Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 22, 2012, 09:22:28 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 22, 2012, 09:22:28 PM
Finally has paint on it.....
Just gotta get the new rims and a new Mach 1 chin spoiler.....
Just gotta get the new rims and a new Mach 1 chin spoiler.....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: gumby on January 22, 2012, 09:30:51 PM
Post by: gumby on January 22, 2012, 09:30:51 PM
Finally an update!
Lookin good, cant wait to see it all finished out.
Lookin good, cant wait to see it all finished out.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: Bob on January 22, 2012, 09:36:24 PM
Post by: Bob on January 22, 2012, 09:36:24 PM
Thats hot, can't wait to see more pics
Title: Rebirth
Post by: Haystack on January 22, 2012, 09:40:23 PM
Post by: Haystack on January 22, 2012, 09:40:23 PM
About time...
All joking aside, looks good. Get us all some better tarp free pictures.
All joking aside, looks good. Get us all some better tarp free pictures.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: hypostang on January 22, 2012, 10:18:29 PM
Post by: hypostang on January 22, 2012, 10:18:29 PM
Looks good , why did I always think that car was blue ?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thewestie on January 22, 2012, 10:21:22 PM
Post by: thewestie on January 22, 2012, 10:21:22 PM
WOW looks great
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 22, 2012, 10:48:03 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 22, 2012, 10:48:03 PM
What about the grill? ;)
Looking good :)
Looking good :)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on January 22, 2012, 11:21:12 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on January 22, 2012, 11:21:12 PM
Looks great!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 5.0 tbird on January 22, 2012, 11:37:21 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on January 22, 2012, 11:37:21 PM
There's nothing like new paint!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 22, 2012, 11:49:31 PM
Post by: daminc on January 22, 2012, 11:49:31 PM
I like it so far
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 07:33:54 AM
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 07:33:54 AM
Grille is gonna be matte black to match the window trim and moulding inlay. Scored a new set of clean scoops a while back.....Still on the fence as to whether go body color or matte black on those....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 07:41:06 AM
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 07:41:06 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;378481
Grille is gonna be matte black to match the window trim and moulding inlay. Scored a new set of clean scoops a while back.....Still on the fence as to whether go body color or matte black on those....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on January 23, 2012, 08:01:06 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on January 23, 2012, 08:01:06 AM
The scoops should match the paint. Otherwise, they look like they were taken from a hood of a different color.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 08:49:02 AM
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 08:49:02 AM
Vinnie, that's kinda how I feel too. I'm afraid to paint over my already painted scoops. If I had another set I would. I actually got another grille to paint, seeing mine was almost still in perfect condition. I can still go back and swap to chrome everything if I choose..
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 23, 2012, 10:04:27 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 23, 2012, 10:04:27 AM
Its hard to beat the sleek look of a black Cougar. Nice man.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 23, 2012, 10:06:32 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 23, 2012, 10:06:32 AM
Hawt!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 10:28:44 AM
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 10:28:44 AM
Frank (a close friend and the guy who's actually doing the paintwork) is against the idea of matte black for the scoops as well.... I DO have 2 sets of scoops. Maybe do one in body color and the other matte black and see which ones work....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 23, 2012, 10:45:44 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 23, 2012, 10:45:44 AM
I could see gloss black hood scoops with just the bottom, flat parts painted in matte black.
Of course, I could also see just the center section of the hood in matte black, scoops included, just like Mustangs and old-school muscle cars. Would match the grille, carrying the theme up the hood. Makes a subtle statement but it's definitely different.
But hey, that's just me. :)
Of course, I could also see just the center section of the hood in matte black, scoops included, just like Mustangs and old-school muscle cars. Would match the grille, carrying the theme up the hood. Makes a subtle statement but it's definitely different.
But hey, that's just me. :)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 23, 2012, 01:09:53 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 23, 2012, 01:09:53 PM
I'm w/Eric on the center section of the hood being flat black. That would give it an almost "retro" look.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: shame302 on January 23, 2012, 05:26:07 PM
Post by: shame302 on January 23, 2012, 05:26:07 PM
Nothing like fresh black paint! It looks great!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 07:48:34 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 07:48:34 PM
Frank just sent me a pic via cell phone. He painted the scoops matte..... How do I upload the pic from my phone? Btw---I've converted him. He likes it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 07:58:18 PM
Post by: daminc on January 23, 2012, 07:58:18 PM
Now I have to see a pic of this.... It may convert me too....
