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Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on January 30, 2010, 09:35:50 AM
Been here awhile just lurking. Had plans in 06 to get into a Bird but the wife had some health issues and that got sidelined. Well, all is better now and I'm bringing my 88 home tomorrow ! I hope she's fast !!
306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb (seems small to me), full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites front and rear.  :burnout:
Stay tuned for pics and details.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: hcor on January 30, 2010, 09:38:53 AM
Welcome! can't wait to see the pics!
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on January 30, 2010, 09:51:45 AM
Thanks hcor.
 Thought I might add, the PO left the 7.5 rear but installed a Ford racing Trac-Loc with 3.73s. I'm interested in everyone's thoughts on the entire combo.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: vinnietbird on January 30, 2010, 09:59:51 AM
Welcome. Sounds like a fun car.One way to find out.Push the skinny pedal on the right all the way down.
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Post by: daminc on January 30, 2010, 10:05:56 AM
Welcome,,
LOL.... All I saw was a bunch of #s in your post. Not sure what it all means myself, seeing I'm more a body guy then a motor guy :D. I'd love to see pics of it though,
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: blackcat85 on January 30, 2010, 10:06:06 AM
it sure sounds fast ... what color you got??
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on January 30, 2010, 10:08:11 AM
Quote from: blackcat85;308436
it sure sounds fast ... what color you got??


Originally a bergundy but now primer, ready for paint.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: hcor on January 30, 2010, 10:51:51 AM
Run the 7.5 until it comes apart then upgrade to an 8.8 You'll be fine for awhile if it was assembles correctly.
Title: Here's some pics...
Post by: boss9 on January 31, 2010, 06:59:01 PM
Picked it up today. Both bumpers already painted. Body is rust free and straight. Half- assed primer job but at least it's not rattle canned. Nice and lopey with good response.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on January 31, 2010, 07:01:10 PM
more
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: hcor on January 31, 2010, 07:51:38 PM
Do you need any parts?
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on January 31, 2010, 07:54:01 PM
Yep, need a good crack free passenger side tail light.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: 88turbo on January 31, 2010, 08:03:32 PM
Nice looking Bird there buddy,  Welcome to your new home :D
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 31, 2010, 09:20:36 PM
I've got the tail light.Look for my thread in the "for sale" section of the classifieds.These tail lights are getting hard to find in nice shape.
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: jangus on January 31, 2010, 11:43:49 PM
I try to pick up any good taillight I can find for the 87/88 Birds.
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 01, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Hello and welcome!! Sounds like you're going to have alot of fun with your Bird. It's going to look sharp once painted, the big and little wheel combo looks cool. I'm sure there's quite a few of us on here can help you out with some parts. Defenately check out the for sale section.
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Post by: flipnbird on February 02, 2010, 06:36:09 AM
Welcome aboard, NICE bunch of people here !!!!............and you gotsa keep us up to date with your new project at all times
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Post by: 1 BADBIRD on February 02, 2010, 07:41:14 PM
You got a good starting point .Lets get some paint on her and see what she can do . :burnout:
Title: New guy...sort of
Post by: boss9 on February 02, 2010, 09:09:38 PM
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You got a good starting point .Lets get some paint on her and see what she can do . :burnout:


That's what I'm talking 'bout !!!:cheers: Trying to decide on a color and researching nitrous right now, and traction control. When the strip opens I'll be ready.
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