Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 29, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 29, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Getting ready to get the car out of storage so i can work on her again. I need a new project since i sold the Torino Convertible. The first picture many of you have seen is from 1987 when i first bought the car with 27,000 miles on her.
The rest show her in its present state, no mods of any kind, a true time capsule.
Enjoy!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/img003-1.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1178.jpg)
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(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1193.jpg)
The rest show her in its present state, no mods of any kind, a true time capsule.
Enjoy!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/img003-1.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1178.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1182.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1183.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1184.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1185.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1186.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1188.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1189.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1190.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1191.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/Thunderbird/DSC_1193.jpg)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: sloppyjoe on August 29, 2011, 09:40:49 PM
Post by: sloppyjoe on August 29, 2011, 09:40:49 PM
Looks like a fun project. Especially sense you have a 20 + year history with the car. I'll bet you hated to see the Torino go....That is a sweet ride. I once had a 68 Fairlane 500 rag top but it turned out to be a rust bucket...I had to call uncle on that one. It was too far gone. Kinda funny - I saw it again at the local U-Pill it 3 years after I sold it...I guess the next guy came to the same conclusion. I sold it as a parts car & lost my a$$ on that one...You live & learn I guess.
Good luck with the bird. I'm sure you will enjoy it again.
Good luck with the bird. I'm sure you will enjoy it again.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 29, 2011, 10:47:23 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 29, 2011, 10:47:23 PM
Quote from: sloppyjoe;366331
Looks like a fun project. Especially sense you have a 20 + year history with the car. I'll bet you hated to see the Torino go....That is a sweet ride. I once had a 68 Fairlane 500 rag top but it turned out to be a rust bucket...I had to call uncle on that one. It was too far gone. Kinda funny - I saw it again at the local U-Pill it 3 years after I sold it...I guess the next guy came to the same conclusion. I sold it as a parts car & lost my a$$ on that one...You live & learn I guess.
Good luck with the bird. I'm sure you will enjoy it again.
Thanks for the encouraging words.......i will miss the Torino for sure, but the T-Bird has a special significance for me...i grew up with that car, dated my wife, many adventures, road trips etc....
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on August 29, 2011, 11:14:54 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on August 29, 2011, 11:14:54 PM
Good luck with bringing the bird back, the Torino was sweet, but the bird can be just as sweet, especially since you've owned it most of its life.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: Haystack on August 30, 2011, 01:19:42 AM
Post by: Haystack on August 30, 2011, 01:19:42 AM
No real rust? I actually like how the 83-84 interiors are. Hate that steering wheel. Same one as my wagon.
Ditch the trx rims. Talk about money with those tires.
Ditch the trx rims. Talk about money with those tires.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: Chuck W on August 30, 2011, 01:48:43 PM
Post by: Chuck W on August 30, 2011, 01:48:43 PM
What are the plans for this?
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 30, 2011, 02:30:07 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 30, 2011, 02:30:07 PM
I plan to keep the car as stock as possible as these are becoming more rare in original unmolested condition. The only cosmetic non-stock item will be some 5.0 call outs on the fenders, i always liked them. As for engine mods, when the block is rebuilt i will do some mild upgrades, but it will maintain its stock appearance. The dash pad, headliner and carpet all need to be redone, the back seats are perfect, no cracks in the leather, and i have a mint pair of Leather front seats that i bought off ebay 5 years ago for 75 shipped to replace the cracking old ones on there now. I am keeping the TRX wheels too even though the tires are a fortune to run. I like them alot and you just dont see them that much anymore.......
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: nbzimmer on August 30, 2011, 04:09:39 PM
Post by: nbzimmer on August 30, 2011, 04:09:39 PM
I am digging the 1987 fashion you have going on in that old picture. Good stuff. Also, that is a nice Ebay deal for replacement front seats. Look forward to seeing the progress.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: EFFalcon on August 30, 2011, 06:48:59 PM
Post by: EFFalcon on August 30, 2011, 06:48:59 PM
Hehe, you're on AFF :P
great to see it getting some lovin
great to see it getting some lovin
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: daminc on August 31, 2011, 08:03:38 AM
Post by: daminc on August 31, 2011, 08:03:38 AM
Quote from: sloppyjoe;366331
Looks like a fun project. Especially sense you have a 20 + year history with the car. I'll bet you hated to see the Torino go....That is a sweet ride. I once had a 68 Fairlane 500 rag top but it turned out to be a rust bucket...I had to call uncle on that one. It was too far gone. Kinda funny - I saw it again at the local U-Pill it 3 years after I sold it...I guess the next guy came to the same conclusion. I sold it as a parts car & lost my a$$ on that one...You live & learn I guess.
