Might be looking to get back in the game. I have been through this a few times and don't want to start at the bottom again. Willing to pay for a nice car.
Here's a short list of requirements:
no rusted out cars
minimal, if any bodywork needed
no red interior
auto or manual(manual preferred)
consider rolling chassis
5.0/mod swaps welcome!
will travel from PA a considerable distance
Lets see whats out there, even if it's not one of yours.
Thanks
Jim
What do you actually want? Just a tc? I know of a lower mile manual here for $5500.
So you got a itch!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Thunderbird-30th-anniversary-/180732117905?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a14794391
I saw this on ebay and thought it looked pretty nice. 5spd 5.0
Yes, just a TC
Maybe....
I also saw that. Decent, but not worth 17hr drive each way.
Well here you go.
Black, 85k miles manual. About 10 miles from me. If your interested I can go and take some pictures for you. Good bit away though
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=13301084&nid=917&car=4617470&page=1&make=40&model=431352
Red, 100k $2800. Same city. Can't tell if its auto or not.
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=13301084&nid=917&car=4588111&page=1&make=40&model=431352
17 hrs, are you serious ? I could drive it out for you. Slight gas fee.
Jim, you have a PM.
How would you get home??? I would drive that far, but not for that car.
replied.
Jim, are you there?
Yes...I'm here. Trying to devise a master plan. I'll be in touch.
OK, thanks!
I know of an '84 Turbo Coupe available in Long Island, NY. PM me for details.
Must be an 85-88. Thanks.
Good luck with the search, thats what I was looking for when I ended up with my 86 XR7 and I couldnt find much then either
I'm not in a hurry...yet.
If you change your mind and include a cougar theres always this
I have been trying to get a certain car, but it's not working out too well.
Jim, sounds like you need to make a trip to Columbus, Ohio before the weather gets
too bad!!
76k 88 TC 5speed-Pm for details.
I'm not sure if Blackout still has his but it's a shagy car and he's down to $2500!
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2649925611.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2625783096.html
I'm still here. Found two somewhat local cars, but never made it out to see them.
I may be willing to trade my forged and turbocharged 07 GT for a car and cash. Car is mint with alot of modifications and receipts. This would be a tough trade to negotiate, but I figured I would throw it out there.
I am going to change some of my requirements...
no rusted out cars
minimal, if any bodywork needed edit...looking for something near perfect inside and out
no red interior
auto or manual(manual preferred) edit...doesn't really matter as I am going to swap anyway
consider rolling chassis edit...preferred but could always sell current drivetrain
5.0/mod swaps welcome! edit....doesn't really matter now
will travel from PA a considerable distance
Lets see whats out there, even if it's not one of yours.
Thanks
Jim
Jim,
My near perfect '85 TurboCoupe is still available!
Jeff
It's all covered up in the garage for the winter!
I try & take it out for a short drive about once a month
if I can catch the roads absolutely salt-free. That's
really hard to do here in Columbus, Ohio!!:(
I really HATE winter & more so every year.
Jim: I still have my 88 "SUPER COUPE" available. Only thing is it's got RED interior.
I did everything over on this car over the years, it runs great, looks great, runs like a champ, pulls like crazy.
I'm only selling my baby due to a new toy I purchased.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?31969-1988-super-coupe&daysprune=365
RI is a short ride from PA.
Rick
Mine will be away real soon too. We had a freak 6" storm early, but nothing since. Yours is definately on my top 5 list!
Great looking car! I might have a hard time getting past the red. It makes me miss my old car even more and makes me sick to think of how far along it was....(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/thundr306/87%20turbo%20coupe/th_DSC02738.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/thundr306/87%20turbo%20coupe/?action=view¤t=DSC02738.jpg)
Hey Jim I just saw this thread. I sold my car but it didnt work out so I should be getting it back in a month or so. Let me know if you're interested.
I was looking through all my old posts and I am kicking myself even more for selling my 87. I had almost everything to put it together.
I like the idea and look of this: http://www.racingjunk.com/Thunderbird/2443724/Pro-Street-Mod-Motor-Thunderbird-with-6-speed.html
I see way too many things that I wouldn't be happy with and that's just from the pictures. Who knows what I would see in person. Local too...bummer.
