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Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #15 –
thats a ugly car...... haha id fix it up though.
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #16 –
Quote from: quicksilver;106484
thats a ugly car...... haha id fix it up though.


Thank you! ive been waiting for some one to say that for ever.

i went over to look at it yesterday and the oil pan is under the motor but its just there. the steering rack i off the post and all over the place. i can see the flywheel, and the iginion will turn without a key. if i didnt have the title i would think it was stolen.

what gaskets will i need to put the oil pan back on? he said something about a front and rear seal? what esle is worth my while when im under it? timing chain stuff? what all should i do there.

thank i want to start doing stuff today.
1986 Cougar LS

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #17 –
I dont know about your situation but when i tried to bypass the AC and just run the power steering it wouldnt work the tensioner pushes the belt down onto itself at the water pump. If you relocate the power steering pump it should work or use a delete kit. i went through 4 belts trying to get it to work i had to give in and just run it over the AC compressor

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #18 –
Clean It!!!
Your view of it will change, trust me...
Doesn't look all that bad.

White looks horrible dirty. Just be sure to use some good paint cleaner or bug and tar the entire car.

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #19 –
i can get a dis assembled 426 with most all the front acc. and a carb for 100.

should i do it? if i do how much can i get out of the 5.0 and then is it worth putting it in the bird if im going to sell it. i was thinking it would be a selling point ar i might not be able to sell it.  then i need a tranny. then i have to do exuast. then i need to get a bigger radiator.

if i do the swap it will be a budget/ rat rod built car.
1986 Cougar LS

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #20 –
Not bad for $125. Build it:cool:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #21 –
Would you be willing to trade that car for the one seen in my Signature? It is a sport right?
<---One must always remember to Remain cool, calm and collected when dealing with your fellow man, especially on the Internet....
-DMC24guy
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Reply #22 –
Quote from: DMC24guy;106983
Would you be willing to trade that car for the one seen in my Signature? It is a sport right?

Why do ya wanna get rid of your car now?
Not to put down HIS car, but hell man, you had a nice TC, that you sold for the V8 car...don't make another mistake.
Older cars like these are gonna have problems...simple fact of life.
If I was lucky enough to find a TC like you did for what was it, 500-some dollars...I sure as hell wouldn't have gotten rid of it, and I don't need AC either. Yes, I know you're in arizona, but in case you didn't know, it gets pretty  hot and muggy in missouri in the summer, too.
If I was you, I'd try to find a a little fwd car to putter back and forth in, while making the Bird more reliable.
Like mine right now, it has a hole in the oil pan, and needs bushings for the susp in the front, but I wouldn't trade it.
It's not about what it's worth to me, or what I can get for it, it's the fact that that car is part of me.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: DMC24guy;106983
Would you be willing to trade that car for the one seen in my Signature? It is a sport right?


 Skippy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you relize what your getting right?

And i was just coming on here to say that it is for sale anytime.

"Yes, I know you're in arizona, but in case you didn't know, it gets pretty  hot and muggy in missouri in the summer"

true, true, no air sucks but i deal with it because i have to,
1986 Cougar LS

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #24 –
Fix It Definately!!!

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #25 –
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what would i have to do to take off all to ac stuff? i dont think it works. it is just going to be in my way.


Remove the condenser, lines, and pump.  To run any of the A/C eliminator brackets currently on the market you will need a power sterring bracket from a Fox 5.0 Mustang.  I run the Ford a/c eliminator.  The pic at the bottom is intended to show the new location of the power steering pump.  I'm not sure the pic does a good job showing it though......

As far as big motors in these cars, there have been a few 460's and 429's.  There is even one dude on here who has a T-bid with a Caddy 500 in it.  His user name is Cad-T-Bird 500.  He hasn't posted in a while....

Anyhow, wash and wax the car and get a setof matching rims.  She'll look much nicer....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #26 –





I Vote Build it to your done.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #27 –
Huh...nice :birdsmily: Sport project!  I can think of a lot of things you can do with it. 
The first one (obviously) would be to hand it over to me.  :D I'd gladly take it off your hands and build it for myself!!

The second would be to yank the S.O. motor out and build a nice H.O. motor to go in it's place, along with a 5 speed and TC rear-end.  It's definitely a nice base to start from right where it's at!

Third...stuff a BB under the hood and have a blast with the thing!! :banana:

Now...Get to building!!!!
The future...


...because life is just too short to drive boring cars...
 

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #28 –
Whatever you do please! don't take paint advice from carunpimp.
One 88

Second Fox!!! I got a Bird (more pics)

Reply #29 –
Quote from: CougarSE;107848
Whatever you do please! don't take paint advice from carunpimp.


NEVER!:grinno:

my bb idea is out the window cause the guy sold it and i really just want to sell it so i can pay off my debts
1986 Cougar LS