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Red 88 XR7

Or RX-7 ;) http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4331485558.html

He's probably asking a bit much. Local to me though. Too bad I don't really have the space/extra money for another toy.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Red 88 XR7

Reply #1 –
Looks nice but im having doubts on the 92 mustang engine

Red 88 XR7

Reply #2 –
Sad that it's being driven...probably for the first or maybe second even third time...in the salt. Can't save 'em all! And there's plenty out there too owned by people that think they're in the same league as a Buick GN. So that's good. Depending on condition, not *stratospheric* in price. Guarantee he'd take $2500. Already see some obvious flaws to point out, if one wanted to be a meanie lol....

...and the first thing, though making sweeping generalizations is not nice and is dangerous, is that experience warns that a cotton-headed ninny-muggins put that goofy black ubiquitous car alarm loudspeaker in there, and half-assed everything in between it and the parts of the vehicle that Ford installed.

I suppose that's ONE advantage I can't take away from new cars in the 21st century. If you try and hack up wiring...it's not just a pain in the ass for a future owner. It could very well mean catastrophic destruction for YOU, make and model dependent!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Red 88 XR7

Reply #3 –
I doubt it's a HO either. It does have some wear but it's definitely not been driven in the salt much before.

As for hack wiring you should see the job on the dealer installed sunroof on my Mark VII. Scotch lock connectors and masking tape ftw!
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.
 

Red 88 XR7

Reply #4 –
The tires are in good shapes ....... So they should be round lol

Red 88 XR7

Reply #5 –
I didn't know 5.0's used a timing BELT, and what the eff is a "thoemtat"?
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

Red 88 XR7

Reply #6 –
The alt looks new, but the ac brackets are cougar bird. if I swapped a h.o. Motor straight out of a 92 stang, it would be mass air and at least have the h.o. plaque.

I'm calling bs on the stang motor. 95% seller isn't a car guy, or doesn't know the.difference.
Quote from: jcassity
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #7 –
seat belt clips are still standing upright,, that generally speaks to lower use.

Nice Mazda he is selling RX-7

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: jcassity;429333
seat belt clips are still standing upright,, that generally speaks to lower use.

Nice Mazda he is selling RX-7
It's the best V8 swap Mazda I've ever seen.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Red 88 XR7

Reply #9 –
classic fox body alarm siren location lol
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Red 88 XR7

Reply #10 –
Quote from: jcassity;429333
seat belt clips are still standing upright,, that generally speaks to lower use.

Always surprises the hell out of me when I do see this!!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Red 88 XR7

Reply #11 –
Quote from: jcassity;429333
seat belt clips are still standing upright,, that generally speaks to lower use.

Quote from: ZondaC12;429373
Always surprises the hell out of me when I do see this!!

Do I have the only Fox with those things intact? Every other one I see has these parts cracked to hell.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Red 88 XR7

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Quote from: thunderjet302;429393
Do I have the only Fox with those things intact? Every other one I see has these parts cracked to hell.

The ones in my 83 are in perfect shape.....








1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD HERITAGE 5.0
2008 SAAB 9-7X AERO 6.0 (LS2) 1 0f 554 Made
2011 FORD FLEX SEL Family Hauler

Red 88 XR7

Reply #13 –
Another one worth saving...gears are turning. Oh my, and I don't even like the c-pillars of the Cat cars one bit.

Hmmmm. Not to worry, if this one comes to Laclede, Missouri, it WILL have an HO in it in by the following weekend. :)

Of course, one or two other cars will go bye bye if it comes to be. Lou, did you check it out in person? Wonder how well it runs and drives, and if it would make the trip....hmmm.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Red 88 XR7

Reply #14 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;429402
Another one worth saving...gears are turning. Oh my, and I don't even like the c-pillars of the Cat cars one bit.

Hmmmm. Not to worry, if this one comes to Laclede, Missouri, it WILL have an HO in it in by the following weekend. :)

Of course, one or two other cars will go bye bye if it comes to be. Lou, did you check it out in person? Wonder how well it runs and drives, and if it would make the trip....hmmm.

I haven't looked at it. I don't have the fundage/space for it so I haven't contacted the guy.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.