Good luck with the bird. I'm sure you will enjoy it again.
There's no such thing as to far gone in my book...... It just needed some extra lovin, ,that's all
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: daminc on August 31, 2011, 08:10:17 AM
Post by: daminc on August 31, 2011, 08:10:17 AM
Looks like it's going to be a real nice project...I know you been collecting stuff for a while now..
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 31, 2011, 04:23:06 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 31, 2011, 04:23:06 PM
Don't go too nuts with the engine upgrades. The EEC-III system will freak out.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2011, 10:22:27 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2011, 10:22:27 PM
Quote from: daminc;366456
Looks like it's going to be a real nice project...I know you been collecting stuff for a while now..
Indeed, I have Jerry...i have some nice NOS goodies for the project.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2011, 10:23:01 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2011, 10:23:01 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;366490
Don't go too nuts with the engine upgrades. The EEC-III system will freak out.
I am not going nuts, just some mild mods, nothing to wild.....
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 02, 2011, 09:22:10 PM
Post by: MY83T on September 02, 2011, 09:22:10 PM
So i was wondering what you guys think of a few light mods to the car as i really want to keep the originality as much as possible as its a true survivor car.
1.Dual Exhausts
2.Some internal engine mods (some port work, new cam , stronger valve springs.. maybe an aftermarket, stock appearing coil to boost the spark a little)
3. 5.0 fender call outs ( I always liked the looks of these)
Im curious what all of your thoughts are.....
1.Dual Exhausts
2.Some internal engine mods (some port work, new cam , stronger valve springs.. maybe an aftermarket, stock appearing coil to boost the spark a little)
3. 5.0 fender call outs ( I always liked the looks of these)
Im curious what all of your thoughts are.....
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: EFFalcon on September 03, 2011, 08:00:54 AM
Post by: EFFalcon on September 03, 2011, 08:00:54 AM
is there much to be had from the CFI system?
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: hypostang on September 03, 2011, 10:27:42 AM
Post by: hypostang on September 03, 2011, 10:27:42 AM
Quote from: MY83T;366672
So i was wondering what you guys think of a few light mods to the car as i really want to keep the originality as much as possible as its a true survivor car.
1.Dual Exhausts
2.Some internal engine mods (some port work, new cam , stronger valve springs.. maybe an aftermarket, stock appearing coil to boost the spark a little)
3. 5.0 fender call outs ( I always liked the looks of these)
Im curious what all of your thoughts are.....
I'm for all of them except the 5.0 badges on the fender , I dont like them even on Stangs :)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 03, 2011, 07:17:19 PM
Post by: MY83T on September 03, 2011, 07:17:19 PM
Quote from: EFFalcon;366686
is there much to be had from the CFI system?
In the way of parts or performance?
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on September 04, 2011, 02:36:49 AM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on September 04, 2011, 02:36:49 AM
Quote from: hypostang;366696
I'm for all of them except the 5.0 badges on the fender , I dont like them even on Stangs :)
I agree, the only thing I regret doing to my Thunderbird. I do like them on Mustangs since it was stock on those however lol.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: EFFalcon on September 04, 2011, 06:43:20 PM
Post by: EFFalcon on September 04, 2011, 06:43:20 PM
performance.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: rodsterh on September 05, 2011, 09:13:15 PM
Post by: rodsterh on September 05, 2011, 09:13:15 PM
Quote from: MY83T;366373
I plan to keep the car as stock as possible as these are becoming more rare in original unmolested condition. The only cosmetic non-stock item will be some 5.0 call outs on the fenders, i always liked them. As for engine mods, when the block is rebuilt i will do some mild upgrades, but it will maintain its stock appearance. The dash pad, headliner and carpet all need to be redone, the back seats are perfect, no cracks in the leather, and i have a mint pair of Leather front seats that i bought off ebay 5 years ago for 75 shipped to replace the cracking old ones on there now. I am keeping the TRX wheels too even though the tires are a fortune to run. I like them alot and you just dont see them that much anymore.......
Good luck and keep us posted. If you find anything interesting during the tear down as far as factory markings, etc. feel free to post it in the thread here:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?25246-Original-cars-owners-documentation
When you pull the motor apart, I'd be curious to know if there are any 'nylon' gears behind the timing cover. I've been told they were used around that time.
