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Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on November 03, 2009, 03:34:18 AM

I know a guy who's selling an 82 tbird on the cheap. He bought it from an old lady who almost never drove it.

The Good:
It has well under 100K (50-something?) on it and little to no rust. The carb has been rebuilt

The Bad:
Needs a radiator but I have a spare one I can install. The exhaust needs replaced. It has the 255 boat-anchor engine.

I know the 255 is an underpowered pile of , but how is the reliability? I can deal with slow, but not with persistent breakdowns. It has the potential to either be a bone stock show car or a nice sleeper if I ever have the means to build it up. I am just looking for opinions. What do you guys think about the ugly and slow child of the thunderbirds?

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Haystack on November 03, 2009, 05:44:52 AM

the 255 crank is a lighter weight 302 crank, Lots of guys run them as a cheap light bottom end with high RPM's. The block will go before the crank will from what I have read.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: 5.0 tbird on November 03, 2009, 01:46:55 PM

I don't think the 255 has any unusual reliability issues, but it's a dog for sure.

115hp and 194tq. :hick:

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: 86XR7project on November 03, 2009, 01:59:21 PM

My wife's 4 banger Alero has more than that! :rollin:

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on November 03, 2009, 02:29:05 PM

Hmm... So 300 bucks would be a good price to pay?

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Post by: 86XR7project on November 03, 2009, 02:31:17 PM

Quote from: amooset;297459

Hmm... So 300 bucks would be a good price to pay?

I don't think that sounds to bad.

I never realized you lived so close to me. You're about 2 hrs away.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Beau on November 03, 2009, 03:17:13 PM

For 300, I'd buy it...course, I'd drop in an HO, T5, and call it done lol

I say go for it...but I always did like the First Fox Birds....

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Ductape91 on November 03, 2009, 06:47:59 PM

it runs and drives its worth it. worst case scenario it blows up on you when your dirt broke and wind up having to junk it or sell the shell for almost what you paid for it. if it aint your daily driver and just a funbox then you cant lose as i see it.
its getting pretty hard to find cheap stuff that runs anymore from any time period.
search around over at FEP about your 255ci. v8 questions.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on November 03, 2009, 07:15:08 PM

It's a done deal. Picking it up next weekend. Pictures to come.

*1000th post!*

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on November 06, 2009, 12:36:32 AM

As it turned out it has 95K, not 59K. For some reason I reversed the numbers in my head. Oh well, still pretty low mileage for a car older than I am. It idles smoothly, but does hesitate significantly on heavier acceleration. More work to do, as expected. Here are a couple of pictures. It was kind of dark and not too much room in the washbay so this is the best I could get for now.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: DVP on November 06, 2009, 02:39:10 AM

Time to go fast...

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 06, 2009, 12:08:11 PM

I want a $300 fox.

Nice score :D

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: FLSTCI71 on November 06, 2009, 11:27:59 PM

That does look like an old lady's car, but in a very cool way. I don't care for the colors, I don't care for the style and I don't care for the motor. Put it all together and I love it! Like Lou said, nice score, congrats!!

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Ether947 on November 07, 2009, 11:55:37 AM

Quote from: FLSTCI71;297883

That does look like an old lady's car, but in a very cool way. I don't care for the colors, I don't care for the style and I don't care for the motor. Put it all together and I love it! Like Lou said, nice score, congrats!!

LOL... that shouldn't make sense but it does, and I concur. :D

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: 5.0 tbird on November 07, 2009, 01:01:01 PM

Looks nice, is it an AOD or C4?

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on November 15, 2009, 10:45:21 PM

AOD, and the badging on the trunk like to prove it lol.

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Post by: mcb82gt on November 16, 2009, 08:11:08 AM

How do you visually tell the 255 from the 302?

I used to have a cream colored 81 Cougar XR7, btw it was a slow turd and had been through a tremendous hail storm. It was my first car.

