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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: mwitkowski on November 10, 2008, 08:31:16 AM

Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 10, 2008, 08:31:16 AM
Hi guys,

This sight is great!  I have learned alot for this fourm.  Well here is my guestion. I'm changing the hood, header and bumper, can I use my lights off the LX or do I have to chang any of the lights or do I need to buy the lights off a TC? 

Thanks guys.

Mark W

PS Is there any thing I need to know or advise befor I start the project.:D
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: the_intimidator03 on November 10, 2008, 08:41:52 AM
i am not positive with Tbirds but i do beleive the headlamps and corner lights and inner marker lights are the same between 87-88 tc and non tc just the header panel hood and lower bumper cover are different with the addition of the fog lights as well for the TC.  Someone else will be able to verify and also provide pointers as i do not deal much with tbirds.. im a cougar nut
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 10, 2008, 08:57:24 AM
The hood,front bumper cover and header panel are the parts you'll need for the body,simple remove and replace parts.The head lights and corner lights are the same.The inner marker lights are different between the standard T-Bird and Turbo Coupe.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 10, 2008, 12:07:35 PM
Thanks guys.....I guess I will have to find a set of inner lights forsale.

Thanks again.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 10, 2008, 12:52:17 PM
Check the classifieds here.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: Kitz Kat on November 10, 2008, 01:19:35 PM
Hey mark, If dvp doesn't have them I got a set for the same price + shipping.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 10, 2008, 02:09:53 PM
Thanks Dave....I PM'd you.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: dominator on November 10, 2008, 04:20:37 PM
You'll also have to remove the underhood duct work and trim the studs for the hood scoops as they will hit your fan shroud.
If you've got a 5.0L you'll have to shave the a/c bracket a good
1/2" at the top bolt to clear the drs side scoop.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 10, 2008, 04:36:45 PM
Quote from: dominator;242482
You'll also have to remove the underhood duct work and trim the studs for the hood scoops as they will hit your fan shroud.
If you've got a 5.0L you'll have to shave the a/c bracket a good
1/2" at the top bolt to clear the drs side scoop.


Very true.Good call.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 12, 2008, 12:40:40 PM
Quote from: dominator;242482
You'll also have to remove the underhood duct work and trim the studs for the hood scoops as they will hit your fan shroud.
If you've got a 5.0L you'll have to shave the a/c bracket a good
1/2" at the top bolt to clear the drs side scoop.


Quote from: vinnietbird;242483
Very true.Good call.


I have a V6 TB.  Do I still have to remove the duct work and trim the A/C Bracket?  I was hoping that I can use the ducting to make a ram air setup.

I'm galde you guys are letting me know this......I would have dented the hood the first time I closed it.  Please tell me if there is anything else I need to know?

Did any else on this board make a ram air set up?

Thanks guys.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: DVP on November 12, 2008, 01:56:35 PM
Quote from: mwitkowski;242702
I have a V6 TB.  Do I still have to remove the duct work and trim the A/C Bracket?  I was hoping that I can use the ducting to make a ram air setup.

I'm galde you guys are letting me know this......I would have dented the hood the first time I closed it.  Please tell me if there is anything else I need to know?

Did any else on this board make a ram air set up?

Thanks guys.

I think we have all talked about making the ram air but never did it. There isnt enough room to do it with EFI 5.0s using that ducting. If you want some fog lights I have some w/ brackets. PM me if you want them. You would have just broke the scoop. I busted mine when my MMs broke completely a few months ago.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: Kitz Kat on November 12, 2008, 03:21:13 PM
Did it have the fog lights on it? I never took them off if it doesn't.
They should be there,i looked at the pics I got and they were there.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: DVP on November 12, 2008, 04:18:41 PM
Wasnt sure if he needed them or not.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 13, 2008, 09:11:46 AM
Thanks for the fog light offer.  I got the header pannel and lower bumper from Kitz Kit.  Yes it does have the fog lights attached (so I don't need the fog lights)....one lens was broken and I buying one from someone on the forum.

I getting the inner lights from you(Dave).  I think I can make a ram air because I have a T.B. V6 But do I have to removing the ductwork or will it bolt right up?  I know the V8 things need to be modifed...Just wondering about my 3.8 LX.

I like this site......If I come up with a ram air setup....I post some pics
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: Kitz Kat on November 13, 2008, 05:48:58 PM
I 'm not sure what your trying to do!. Why do you want to ram more air in to a 3.8 ? If you are goin to this make sure you do filter it before it go's to the TB.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 13, 2008, 06:20:47 PM
Rainy days will suck.
Title: Changing '87 t-birb to TC hood front end?
Post by: mwitkowski on November 14, 2008, 08:45:08 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;242943
Rainy days will suck.


and snow:D

Thanks guys....I guese I will block them off for now.

Mark
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