Good to see another 83 Heritage coming back to life! :D
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 05, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: MY83T on September 05, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
Quote from: rodsterh;366824
Good luck and keep us posted. If you find anything interesting during the tear down as far as factory markings, etc. feel free to post it in the thread here:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?25246-Original-cars-owners-documentation
When you pull the motor apart, I'd be curious to know if there are any 'nylon' gears behind the timing cover. I've been told they were used around that time.
Good to see another 83 Heritage coming back to life! :D
I will certainly document with loads of pics and report here in detail. My car has the buck tag still and build sheet is safely entombed in the bottom of the passenger seat....
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Post by: bryan163 on September 05, 2011, 11:54:40 PM
Post by: bryan163 on September 05, 2011, 11:54:40 PM
Awesome that you've had the car since 87 and now you get to revisit it. I gotta vote for no on the 5.0 badges. Looks much cleaner without. Just let the exhaust note tell people whats under the hood. There's no mistaking the sound of a 5.0 with flowmasters.
I actually just started driving mine again after 4 years in storage. It was pretty well kept, so no restoration needed. I've had mine for 11 years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time i drive it:D
I actually just started driving mine again after 4 years in storage. It was pretty well kept, so no restoration needed. I've had mine for 11 years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time i drive it:D
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:08:57 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:08:57 AM
Quote from: bryan163;366834
Awesome that you've had the car since 87 and now you get to revisit it. I gotta vote for no on the 5.0 badges. Looks much cleaner without. Just let the exhaust note tell people whats under the hood. There's no mistaking the sound of a 5.0 with flowmasters.
I actually just started driving mine again after 4 years in storage. It was pretty well kept, so no restoration needed. I've had mine for 11 years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time i drive it:D
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Post by: bryan163 on September 06, 2011, 12:23:24 AM
Post by: bryan163 on September 06, 2011, 12:23:24 AM
Maybe a newb question, but what are TRX rims and why are the tires expensive?
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Quote from: bryan163;366839
Maybe a newb question, but what are TRX rims and why are the tires expensive?
Not a newb question at all, its how you learn..... the TRX wheel package was common to 4 eyed Fox body Mustangs and Capri cars from 1979-1983 and Was a pricey add on for Thunderbird for 83/84 They use Metric tires which are only available from pen 15er tire nowadays and cost like $300 per tire. Many people opt for the Ten hole or Turbine 4 lug wheels as the tire sizes are more standard and less costly. If you look at the pics in the beginning of the thread you can see a shot of a TRX rim. Very unique and distinct....
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: bryan163 on September 06, 2011, 12:38:54 AM
Post by: bryan163 on September 06, 2011, 12:38:54 AM
I saw the wheels and I think I've seen them before. Never heard of metric tires before though. Learn something new every day.
So are you gonna pull the motor right away or does it still run and drive?
So are you gonna pull the motor right away or does it still run and drive?
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:40:29 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 06, 2011, 12:40:29 AM
Quote from: bryan163;366841
I saw the wheels and I think I've seen them before. Never heard of metric tires before though. Learn something new every day.
So are you gonna pull the motor right away or does it still run and drive?
Going to find out this week, as i need to change some fluids, and get a new battery in her.....then well see.....either way a rebuild is in order. It ran fine when parked 4 years ago.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 15, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
Post by: MY83T on September 15, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
Went to the storage garage today.....topped off all the fluids, poured a little marvel mystery oil in.....car turned over in 3 cranks. Not bad for a 38 year old car with over 100k on the clock and hasn't been started in almost 5 years. I have to mount the new tires before i can drive it anywhere, as the current ones are dry rotted badly.
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Post by: cougrrr302 on September 15, 2011, 08:16:08 PM
Post by: cougrrr302 on September 15, 2011, 08:16:08 PM
Quote from: MY83T;367736
38 year old car .
When did you trade your '83 in for a '73 hahaha. Just messing with ya man. The only reason I know how old my Cougar is, because it is 4 years older than I am.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 15, 2011, 08:46:02 PM
Post by: MY83T on September 15, 2011, 08:46:02 PM
Quote from: cougrrr302;367743
when did you trade your '83 in for a '73 hahaha. Just messing with ya man. The only reason i know how old my cougar is, because it is 4 years older than i am.
typo lol
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on September 15, 2011, 11:33:04 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on September 15, 2011, 11:33:04 PM
Congrats on getting it running again. You already found some TRX tires for it didn't you?