Got it in 88' for $1500 with 60K miles on it. Man, it had gigantic taillights, way oversized for the style of the car.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Chuck W on November 16, 2009, 08:23:10 AM

Groovy

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Post by: bike70ride on November 16, 2009, 11:55:10 AM

I had a 255 in my '80. Definitely a no power engine (though not sure my 3.8 in the Cougar is much better!). Has the plastic coated timing chain teeth (if original), so I'd probably check into that and get that replaced right away befor it breaks and jumps time on you (ask me how I know). When we pulled mine to do a rebuild, the block showed considerable wear from the pistons abrading the block wall...there was actually a VERY evident "lip" at the top of each cylinder mostly on the outer side of the block. My car started out as a "little old lady" driver as well...can't vouch for the 1st 70K miles engine care, but I always changed oil every 2000-2500 miles. Mine also had a LOT of blow-by. It was enough that I ended up running a breather "downpipe" along the firewall to vent all the vapors out...PCV could not keep up.

In all, I rather like the looks of the car, and it REALLY looks MUCH improved if you put a decent set of rims on it with less backspacing...those fender flares can cover a decent size tire...gives it a MUCH improved "stance" and less grandma look! :)

Your's body looks good, and for $300, I'd still say it's worth it!

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: bike70ride on November 16, 2009, 12:01:03 PM

Here's my '80:

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: tbirdsps on November 16, 2009, 01:25:17 PM

Quote from: bike70ride;299076

Here's my '80:

Looks very nice in black. Of couse I'm partial to the Box Birds.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: TBone on November 17, 2009, 03:17:16 AM

Here's my '80. It's the second '80 that I've owned, my 5th Tbird and 7th Fox body. It has the 255/c4 but this winter I'm dropping in the 5.0 from my old mustang and the aod from a 90 crown vic. The vics aod has a soft shift going into overdrive so I'm going to rebuild it with a hardened input shaft, kevlar discs, wide ratio planetary, A- type overdrive servo and a shift kit. Let the good times roll.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/gorgan1314/SDC11661.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/gorgan1314/SDC11658.jpg)

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Black88LS on November 17, 2009, 06:21:59 AM

well i gotta show mine, since i am not the only one that has one now :D
3.3 straight 6 with an AM radio, base model, needs a new fuel sending unit but i cannot find one anywhere
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/1254066882.jpg)

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/1253840341.jpg)

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Black88LS on November 17, 2009, 06:24:14 AM

Quote from: bike70ride;299076

Here's my '80:

yours is no nice, has the same color interior as mine does

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: TBone on November 17, 2009, 12:15:56 PM

Quote from: Black88LS;299156

well i gotta show mine, since i am not the only one that has one now :D
3.3 straight 6 with an AM radio, base model, needs a new fuel sending unit but i cannot find one anywhere
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/1254066882.jpg)

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/1253840341.jpg)

Except for the wheels thats looks exactly like my other 80.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: 84TBirdTurbo42 on November 17, 2009, 12:53:02 PM

, i didnt notice how close the dashboards are from a 80-82 to my 84 turbo coupe. i love it

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Dansbirds on November 17, 2009, 01:31:41 PM

Here are a couple pics of my Box Fox. Didnt realize there were that many more on the site. Best thing is I remember when they were new and I hated them, now I love the look

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: mcb82gt on November 17, 2009, 05:10:08 PM

breaker, breaker good buddy........ Or is that an electric shaver?

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Dansbirds on November 17, 2009, 07:30:23 PM

You are correct with the breaker, breaker. I picked this car up in Michigan a couple years ago and it even works( if you are into that sort of thing)

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Post by: Black88LS on November 17, 2009, 11:09:39 PM

dan i like your wheels are those hubcaps?

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Post by: TBone on November 17, 2009, 11:33:37 PM

I see a balance weight on the rear wheel. Must be rims.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Dansbirds on November 18, 2009, 06:26:58 AM

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dan i like your wheels are those hubcaps?