No idea how to upload here with a phone though.
No idea how to upload here with a phone though.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 23, 2012, 09:46:38 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 23, 2012, 09:46:38 PM
Nice!!!! Definitely can't wait to see the whole shebang.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 11:55:00 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 23, 2012, 11:55:00 PM
Got it to load....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: bryan163 on January 24, 2012, 12:00:59 AM
Post by: bryan163 on January 24, 2012, 12:00:59 AM
If you have an android phone you can use the photobucket app. Just upload your photos to photobucket via the app and then you can use the direct link here as I just did to upload this screen shot of the app running on my phone;)
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu352/bryan163photobucket/ScreenShot-3.png)
(http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu352/bryan163photobucket/ScreenShot-3.png)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: turbotrav on January 24, 2012, 07:27:58 AM
Post by: turbotrav on January 24, 2012, 07:27:58 AM
Ain't technology grand..... :)
Your XR7 looks awesome.
Whats done to the engine?
Travis
Your XR7 looks awesome.
Whats done to the engine?
Travis
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
Motor:
'87 block rebuilt 40k on pistons, rods, crank--pistons are forged flat-tops
Ed Curtis custom cam (.565" lift at about 225* duration)
Twisted Wedge Heads
TFS Street Heat intake
1.6 ratio stud mount roller rockers (also TFS)
TFS valve covers
70 mm Edelbrock throttle body and spacer
73 mm c&l MAF meter
Edelbrock aluminum water pump
K&N FIPK
Ford Motorsport blue hoses
Mr. Gasket 180* T-stat
Mac 1 5/8" Equal length ceramic coated shorty headers
Mac 2 1/2" H-pipe (New as of 9/20/07)
Borla XR1 center inlet/outlet 2 1/2" lers with dumps
Kirban adjustable fuel pressure regulator and guage (20K)
Ford Racing Mass Air conversion kit (yes, this car started out as speed density had a 5.0 HO SD setup before this)
Ford 24lb injectors set to 48 PSI
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Ford Racing A/C delete kit (15K)
Ford Racing 9mm wires (Changed EVERY 15K)
Accel U-Groove plugs gapped at .051"
Tranny:
AOD with the "A" servo
Hardened input shaft (2 piece)
TransGo shift kit
Pro-Torque Custom Torque Convertor brake stalls @2800RPM
10" X 8" X 2" transmission cooler ran inline with stock cooler in radiator (can't remember who makes it)
Suspension:
Mostly stock except poly bushings all around up front
CHE upper & lower rear control arms with poly/delrin bushings out back
Rear sway bar from '88 T-bird TurboCoupe
Moog 8598 springs up front
8599 Springs out back
Bilstein HD shocks/struts all around
Rear:
Stock '87 Cougar 7.5" housing with Moser 28 spline axles
Powertrax lock-Right Full locking differential (12K)
3.45's
Chassis:
Kenny Brown Subframe connectors
11 inch disk brakes up front with 73mm Lincoln Calipers and hawk pads
10 inch drums out back
The TransGo equipped valvebody in the AOD is coming out. I have a unit built by SIlverFox waiting to go in with a larger transmission cooler. I also have the rails from a 94-95 Mustang gt that I need to install with the hard line from the rails to the firewall.