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Post by: MY83T on September 16, 2011, 01:10:27 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 16, 2011, 01:10:27 AM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;367758
Congrats on getting it running again. You already found some TRX tires for it didn't you?
Thanks! The tires arrived today in fact.......
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: ShowBoy on September 16, 2011, 11:53:56 PM
Post by: ShowBoy on September 16, 2011, 11:53:56 PM
Quote from: MY83T;366323
...a true time capsule.
Man, I luvs me a time capsule ---- and it looks like you're gonna have a sweet one!!!
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Post by: Shadow on September 22, 2011, 03:51:59 PM
Post by: Shadow on September 22, 2011, 03:51:59 PM
i shall dub her.. the heritage that could! all this CFI/EEC-IV research is hurting my brain.. haha
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Post by: MY83T on April 25, 2012, 04:52:00 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 25, 2012, 04:52:00 PM
UPDATE: Car is moving home tonight, and the long road to restoration begins. Pics to follow soon. So the car hasn't moved from its spot in the storage garage since 2007. I parked it with a full tank of premium, and was down to 3/4 tank after all these years. I added 5 gallons of 100 octane and fired her up. Perfect, on the 1st try. Ran smooth and quiet too. Im really excited at the idea of wrenching again on something.
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Post by: daminc on April 25, 2012, 05:04:29 PM
Post by: daminc on April 25, 2012, 05:04:29 PM
great to hear
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 26, 2012, 12:43:03 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 26, 2012, 12:43:03 AM
That's awsome it started so easily after all that time.
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Post by: grizz on April 26, 2012, 01:07:34 AM
Post by: grizz on April 26, 2012, 01:07:34 AM
I'll be starting on my 83 heritage later this year. I too have a lot of memories of growing up with that car. It's been in the family since 85 when my father bought it. I inherited it after my father passed in 2001. It sat from 2001 till 2009 when me and a buddy started tinkering with it a little and it was the same deal, a little gas, a little oil, and a new battery and she fired up and ran like I had been running it all along. Got to love Ford small blocks.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on April 26, 2012, 03:25:32 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 26, 2012, 03:25:32 PM
Home today.......ran great!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_6509.jpg)
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Post by: Dan B. on April 26, 2012, 04:17:14 PM
Post by: Dan B. on April 26, 2012, 04:17:14 PM
Quote from: MY83T;366837
.....im convinced, no 5.0 call outs..........
Agreed!!!
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Post by: bryan163 on April 26, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
Post by: bryan163 on April 26, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
Looks good in the driveway.
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Post by: Sinista Chicken on April 26, 2012, 10:15:47 PM
Post by: Sinista Chicken on April 26, 2012, 10:15:47 PM
WOW!, that looks like it just rolled out of the showroom in '83.....amazing! you don't see em like that anymore
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Post by: thunderjet302 on April 26, 2012, 11:01:43 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 26, 2012, 11:01:43 PM
Quote from: MY83T;388041
Home today.......ran great!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_6509.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_6515.jpg)
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It now needs to go back in the garage out of the rain ;).
It's nice to see it at home.
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Post by: MY83T on April 26, 2012, 11:06:58 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 26, 2012, 11:06:58 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;388092
It now needs to go back in the garage out of the rain ;).
It's nice to see it at home.
That was water on the driveway from my hose.....i had to wash a inch of dust off the car.......garage bound it is.
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Post by: sarjxxx on April 26, 2012, 11:16:23 PM
Post by: sarjxxx on April 26, 2012, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: MY83T;388094
That was water on the driveway from my hose.....i had to wash a inch of dust off the car.......garage bound it is.
I would like to have seen the dust cloud behind you as you drove away from storage lol
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 27, 2012, 12:55:43 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 27, 2012, 12:55:43 AM
Looks great! It doesn't look like the years of sitting in storage hurt it at all.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on April 27, 2012, 11:25:12 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 27, 2012, 11:25:12 AM
Quote from: MY83T;388094
That was water on the driveway from my hose.....i had to wash a inch of dust off the car.......garage bound it is.
Ah I see. Since you're going to restore it close to factory spec are you going to go really crazy and try to replicate the factory inspection marks? I've been trying to figure out where they were for years.