They are rims. Those are the TRX wheels that were put on the silver anniversary cars. I have another set of TRX's that came with the car that have the correct Michelin white walls that were on it from new but they stay in storage unless I take it to a show as they are big $$

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Post by: Black88LS on November 19, 2009, 02:31:36 AM

oh i see, yeah those metric tires are big $$

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Post by: amooset on November 19, 2009, 03:43:08 AM

Haha, from the pictures I've seen of everyone else's box bird, I'm convinced that mine got the WORST color scheme. I will probably get the paint redone once I finish making a decision on how to power it.

Ditto on the fuel sending unit. My gauge works, then it doesn't, then it does. After half a tank, it fails completely.

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Post by: bike70ride on November 19, 2009, 11:40:20 AM

LOVE that Anniv, Dan! Only one I've even seen in person was at a junk yard many years ago (long since crushed). Yours looks to be in great shape! Is that the factory option CB radio? You've got one of the "high end" factory stereo's, too, right? Per my owner's manual, I believe one could order a radio with an 8-track, IIRC. =) I picked up an original 1980 Thunderbird dealer brochure off eBay a while ago, let me know if you'd like a PDF copy of it.

FWIW, mine used to be 2-tone with a dark brown metallic bottom and a tanish-copper top (and landau vinyl). Official Ford colors were chamois metallic and dark chamois metallic.

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Post by: Dansbirds on November 19, 2009, 01:31:03 PM

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LOVE that Anniv, Dan! Only one I've even seen in person was at a junk yard many years ago (long since crushed). Yours looks to be in great shape! Is that the factory option CB radio? You've got one of the "high end" factory stereo's, too, right? Per my owner's manual, I believe one could order a radio with an 8-track, IIRC. =) I picked up an original 1980 Thunderbird dealer brochure off eBay a while ago, let me know if you'd like a PDF copy of it.

FWIW, mine used to be 2-tone with a dark brown metallic bottom and a tanish-copper top (and landau vinyl). Official Ford colors were chamois metallic and dark chamois metallic.

Thanks, the car is in very good shape, matter of fact it is all original. Paint is a bit thin in a few spots but I am hesitant to do anything to the car. The CB is factory. This car also has a factory moonroof which seems to be pretty rare on the Anniversary cars. As far as I can tell it has everything but the leather seats. Thanks for the offer on the brochure but the guy I got the car from had one from the original owner I even got lucky and got the original warranty card, the factory tag on the cb, the 1980 how to use your car tape, the manuals, and even the sleeve that goes on the visor to tell how to start the car and program the visor for your garage door. As far as seeing one they are few and far between I think there were only 1600+/- when they were new.

As far as the original poster saying he doesnt like the color of his car, I actually do. There is one in my small town here that is the same colors that I would like to get but the guy wants to much(so I shall wait). When I was in college in the late 80's I had a 59 Bird that was the same yellowish color so I guess that is where I started to like that color

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: DVP on November 19, 2009, 01:48:49 PM

Quote from: Dansbirds;299406

Thanks, the car is in very good shape, matter of fact it is all original. Paint is a bit thin in a few spots but I am hesitant to do anything to the car. The CB is factory. This car also has a factory moonroof which seems to be pretty rare on the Anniversary cars. As far as I can tell it has everything but the leather seats. Thanks for the offer on the brochure but the guy I got the car from had one from the original owner I even got lucky and got the original warranty card, the factory tag on the cb, the 1980 how to use your car tape, the manuals, and even the sleeve that goes on the visor to tell how to start the car and program the visor for your garage door. As far as seeing one they are few and far between I think there were only 1600+/- when they were new.

