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Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 27, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
since this is a place where we all love thunderbirds and cougars, I thought I would share what I have been looking into buying.  It's a 79 thunderbird with t-tops like the title says and is everything I have been looking for in a late 70's bird.  now apon seeing the pics give your opinions on what you think such car is worth keep in mind that t-tops were only available in 78 and 79 also there were only about 600 or so built per year.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 27, 2010, 09:08:02 PM
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Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 28, 2010, 12:04:28 AM
It looks to be in really nice shape. I like it. I'm not sure of the value I guess in a way it's up to how much you're willing to pay. Are the numbers on the side for an auction or something?
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 12:13:38 AM
the guy said he bought it from a junk yard to use as a parts car for his 77 but since parts are similar but different he cant use them. Car is complete, runs and drives
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 12:15:16 AM
also he doesnt want a whole lot and I will not pass it up ;)
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: Thunder Bantam on December 28, 2010, 12:18:54 AM
oh yes !! i want one too and i would put a 460 in it too :burnout:
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 12:23:12 AM
I have wanted to do that, unfortunately I dont know what engine this car has as of yet.  not a big deal I am after the car as a whole.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: Thunder Bantam on December 28, 2010, 12:25:14 AM
i believe they came with the 351
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 28, 2010, 12:27:54 AM
If you can get it for a good price I'd jump on it. My Grandfather had a 79 Cougar, man that was a nice car.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 12:53:47 AM
He is asking $800. I have a 79 cougar as well see my signature
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: CoogarXR on December 28, 2010, 07:13:22 AM
I'd get it for 800!
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: cougarman on December 28, 2010, 08:12:01 AM
Looks like a pretty nice car for $800.:D
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 28, 2010, 08:29:28 AM
That sounds like a great price for it. You must have alot of space for all those cars. That's a nice collection.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: gumby on December 28, 2010, 09:09:20 AM
i've had a couple of those old panthers. 77 ranchero, and 79 t-top tbird
and my best friend in HS drove a super clean 78 cougar

Looks pretty decent for the money. How's the interior?
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 09:15:03 AM
not real sure about the interior, but from what the guy told me the car is in really nice shape. I know I shouldnt trust word of mouth but for some reason I trust this guy.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 09:16:56 AM
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;347333
That sounds like a great price for it. You must have alot of space for all those cars. That's a nice collection.

privacy fence and a garage + big yard ;)  wife told me no more unless it was the bird I was looking for and this is the car :D:D
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 09:18:20 AM
Quote from: gumby;347339
i've had a couple of those old panthers. 77 ranchero, and 79 t-top tbird
and my best friend in HS drove a super clean 78 cougar

Looks pretty decent for the money. How's the interior?

did your tops leak? and anything else you can tell me that I should know about them?
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: gumby on December 28, 2010, 09:24:03 AM
I only had that one a short time, but the only leak I remember was with the high pressure spray at the carwash
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on December 28, 2010, 09:30:01 AM
Quote from: 88turbo;347341
privacy fence and a garage + big yard ;)  wife told me no more unless it was the bird I was looking for and this is the car :D:D

 
Privacy fences are great! I have cool neighbors so so far no one has complained about me bringing a car in to strip once in a while. I have a sport sitting here now. It's nice to have an understanding wife, mines very supportive as long as I'm not taking money from bills.
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: Beau on December 28, 2010, 11:34:45 AM
I'm jealous, lol
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: RunninWild on December 28, 2010, 03:50:39 PM
I didn't know those even came with Ttops, much less ttops combined with a vinyl top. You learn something new every day....
Title: 79 Thunderbird t-top
Post by: 88turbo on December 28, 2010, 06:24:53 PM
do a google search, there is alot to be learned :)