Summit Ford that is local to me had their annual Ford Fall finale all Ford car show today and a couple TC's other than mine actually showed up. I took 2nd place in the T-Bird category which (get this!) was ONE class that covered ALL Thunderbirds from 1955-2005! First place went to a frame off restored '55.
Engine of the white 1988 TC. That TC was actually for sale......it was a 53,000 original miles 5 speed car with red interior. Overall the car was pretty clean with the exception of some rust starting at the bottom of both fenders and rear quarters. he was asking $5500 CDN for it and came with the original wheels.
Purdy T-birds. That's more Fox T-birds than I've ever seen at a show:grinno:
Oh yeah, Fox Tbird representin'! :cool:
Wow, that silver Novi bird is pretty sweet. That's funny that they grouped 50 years of T-Birds in one class, lol!
Nice pics, purdy purdy 'Birds!
BTW, that silver TC, did it have stock mirrors? It may be the nagle, or glare or something, but they jumped out at me, didn't appear stock. Did you get pics of that '55?
That white one sure is clean underhood, too.
Very Nice!
Everything on the exterior of the silver 88 TC is factory original....paint and all. It's fully loaded with moonroof, leather, the works. The only changes to the car are the engine and wheels. I actually know the guy who owns it as we've attended a lot of these shows together. He helped me out a bit when I was doing the wiring for my swap because he's done a couple 5.0 swaps into TC's (not to mention the fact he's a retired Ford electrical service technician so he knows his way around Ford electrical systems) He used to run a Paxton SN-93 for years until it grenaded on him, then he went with a Novi 1000 based off my recommendation.
Sorry....no pics of the '55 from this year's gig but I do have some from another show back in 2003. I think we can all agree that this thing is pretty darn sweet....
Everything on the exterior of the silver 88 TC is factory original....paint and all. It's fully loaded with moonroof, leather, the works. The only changes to the car are the engine and wheels. I actually know the guy who owns it as we've attended a lot of these shows together. He helped me out a bit when I was doing the wiring for my swap because he's done a couple 5.0 swaps into TC's (not to mention the fact he's a retired Ford electrical service technician so he knows his way around Ford electrical systems) He used to run a Paxton SN-93 for years until it grenaded on him, then he went with a Novi 1000 based off my recommendation.
Sorry....no pics of the '55 from this year's gig but I do have some from another show back in 2003. I think we can all agree that this thing is pretty darn sweet....
it.. where was this and why wasn't I informed?
Summit Ford in Rexdale........about a 10 minute drive from Pearson International Airport
i took 3rd at our local ford show just resently and it was setup exactly the same. i put myself in the modified class though because i the form said stock thunderbirds from 55-05 lol, good thing to, because even the mint condition extreamly low milage perfect 88 silver tc didnt even place. the awards all went to the 50s birds. nice job tho, this show has inspired me to get off my ass and make my car look better to maybe get more awards next year.
A local Ford dealer here is having a show in October. I'd love to go to it since I don't think there will be any Cougars but there are two problems...
1- I have to work that day
2- Niether of my cars are anywhere near show condition right now.
Congrats on placing Hawk. You deserve it.
Love the valve covers on the 55.
Some of the differences don't match with what I've read.
if it is a '56, it doesn't have porthole windows, yet it does have the external spare, which according to my info, '55 Tbirds didn't have...
arghhh...double post
I would love to figure a way to get them on my bird so I could stop using stang stuff.
A 55 Bird did NOT have the vents in the front fenders(for the paasenger's feet. also, the rear tire piece was an option, and it's called a "continental kit".
Next time, ask the owner. I'm positive it's a 55
:grinno:
So which is it?
And does it really matter?
Answer.....NO
Why? Because we're more concerned about Fox Bird's.
I would too. I've though about using chrome valve covers and somehow afixing the Bird emblem form the nose of an MN-12 Bird to each one. I don't know how though. Glue probably wouldn't work and I don't want to drill hole in the valve cover top for the studs on the back of the emblem.
I'd get a cheap set of covers and try it first but It seems like it's worth it. For the look, I would try it.
my vote is on the 56.. the headlight bezels are different on the 56 than the 55
and those match the 56 :D
Not picking a side on this, but it could be a custom. 55/56 hybrid???
If you guys want an old school set of finned aluminum valve covers for a 302, Offenhauser has a set. Their part number is #5487 but they aren't cheap, about $250 a set.
Brent