I have been looking at different cars around the web, and some on here. Some 88 Models dont have a grille but a hood that comes all the way to the bumper cover with the tbird emblem in the hood. But I noticed some have a grille like mine. Why are some different?
Is it possible that I could remove my grille and bolt on a hood like this or would I have to change the whole front clip? Because If I got to do that I like my grille better! :D
Just curious as to why some are different. Sorry if I sound like an idiot but you guys know Im still learning about my bird!
The cars without grilles are Turbo Coupes.
The ones without the grille are simply either TurboCoupes, or Sports with a TC header panel, as the TC's had the smooth piece with the bird emblem. I have the TC nose on mine ;) and have to say that for me, it seems to tidy up the front of the car. But a body-color grill looks sharp as hell too. decisions decisions....
Most people prefer the cleaner look, but alas, if you go this route, make sure you have the chin spoiler under the front bumper, as your car may overheat with no grille and no spoiler to help deflect air up and through the radiator.
One more thing, the two inner-most lights are NOT interchangeable between the TC, and the non-TC cars.
The headlights and the outer turn lights ARE the same though. :D
The TC hoods are easily identified by the twin intercooler scoops, but this was only for '87-'88. The hoods will work independently of either header panel.
Ahh Ha! I see. Thanks for the input guys. I think I might just leave my grille on. Seems too hard to find a TC and I would have to just buy one for that reason.
No header panels, but I have a TC hood with inserts I'd sell for $40...
To answer all the questions, NO... I WILL NOT SHIP...
how far are you from zip 27243?
I see your in VA and I wouldnt mind picking it up.
Hell I dunno, how far are you from 23320(Chesapeake)??? :D I'm about 45mi N of Elizabeth City...
Ummm I see you are in Efland, I was in Burlington Thur & Fri... No I couldn't have delivered it, was in the wife's '07 Grand Marquis...
your mistaken,, optical illusion.
the hood does not sweep down to the bumper. the header panel gives it the look as tough it does.
my son actually thought of how he would modify a hood to integrate the part of the header panel to do just what you are saying. not sure how sturdy it would be though.
yeah i realized that after i posted this, was hoping no one else would look at it! lol
I don't think it would be all that hard to remove some of the header panel and extend the hood into it's place.You'd have to alter the hood latch as well.Might be cool.Certainly would be unique.Let's get Jerry to do it,he's done so much welding,a little more wouldn't hurt anything.LOL.
Yeah and you'd have a giant tooth stickin' down to knock your head off when the hood was open... A '70 Cougar has a similar design, sux after you've banged your head a couple times...
Oh sure, put more ideas in my head. :D
that's how my lincoln is. the grille is attached to the hood.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Town%20Car/IMG_3787.jpg)
And it does get in the way
That lincoln grille is a monster too! I bet it does hurt! lol
Not onlywould you hit your head off it I think it'd be ugly with that big hole between the lights. That's one of the things I didn't like about the Mustang SVO.
the 70 cutlass's had those too. The dust shield was attached to the hood. Makes working on them a giant pain.