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which one of these should I buy?

Both are 3.8's with the 3 speed. I have been talking off and on with the owner of the 86, but he's over 2 hrs away. The 85 is about an hour away, and I can take the train down there.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4636396289.html

http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4613803321.html
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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #1
It looks like the car in Madison needs less bodywork at least from the only side that is shown. The other one looks like it has major rust. Make sure that you check underneath for frame rust on whatever you buy. It seems like a lot of the foxbody's had major rust problems underneath. Both cars are really cheap and will require quite a bit of work. Sometimes it is worth it to pay more and get better shape although the Madison car looks pretty solid on the outside. It's worth a look especially if you can find a junkyard close by to acquire parts that you might need. Good luck with whatever you do. Herb

 

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Reply #2
I'm leaning towards the 86 myself
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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #3
If those are the only 2 choices, I pick the one less rusty.
Mike

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Reply #4
More interior & some underhood pix of the 1986.
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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #5
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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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #6
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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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #7
What's the plan with this purchase?  Driver, speed machine, project, parts machine????

Travis

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Reply #8
Well my Ranger is my commuter, so this would be my pleasure vehicle. But man, I'd LOVE to have this: http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/4621157567.html  I bet I could patch it just enough to drive it home.
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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #9
IMHO....if this is for fun....find nicer examples....and a V8....

Thanks

Travis

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Reply #10
Fun/when I want to take a break from driving a manual. Of course, I'd prefer a V8, everyone would.
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.

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #11
Can anyone confirm if that 85's mileage is legit? The S in the middle isn't lit up.
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.


which one of these should I buy?

Reply #13
If you already have a car to drive then I am with thunderjet302, pass on all of these as they are going to require a lot of work.  I liked the Sport but that  porno red interior is not something I like so I would pass quickly on that one.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

which one of these should I buy?

Reply #14
Plus all the cars he's listed require paint and body work right now, which is $$$. More than what the car costs.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.