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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 05, 2008, 08:11:03 PM
This is my first car, its an 1988 LX, i bought it off an older lady who owned it since new. it has 72, 000 kms and the interior looks perfect. there is only one thing wrong, the previous owner had rear ended her husbands truck in the driveway. that car had been oiled yearly and has next to no rust on the underside here's some pic's tell me what ya think?

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Thanks for looking
                        LxBird
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: daboss351 on October 05, 2008, 08:21:31 PM
wow thats crazy
TONS of nasty build up
looks like its got potential
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 05, 2008, 09:05:55 PM
Thanks! i have rims, a turbo hood and new fenders already! its going into storage for the winter probably then coming out and into the paint booth, now i just need to wait for a license!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: daboss351 on October 05, 2008, 09:33:34 PM
you gonna fix the rust coming through at the body seams after the doors?
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on October 05, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
Was she driving it with 15s and 14s? alot of body rust low miles but you are in Canada so I guess it isnt too bad. Looks like it has a future
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1BAD5L on October 06, 2008, 06:00:40 PM
The build up is oil guard and if you dont do that up here they rot away. Should make you an awesome first car...
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 06, 2008, 08:34:09 PM
yea the build up is oil guard, its getting all painted up and fixed so no rust will be there
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 16, 2008, 04:13:53 PM
i have a little more done i'm gonna post up some more pics in a few minutes
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 16, 2008, 04:23:09 PM
For Some reason the camera has dissapeered so until i find it no photos sorry, but progress so far is, fenders removed and new ones purchased, turbo coupe hood purchased, turbo coupe header panel/facia purchased and yesterday i brought them all to the body shop to quickly spray the back sides and lips. I also bought a set of centerline auto drags and have them installed now, as soon as camera is found then pics will be up Thanks LxBird
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 18, 2008, 07:22:10 PM
Here's the pics i promised my camera has been found!


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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 18, 2008, 07:23:18 PM
Got My Fenders, Facia and Hood Today and installed em
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 18, 2008, 07:25:43 PM
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Ohh Heres a picture of our familys other Fox!

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Hope You All Like the pics LxBird
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 347Thunder on October 18, 2008, 07:32:10 PM
looking good what does the stang run
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 18, 2008, 07:35:28 PM
Thanks and it runs 12.31  at 116 all motor :P and its for sale too!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: daboss351 on October 18, 2008, 11:53:56 PM
 thats a nice four eye fox!!
and God  good work so far on the bird!! You know what your doing!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 347Thunder on October 19, 2008, 12:22:02 AM
Quote from: LXBird;239805
Thanks and it runs 12.31  at 116 all motor :P and its for sale too!


good mph, are you loosing traction at light
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on October 19, 2008, 03:17:42 AM
Hold your reset button for the tripometer and then press your trip button and it should beep and that service button should go off. as long as its just a scheduled check up code. looks good so far. Nice Stang. Way to keep it a 4 eye
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on October 19, 2008, 10:55:03 AM
Thanks for all the good words.. the stang is my fathers and he would have nothing but a 4 eye, we tried to find a decent 4 eyed Bird up here but they were all rotten as I have limited funds to work with as I am only 15 and only work part time. The Mustang doesnt hook from first to second and then settles down and the third gear is tough to get as it has a stock T5 which really is too weak for the HP its producing. If he keeps it has been talking about C4/3000 stall conversion.... LXBird
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on March 06, 2009, 10:38:15 PM
update!!!!!!.....finally monday of march break the car goes in for its bodywork
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1WLD BRD on March 07, 2009, 03:20:28 AM
cool man, I was going to buy that bird a while ago, but I couldnt figure out a way to get it all the way home, as I didnt feel like making the huge drive for it.

Nice bird.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: vinnietbird on March 07, 2009, 06:58:37 AM
I can't wait to see the car.It's been a long time.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on March 07, 2009, 09:32:10 AM
keep it up. looks great.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on March 07, 2009, 02:12:20 PM
i got lucky the lady that owned it before me delivered it to me, i think this car was worth the 400 i payed at the beginning i cant wait for it to be painted i will post pic's when i can
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1BAD5L on March 17, 2009, 02:47:02 PM
You also got lucky to have your father do all the mechanical and stripping of the car while you keep up your busy social schedule:punchballs:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 88FoxBird on March 18, 2009, 08:57:19 PM
Looks good cant wait to see it finished!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on March 20, 2009, 11:26:33 AM
okay its been a wile but here is some update pictures, i should be thanking my dad because this time he did most of the work, now i unfortunately have to wait to get the car painted as i need the dents taken out. here are some pics of the car as it sits now

