Having my 88 redone at the body shop. Anyone know where I can get new headlights and the trim that always shrinks around the back window? Also need courtesy lights on the inside of the doors. Prefer new oem or exact fit original looking parts.
BTW, I have a turbo coupe front but it's a 5.0....I know it's strange but I like the looks
Try the wanted ads, you will have more results.
Many people use the TC front on the non TC cars. Mine has that front end as well. The headlights are getting super hard to find in great shape. You can ask, as Kitz stated, in the classifieds below, and search everyday on Ebay. As far as the rear trim piece, if it's shrinking, it's the one piece trim that snaps into a channel on the window. Every once in a while they show up in NOS form on Ebay. Some say they cost too much, but the problem is, parts for or cars are only going to get harder to find as each day passes by. Nobody makes headlights or new, rear trim pieces (or almost any Thunderbird specific part) for these cars.
Just a thought, but I was thinking of using black silicone to fill in the gap. That or body filler, but the silicone would be flexible and easily shaped.
For the rear window trim, just be patient, and keep funds ready in your PayPal account. One of those trim pieces will show up eventually.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-THUNDERBIRD-2-DOOR-COUPE-REAR-MOLDING-1988-BLACK-ML7515BLK-/380718049744?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a49069d0&vxp=mtr