As far as the original poster saying he doesnt like the color of his car, I actually do. There is one in my small town here that is the same colors that I would like to get but the guy wants to much(so I shall wait). When I was in college in the late 80's I had a 59 Bird that was the same yellowish color so I guess that is where I started to like that color

I like '59s....:hick: Not a fan of many T-Bird body styles but those make the list! Body lines are awesome

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Post by: Black88LS on November 20, 2009, 02:58:57 AM

Quote from: amooset;299373

Haha, from the pictures I've seen of everyone else's box bird, I'm convinced that mine got the WORST color scheme. I will probably get the paint redone once I finish making a decision on how to power it.

Ditto on the fuel sending unit. My gauge works, then it doesn't, then it does. After half a tank, it fails completely.

i know where two of the sending units are, now the question is do they work?

my car was originally a gold color but the previous owner painted it black

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 20, 2009, 09:29:51 AM

Great find!

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 20, 2009, 09:32:17 AM

Quote from: Dansbirds;299406

As far as the original poster saying he doesnt like the color of his car, I actually do. There is one in my small town here that is the same colors that I would like to get but the guy wants to much(so I shall wait). When I was in college in the late 80's I had a 59 Bird that was the same yellowish color so I guess that is where I started to like that color

I remember liking that color combo back when the cars were new. I wouldn't change it. These cars certainly stand out and look interesting to me despite they were not universally loved when they were new.

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 20, 2009, 09:33:54 AM

On page three, I am loving you guys box birds... It makes me want one of those too!

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Post by: TBone on November 20, 2009, 04:10:46 PM

Quote from: amooset;299373

Haha, from the pictures I've seen of everyone else's box bird, I'm convinced that mine got the WORST color scheme. I will probably get the paint redone once I finish making a decision on how to power it.

Ditto on the fuel sending unit. My gauge works, then it doesn't, then it does. After half a tank, it fails completely.

Digital dash here. My gas gauge has never lit up since ive owned the car. Replaced the sending unit and still no light. Speedo works fine. Not sure if a cluster from a different year would work. I roll with a gallon of gas in the trunk, and I've had to use it a number of times lol.

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Post by: 86XR7project on November 20, 2009, 04:48:48 PM

Quote from: TBone;299527

Digital dash here. My gas gauge has never lit up since ive owned the car. Replaced the sending unit and still no light. Speedo works fine. Not sure if a cluster from a different year would work. I roll with a gallon of gas in the trunk, and I've had to use it a number of times lol.

What do you mean "No light"? Have you pulled the cluster and checked the bulb?

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: TBone on November 20, 2009, 05:31:56 PM

The gas guage is digital like the speedo display, so the lcd gas guage dont light up at all. Pulled the cluster, all wires and bulbs are intact.

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Post by: Dansbirds on November 20, 2009, 05:40:12 PM

I have a digital guage as well which has intermitent bouts where it flashes repeatedly which I believe to be a open circuit between the printed circuit sender and a ground. I dont drive it enough at this point to tear into it but one of these days I will.

I have the 1980 EVTM and the Factory shop manual if any of you guys want some pics or diagrams to try and solve your problems

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Post by: amooset on November 21, 2009, 02:06:40 AM

Wow, page 5? Didn't know the box birds had this kind of following. Here are a few shots of the interior. The carpet is in pretty bad shape, but overall the upholstery is in great condition. There are a few cracks hidden away on the aging plastic trim, but you'd really have to look to find them.

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Post by: amooset on November 21, 2009, 02:10:44 AM

The rocker panels are very clean and the doors have very little rust along the seams. I am amazed at the preservation, especially in the rust belt.