'87 block rebuilt 40k on pistons, rods, crank--pistons are forged flat-tops
Ed Curtis custom cam (.565" lift at about 225* duration)
Twisted Wedge Heads
TFS Street Heat intake
1.6 ratio stud mount roller rockers (also TFS)
TFS valve covers
70 mm Edelbrock throttle body and spacer
73 mm c&l MAF meter
Edelbrock aluminum water pump
K&N FIPK
Ford Motorsport blue hoses
Mr. Gasket 180* T-stat
Mac 1 5/8" Equal length ceramic coated shorty headers
Mac 2 1/2" H-pipe (New as of 9/20/07)
Borla XR1 center inlet/outlet 2 1/2" lers with dumps
Kirban adjustable fuel pressure regulator and guage (20K)
Ford Racing Mass Air conversion kit (yes, this car started out as speed density had a 5.0 HO SD setup before this)
Ford 24lb injectors set to 48 PSI
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Ford Racing A/C delete kit (15K)
Ford Racing 9mm wires (Changed EVERY 15K)
Accel U-Groove plugs gapped at .051"
Tranny:
AOD with the "A" servo
Hardened input shaft (2 piece)
TransGo shift kit
Pro-Torque Custom Torque Convertor brake stalls @2800RPM
10" X 8" X 2" transmission cooler ran inline with stock cooler in radiator (can't remember who makes it)
Suspension:
Mostly stock except poly bushings all around up front
CHE upper & lower rear control arms with poly/delrin bushings out back
Rear sway bar from '88 T-bird TurboCoupe
Moog 8598 springs up front
8599 Springs out back
Bilstein HD shocks/struts all around
Rear:
Stock '87 Cougar 7.5" housing with Moser 28 spline axles
Powertrax lock-Right Full locking differential (12K)
3.45's
Chassis:
Kenny Brown Subframe connectors
11 inch disk brakes up front with 73mm Lincoln Calipers and hawk pads
10 inch drums out back
The TransGo equipped valvebody in the AOD is coming out. I have a unit built by SIlverFox waiting to go in with a larger transmission cooler. I also have the rails from a 94-95 Mustang gt that I need to install with the hard line from the rails to the firewall.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 11:02:53 AM
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 11:02:53 AM
Who makes the hardened input shaft you have?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 11:38:47 AM
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 11:38:47 AM
Don't rightly know.....Was in there when I bought the car. It's one of the few things in the drivetrain I've left alone. Tranny had 98 miles on it when I bought the car. The transmission case is an '89 with the updated tailshaft with the 8 tooth gear. I have the paperwork somewhere. It was listed on there. There are a few companies that still carry them. Average price is about $150.
BTW -- This car is actually an LS with preferred equipment package 163a from the factory. THis car left the factory with just about every option imagineable including the 10 inch rear drums. Funny thing is that it is a consolette car and was sold with the 14 inch wire wheels.....
BTW -- This car is actually an LS with preferred equipment package 163a from the factory. THis car left the factory with just about every option imagineable including the 10 inch rear drums. Funny thing is that it is a consolette car and was sold with the 14 inch wire wheels.....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 12:07:03 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 12:07:03 PM
Yeah I was snoopin around...one or two posts on clickclickracing talk about spline fitment issues with converters...sonnax splines are *supposedly* to blame, differing countries of manufacture of the shafts too I guess. Naturally, I'll just check it with the converter and if no good, send it back!
Interesting with the trim too, so many LS's had the wire covers though, harking back to the 20s/30s luxury or whatever LOL. Definitely a pretty sweet overall setup you have.
Interesting with the trim too, so many LS's had the wire covers though, harking back to the 20s/30s luxury or whatever LOL. Definitely a pretty sweet overall setup you have.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 12:13:29 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 12:13:29 PM
The tranny was done in 1997 so who knows what was going on back then WRT whoever manufactured it. Remember; I bought this car on Jan. 1st, 1998....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 24, 2012, 01:22:45 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 24, 2012, 01:22:45 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;378621
BTW -- This car is actually an LS with preferred equipment package 163a from the factory. THis car left the factory with just about every option imagineable including the 10 inch rear drums. Funny thing is that it is a consolette car and was sold with the 14 inch wire wheels.....
Quote from: ZondaC12;378622
Interesting with the trim too, so many LS's had the wire covers though, harking back to the 20s/30s luxury or whatever LOL. Definitely a pretty sweet overall setup you have.
My T-bird has every option but a sunroof and it was a consolette and wire wheel car from the factory. Now it has Turbo Coupe wheels and a full console, but still the column shifter.
I like the scoops in flat black. I think it works with the black paint. Now if the car was red not so much.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 01:28:54 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 24, 2012, 01:28:54 PM
Someone else here actually posted a pic with a TC hood and matte black scoops.....It's where I got the idea from originally. It wasn't red though......I'm in agreement. It won't work with most colors. The grille, center line on the belt moulding, and all the window trim will be matte black as well so it will flow nicely IMO.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: Haystack on January 24, 2012, 03:03:03 PM
Post by: Haystack on January 24, 2012, 03:03:03 PM
I like it. Is the grill going to stay matte black?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 03:06:07 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 24, 2012, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;378623
I bought this car on Jan. 1st, 1998....