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Post by: MY83T on April 27, 2012, 01:56:09 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 27, 2012, 01:56:09 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;388134
Ah I see. Since you're going to restore it close to factory spec are you going to go really crazy and try to replicate the factory inspection marks? I've been trying to figure out where they were for years.
Im not sure how far im going to go on this project. Depends on time and funds......of which i have little of either right now... :-)
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Post by: MY83T on April 29, 2012, 08:56:56 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 29, 2012, 08:56:56 PM
Busy day today........i pulled my replacement front seats from storage and cleaned and conditioned the leather. I plan to pull the seats from the car and replace soon, as well as shampoo the hell out of the carpet. Here are a few pics of the replacement seats after i finished them today. Then a few of the ones in the car. I paid $75 including shipping for the pair, and they were mis-listed as 86 seats and no one had bid on them. It was also a no reserve auction and mine was the only bid. That was around 5 years ago.
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(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7781.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7776.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7777.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7778.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7779.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_7781.jpg)
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 29, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 29, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
You defenately got them for a great price. I'd say you needed them pretty bad! lol!
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Post by: FLSTCI71 on April 29, 2012, 10:43:05 PM
Post by: FLSTCI71 on April 29, 2012, 10:43:05 PM
Wow, with shipping charges the way they are today, the seller probably would have paid more than $75 just for shipping. That's better than a good deal, I think you stole them.
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Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 12:42:31 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 12:42:31 AM
Bored tonight so i installed my new seats, and put my control panel on my console back together.......pics to follow tomorrow.
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Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 10:19:09 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 10:19:09 AM
PICS......
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_8128.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_8131.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_8128.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_8131.jpg)
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 02, 2012, 10:59:32 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 02, 2012, 10:59:32 AM
That looks alot better!
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Post by: bryan163 on May 02, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
Post by: bryan163 on May 02, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
That looks nice. The seller definitely lost money on that deal.
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Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 01:27:29 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 01:27:29 PM
Quote from: bryan163;388716
That looks nice. The seller definitely lost money on that deal.
yes, he was not a happy man.......turns out that he mis-listed the seats as 1986 seats, and these are specific to 83/84 only. I saw the pics and emailed him asking if the items in the photo were the same being offered for sale. I got a one word reply... "yes". The rest is history......
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Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 04:46:54 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 04:46:54 PM
Located my build sheet under the passenger seat after i changed them out......a bit tattered but mostly legible and intact.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/buildsheett-bird.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/buildsheett-bird.jpg)
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Post by: hypostang on May 02, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Post by: hypostang on May 02, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
David did you see this ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1983-1984-FORD-THUNDERBIRD-CONSOLE-TOP-LID-/390315810746?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5ae0a29fba
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1983-1984-FORD-THUNDERBIRD-CONSOLE-TOP-LID-/390315810746?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5ae0a29fba
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Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 09:25:58 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 02, 2012, 09:25:58 PM
Quote from: hypostang;388792
David did you see this ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1983-1984-FORD-THUNDERBIRD-CONSOLE-TOP-LID-/390315810746?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5ae0a29fba
I did actually...its in my color too, but thats a steep price. I may try painting mine 1st as its solid and no cracks or breaks and its still pretty pliable.......thanks for looking out.
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Post by: hypostang on May 02, 2012, 09:27:33 PM
Post by: hypostang on May 02, 2012, 09:27:33 PM
No problem , that's why we are all here :)
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Post by: MY83T on May 04, 2012, 01:07:45 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 04, 2012, 01:07:45 AM
I tried installing my NOS cruise control switches tonight as my existing ones have the chrome flaking off. I think the whole wheel has to come off for this.......ugghhh.
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on May 04, 2012, 01:25:33 AM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on May 04, 2012, 01:25:33 AM
It's nothing to remove a steering wheel if you have a harmonic balancer puller or steering wheel puller.
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Post by: MY83T on May 04, 2012, 01:28:04 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 04, 2012, 01:28:04 AM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;388934
It's nothing to remove a steering wheel if you have a harmonic balancer puller or steering wheel puller.
I have neither, but my friend has a well equipped shop, so i will give it a shot.....
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Post by: budnscrap on May 05, 2012, 11:52:47 AM
Post by: budnscrap on May 05, 2012, 11:52:47 AM
Story sounds awful familiar! lol Have had mine since dating wife also..short version! Drove to chat tenn to get married in it and ended up with leak in radiator so we had to stop every hour or so to put water in it! lol 16yrs ago
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Post by: MY83T on May 12, 2012, 10:23:34 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 12, 2012, 10:23:34 PM
Detailed the seats, interior, shampooed the carpets..........looking much better.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/ccc34a91.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/ccc34a91.jpg)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 12, 2012, 11:16:03 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 12, 2012, 11:16:03 PM
Looking good :).