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ooooo lookey here! i found this ford cup under the seat! i don't know if a factory worker put it there when the car was being built, or where it came from

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also my grade 10 auto class went to Toronto for the Performance world car show, i was lucky to see a very clean turbo there, and look what else i picked up, anyone want to trade for an 88?:hick:
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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on March 20, 2009, 11:29:05 AM
Looking good keep the progress reports coming!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: vinnietbird on March 20, 2009, 11:40:29 AM
Are you keeping the factory color?Any engine work planned?
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on March 20, 2009, 11:48:32 AM
Yeah the factory color is staying, i sorta like it, and i have an ol' Lincoln LSC sitting out behind our shop so i'm going to grab the H.O out of it hopefully, rebuild it, and just leave it like that
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on March 20, 2009, 12:53:59 PM
Quote from: LXBird;262790
Yeah the factory color is staying, i sorta like it, and i have an ol' Lincoln LSC sitting out behind our shop so i'm going to grab the H.O out of it hopefully, rebuild it, and just leave it like that


Going to throw that rear in there too?

Looks good. Looks like you got a nice stock of "fuel" to keep you guys going though the work too.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 88BlueBird on March 20, 2009, 01:06:54 PM
Your car looks like a twin of mine...same color too.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on March 23, 2009, 04:08:37 PM
nicelookin car you got going there, and thanks everyone for the words of encouragement everyone
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: jpc647 on March 23, 2009, 04:27:17 PM
clean looking wheels. Looks like you've got yourself a nice project going. Keep up the good work.
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Post by: ZondaC12 on March 23, 2009, 04:39:11 PM
Pretty freakin' cool. Liiiiiike that blue, that's gonna look awesome.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: jncocowboyx on March 23, 2009, 05:22:37 PM
wow... you got an awesome deal for 400. it's coming along quite nicely.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: RunninWild on March 24, 2009, 11:37:36 AM
Dude, much potential. Me Gusta.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 03, 2009, 06:30:46 PM
Here is another update! here the car is part way through body work!! and its in primer now!! cant wait until it is painted, shes getting sprayed tuesday cant wait to see how it will look anywho here is some more pictures

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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: Chooglin on April 03, 2009, 07:07:57 PM
Looking good !!!!

what is the pink dust that is all over everything?
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on April 03, 2009, 08:21:17 PM
Nice work! Keep going!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 04, 2009, 09:27:57 AM
Quote from: Chooglin;265712
Looking good !!!!

what is the pink dust that is all over everything?


Guessing its from sanding a sealer/primer.

Looks great. Was just thinking how much I want ed get my car painted yesterday. Then how much I dont because then I would flip out all the time when anyone was around it.

Cant wait to see it done
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: massCougarxr7 on April 04, 2009, 10:58:41 AM
ummmm nice bird!!!! if you dont mind me askin what did you use to remove the duble sided tapr that holds the rub strips on the doors, ive bought and tried like 5 different things, and they didnt work........
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1BAD5L on April 04, 2009, 11:46:26 AM
Isopropyl alcohol takes it off quite easily.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: massCougarxr7 on April 04, 2009, 07:45:51 PM
cool thanks!!!!!!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 05, 2009, 10:51:49 PM
yep we used Isopropyl  on it, and the pink is just because of bad picture quality its actually white and its the sand from the sand blaster is every where!!! im dreading cleaning it all out
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 14, 2009, 07:44:04 PM
Here is some pics of the car in primer!
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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 14, 2009, 07:51:13 PM
look here! its all painted except for the bumper! let me know what you think so far!
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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: Chooglin on April 14, 2009, 07:55:45 PM
looks good..............nice choice of color.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on April 14, 2009, 08:14:47 PM
Wow, beautiful work on the paint. You're a lucky guy.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 16, 2009, 03:15:36 PM
Looking good :D
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 16, 2009, 03:25:49 PM
I think it is hideous and you need to sell it....











TO ME!..
 LOL

Looks awesome man. Two thumbs up.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: vinnietbird on April 16, 2009, 05:17:23 PM
Nice !!! Thunderbirds sure are pretty cars.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 16, 2009, 06:19:12 PM
I wonder what the lady would think of it now. People I bought my car from still like the fact that I still have my car and keep putting the work into it.

Difference is yours is looking nicer and mine is looking uglier!

This car is going to be another one of the finer examples of our cars.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on April 16, 2009, 06:39:22 PM
Quote from: DVP;267792
I wonder what the lady would think of it now. People I bought my car from still like the fact that I still have my car and keep putting the work into it.
Difference is yours is looking nicer and mine is looking uglier!