I don't remember exactly when...I could probably rifle through the papers and find it or maybe my mom would know, but that's the same year my dad bought the red car. It was actually for sale a mile down the main road from us.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 29, 2012, 07:39:43 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 29, 2012, 07:39:43 PM
So.....did a bit of work yesterday....all the window Turin has been painted....save for ONE piece which has disappeared.....I'm missing the trim piece on the front side of the b pillar won tghei derisive side. I'll be needing one. the carpets is installed as well. Bad
news is the car stopped running. Lost spark. looks like Another ignition module....5th one since I've had the car. I also
found something I had stashed and forgot about. ELECTROLUMINESCENT COACH LAMPS. I think they are going on the car. I tested them. they work.
news is the car stopped running. Lost spark. looks like Another ignition module....5th one since I've had the car. I also
found something I had stashed and forgot about. ELECTROLUMINESCENT COACH LAMPS. I think they are going on the car. I tested them. they work.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 29, 2012, 07:49:40 PM
Post by: daminc on January 29, 2012, 07:49:40 PM
I may have more trim
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 30, 2012, 02:47:31 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 30, 2012, 02:47:31 PM
I'm gonna need it. If you have both sides that would be awesome. PM me so we can get this rolling!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 30, 2012, 03:12:06 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 30, 2012, 03:12:06 PM
Paul, the coach lamps use the larger bolt circle than the 1987 did. You'd have to drill a bunch of new holes in order to use them. Not an impossible task, just letting you know. Takes courage to drill a 1" circular hole in a freshly-painted C-pillar...
Title: Rebirth
Post by: Beau on January 30, 2012, 03:59:12 PM
Post by: Beau on January 30, 2012, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;379204
So.....did a bit of work yesterday....all the window Turin has been painted....save for ONE piece which has disappeared.....I'm missing the trim piece on the front side of the b pillar won tghei derisive side. I'll be needing one. the carpets is installed as well. Bad
news is the car stopped running. Lost spark. looks like Another ignition module....5th one since I've had the car. I also
found something I had stashed and forgot about. ELECTROLUMINESCENT COACH LAMPS. I think they are going on the car. I tested them. they work.
Good update :D, but , is that an auto-correct fail? :rollin:
My car has two derisive sides :hick: (and apparently so do I!)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:00:31 PM
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:00:31 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;379271
I'm gonna need it. If you have both sides that would be awesome. PM me so we can get this rolling!
I'll look tomorrow, and see what I have left... that's the door trim right?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 30, 2012, 05:18:31 PM
Post by: V8Demon on January 30, 2012, 05:18:31 PM
It's actually on the body right behind the door, on the leading edge of the quarter glass......shaped like a banana with 3 screw holes in it.
And yes, HARDCORE auto-correct fail.... :punchballs:
Know what wlse I found out? The corner/outer parking lamps?
Yeah, $136 a piece from Ford.....
I'll keep polishing mine, thanks.
And yes, HARDCORE auto-correct fail.... :punchballs:
Know what wlse I found out? The corner/outer parking lamps?
Yeah, $136 a piece from Ford.....
I'll keep polishing mine, thanks.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:24:01 PM
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:24:01 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;379287
It's actually on the body right behind the door, on the leading edge of the quarter glass......shaped like a banana with 3 screw holes in it.
And yes, HARDCORE auto-correct fail.... :punchballs:
Know what wlse I found out? The corner/outer parking lamps?
Yeah, $136 a piece from Ford.....
I'll keep polishing mine, thanks.
pretty sure I have more of those..... I'll let you know tomorrow
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:35:32 PM
Post by: daminc on January 30, 2012, 05:35:32 PM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;379273
Paul, the coach lamps use the larger bolt circle than the 1987 did. You'd have to drill a bunch of new holes in order to use them. Not an impossible task, just letting you know. Takes courage to drill a 1" circular hole in a freshly-painted C-pillar...
I got some too... Still don't have the balls to try and put them on.... lol
think they are going inside of the vert in the back seat area
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on January 31, 2012, 07:45:45 AM
Post by: V8Demon on January 31, 2012, 07:45:45 AM
All the glass is back in. I think I'm just gonna put the special edition emblems back on. I'd LOVE to do something with these coach lamps though..... Maybe replace the interior map lights? I still gotta play with my newfound no start condition. I've narrowed it to the module or distributor.....
