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Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 18, 2008, 01:27:36 AM
I need a driver side tail light lens.No reflector or light assembly necessary,just the clear lens.I'll buy (if the price is right) or trade for it.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 22, 2008, 10:02:25 AM
I might be able to grab one from the yard near me. I'll check today.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 22, 2008, 06:38:08 PM
I just need a crack free lens for the driver side.Not the whole assembly.If you can find one,grab it.I'll buy it trade you parts.Whatever is good for you.Let me know.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 23, 2008, 04:32:29 PM
No dice the lens was busted :mad:
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 23, 2008, 06:06:15 PM
Thanks for trying.I may have found one in the garage.I found 4 or 5 passenger side,and two driver side.One was good looking one wasn't.Again,thanks for the effort.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 23, 2008, 06:17:02 PM
If you have not found one yet,I you can give me till tomorrow,I am going back over to gulfport at 3 yards and I illsee if they have one.they cant be much at all(maybe a pen 15e and a candy bar),Ill look for ya.kenny
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: daminc on July 23, 2008, 07:24:04 PM
I'll check the one on my bird for you tomorrow
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 23, 2008, 11:59:39 PM
Yes,I still need one.Like I stated above,I can buy,trade,or a little of both.I just need a really good lens.If there are a few light surface scratches,I can polish that out,but cracks are a big no-no.I have seen lights with the tiny little cracks that appear to be "in" the plastic.Not cool.I appreciate you guys a lot.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 24, 2008, 05:39:12 PM
I just got home from Gulfport,I have some good and bad news,I did find a taillight unit for your car but,the bottom red piece is cracked.I couldnt tell much about the clear part,it looked ok but,not sure if you would want it.I will be going to there other place in the morning in Mobile, Al.they aint but,8.99 for lens and 15.99 for assembly.If I cant find one there I will check back with the others.I dont know why just about every thunderbird or cougar taillight lens is broke or cracked(all but,later 90s-I seen plenty of them).
Also about the gentleman on here thats looking for a the EEC for a 86 thunder bird.they have a 87 v6.will that work?they run 25.99 with a 25% core.(I beleive its a ECU that hes talking about-?)thats what I can see in this price list.I hope this helps in some way.I will look more tomorrow.kenny
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 24, 2008, 05:53:15 PM
Kenny,As long as the clear part is good,grab it.The red reflectors on mine are fine and I can swap them.I only need the lens,the whole assembly isn't necessary.THANKS !!!!!!!

As far as the computer,I actually have no idea if they swap out.I wish I could tell you.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: daminc on July 24, 2008, 06:41:40 PM
Mine has a crack on the part that goes above the license plate.
But it's underneath. I got pics if you want.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 24, 2008, 09:22:59 PM
I will be going back over to pick it up for ya,I dont know how to send pics on phones or anything like that.I will get iyt for ya though.I make parts runs for a shop here at the house to keep them from having to close and go get parts.besides,I hate to omit,I love junk yards(kid in a candy store)thats no problem.kenny
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 24, 2008, 09:29:43 PM
I forgot to ask,how does these tail light seperate?(cutting torch,cuss words and a sledge hammer LOLOLO)
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 24, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
Grab the lens,and carefully pull.It'll separate from the housing fairly easily.It has an adhesive holding it on.No problem removing them.Be careful,I pull them off from the outside gently.The thinner part of the lens,over the tag,can be a little delicate.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: daminc on July 24, 2008, 11:32:22 PM
I'm guessing the part that's broken on mine is not part of the lens then.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 25, 2008, 12:09:03 AM
If it's one of the red reflectors,that's no big deal as long as the clear part is decent.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: daminc on July 25, 2008, 07:18:01 AM
this is what I got
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/parts%20to%20sell/IMG_3945.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/parts%20to%20sell/IMG_3946.jpg)

this is the part that's cracked
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/parts%20to%20sell/IMG_3947.jpg)
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: Kitz Kat on July 25, 2008, 11:05:20 AM
Get me a cat horn button that will fit a tc wheel,I'll get you the lens.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 25, 2008, 03:46:30 PM
I have some bad news on the lens,the whole car was gone when I went there this morning.I should have got it yesterday.I am sorry about that.I will tell ya though,I just got sick.they have right now as we speak in mobile,Al    at Barrys u pull it  a nice (VERY  VERY NICE)thunder bird complete with super nice interior.Its red with brand new tires and wheels on it,its got some type of wheels that are alum with holes in them.the car washiznit on drivers side door.but,the rest of the car looks like it rolled off show room floor.the int is black and red.I for some reason can find plenty of 87s and up cougars and thunderbird parts for some reason.I am sorry I missed your part.I wil keep my eye open.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 25, 2008, 04:38:10 PM
Daminc,thanks for trying,but the crack won't work.I appreciate you.

Kitz....I'M TRYING !!!!!!!!!!

Kennym,thanks for looking.I know one will show up eventually.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: kennym on July 25, 2008, 09:12:26 PM
I aint gave up yet,give me a few days,heck they have to be at walmart in the parking lot LOLOLOLOLOL.I tell ya the truth about one here,I dont know if yall are having this type of trouble or not but,down here you cant park a car and walk in a store to come out and have your cataletic  converter missing(I cant spell).the price is up majorly on metal and people has been jailed for stealing parts from cars.you can get any where from 30-200 per converter.this is why you cant find any cars left anywhere any more.People thought the guys were crazy when after katrina they were hauling cars and waiting on the price.some of these guys now are sitting pretty nicely  on funds on cars that were givin to them.I had to buy my Katrina truck,she smokes and rattles but,after being under water for 6 hours,she still purrs like a kitten(all but the rattle,LOL)I paid 200 for it and drained her out and gonna drive it till the wheels falls off.Oh bracket 3 truck at Mobile Dragway in Al,runs 9.90s in the 1/8 th mile and kills all the bugs on top of that.talk at ya later
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: Kitz Kat on July 26, 2008, 05:02:33 AM
I'll check on it today,there in my buddys car.he got 2 new ones to replace them.I know the passenger side ones broke.I'm pretty sure the d/s ones good.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 26, 2008, 07:03:24 AM
D.S is all I need.Heck,just the lens.I'll polish it up before I install it.Thanks for looking at it for me.I am looking for the horn button for you.I may have a lead.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: Kitz Kat on July 26, 2008, 07:17:00 AM
I can use a tc one to for another wheel I got,if you run into one.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 26, 2008, 05:53:58 PM
I'll get right on that.......like right now.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: DVP on July 26, 2008, 07:45:20 PM
Found 2 at the yard today. one has looks really good. will get it if you still need it
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: vinnietbird on July 27, 2008, 07:02:51 AM
How much?If it's cheap,grab it.Thanks a lot.
Title: '87/'88 T-Bird D.S tail light lens...
Post by: DVP on July 30, 2008, 06:47:08 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;229295
How much?If it's cheap,grab it.Thanks a lot.


Whats cheap?