Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: bodyman on March 01, 2015, 07:31:16 PM
Post by: bodyman on March 01, 2015, 07:31:16 PM
Found this 83 on craigslist about 20 miles away. He was asking $1500, after talking to him about the condition I suggested that it was probably worth $500 tops. Went to look at it 3 weeks ago and offered him $400 (which was still too much), he said sold and that if I didn't buy it most likely it was going to end up at Clayton County Recycling just a few miles up the road from me. I will use the dash out of it and strip it of a few other parts I need/want to keep, then let my brother and his buddy pick it over, and if there is anything of value left will post it up here. It is 3.8 auto, doesn't run, and really rusty. The interior isn't too bad, other than the mice have been using it for shelter.
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Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: jandmmustangs on March 01, 2015, 07:37:44 PM
Post by: jandmmustangs on March 01, 2015, 07:37:44 PM
I like it. Same seats as my 84
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: White85GS on March 01, 2015, 09:50:04 PM
Post by: White85GS on March 01, 2015, 09:50:04 PM
Whoa, an 83 Heritage, glad you saved it!!
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: Haystack on March 01, 2015, 11:10:58 PM
Post by: Haystack on March 01, 2015, 11:10:58 PM
It's in better shape then my 86. When I pulled my self from under the car the other day, my hand went through the fender. Painted over rust hole. I might have to pull the fenders off to see if this car is still safe to drive.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: bodyman on March 01, 2015, 11:40:37 PM
Post by: bodyman on March 01, 2015, 11:40:37 PM
It is worse than the photos let on, but probably could be driven. The door bottoms flap in the wind. I really need a different dash, mine has been hacked up over the years and this car looks to be untouched. Also changing the interior from dark red to gray so hopefully the rest of the interior trim cleans up well.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: Clayton on March 07, 2015, 06:51:20 PM
Post by: Clayton on March 07, 2015, 06:51:20 PM
I might be interested in the door panels and all their trimmins. if you were to part with them
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: bodyman on March 07, 2015, 07:46:26 PM
Post by: bodyman on March 07, 2015, 07:46:26 PM
It's going to be some time before I know what is what, but will keep you in mind.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: vinnietbird on March 07, 2015, 08:31:30 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 07, 2015, 08:31:30 PM
I would be interested in the console lid
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: rodsterh on March 07, 2015, 11:58:08 PM
Post by: rodsterh on March 07, 2015, 11:58:08 PM
Quote from: White85GS;445458
Whoa, an 83 Heritage, glad you saved it!!
This is the second 83 in a month with this color/trim combo I saw being sped. :(
Whitewalls and wheel covers. Looks like it was kept in nice condition other than the rust.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: rodsterh on March 08, 2015, 12:00:51 AM
Post by: rodsterh on March 08, 2015, 12:00:51 AM
Quote from: bodyman;445448
Found this 83 on craigslist about 20 miles away. He was asking $1500, after talking to him about the condition I suggested that it was probably worth $500 tops. Went to look at it 3 weeks ago and offered him $400 (which was still too much), he said sold and that if I didn't buy it most likely it was going to end up at Clayton County Recycling just a few miles up the road from me. I will use the dash out of it and strip it of a few other parts I need/want to keep, then let my brother and his buddy pick it over, and if there is anything of value left will post it up here. It is 3.8 auto, doesn't run, and really rusty. The interior isn't too bad, other than the mice have been using it for shelter.
Could you send me the VIN so I can add it to the Thunderbird Registry?
Thanks.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: White85GS on March 08, 2015, 12:39:21 AM
Post by: White85GS on March 08, 2015, 12:39:21 AM
Quote from: rodsterh;445747
Not a Heritage....this is a Heritage. :beatyoass: :giggle:
This is the second 83 in a month with this color/trim combo I saw being sped. :(
Whitewalls and wheel covers. Looks like it was kept in nice condition other than the rust.
Title: Saved a Bird from the shredder
Post by: bodyman on March 08, 2015, 12:47:11 AM
Post by: bodyman on March 08, 2015, 12:47:11 AM
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rodsterh
Could you send me the VIN so I can add it to the Thunderbird Registry?
Thanks.
Can do. Next time I run out to my folks farm I will get it for you.