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Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on May 16, 2008, 12:31:15 AM
Hey guys i posted a while back with a link to a page with sum pics of my car. Well summers  near here and im pushin to get the car done. So here sum updated pics. Let me know on your input good or bad. THanks ROb.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/DSCF1979.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/DSCF1978.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/DSCF2036.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/DSCF2034.jpg)
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: vinnietbird on May 16, 2008, 01:05:46 AM
Nice work so far.Is that an H.O engine?Give up some specs on the car and engine.
Title: Make it a TTC
Post by: t3skidoo on May 16, 2008, 01:20:40 AM
Looking good. I'd say that motor is just missing two things (http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/images/catalog/Turbochargers/gt35_images/GT3582R-714568_1.gif).:D
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 5.0 tbird on May 16, 2008, 12:00:30 PM
Whatever it is it has GT-40P heads.

I really think a 80-82 Bird or Cougar will be my next addition. I want something carbureted for a change.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on May 16, 2008, 02:24:44 PM
yeah it is a 88 HO. Tore it down to the block and the bottomend was just like new..Was told the motor was pulled with only 50,000 on it. So i went ahead and reabuilt it usin stock bottom. It has Gt40p's, bbk shorty headers, edlebrock 4 barrel intake, a holley 650...So i cant wait to see how it runs. Just got a few things to do then its goin in. Ive been told ill wanna swap out tha aod for a 4 speed but ill see what happens...BTW anyone on here have a 80-82 bird/cougar on here...
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: Chuck W on May 16, 2008, 02:34:02 PM
Quote from: 81bird;219257
BTW anyone on here have a 80-82 bird/cougar on here...



Yes. ;)
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on May 16, 2008, 02:56:31 PM
hey chuck do ya have a link to more pics/specs on the car? from what i see looks like one clean 80 to me.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on May 16, 2008, 02:56:49 PM
hey chuck do ya have a link to more pics/specs on the car? from what i see looks like one clean 80 to me.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: Dansbirds on May 16, 2008, 03:01:45 PM
I have a couple 80 Birds.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: Chuck W on May 16, 2008, 03:07:33 PM
Quote from: 81bird;219269
hey chuck do ya have a link to more pics/specs on the car? from what i see looks like one clean 80 to me.


Oh it's FAR from clean cosmetically.  Looks good in the little picture.

The thread on it can be found HERE (http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=9721&page=32)
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on May 16, 2008, 04:22:47 PM
hey dan got sum pics/link to ure birds/cougars? And chuck it looks pretty good shape for the year
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 16, 2008, 04:30:52 PM
GT40Ps are nice heads. I have a set and they make a nice ammount of power :burnout:
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: Dansbirds on May 16, 2008, 05:40:44 PM
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hey dan got sum pics/link to ure birds/cougars? And chuck it looks pretty good shape for the year


I have some pics of them on cardomain. I dont own any Cougars but I have plenty of Birds. I think if you just search dansbirds on there it will find me. If you are looking for something specific on the 80 I can take some pics.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on April 20, 2009, 06:44:51 PM
Hey guys i havn;t been on here in quiet a while. Still have the 81 bird. Got the motor in last summer and after two months it was bad. Oil pan started leaking, timing cover as well. Also blew a headgasket. So I parked the car and am now gettin around to a overhaul again. Ive got a couple pics from the fall.
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/007.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/berto16/010.jpg)
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 86XR7project on April 20, 2009, 09:17:42 PM
Nice 81, just saw a car JUST LIKE IT at the swap meet in Cedar Rapids. Where abouts in Iowa are you from?
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on April 21, 2009, 02:47:47 AM
northeast, Cresco to be exact
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 86XR7project on April 21, 2009, 10:13:16 AM
Sounds like you aren't too far from me. Pretty cool since you don't see these fox box's much.
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on April 21, 2009, 12:21:30 PM
Are you in CR?
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 86XR7project on April 21, 2009, 01:25:27 PM
Heres a mapquest to show you where i am at. Looks to be about an hours drive. We really aren't that far apart. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Tripoli&1s=IA&2c=Cresco&2s=IA
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 81bird on July 06, 2009, 02:51:12 AM
havnt been on in quiet a while..yeah you arnt that far from me....right now need to get a timing cover gasket and a carb spacer and it should be runnin decent again..currently lookin for a job otherwise it woulda been fixed already if i was working..
Title: my 81 bird
Post by: 86XR7project on July 06, 2009, 11:40:18 AM
I hear ya man, bein jobless sucks. Hang in there! Nice to know you're still playin with it!