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Post by: TBone on November 21, 2009, 05:55:00 AM

Need carpet? Here's some for a good price. I've heard positive things about this company from a restorer who deals with them first hand. I'm going with black for the floor.

http://www.auto-interior.com/ford17.htm

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Post by: Black88LS on November 21, 2009, 05:57:40 AM

here's a pic from mine today, its rainy out so i havent had a chance to clean it up yet. when it gets nicer out i will take better pics, i think i am going to detail the interior tomorrow, the drivers side of the seat vinyl is torn up and remarkably the dash isint cracked!! but other than that its in great shape
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image000-8.jpg)

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Post by: TBone on November 21, 2009, 12:55:52 PM

Quote from: Black88LS;299595

here's a pic from mine today, its rainy out so i havent had a chance to clean it up yet. when it gets nicer out i will take better pics, i think i am going to detail the interior tomorrow, the drivers side of the seat vinyl is torn up and remarkably the dash isint cracked!! but other than that its in great shape
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image000-8.jpg)

Would it be possible to take a few shots of the roof and rear pillar? The only box bird I've ever seen without the vinyl was a stock car. That looks awesome.

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Post by: amooset on November 21, 2009, 03:50:27 PM

Quote from: TBone;299594

Need carpet? Here's some for a good price. I've heard positive things about this company from a restorer who deals with them first hand. I'm going with black for the floor.

http://www.auto-interior.com/ford17.htm

Thanks for the heads up on this. I didn't know I could even get molded carpet. Not bad on pricing, either.

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 21, 2009, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: TBone;299627

Would it be possible to take a few shots of the roof and rear pillar? The only box bird I've ever seen without the vinyl was a stock car. That looks awesome.

Oh yeah you could get a base model and not have the vinyl roof. As trends were then it was the thing to have the vinyl.

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 21, 2009, 04:23:34 PM

Quote from: amooset;299590

Wow, page 5? Didn't know the box birds had this kind of following. Here are a few shots of the interior. The carpet is in pretty bad shape, but overall the upholstery is in great condition. There are a few cracks hidden away on the aging plastic trim, but you'd really have to look to find them.

Looks like you have something good to work with! It won't take too much to get it in top shape!

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 21, 2009, 04:24:53 PM

Quote from: Black88LS;299595

here's a pic from mine today, its rainy out so i havent had a chance to clean it up yet. when it gets nicer out i will take better pics, i think i am going to detail the interior tomorrow, the drivers side of the seat vinyl is torn up and remarkably the dash isint cracked!! but other than that its in great shape
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image000-8.jpg)

That would make a great companion to my 1984 Aero Bird! I like the extremes represented. I would not mind having a Box Bird someday!

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 21, 2009, 04:31:35 PM

Quote from: bike70ride;299076

Here's my '80:

Great looking car!

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 21, 2009, 04:36:55 PM

Quote from: 84TBirdTurbo42;299186

, i didnt notice how close the dashboards are from a 80-82 to my 84 turbo coupe. i love it

The 1983 dashboards were made over 1980-82 dashes. A new top pad, vinyl knee pads and revised trim across the face and center stack were applied to the original 1980 dash base. However, the mold of the dash base itself was revised to accommodate a new vinyl knee pad and glovebox door.

The 1980-82 dash was carried over virtually intact for the 1983-86 Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis.

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Post by: Black88LS on November 22, 2009, 11:18:26 PM

took a few new pics of the Tbird today
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image002-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image001-8.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image003-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image004-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image005-2.jpg)

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 23, 2009, 12:40:33 AM

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took a few new pics of the Tbird today

I love it! Natural years of wear and all!

Today I went to Pull-A-Part and discovered they added a mustardy gold 1980 Tbird Town Landau which was loaded to the hilt including a sunroof. I felt so sorry for it because it was pretty much all in one piece.

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Post by: bike70ride on November 23, 2009, 11:09:23 AM

Quote from: Watchdevil;299661

Great looking car!

Thanks! I considered removing the vinyl top, but opted to just dye it since it was in nice shape, and I didn't know what mess I'd be dealing with underneath (trim rivits/holes, etc.)

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Watchdevil on November 24, 2009, 12:22:14 AM

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Thanks! I considered removing the vinyl top, but opted to just dye it since it was in nice shape, and I didn't know what mess I'd be dealing with underneath (trim rivits/holes, etc.)

