Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 05:36:51 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 05:36:51 PM
Just registered and thought ide post some pics.
I dont have alot of pics yet and these dont do any justice lol
work in progress, cut me some slack :punchballs:
Only one pic has it with the new meats and skinnies
I dont have alot of pics yet and these dont do any justice lol
work in progress, cut me some slack :punchballs:
Only one pic has it with the new meats and skinnies
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:01:34 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:01:34 PM
Nice car. Really nice. Not sure about the big yellow TCI stickers, but hey, great looking ride. What other mods were done to it?
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:02:52 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:02:52 PM
Never mind, I just noticed that the newest pic shows them to be removed. Thanks for choosing THUNDERBIRD. Good taste.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:10:54 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:10:54 PM
Hahaha thanks. Yeah the others are old but didnt have alot of different angle shots.
The only real mods just lay in the engine. I dropped an old carbed 302 in it and built it up decently well. Made a temporary custom side exit dual exhaust but changing that this summer. The tires and rims are the newest addition.
Also threw in a new TCI streetfighter c-4 trans
The car is still a work in progress but its just the tip of the iceburg right now. Have alot more and bigger plans.
Right now im building a new 8.8 rear end for it.
Gonna switch to custom coil overs all around.
Whole new fuel system with cell....and blah blah blah lol
The biggest addition im working on is a new 331 short block either supercharged or twin turbo, but thats up the road ; )
The only real mods just lay in the engine. I dropped an old carbed 302 in it and built it up decently well. Made a temporary custom side exit dual exhaust but changing that this summer. The tires and rims are the newest addition.
Also threw in a new TCI streetfighter c-4 trans
The car is still a work in progress but its just the tip of the iceburg right now. Have alot more and bigger plans.
Right now im building a new 8.8 rear end for it.
Gonna switch to custom coil overs all around.
Whole new fuel system with cell....and blah blah blah lol
The biggest addition im working on is a new 331 short block either supercharged or twin turbo, but thats up the road ; )
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 06:11:41 PM
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 06:11:41 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;380360
Thanks for choosing THUNDERBIRD. Good taste.
Hey now... lol
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:13:13 PM
Well, according to the unwritten, totally made up, unrealistic, imaginary rules, you need to keep us all well informed on any updates and progress.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:13:50 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:13:50 PM
Well, The Thunderbird DID come along first.......It has seniority.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 06:16:27 PM
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 06:16:27 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;380367
Well, The Thunderbird DID come along first.......It has seniority.
Then we decided to class things up...lol
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:23:38 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:23:38 PM
You only say that out of jealousy. The Thunderbird is the leader of the forum, but, you Cougar guys come in a mildly close second place. Bwahahahahah. Kidding....It's all love for the cars....(although the Thunderbirds do have the higher rank). You either have to agree, or be wrong. You have the option to choose. LOL.LOL.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:32:20 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:32:20 PM
And the rivalry continues......hahaha anyways heres a few pics when i was building the engine some time ago.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:33:54 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:33:54 PM
Those pics have the old cast heads, has been updated with alluminum. I cant wait to get rid of this block, just not the parts ; )
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:40:25 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:40:25 PM
WHOA !!! Where did that pulley setup come from? I saw one like it a long time ago on Ebay, but can't find them now. My friend want that for his '68 Stang !!!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:40:54 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 06:40:54 PM
Oh, and the engine looks nice.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 10, 2012, 06:49:08 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 10, 2012, 06:49:08 PM
Vinnie you are a pain in the ass. Hahahaha. Frickin' thunderbird elitist. MAN. How we manage to put up with you is a feat that Einstein himself couldn't figure out if his life depended on it....
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 10, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
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Vinnie you are a pain in the ass. Hahahaha. Frickin' thunderbird elitist. MAN. How we manage to put up with you is a feat that Einstein himself couldn't figure out if his life depended on it....
I think im gona like this site : )
Yeah i loved that setup but had to take it off. Its not recomended for power steering but yet it has a groove for it? Well i tried it and after a while the PS belt kept rollin over the groove and throwin the main belt off. not fun lol. There is a company, i saw a while ago, that sells this style but its wayyyyyyy better. But it costs some big bucks, but ill get it when i can.
I still have the others, was going to clean them up and powder coat them. When i get around to them ill post you some pics to see if your bud wants to buy.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 07:05:30 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 10, 2012, 07:05:30 PM
Quote from: ZondaC12;380382
Vinnie you are a pain in the ass. Hahahaha. Frickin' thunderbird elitist. MAN. How we manage to put up with you is a feat that Einstein himself couldn't figure out if his life depended on it....
Well, it's been a good run, and I have enjoyed you all....well, most all of you.....well, a lot of you....well, a couple of you....actually, all of you suck, and I never liked any of you. Goodbye to you all. I know when I'm not wanted anymore. I'll just start my own forum..."The Thunderbird Sport forum"....And I'll be the only member. Yeah, just me. Screw you guys...I'm going home. Wait, I am home...O.K..Screw you guys....I'm going to the bathroom.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 10, 2012, 07:22:56 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 10, 2012, 07:22:56 PM
Yeah you go the bathroom. Go and don't come out until you THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'VE DONE.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 07:49:02 PM
Post by: daminc on February 10, 2012, 07:49:02 PM
I know deep down, Vinnie wants a Cougar...... other then his wife.... lol
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 10, 2012, 08:22:44 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 10, 2012, 08:22:44 PM
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Yeah you go the bathroom. Go and don't come out until you THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'VE DONE.