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Post by: MY83T on May 12, 2012, 11:17:53 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 12, 2012, 11:17:53 PM
Headliner is sagging, console lid needs paint, dash has a inch split, and sun visors need to be recovered..........thats about it for the interior.
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Post by: cougarman on May 12, 2012, 11:19:13 PM
Post by: cougarman on May 12, 2012, 11:19:13 PM
Quote from: MY83T;389763
Detailed the seats, interior, shampooed the carpets..........looking much better.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/ccc34a91.jpg)
Come over and do mine next!!!!....lol. Looking good!!
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 12, 2012, 11:30:54 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 12, 2012, 11:30:54 PM
It's amazing what a little cleaning can do.
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Post by: MY83T on May 13, 2012, 12:33:21 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 13, 2012, 12:33:21 AM
Quote from: 1bad88tbird;389779
it's amazing what a little cleaning can do.
lot of cleaning...... ;)
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Post by: rodsterh on May 13, 2012, 10:14:34 AM
Post by: rodsterh on May 13, 2012, 10:14:34 AM
Quote from: MY83T;389775
Headliner is sagging,
Would have been easier to fix when the seats were out. :hick:
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 12:08:47 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 12:08:47 AM
Quote from: rodsterh;389807
Would have been easier to fix when the seats were out. :hick:
I know, but my time and funds are very limited right now, so I'm just doing what i can for some instant gratification.....
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 12:19:09 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 12:19:09 AM
Some detail shots for the picture ws.......
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/50608bb7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/7cbceafb.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/327b8ae0.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/f2ad9997.jpg)
The trouble spots........ sagging headliner, discolored console lid, crack in dash, and flaking chrome on the cruise buttons (NOS switch shown)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/99a27c09.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/1bb6a226.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/37d1ca51.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/82660fbe.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/6f363924.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/50608bb7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/7cbceafb.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/327b8ae0.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/f2ad9997.jpg)
The trouble spots........ sagging headliner, discolored console lid, crack in dash, and flaking chrome on the cruise buttons (NOS switch shown)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/99a27c09.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/1bb6a226.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/37d1ca51.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/82660fbe.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/6f363924.jpg)
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 14, 2012, 08:15:17 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 14, 2012, 08:15:17 AM
I like how the back seat looks like individual bucket seats.
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 08:19:05 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 08:19:05 AM
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;389899
I like how the back seat looks like individual bucket seats.
I like that too....the 85/86 console was shorter and had a 3rd center rear belt, so they became 5 passenger cars.
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Post by: jaa55 on May 14, 2012, 08:27:50 AM
Post by: jaa55 on May 14, 2012, 08:27:50 AM
anyway to make the rear buckets work in say a 87 up car?
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 08:33:45 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 08:33:45 AM
Quote from: ja;389904
anyway to make the rear buckets work in say a 87 up car?
Im not 100% sure but the rear seats should bolt right in on 87/88 cars, or with very light modding......
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Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:25:23 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:25:23 PM
My 86' T/C has the full length console with a center-fold down console in the back seat. I don't remeber it having a center seat belt.
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:27:44 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:27:44 PM
Quote from: 1BadBird;389967
My 86' T/C has the full length console with a center-fold down console in the back seat. I don't remeber it having a center seat belt.
I remember seeing some consoles that were shorter in the back, and didn't impede legroom for a 3rd person. Maybe I'm mistaken and its 87/88 cars or perhaps Cougars. I know there are 2 console versions though......
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Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:31:41 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:31:41 PM
Might've been Base models or Sports?? And it was a arm rest not a console in the back........ my bad lol
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:34:11 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:34:11 PM
This is a 87 interior, notice the extra belt in the back seat center......
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/1987FordThunderbird-06amp07.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/1987FordThunderbird-06amp07.jpg)
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Post by: bodyman on May 14, 2012, 10:42:44 PM
Post by: bodyman on May 14, 2012, 10:42:44 PM
Looking good. I have done a few headliners and the hardest part is getting them out and back in. Materials are cheap for the most part. Just s all the old foam from the backer, spray some hi temp adhesive on half, lay the new material down on that half, and repeat. Trim the edges, mark and trim the holes and reinstall.