Anyway, here are some py pics. Wednesday I'll break out the DSLR.
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMAG0128-1427961341.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMAG0129-1121748310.jpg)
Anyway, here are some py pics. Wednesday I'll break out the DSLR.
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMAG0128-1427961341.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMAG0129-1121748310.jpg)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: mercury-man on January 31, 2012, 09:01:34 AM
Post by: mercury-man on January 31, 2012, 09:01:34 AM
Paul , That is a purdy looking cat you have there. :headbang:
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2012, 02:02:09 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2012, 02:02:09 PM
Looking good. Is the molding going back on the car?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on January 31, 2012, 04:11:57 PM
Post by: daminc on January 31, 2012, 04:11:57 PM
Paul, I can't find any on the drivers side trim... Did I already send it to you another time? got all the pass side trim though..
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on February 02, 2012, 11:30:07 PM
Post by: V8Demon on February 02, 2012, 11:30:07 PM
Those were one of the few things that I had decided to use over again due to the fact that they were clean.....
Picked away a little more today. All the trim is on save for those 2 pieces. Now I get to play with the keyless entry. Eric spoke of cutting before....The new keyless entry REQUIRES it and I am NOT re-using the old one. This new one I have goes with the car much better.
Got the car running agin too. Buddy of mine had an ignition module and distributor that were only run for a couple of hundred miles....Swapped the old coil out and put the new one on. Instant start up!
Bad news....Can't find my door sill plates. They are in one of 2 places that are not where the car is. Time to start looking.
Almost forgot -- Lou, the moulding is going back on. Black needs something to break it up a bit IMO.
Picked away a little more today. All the trim is on save for those 2 pieces. Now I get to play with the keyless entry. Eric spoke of cutting before....The new keyless entry REQUIRES it and I am NOT re-using the old one. This new one I have goes with the car much better.
Got the car running agin too. Buddy of mine had an ignition module and distributor that were only run for a couple of hundred miles....Swapped the old coil out and put the new one on. Instant start up!
Bad news....Can't find my door sill plates. They are in one of 2 places that are not where the car is. Time to start looking.
Almost forgot -- Lou, the moulding is going back on. Black needs something to break it up a bit IMO.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on February 03, 2012, 10:19:51 PM
Post by: daminc on February 03, 2012, 10:19:51 PM
I'll look again this weekend
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2012, 11:09:53 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2012, 11:09:53 PM
V8Demon, I think I have the door sill plates out there if you need them. I'll check tomorrow. If so, they're yours for shipping.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on February 04, 2012, 12:32:11 PM
Post by: V8Demon on February 04, 2012, 12:32:11 PM
That would be great Vin. Lemme know how much for shipping.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on February 04, 2012, 12:45:31 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 04, 2012, 12:45:31 PM
I'll let you know today about them. hang tight.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: nbzimmer on February 04, 2012, 01:10:54 PM
Post by: nbzimmer on February 04, 2012, 01:10:54 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;378621
Don't rightly know.....Was in there when I bought the car. It's one of the few things in the drivetrain I've left alone. Tranny had 98 miles on it when I bought the car. The transmission case is an '89 with the updated tailshaft with the 8 tooth gear. I have the paperwork somewhere. It was listed on there. There are a few companies that still carry them. Average price is about $150.
BTW -- This car is actually an LS with preferred equipment package 163a from the factory. THis car left the factory with just about every option imagineable including the 10 inch rear drums. Funny thing is that it is a consolette car and was sold with the 14 inch wire wheels.....
How do you know the equipment package number? I was reading on CoolCats about the build sheet under the passenger seat. Is that where you find it and is that the only way?
Also, I have a hunch I will feel like an idiot after I hear the answer, but what do you mean by a consolette car?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on February 04, 2012, 02:13:43 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 04, 2012, 02:13:43 PM
A consolette car doesn't have a console. It has the small "short" console connected to the driver seat with the padded armrest.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on February 05, 2012, 11:34:19 AM
Post by: V8Demon on February 05, 2012, 11:34:19 AM
My build sheet was unreadable by the time I found it. I could make out SOME.stuff on it. You can figure out your package by deduction for the.most part.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: nbzimmer on February 05, 2012, 12:24:09 PM
Post by: nbzimmer on February 05, 2012, 12:24:09 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;379749
A consolette car doesn't have a console. It has the small "short" console connected to the driver seat with the padded armrest.
