extra hole on the right mirror along the side; that's for 1987-88 cars. The hole is needed to mount the windsplitter properly. An older housing (left) without the hole CANNOT be modified to accept the windsplitter correctly.
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors06.jpg)
Above: A windsplitter by itself, face out. Notice the orientation of the 3 mounting holes.
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors07.jpg)
Above: The reverse view. The three mounting studs are in the exact same position as 1983-86 direct-mount studs.
Now here's the big question, answered:
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/mirrors08.jpg)
Above: The NOS 1983-86 mirror from the eBay listings, foam cover removed. Note the presence of the extra mounting hole, plus the drain hole on the underside.
THEREFORE: From the listed eBay auctions, one CAN definitely 100% purchase a 1983-86 mirror, remove the mounting studs, add the windsplitter from a 1987-88 car, and bolt them onto a 1987-88 car.
Hope that helps those with Cougars that thought they'd be left in the dark.
Now if only a source of NOS side moldings for the 87-88 cars would show up.......
And headlights...for both Cats AND Birds.
But anyway, very nice. Might just order a set myself to put away for later. :D
we can always keep hoping, lou
on another note--darn[not the word i wanted to use] you
Eric.i didnt need mirrors but had to order 2 88 mirrors to add
to the nos pile.youre a bad influence on me---irv
I did see some new Lincoln lights that appeared to be the ones that match the '87/'88 Cougar head lights. Same seller.You guys better check them out.I looked through everything he had this morning. Took me 40 minutes.
One mirror is still one part closer to a pair.
He's listing new 87-88 mirrors, too now.
Hey! This place is literally within driving range for me!! I'm going to try to get a complete listing of 87-88 thunderbird parts. I'm sure they have more than what they have in their e-bay store. I'll let you guys know the reults, as i'm calling at 8AM tommorow.
The 87-88 mirrors are tempting, but I already have a spare set and the ones on the car were painted when I had the car repainted two years ago.
(in my Yoda voice) Resist! I must!
I got a set, hope you all did as they are now all gone
nope.... more left... Now they're 30 each
I dont know, I have been talking to him all day and right after I got mine he emailed me back and said he just sold the rest. Course I was only after the chrome 83-86 so he might have others left.
I bought two sets of '87/'88 black ones.Honestly,I'll probably shelve them.
says 4 available at $35 this morning for chrome
Thank you very much for sharing. I just bought a bunch myself.
We joined the band wagon and bought a pair also. :poke:
D & P ;)
Glad you got them.I can't find any left for your car (electric).
Vinnie , Ours were power mirrors assured by the Guy at that part place friend. :D
Dan & Paula ;)
I spoke with the guy yesterday also and he told me they were all gone now(elelctric chrome 83-86) but Jerry found some more this am at 35 each so I guess more have surfaced. Be interesting to know how many sold due to Eric and this site.
I'd say plenty of them.
I got some to. I can imagine what the guy thinks. Wow, find more!
All I can find now are black and primed mirrors...
and about 28 drivers side 87-88 chrome mirrors
The black would look great on your black Cougar,Jerry. A little more sinister looking.
Remember that the black/grey ones are set up perfectly for painting... ;)
I would of bought that one first if i seen it. I only need that one. I will swap if someone wants it.
But you can't make them chrome, without some work.
The CHROME!! ahh.
Like this?
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy121/daminc-pics/puttin%20it%20back%20together/IMG_0026.jpg)
I did get a set of chrome ones for the vert though.... That's the car that will have a lot of chrome on it.... I'd like to find some chrome rockers for it too
He must of missed the pic hanging in the garage, or he ?? since his last bday.
Jerry,the black mirrors look better.
Thanks, but after putting the new wheels on....I don't think anyone would have noticed the mirrors...;)
Even with the silver turbines,the black mirrors look better.
Oh yea, just like that. Ive got a set of Bird mirrors I will be swapping for my chrome ones. :evilgrin:
Will the chrome handle look out of place? That is my concern.
No. The chrome handle fits well with the chrome trim. In my own opinion, with the chrome mirrors ( on a very dark or black cars) bulk too much chrome in a small area. The black mirrors ( as on Jerry's car) break it up and help everything "flow".
Ooooh, me likey! You have just convinced me to ditch my chrome ones for black ones too!!
It's just an opinion.I had chrome mirrors on my blue T-Bird for a while,and they looked,to me, like they were out of place.
I agree... Some cars look good with chrome. most don't for some reason. I think the vert will be ok. It has them now and it looks good with all the extra chrome that it has on it. I hope after I change the color, they still look good. If not, I'll paint the old mirrors and sell the NOS mirrors for a profit next year.
I got my mirrors last week and have a question for you guys - is the compression-seal fluff supposed to be solid or break apart easily? I can still see it doing its job when compressed up against the body of the car but one of mine is broken into multiple pieces and will be hard to get mounted. I think that one will just need lots of silicone or something as the seal is in pretty poor shape. Did it just bake in a warehouse and turn to a crumbly mess?
New or not,they're still over 20 years old.
I think the chrome mirrors look the best on dark colored cars like black, dark blue and cherry or burgandy. I am not a fan of all black mirrors because they disappear and make the car look thin or like it is missing something that gives the car an illusional "span"... That is why I opted for white mirror caps which is atop the black mirror housings on my 08 Mustang. I do like the lower black bit of the mirror housing contrasting with the white upper.
I also think the Mark VII flag mirrors are nice compared to the standard issue integrated ones that come with our cars. Something could move me to do another swap but the Mark VII mirrors have Lincoln badge logos on them and I am afraid they might seem out of place, much like Mustang pony center caps on wheels fitted to a Tbird.
Body colored mirrors work best on lighter and brighter colors. When I had my 1989 Tbird, I had the black mirrors painted the same sapphire blue metallic as the body. This was when I did my 1996-97 nose swap. I really liked the illusional span so much as a result, especially since that car was soooo slab sided compared to earlier cars.
Are those black ones of the 87 or 88 black version. My knowlege of them is that the 87's are a flat black and the 88's are a glossy black.
if you want glossy you gotta paint them.
I don't think ours are painted are they irv? Just glossy plastic.
I've seen a satin and flat,never a glossy.I just grabbed a cloth and some billet aluminum polish and started to work.Glossy black plastic mirrors in short order,and no paint or paint chips to ever worry about.
gee the ones on my car are glossy black. what about the white and red ones. michell lists paint time on the mirrors in the old crash
books.thats all i can go by--irv
I'm not denying it.I just haven't seen them.Mine are glossy now......My new ones are still in the box.I ordered them a few weeks ago when Eric showed the link,then,when mine arrived,I opened the box,counted them,closed the box,and placed the box on a shelf to remain for an unknown amount of time.
yeh, me too. darn that eric for making us buy them
No kidding.Oh well,maybe one day they'll have a larger value and they will make a little profit for me......maybe not.
It was a great investment for those of us planing on keeping these cars forever.
I had to share with everyone; the deals were too good to pass up, and I had a feeling that a lot of people would be interested in them.
Besides, there were too many for me to buy alone. ;)
Yeah I bought a set to put away as well.