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Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:50:55 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:50:55 PM
That's cool. Where do you get all these vintage pics?????
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Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:52:14 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on May 14, 2012, 10:52:14 PM
Quote from: bodyman;389972
Looking good. I have done a few headliners and the hardest part is getting them out and back in. Materials are cheap for the most part. Just s all the old foam from the backer, spray some hi temp adhesive on half, lay the new material down on that half, and repeat. Trim the edges, mark and trim the holes and reinstall.
Thanks for the tip
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Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:53:16 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 14, 2012, 10:53:16 PM
Quote from: 1BadBird;389974
That's cool. Where do you get all these vintage pics?????
Im a master picture hunter......lol. I have become very adept at searching for stuff and copying images. There is stuff all over if you know where to look.
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Post by: 1BadBird on May 15, 2012, 12:09:42 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on May 15, 2012, 12:09:42 AM
Teach Me Oh Wise One :bowdown: :bowdown:
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Post by: MY83T on May 15, 2012, 12:14:44 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 15, 2012, 12:14:44 AM
Quote from: 1BadBird;389988
Teach Me Oh Wise One :bowdown: :bowdown:
You may call me zen photo master.......grasshopper.....
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Post by: rodsterh on May 19, 2012, 12:17:23 AM
Post by: rodsterh on May 19, 2012, 12:17:23 AM
Quote from: 1BadBird;389988
Teach Me Oh Wise One :bowdown: :bowdown:
Google search on old car brochures and you'll be amazed what you can find. :D
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Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Playing with wheel choices tonight.....any thoughts?
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122315AM.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122323AM.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122334AM.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122315AM.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122323AM.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/ScreenShot2012-05-21at122334AM.jpg)
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Post by: bodyman on May 21, 2012, 01:03:19 AM
Post by: bodyman on May 21, 2012, 01:03:19 AM
Cobra R's makes it look like it belongs on the street. The American Racing Vintage makes it look like it belongs on an oval. The car doesn't know where it belongs with the last set, but I am not a huge fan of aftermarket looking rims.
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Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 21, 2012, 06:58:20 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 21, 2012, 06:58:20 AM
I like the Cobra Rs. I have a set for mine that I'll be putting on once I get tires for them. I also like the Saleen wheels, they are a type of star wheel, that's what I was going to get for mine until I got a deal on the Cobras that I couldn't pass up.
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Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 08:01:55 AM
Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 08:01:55 AM
The Ansen's give it the look of the period, which isn't often seen.
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Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 08:51:07 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 08:51:07 AM
Quote from: 86T-bird;390471
The Ansen's give it the look of the period, which isn't often seen.
I like the Ansen's too...i thought the exact same thing!
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Post by: Clayton on May 21, 2012, 12:15:07 PM
Post by: Clayton on May 21, 2012, 12:15:07 PM
Chooglins wheel choice of the wed rodlites give it that retro look with a modern spin. Take a look into them if you'd like
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Post by: Sinista Chicken on May 21, 2012, 02:28:58 PM
Post by: Sinista Chicken on May 21, 2012, 02:28:58 PM
I like the Ansen's too, The Cobra R's look real nice, but you see them a lot on these cars.
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Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 07:24:24 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 07:24:24 PM
I thought these older Thunderbird Metric rims might look really cool and different too.....
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/5L35F45M73L83Jf3H7c5e497538dd527617e7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/1980FordThunderbird-02-03.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/5L35F45M73L83Jf3H7c5e497538dd527617e7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/1980FordThunderbird-02-03.jpg)
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Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 09:48:34 PM
Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 09:48:34 PM
Way different! Haven't seen them before. TRX size rim?
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Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 09:51:37 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 09:51:37 PM
Quote from: 86T-bird;390524
Way different! Haven't seen them before. TRX size rim?
390MM same bolt and offset as well.
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Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 10:12:23 PM
Post by: 86T-bird on May 21, 2012, 10:12:23 PM
The tires are big $$$!
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Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 10:13:52 PM
Post by: MY83T on May 21, 2012, 10:13:52 PM
Quote from: 86T-bird;390528
The tires are big $$$!
I have a new set i stole for $250 bucks....Jerry was kind enough to help me out with shipping......
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Post by: bodyman on May 22, 2012, 12:15:54 AM
Post by: bodyman on May 22, 2012, 12:15:54 AM
I may be the only one but I always liked the look of the TRX's you have on your car.