Quote from: V8Demon;379798
My build sheet was unreadable by the time I found it. I could make out SOME.stuff on it. You can figure out your package by deduction for the.most part.
I have that, but I didn't know it was called a consolette. You learn something every day. Also, I originally didn't find the list of options and packages on the CoolCats site but I just went back and looked again. I also have the 163a. Good to know.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
It's home. I drove it.
Pics to come.........Stay tuned....
Pics to come.........Stay tuned....
Title: Rebirth
Post by: gumby on March 17, 2012, 06:38:01 PM
Post by: gumby on March 17, 2012, 06:38:01 PM
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/K0modoDragon/Smileys/Smiley-rant.gif)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on March 17, 2012, 06:40:13 PM
Post by: daminc on March 17, 2012, 06:40:13 PM
oh man.... where's the pics?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 08:37:14 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 08:37:14 PM
I'm actually doing a photoshoot with my Mustang club this Thursday.....Until then
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418417_255049221254276_100002475997019_568556_1357675997_n.jpg)
New wheels are on the way.
I do require ONE piece. I need a new Mercury Emblem for the front bumper. Sadly, mine was rather beat up and in fitting with the rest of the car I don't fell it would be warranted to reuse it.
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418417_255049221254276_100002475997019_568556_1357675997_n.jpg)
New wheels are on the way.
I do require ONE piece. I need a new Mercury Emblem for the front bumper. Sadly, mine was rather beat up and in fitting with the rest of the car I don't fell it would be warranted to reuse it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 08:44:31 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 08:44:31 PM
I saw one last week or so on Ebay. I think I told Jerry about it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 08:57:55 PM
How tall and wide is that front bumper emblem?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 17, 2012, 08:57:56 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 17, 2012, 08:57:56 PM
Looks good! What wheels did you decide on? Is that a 2012 Focus I see behind it? That's the same color as ours. My wife loves it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 17, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
The Focus is in fact a 2012. Wish we could have held out a few months for an ST model, but hey if I really want/need the power Roush makes a twin screw blower for this car.
Vinnie, the emblem is about one inch in height and 6 inches in length.
Vinnie, the emblem is about one inch in height and 6 inches in length.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 09:16:28 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 17, 2012, 09:16:28 PM
Hang on, I'm looking....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-1994-CAPRI-NOS-MERCURY-WORD-EMBLEM-TRUNK-/330636049921?hash=item4cfb71be01&item=330636049921&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-Mercury-Badge-Trim-Emblem-Exterior-Car-Van-SUV-/370593931458?hash=item56491ea0c2&item=370593931458&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NEW-Metal-Gold-Toned-Enamel-Cloisonne-Mercury-Cougar-Trunk-Emblems-/170742261166?hash=item27c10825ae&item=170742261166&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-Original-Part-Chrome-3D-Emblem-Name-Plate-NEW-/251015513348?hash=item3a71b0c504&item=251015513348&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-Mercury-Trim-Emblems-Exterior-Badge-Car-Van-SUV-nameplate-/220973903611?hash=item3373122efb&item=220973903611&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LINCOLN-MERCURY-PLATE-EMBLEM-NEW-BAG-OEM-/280844401634?hash=item4163a17be2&item=280844401634&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220830483445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCURY-TRUNK-EMBLEM-7-/350546943962?hash=item519e39dfda&item=350546943962&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-NOS-OEM-Mercury-Emblem-Name-Plate-Part-F1WY-13B492-A-/260977783893?hash=item3cc37cf455&item=260977783893&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Plastic-Mercury-Emblem-Nameplate-/280841930493?hash=item41637bc6fd&item=280841930493&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-6-SILVER-BLACK-EMBLEM-/280743843133?hash=item415da3153d&item=280743843133&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1984-MERCURY-TOPAZ-MERCURY-TRUNK-EMBLEM-/390319360908?hash=item5ae0d8cb8c&item=390319360908&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-OEM-Mercury-COUGAR-LS-Emblem-Logo-Medallion-Trim-/120426812389?hash=item1c09ff53e5&item=120426812389&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-1994-CAPRI-NOS-MERCURY-WORD-EMBLEM-TRUNK-/330636049921?hash=item4cfb71be01&item=330636049921&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-Mercury-Badge-Trim-Emblem-Exterior-Car-Van-SUV-/370593931458?hash=item56491ea0c2&item=370593931458&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