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Update on my 88 xr7.

This is the updated bad news thread. I will post pictures of the rebuilding of my car on this thread.

Here are the pictures of my new soon to be front end that I received today:





It just needs a nice paint job!


Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #1 –
At least your grille is still gleaming!!!!!
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #2 –
Yeah everything else looks kinda rough.
but itll be painted soon.


Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #3 –
I'm glad you're putting the old girl back together.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #4 –
id sell that grill and find another one to paint. actually, no i wouldnt, id just sand and paint that one.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #5 –
My dad may be buying a brand new grill for me on eBay not sure though. Hopefully lol!


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Reply #6 –
Hey, did it come with a free tire too.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #7 –
glad to see you are going to be getting it back together.It will be good as new,before you know it.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

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Reply #8 –
Glad to see you found some good parts.

 Good luck on the paint and installion




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

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Reply #9 –
Tomorrow I am having it towed on a flat bed to york automotive.
Hopefully everything runs smoothly because I basically need my car back asap


Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #10 –
Coolest sled in the world....

Seriously, i hope your car will be fixed very soon.
1985 Mercury Cougar V6
1989 F-200 V8
1996 Explorer V6
2001 F-150

Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #11 –
clean up your headlights really good first.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #12 –
Today I'm going to try and remove the like 13 inches of snow from my poor car and the replacement front end and get her towed some where she can be inside!  Aka the body shop! Hopefully there won't be too much other stuff that I don't know that's wrong and it will be done in a couple of weeks! I'm going to use as many of the original parts from my car as I can. Headlights most likely will be the original ones and not from the replacement. Ill keep everyone posted with pictures etc..!


Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #13 –
If your headlights are dull,there's a Lincoln that shares the lenses.I don't remember which model.Someone here will know.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Update on my 88 xr7.

Reply #14 –
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Grille-Used-87-88-Mercury-Cougar-LS_W0QQitemZ180320388690QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..