I like your car, you shouldn't talk about yours like that it will leave you stranded for a comment like that. I want your wheels!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1BAD5L on April 16, 2009, 08:44:28 PM
Im not sure "pretty" is what he's going for he's 15 Im sure he'd rather hear "classy" or "sporty".....but pretty???
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 16, 2009, 10:05:54 PM
Quote from: 86XR7project;267797
I like your car, you shouldn't talk about yours like that it will leave you stranded for a comment like that. I want your wheels!


If you saw pics of it when I got it you would say the same thing. I like the way it looks, its just not where I want it.

Quote from: 1BAD5L;267815
Im not sure "pretty" is what he's going for he's 15 Im sure he'd rather hear "classy" or "sporty".....but pretty???


He was just joking
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: vinnietbird on April 17, 2009, 09:32:42 AM
My Sport is apparently a female,so yes,"pretty" is the word.You can swap the words for comfort purposes if you need to.I'm a manly guy,I can use words like "pretty" without feeling delicate.LOL.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 17, 2009, 12:28:42 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;267861
My Sport is apparently a female,so yes,"pretty" is the word.You can swap the words for comfort purposes if you need to.I'm a manly guy,I can use words like "pretty" without feeling delicate.LOL.


Well then there should be no problem painting the next one pink!:rollin:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 19, 2009, 08:22:48 PM
lol i'm going to go with classy :P thanks everyone for all the compliments! i wonder what i will do when it comes to winter as im obviously not going to drive this in the winter
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 20, 2009, 01:42:26 AM
Quote from: LXBird;268238
lol i'm going to go with classy :P thanks everyone for all the compliments! i wonder what i will do when it comes to winter as im obviously not going to drive this in the winter


Get another one
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 28, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
heyy we have gotten busy in my garage and the car is all finished now.
we have it tinted,painted, got the new pioneer sound system in, and the the car is completely put together! here are some pictures

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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 28, 2009, 10:36:06 PM
sorry for the py pictures my lens was really dirty i will clean it up for a couple more pictures
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 28, 2009, 10:36:33 PM
one last photo
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Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: ZondaC12 on April 29, 2009, 12:36:13 AM
Absolutely awesome. What a good job they did. Cant wait to have fresh paint someday. You must be standing out in the driveway staring at it all the time. Least I know I would be anyway. :cool:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on April 29, 2009, 12:47:51 AM
Looks great. Love the new Thunderbird on the trunk. I am going to use the older script on some of my stuff.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: RunninWild on April 29, 2009, 02:42:03 AM
this is a very shagy vehicle.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 86XR7project on April 29, 2009, 07:59:15 AM
Quote from: DVP;269616
Looks great. Love the new Thunderbird on the trunk. I am going to use the older script on some of my stuff.


x2 I'm with you man.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 29, 2009, 09:31:43 AM
Very cool man, X2 on the comment about the script. nice touch.  that is one sharp bird.
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: massCougarxr7 on April 29, 2009, 11:06:17 AM
Came out great man!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 29, 2009, 08:25:53 PM
I like everything...............but the wheels:D. The car looks great but the wheels just ruin it for me. I don't know why but the wheels on it scream redneck:mullet:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: cougarXLS on April 29, 2009, 08:59:31 PM
[Insert additional Fox Owner complement here]




*I am definitly following this thread.  :hick:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: HAVI on April 29, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
And my old wheels! lol.  Car looks great!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: LXBird on April 29, 2009, 09:42:53 PM
thanks for all the compliments and actually i hate the rims too i have them for sale on the local mustang forum for me, i need some rims that don't hang over the fenders i will get some more pictures in good light with a clean camera soon! thanks all!
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: 1BAD5L on April 29, 2009, 10:49:37 PM
I think at 15 he would rather be a redneck than comatose with boring OEM wheels !!!!:shakeass:
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: Sick88Tbird on April 30, 2009, 06:52:14 PM
Nice progress so far man...you should trade your AOD from the 'Bird for your Dad's T5 out of the stang...lol.  My first 'Bird was that color and I never saw another one in person the same color...I never knew what the color looked like when it was right, mine was so oxidized it just looked terrible...I love the choice to keep it that color. 

Good luck and keep up the good work!
-Don
Title: Project 'Blue Beast'
Post by: DVP on May 01, 2009, 12:20:18 AM
Quote from: LXBird;269781
thanks for all the compliments and actually i hate the rims too i have them for sale on the local mustang forum for me, i need some rims that don't hang over the fenders i will get some more pictures in good light with a clean camera soon! thanks all!


Not a fan of those either. Would look real nice on some Cobras.
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