NEW-Metal-Gold-Toned-Enamel-Cloisonne-Mercury-Cougar-Trunk-Emblems-/170742261166?hash=item27c10825ae&item=170742261166&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-Original-Part-Chrome-3D-Emblem-Name-Plate-NEW-/251015513348?hash=item3a71b0c504&item=251015513348&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-Mercury-Trim-Emblems-Exterior-Badge-Car-Van-SUV-nameplate-/220973903611?hash=item3373122efb&item=220973903611&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LINCOLN-MERCURY-PLATE-EMBLEM-NEW-BAG-OEM-/280844401634?hash=item4163a17be2&item=280844401634&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220830483445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MERCURY-TRUNK-EMBLEM-7-/350546943962?hash=item519e39dfda&item=350546943962&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-NOS-OEM-Mercury-Emblem-Name-Plate-Part-F1WY-13B492-A-/260977783893?hash=item3cc37cf455&item=260977783893&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Plastic-Mercury-Emblem-Nameplate-/280841930493?hash=item41637bc6fd&item=280841930493&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-6-SILVER-BLACK-EMBLEM-/280743843133?hash=item415da3153d&item=280743843133&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1984-MERCURY-TOPAZ-MERCURY-TRUNK-EMBLEM-/390319360908?hash=item5ae0d8cb8c&item=390319360908&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-OEM-Mercury-COUGAR-LS-Emblem-Logo-Medallion-Trim-/120426812389?hash=item1c09ff53e5&item=120426812389&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 17, 2012, 09:22:18 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 17, 2012, 09:22:18 PM
Ours is the SEL, it has pretty much every option. We bought it last june, they just got it in when we saw and bought it. At that time the dealers were having a hard time getting them. I think it's the first time I bought a car with only 5 miles on it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 18, 2012, 07:57:07 AM
Post by: V8Demon on March 18, 2012, 07:57:07 AM
Ours is an se. Got it in November and already has 6k on it. Those emblems are mostly trunk. I need the flexible kind that fits in the notchout on the front bumper on the left.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: vinnietbird on March 18, 2012, 08:19:57 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 18, 2012, 08:19:57 AM
I was hoping one would fit there. I did see the factory piece a couple of weeks ago. I'll keep looking.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 18, 2012, 10:34:10 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on March 18, 2012, 10:34:10 AM
Ours has 15,200 already. My wife had to drive 40 miles each way for work. But she starts a new job in the same field but 20 miles closer tomarrow. So we'll be able to start putting less on it now.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 18, 2012, 11:34:45 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 18, 2012, 11:34:45 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;384221
I'm actually doing a photoshoot with my Mustang club this Thursday.....Until then
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418417_255049221254276_100002475997019_568556_1357675997_n.jpg)
New wheels are on the way.
I do require ONE piece. I need a new Mercury Emblem for the front bumper. Sadly, mine was rather beat up and in fitting with the rest of the car I don't fell it would be warranted to reuse it.
That really looks good. The new black appears to pop more :).
Title: Rebirth
Post by: hwy73 on March 18, 2012, 10:01:14 PM
Post by: hwy73 on March 18, 2012, 10:01:14 PM
Very nice.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: mcb82gt on March 19, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on March 19, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
Beautiful car, with great mods done to it. Fine example.
I am slowly getting there with my Black 88.
I am slowly getting there with my Black 88.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: mcb82gt on March 19, 2012, 10:02:06 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on March 19, 2012, 10:02:06 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;379287
Know what wlse I found out? The corner/outer parking lamps?
Yeah, $136 a piece from Ford.....
I'll keep polishing mine, thanks.
Where did you find those? I need some.......but, .
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 50tbrd88 on March 19, 2012, 12:08:05 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on March 19, 2012, 12:08:05 PM
The Cougar looks very nice. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 19, 2012, 03:29:18 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 19, 2012, 03:29:18 PM
Quote from: mcb82gt;384379
Where did you find those? I need some.......but, .
http://www.newfordparts.com
Look up the part numbers on coolcats and copy/paste them into the part # lookup on the site listed above. Prepare for eye-widening beforehand.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 09:55:03 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 09:55:03 PM
I forgot how much fun this car is!
