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Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: Mr-Mach1 on October 13, 2012, 01:44:34 AM
OK here's the deal. In five months I give back my 2011 Lincoln MKS and need to have my 88 Sport on the road and bug free. Between renovating my moms house, trying to finish the resto in my 49 Harley Panhead, work and being old, fat and lazy I'm running out of drive. What I need are some nice large format pics of dark blue 87-88 Sports and TC's to get me inspired and back on the project. I'm running the stock dark blue with snowflake wheels, TC header panel and a shaker. Also thinking of a rear spoiler to replace the luggage rack. I'm replacing the front disc brakes with 90 Mustang GT spindles but will keep the puny stock rear axle for now as it's got the 2.73 gears that gave me about 16 mpg in city driving. 

All help and advice is appreciated
Leon
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: FirstBird on October 13, 2012, 01:57:15 AM
(http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l622/87tbird/22099690008_large_zpsa3bb7676.jpg)
I think the spoilers off 80's Trans Am's work really well on the tbird, well that's what I have on my car.
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: Mr-Mach1 on October 13, 2012, 12:37:17 PM
Nice looking car. Got any pics of the spoiler ?
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: FirstBird on October 14, 2012, 01:16:51 AM
(http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l622/87tbird/DSC00219.jpg)
It's low profile and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, but adds a little something extra.
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: MY83T on October 14, 2012, 01:52:36 AM
A few i found.....


(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/1987_ford_thunderbird_turbo_coupe-pic-36249.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/1807600025_large.jpg)

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/davids%20thunderbird%20pics/JR2.jpg)
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: Mr-Mach1 on October 15, 2012, 10:33:46 PM
Went to start the car up after almost a year and a half.  It had a hunting stalling problem for years when my sister drove it and it still had it the last time it ran. Hard start, bad idle, hunting ect. When I started it the belt squeled like a pig. Seems the smog pump seized up and the belt broke after a minute so I decided to  to run it for a bit any way. It started and idled pretty decent. Better than it did in years. Still has a bit of a flat spot but I think it's due for a full tune up.  I'm bypassing the pump altogether and will remove it when I get it to my shop. Any tips on filling the holes in the back of the head and any hoses to be removed or capped?

Anyone know what length belt to use ? I've read here 78" and 87 5/8".  Comments ?
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: bigbada1 on October 16, 2012, 09:58:30 AM
Here is a pic of my ride Dark Blue with spoiler
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: bigbada1 on October 16, 2012, 10:06:50 AM
Another shot with the new wheels
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: Mr-Mach1 on October 16, 2012, 07:52:36 PM
Quote from: bigbada1;400559
Another shot with the new wheels

 
Good looking for sure. Are those Saleen wheels ?
Title: Need inspiration - Pics of dark blue 87-88 dark blue Sport or TC
Post by: Mr-Mach1 on October 16, 2012, 10:35:44 PM
Quote from: Mr-Mach1;400536
Went to start the car up after almost a year and a half.  It had a hunting stalling problem for years when my sister drove it and it still had it the last time it ran. Hard start, bad idle, hunting ect. When I started it the belt squeled like a pig. Seems the smog pump seized up and the belt broke after a minute so I decided to  to run it for a bit any way. It started and idled pretty decent. Better than it did in years. Still has a bit of a flat spot but I think it's due for a full tune up.  I'm bypassing the pump altogether and will remove it when I get it to my shop. Any tips on filling the holes in the back of the head and any hoses to be removed or capped?

Anyone know what length belt to use ? I've read here 78" and 87 5/8".  Comments ?

 
The belt size is 78". The part number is Dayco 5060780. Went on like cake.
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