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Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: CougarSE on November 24, 2006, 11:57:58 PM
Today I scored a 88 LSC 5.0HO, sn95 spindles, hubs, calipers and rear axles and caliper brackets.  Floor shifter and cable, TC steering wheel, and a bunch of other parst for the sum of $200!
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: vinnietbird on November 25, 2006, 07:13:46 AM
You suck !!! I'm off the first week of december,and I'll be all over the boneyards here.I doubt I can top your pile of parts,though.If it wasn't for the engine,I'd be able to have a fighting chance.I will give it the old college try.Stay tuned..........


Did I mention that "you suck !!!!" LOL.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: CougarSE on November 25, 2006, 08:33:36 AM
Looks like I'm going back to that boneyard today.  Did I mention its 50% off weekend? :D

Todays things to get will be a couple of 3G's and Ministarters.  Plus the rest of the 5.0 conversion parts.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: vinnietbird on November 25, 2006, 04:33:40 PM
I have a 3G and the H.O parts,I do need a mini starter.Don't forget the Taurus electric fans.They are awesome.If you see a set of Mustang aluminum factory valve covers,grab them for me.I need a set for the new project.My friend Curt and I are supposed to be leaving shortly to pick up a Taurus station eagon.It runs,and it's $50.00.I'm taking the 3G and the fan,he wants a couple of items,then we're going to part it out,sell everything we can on E-bay,and sell the shell to the syard for a hundred bucks.At $25.00 apiece,we can't go wrong on the investment.Need anything?
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: CougarSE on November 25, 2006, 09:25:21 PM
Picked up this full length 83 only console that has the rear lights.  Got my HO computer and fuel lines and this remanufactured 3G that is in excellent shape.

Jim (8birdy8) are going to hit the yard up again tomorrow, and probably have Victor (blue thunder) and Martin (*MAYHEM*) meet up with us.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: cougarcragar on November 25, 2006, 09:43:33 PM
I also went with Claude to the boneyard in Columbus.
Here's what I scored:
-3G alternator
-'83 turn signal
-Fog light switch
-Headlight switch
-Shift
-Coolant overflow tank caps

It's not like they're rare parts, but I wanted them anyway. I'm happy with what I spent on them.
Claude, I had the passenger side turn signal lense. I was dealt some good cards today.
I'll put those turn signal lenses in tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: CougarSE on November 25, 2006, 10:12:11 PM
That is excellent Zach.  We should really have a little photo shoot sometime.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: vinnietbird on November 26, 2006, 07:16:07 AM
Good stuff !!! I'll be off the first week of December,and will be hunting for hidden treasure.We have an iron and metal s yard that I love to go to.They sell by the pound,not the part.The first 20 pounds of parts is $3.00,and then they pro-rate you the more you buy.I went with a friend and he got an aluminum 350 Chevy intake,a set off valve covers,and a Holley for $9.00.There are always cars,and boxes and boxes of everything.Sometimes you find cool parts,sometimes you don't.But,as I said,I'll be hunting.There's an '88 Cougar across town with the front left hit pretty hard,the rest looks good,he said he's take $350.00 for the whole car.It's an original owner vehicle.Has the 3.8.If I had a place to put it,I'd buy it.He won't part it out.More "finds" to come.
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: dominator on November 26, 2006, 10:38:57 AM
Wish i had any wrecker down here that had any cougar or bird stuff,must be the salt here in ontario.(all those cars have been sped already)
Title: wreckers
Post by: twister on November 26, 2006, 11:50:50 AM
just my 00.2 worth  the wreckers that go too there are about 4 t bird and cougars with that 5.0 ho motor is worth any thing ?and a 88 turbo  coupe and 87 or 88 cougars there also, i took  some parts from the turbo coupe eg  buttstuffog clock/headlight switch/ the pcs that go around the dash cluster/ the ride control switch/and some other parts .the front seats are missing  and the arm rests and the visors all in tan .the front nose and the hood are still there un touched :grinno: all in black  twister
Title: Vinnie I outdid you.
Post by: vinnietbird on November 26, 2006, 04:57:02 PM
I need a header panel.I'd do some trading for one.I have spent my money on the project car.I have 5 electric fans,and some other misc.parts.