And spray some air freshener or you're getting a 5 minute ban from watching the dancing booty video!!
What was this thread about again? Oh yea, nice Bird and welcome aboard foxbird!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: sarjxxx on February 11, 2012, 12:39:52 AM
Post by: sarjxxx on February 11, 2012, 12:39:52 AM
Wow looks very nice. Would love to see some new (bigger;)) pics, and inside too!
Oh and congratulations, yall's little rant just got sig-quoted:dunce: Long live the Big Cats!!!
btw, just for the sake of insatiable curiosity, why is your username cougarbird86 if your car is just a -bird86?
Oh and congratulations, yall's little rant just got sig-quoted:dunce: Long live the Big Cats!!!
btw, just for the sake of insatiable curiosity, why is your username cougarbird86 if your car is just a -bird86?
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: Beau on February 11, 2012, 02:24:23 AM
Post by: Beau on February 11, 2012, 02:24:23 AM
Welcome! Much love for the 4 eyes here, and not speaking strictly for myself :)
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: turbotrav on February 11, 2012, 08:07:33 AM
Post by: turbotrav on February 11, 2012, 08:07:33 AM
Fellow Michigander....welcome. Where in MI are you?
Im in Mt. Pleasant.
Travis
Im in Mt. Pleasant.
Travis
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: vinnietbird on February 11, 2012, 08:27:06 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 11, 2012, 08:27:06 AM
Quote from: daminc;380389
I know deep down, Vinnie wants a Cougar...... other then his wife.... lol
One is enough for me !!!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 11, 2012, 09:31:21 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 11, 2012, 09:31:21 AM
Nice lookin Bird. I'd like to see a better side shot with the new wheels. This site is always good for a laugh!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 10:18:28 AM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 10:18:28 AM
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btw, just for the sake of insatiable curiosity, why is your username cougarbird86 if your car is just a -bird86?
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Fellow Michigander....welcome. Where in MI are you?
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Nice lookin Bird. I'd like to see a better side shot with the new wheels.
P.S. That rear window louver is sooo sick, where did you get that? Ive wanted one ever since i got my car!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 11, 2012, 01:11:39 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 11, 2012, 01:11:39 PM
Thanks, I get alot of compliments on it. I've been lucky to have owned my Bird since 1990 and things where alot more available then. The louvers are very hard to come by and if you do happen to find a set you better pick it up because you might not see another set. I didn't know how rare they were until later on. I had a guy come up to me at the Carlisle Ford Nats. and offer me $300 for them and I just looked at him like he was nuts. I told him I wouldn't even consider taking them off for that. After having them on it for so long it wouldn't look right to me without them so I don't think I could sell them for any price.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on February 11, 2012, 07:27:38 PM
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on February 11, 2012, 07:27:38 PM
Welcome......and one more 4 eye! :banana:
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 10:28:50 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 10:28:50 PM
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The louvers are very hard to come by and if you do happen to find a set you better pick it up because you might not see another set.
Im gona go cry now........
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and one more 4 eye!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: Sinista Chicken on February 11, 2012, 11:08:54 PM
Post by: Sinista Chicken on February 11, 2012, 11:08:54 PM
Very nice Birdy you got there, also, welcome to the best forum in the history of the interwebs!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 11:27:49 PM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 11, 2012, 11:27:49 PM
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welcome to the best forum in the history of the interwebs!
Ok i stopped crying now lol
Thanks, i cant wait for summer to start wrenchin again and get some new info up on here, along with everybody elses stuff theyl be doin! Should be a good summer ; )
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 13, 2012, 12:06:59 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 13, 2012, 12:06:59 AM
Great looking T-bird :).
How did ya break the rear differential? Didi you try and run slicks at the track with the 7.5"?
How did ya break the rear differential? Didi you try and run slicks at the track with the 7.5"?
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 13, 2012, 12:25:53 AM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 13, 2012, 12:25:53 AM
I honestly have no idea exactly how it happened. I was driving to work one day and suddenly the rear locked up throwing me to the side of the road. After getting a tow and taking off the cover, i found that the cross pin came loose and dropped into the diff and, well, kaboom! I have yet to find out how exactly the set screw for the pin sheared off seeing how i run an auto and it hasnt been to the strip yet????
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 13, 2012, 03:52:12 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 13, 2012, 03:52:12 PM
Welcome aboard man. You will like it around here, lots of great people and info on the cars we love.
When you get a chance, we would all love to see more pics of your car!
When you get a chance, we would all love to see more pics of your car!
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: Chrome on February 13, 2012, 05:41:32 PM
Post by: Chrome on February 13, 2012, 05:41:32 PM
Not big on the four eyes myself, but this one............ It just looks very sharp. I guess it's the use of black on the trim and turn sigs. Does the inside look as good as the rest? Love the way you made engine color match the outside.
Title: Pics of the ride, just registered
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 18, 2012, 02:55:43 AM
Post by: cougarbird86 on February 18, 2012, 02:55:43 AM
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When you get a chance, we would all love to see more pics of your car!
Most definatley! Cant wait till spring ; )
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Not big on the four eyes myself, but this one............ It just looks very sharp.
Thank you, kinda sounds like the lil work i did is paying off lol good to know im not the only one who digs the style lol
The interior is pretty much in perfect shape except for the passenger door armrest. The broke years ago and although its still on, it basicly "Leans" off the door. It kills the rest off the car but i cant find any replacement parts!