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on May 22, 2012, 02:26:40 AM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on May 22, 2012, 02:26:40 AM
I like how the stock TRX wheels look also. It's just too bad about tires.
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Post by: MY83T on May 22, 2012, 10:37:54 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 22, 2012, 10:37:54 AM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;390550
I like how the stock TRX wheels look also. It's just too bad about tires.
Quote from: bodyman;390543
I may be the only one but I always liked the look of the TRX's you have on your car.
Well than that makes three of us doesn't it? LOL
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Post by: 86T-bird on May 22, 2012, 03:51:04 PM
Post by: 86T-bird on May 22, 2012, 03:51:04 PM
The Thunderbird specific TRX wheels are unique in and of themselves. They are the true retro look! The bonus of the getting a set of tires for only $250 makes it seem like a no brainer to use the OEM pieces.
One of my favorite mods was the member who put the TRX wheel centers in larger rims with a standard tire size.
I have always liked the style and they're a great feature on stock vehicle.
...
One of my favorite mods was the member who put the TRX wheel centers in larger rims with a standard tire size.
I have always liked the style and they're a great feature on stock vehicle.
...
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Post by: thunderjet302 on May 22, 2012, 11:22:28 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 22, 2012, 11:22:28 PM
If it were me and I wanted a retro look.........10 holes with T-bird center caps.
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Post by: MY83T on May 23, 2012, 12:28:43 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 23, 2012, 12:28:43 AM
i dig the 10 holes, i just want less common wheels, but vintage and correct.
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Post by: MY83T on May 23, 2012, 12:29:54 AM
Post by: MY83T on May 23, 2012, 12:29:54 AM
New photo shoot tonight.....car is roadworthy, and i took her on the highway tonight.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4125.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4131.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4134.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4137.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4125.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4131.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4134.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_4137.jpg)
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Post by: rodsterh on May 26, 2012, 09:04:27 AM
Post by: rodsterh on May 26, 2012, 09:04:27 AM
Quote from: 86T-bird;390585
One of my favorite mods was the member who put the TRX wheel centers in larger rims with a standard tire size.
...
+1. That was neat and a great way to have the stock look with modern tires. Something I want look into some day.
Quote from: 86T-bird;390585
I have always liked the style and they're a great feature on stock vehicle.
...
+1 :hick:
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Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
about to degrease my engine......wish me luck.....
I will post before and after pics.
I will post before and after pics.
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Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 10:10:05 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 10:10:05 PM
Before:
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1182.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1183.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1184.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1185.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1182.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1183.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1184.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1185.jpg)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 11:01:44 PM
Post by: MY83T on August 31, 2012, 11:01:44 PM
After: I need another round of cleaning in daylight with a good stiff brush......going to try tomorrow. Most of the surface grime is gone though.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9706.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9709.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9710.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9711.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9706.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9709.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9710.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9711.jpg)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: vinnietbird on August 31, 2012, 11:03:32 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 31, 2012, 11:03:32 PM
A little love, some new gaskets, paint, and time....like new again.
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 01, 2012, 07:54:28 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 01, 2012, 07:54:28 AM
gave another cleaning this AM and took some pics in daylight...looks a little better, but i still need to spend a grimy day under the hood to do it right.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9719.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9720.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9721.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9722.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9723.jpg)
Before:(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1183.jpg)
After:(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9720.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9719.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9720.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9721.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9722.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9723.jpg)
Before:(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_1183.jpg)
After:(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/DSC_9720.jpg)
Title: My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again.........
Post by: MY83T on September 21, 2012, 12:20:27 AM
Post by: MY83T on September 21, 2012, 12:20:27 AM
PROGRESS!
Newer washer/coolant tank to replace my hideous one.
Before (upon receipt):
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/user16018_pic23298_1346628370_zpscd3f2085.jpg)
After cleaning:
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0705_zpse7827771.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0706_zpsc87fc70f.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0707_zps9a052e8b.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0708_zps073a7b18.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0709_zps897db1b7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0710_zps5a28b43b.jpg)
Newer washer/coolant tank to replace my hideous one.
Before (upon receipt):
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/user16018_pic23298_1346628370_zpscd3f2085.jpg)
After cleaning:
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0705_zpse7827771.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0706_zpsc87fc70f.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0707_zps9a052e8b.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0708_zps073a7b18.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0709_zps897db1b7.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/IMG_0710_zps5a28b43b.jpg)