I picked up a 2003 10th anniversary Cobra convertible with 10,000 miles. They only made 2003 10th anniversary Cobra's, available in three colors, Black, Silver and Torch Red (mine) available as hardtops or convertibles. Mine is 1 of 369 made in it's configuration. I got all the documentation with it, owners goodies etc.
Terminators are cool, but I have to say, my Bird with the Vortech is more of an animal than my unmodified Cobra. I'll miss the Bird when she goes since I put so much time and effort into building it, but it's time to move on.
Rick
Hey Thundr306,I have an'88 Turbo Coupe,I bought a complete'93 Mustang and did the 5.0 swap.It has the Mustang 5 speed,Steeda clutch quadrant,king cobra clutch,shorty headers BBK H pipe brand new 3 row radiator air pump eliminated etc.It's gone less than 500 miles since the swap,but it runs nice.This was my ongoing little project and I really don't want to sell but I have some bad cirspoogestances goin' on here so I'm considering selling.I didn't post before because it has red cloth interior,don't know how big a problem that is for you.I'm a bit North of you(near Tamaqua ).It's garaged for winter and sorry but I have no pics to post now.Just figured I'd see if you're interested.Thanks!
Close to me, but I really think I am going to pass on anything with red interior unless the rest of the car is really, really close to what I want. If your car is really clean, send me a pm when you get some pictures of it.
If I had the space at the time I would have bought it all from you and kept it until you wanted it back. :hick:
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/2804971546.html
You would have saved me alot of time and a TON of money!!!
That's an ok find....I'm sure I could part the drivetrain here!
The owner of the pro-street modular car send me a decent price to buy it, but I think there are too many things that I am unsure about or just don't like.
My mint condition '85 5-spd TurboCoupe with 41K miles is still available!;)
I just saw this thread Jim.. LOL didn't take long. I did see a 87-88 TC on craigslist for $1500 77k miles needs paint. Or the one in York PA perfect body, complete car parting out. Do a multi list search from Philly on craigslist thats where I seen them. If I see any others I'll let you know.
I have had the 07 GT for a year and a half already! You were right way back when about selling mine.....
I know....
lol.. I only knew cause I sold my tbird and regretted it, I had that car for 13 years (my dad bought it new in 1988, I was 12 and remember how excited I was) and a year after I sold it it was at the crusher from an accident.
want to buy my cougar LOL.. j/k I actually been working on her this year.. I'm so glad I didn't sell it to your buddy.. we both would be looking for fox body tbirds right now.
It looks like my Mustang will be sold soon....I'll update the search soon.
Did you see the one craigslist in york , rust free dent free parting out? It's almost 30 days old so not sure if he has it still has it
My Mustang is sold. Looking for something as listed in my first post.
Nothing that needs paint or bodywork!
Um I have this one.....
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=18969&endYear=1986&modelCode1=TBIRD&showcaseOwnerId=71391&startYear=1984&makeCode1=FORD&listingType=used&sellerType=p&searchRadius=25&listingId=292639336&Log=0
or enter this ID AT-11715268 on Autotrader.com
I also have an 8.8 with 3:73's ready to go in it. I just put on New Nitto Drags and new front tires. I have a set of Viton Valve stem seals to go in, and the turbo was just rebuilt by me. Oh and I just put in a new HBC boost controller.
I just had her out to Carlisle and got second place for what ever that's worth. Not extremely motivated to sell her but I did find a nice 68 Vette I am interested in so I could be persuaded.
I'm suprised to see you're willing to sell it. That's a nice ride!
Nice, but a little more than I am looking to spend. A roller would fit me better.
Mustang is sold!!!
I am not really looking for a 'bird right now. I am holding out hopes for getting my original car back. I heard he might be loosing the storage space its in!!
Ok, no luck in getting my old car back...yet. Keep your eyes open for something for me. A mint roller would be nice or something I could sell the drivetrain.
Chris, I know its there....
Over on turboford there is a guy selling a roller 87 that's in really good shape. A much as I want it I can't swing a trip to Ohio anytime soon. He only wants $200, just so it doesn't end up in a yard.
Thanks for the heads up, I'll go check out the forum now.
I found this one below and it's local. Just have always liked the 'birds more:
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3298371332.html
No problem, hope you end up getting it I dont want to see it end up flat.
I might consider selling my 1986 tc.
Heres some pix at this site
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?34382-New-here-from-Clover-Sc.-A-few-Pics.&highlight=clover