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Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: evintho on July 10, 2009, 11:20:36 PM
I've owned it for 3 years and these are the first pics I've taken. They're not great but it gives you an idea. Bought it for $900 then proceeded to put $900 worth of wheels and tires on it! Replaced the clutch and m/c, relocated the TFI, installed a ported E6, fabbed a CAI, added gauges and a stereo, fixed all leaks and gave it a good cleaning. 175k and counting! Drive it daily, rain or shine. Never breaks down. Quite possibly the best car I've ever owned! I absolutely love it!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100013.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100017.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7100011.jpg)
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: t3skidoo on July 11, 2009, 01:48:49 AM
sweeeeeeet.


What size wheels?

How about some more interior pics, esp the gauges and such?
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: DVP on July 11, 2009, 02:56:34 AM
Nice. Seats look amazing, especially with the mileage.

Now all it needs is a bit of a drop.
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: vinnietbird on July 11, 2009, 06:53:20 AM
Hey,that's a great looking car !!! Really nice !!! I agree with above statement (request),more interior shots.Again,great looking Bird.
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: ProTouring442 on July 11, 2009, 07:51:34 AM
Very nice!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: Live Fast on July 11, 2009, 08:28:41 AM
Great looking car!
I want a 4 eye TC badly! lol
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: 1BadBird on July 11, 2009, 08:42:45 AM
!!!SWEET RIDE!!!  Nice Price too :D
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: Tbird232ci on July 11, 2009, 09:28:31 AM
Wow man, haven't seen you around in a long time, especially since I stopped visiting mustangforums.

How have things been?
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 11, 2009, 12:23:56 PM
I wish I could fine one like that for $900. Nice T-bird :D
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: evintho on July 11, 2009, 01:24:50 PM
Thanks for all the accolades guys!  Here's some interior pics, as requested.  The interior is a little dirty so please excuse my messiness.  The first pic is one of the only pics I have from the first day I bought it in May 2006................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/3quarterfrontdriversside.jpg)

I sold the 10-holers for $150 on craigslist.

A couple of overall interior shots...................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110013.jpg)

I installed 6 gauges.  The W/T, O/P, Fuel & Volts are some cheap Eqqus units but hey, they're world's better than the factory stuff!...........................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110005_01.jpg)

Closeup.....................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110003.jpg)

The A/F and Boost gauges are Stewart Warner but wouldn't you know it, 1 of the GOOD gauges is screwed up.  The light works when it wants to on the air/fuel gauge.  Probably a loose solder connection inside.  When it doesn't work, I give it a good smack on the side and it lights up!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110004.jpg)

I didn't have any room for the fuel gauge and I don't smoke, so I threw it in the ashtray.  It's not a gauge that you have to constantly monitor so when I want to check my fuel level I just flip the door up.  After I see what it is, flip the door down.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110005.jpg)

Here's a shot of the trunk area, also.........................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/1986%20Turbo%20Coupe/P7110014.jpg)

T3skidoo - Wheels are Cobra knockoffs 17"x8".

DVP - I wholeheatedly agree!  It needs to be dropped 1-1/2"!

Tbird232ci - Things are great!  Thanks for asking!  I finally got Thunderstang running although it's not on the road yet but that will change any day now!  I'll toss in a pic of the motor here.........................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/evintho/Misc%20photos/P6070003.jpg)
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on July 11, 2009, 01:32:31 PM
That is a smokin' hot TC!  If you ever grow tired of it let me know...I would gladly take it off your hands. ;)
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 11, 2009, 03:01:20 PM
My 88 T-bird is from California and we both seem to have the same problem: a cracked dash top. I eve have the same dash rug on mine that you do :hick:
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: evintho on July 11, 2009, 03:56:05 PM
Actually, my dash is in pristine condition!  I put the DashMat on to protect it!
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: BCA on July 11, 2009, 06:37:17 PM
Very nice. That was $900 very well spent!

Brent
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: RunninWild on July 13, 2009, 02:39:58 PM
beautiful car man. I'm really wanting a 4 eyed bird, and this only made it worse!

I honestly don't think you should lower it. I like that offroad kind of stance....
Title: I FINALLY snapped some pics of my '86 TC!
Post by: flipnbird on July 14, 2009, 06:55:56 AM
Very, very nice birdie!! ............like above, that was $900.00 very well spent !!!!!
I would love to get my hands on a clean 4 eye