(http://www.listangs.com/forum/images/smilies/smilecry.png)
(http://www.listangs.com/forum/images/smilies/smilecry.png)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on March 20, 2012, 10:19:27 PM
Post by: daminc on March 20, 2012, 10:19:27 PM
that car is so black, it looks blue
;)
;)
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 10:33:05 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 10:33:05 PM
Actually it IS blue ;)
I's called Nighthawk Black, but you can see the blue real good under direct sun.
I's called Nighthawk Black, but you can see the blue real good under direct sun.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on March 20, 2012, 10:36:44 PM
Post by: daminc on March 20, 2012, 10:36:44 PM
it looks great
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 10:38:27 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 20, 2012, 10:38:27 PM
Wait till I bust out the good camera. ;)
Still gotta swap the valve body out and the new tranny cooler. This old cooler just aint cuttin it.
Still gotta swap the valve body out and the new tranny cooler. This old cooler just aint cuttin it.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 03:50:19 PM
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 03:50:19 PM
Good news. The wheels are on.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563244_2925710828629_1436654782_32056935_296867093_n.jpg)
Bad news.
The roof needs a repaint......
Went home and washed it for the first time since I've had it back after I got the wheels on. Noticed about 30 small "paint pimples" on the roof. Looks like an issue that will necessitate bringing it back down to the metal......AGAIN.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563244_2925710828629_1436654782_32056935_296867093_n.jpg)
Bad news.
The roof needs a repaint......
Went home and washed it for the first time since I've had it back after I got the wheels on. Noticed about 30 small "paint pimples" on the roof. Looks like an issue that will necessitate bringing it back down to the metal......AGAIN.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 04, 2012, 03:52:46 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 04, 2012, 03:52:46 PM
Looks good :).
At least it's only the roof.
At least it's only the roof.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 03:54:27 PM
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 03:54:27 PM
The roof was probably the worst part on the car when we stripped it. I am NOT gutting this car again.
It's weird. they don't look like your typical surface rust under paint. They appear similar to fish eye runs.
It's weird. they don't look like your typical surface rust under paint. They appear similar to fish eye runs.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: mercury-man on April 04, 2012, 04:02:01 PM
Post by: mercury-man on April 04, 2012, 04:02:01 PM
Paul , Hang in there and the wheels look great.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 04, 2012, 04:06:29 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 04, 2012, 04:06:29 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;386029
The roof was probably the worst part on the car when we stripped it. I am NOT gutting this car again.
It's weird. they don't look like your typical surface rust under paint. They appear similar to fish eye runs.
Was some residue from the stripping process left on the roof when the primer was put on?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 04:11:30 PM
Post by: V8Demon on April 04, 2012, 04:11:30 PM
Can't rule ANYTHING out at this point. Might be a week or 2 before we can do anything about it. The good news is the fact that it's not noticeable unless you get right up on the car.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 04, 2012, 08:13:17 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 04, 2012, 08:13:17 PM
That really bites about the paint man. However, the wheels look AWESOME. They really changed the look of your cat!
Title: Rebirth
Post by: Sinista Chicken on April 04, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
Post by: Sinista Chicken on April 04, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
Those wheels just look so right on there
Title: Rebirth
Post by: daminc on April 04, 2012, 10:59:19 PM
Post by: daminc on April 04, 2012, 10:59:19 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;386025
Good news. The wheels are on.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563244_2925710828629_1436654782_32056935_296867093_n.jpg)
looks real good with those wheels...
How high is your car off the ground with your tires?
Title: Rebirth
Post by: sarjxxx on April 05, 2012, 12:01:40 AM
Post by: sarjxxx on April 05, 2012, 12:01:40 AM
Wow those wheels make a HUGE difference. I like them. Makes it look more like a muscle car.
Title: Rebirth
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 05, 2012, 12:37:10 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 05, 2012, 12:37:10 AM
The new wheels look great!! Nice choice! I had simular issues when it came to painting my car to. It got repainted 3 times. The first time they didn't get enough paint on it and I rubbed through it on the edges. The following spring it got scuffed and painted again only to crack because of too much paint. So I was showed how to strip the paint down to the bare metal and it got painted again. This time they used a new gun and wouldn't you know it didn't get cleaned out good enough or something and spit white specks all over the black. So it got sanded down and repainted one more time, this time it turned out great. That's been I think 10 years ago, and now I'd like to have it all redone again.