Nothing wrong with keeping the original vinyl top. It is at least clean looking. At least you were not stuck with that heavy Town Landau style. Heavily padded 1970-80's vinyl roofs always did make me vomit. However, I did like the thinly padded 1977-79 Thunderbird's split vinyl roof treatment with the basket handle roof bisecting it... Ditto for the 1978-83 Futura Coupe. I also didn't mind some of the early 70's Fords that had the front 3/4 vinyl roof. But ultimately for me, the plain steel roof cars look the best, but I would not turn down a good vinyl roofed Boxbird.

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 24, 2009, 12:23:03 AM

Quote from: Black88LS;299857

took a few new pics of the Tbird today
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image002-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image001-8.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image003-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image004-4.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image005-2.jpg)

Great new shots! I am in absolute lust over your car! I'd like to see the interior if you wouldn't mind sharing some interior shots with us.

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Post by: rancheronut on November 24, 2009, 12:55:29 AM

cool cars ! it good to see there is some love, for these lost cars of the 1980 to 82 thunderbird/cougar.
here my two 1982 XR7, as i got them home:
my $100 casper
(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/650008/fullsize/dcp02274.jpg)(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/650014/fullsize/82cougar-008.jpg)

my $200.00 blue ox
(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/768542/fullsize/82-xr7-cougar-blue-018.jpg)(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/768545/fullsize/82-xr7-cougar-blue-010.jpg)

i'm was looking for a 1980 to 82 thunderbird, when i found the blue ox.

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Post by: Watchdevil on November 24, 2009, 01:01:04 AM

Quote from: rancheronut;300030

cool cars ! it good to see there is some love, for these lost cars of the 1980 to 82 thunderbird/cougar.
here my two 1982 XR7, as i got them home:
my $100 casper
(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/650008/fullsize/dcp02274.jpg)(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/650014/fullsize/82cougar-008.jpg)

my $200.00 blue ox
(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/768542/fullsize/82-xr7-cougar-blue-018.jpg)(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/768545/fullsize/82-xr7-cougar-blue-010.jpg)

i'm was looking for a 1980 to 82 thunderbird, when i found the blue ox.

It doesn't look like it will take much to get Casper in top shape. It even has the rare carriage roof option...

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Black88LS on December 01, 2009, 11:49:15 PM

alright here is some interior pics as requested, the drivers side of the seat is pretty nasty, ignore my ghetto seatcover

back seat looks great
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image000-10.jpg)

drivers side not so much
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image001-9.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image005-3.jpg)

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image004-5.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image002-5.jpg)

AM only radio
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image003-5.jpg)

door tag
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Image006-1.jpg)

buck tag
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/ozzman4790/Mobile%20Uploads/Tbirdbucktag.jpg)

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Watchdevil on December 02, 2009, 12:21:19 AM

Looks totally restorable!

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: rancheronut on December 02, 2009, 01:29:30 AM

Quote from: Watchdevil;300031

It doesn't look like it will take much to get Casper in top shape. It even has the rare carriage roof option...

casper is waiting for the newer 5.0 to replace the 255V-8, THAT was in her.

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: Black88LS on December 02, 2009, 02:14:11 AM

Quote from: Watchdevil;300880

Looks totally restorable!

drivers side of the seat needs reupholstered,and the armrest too i have yet to see another one with vinyl seats like mine

Title: Thinking about picking up an '82 and did (now with pics)
Post by: amooset on October 15, 2010, 03:24:10 AM

Quote from: bike70ride;299897

Thanks! I considered removing the vinyl top, but opted to just dye it since it was in nice shape, and I didn't know what mess I'd be dealing with underneath (trim rivits/holes, etc.)

Resurrecting an old thread, I know, but what product did you use to dye the top? I am planning on repainting it to follow your color scheme, actually. The stock paint isn't in great shape and I think these cars look good in black.

Fox T-Bird/Cougar Forums

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