Hey all,
I've alluded to some of these parts being available in other threads but haven't actually put them here yet. I hope I can remember all of them from memory, so here goes (most are from my '84 LS Cougar):
1) LS beige cloth seats (front buckets and rear), excellent condition, power driver's side
2) LS beige door panels with cloth insert (to match seats)
3) beige full-length floor console
4) LS beige lower rear side panels (also with cloth insert to match seats)
5) beige upper rear side panels with courtesy lamps
6) brown dash pad (cracked but not bad)
7) electronic AM/FM cassette unit (car has Premium Sound, if you want the amp, I'll throw it in too)
8) beige front lower kick panels
9) door sill plates
10) beige door surround panels
11) beige visors w/ mirrors and lights (driver's side has some burn marks in it)
12) base '84 instrument cluster (such as it is, shows 114k?)
13) base climate controls
14) electroluminiscent Cougar emblems (somebody will have to tell me how to remove them without damaging them)
15) beige rear deck panel
16) power antenna
17) fuel tank with in-tank pump and auxiliary pump (I think that's what it is)
18) AOD tranny
19) power mirrors
20) TC rear swaybar (not original to this car, but I bought it and never installed it)
Unless otherwise stated, assume that each item is in very good condition and/or works properly. This is basically a complete car that I'm disassembling to rebuild my '83 LS. If I left out anything obvious from the interior or anywhere else, just ask me about it. I'm keeping the front fenders, header panel and bumper cover, rear bumper cover, and taillights. I don't honestly know what to ask for each item; we can discuss that when you let me know what you want and what you may have to trade. Obviously some of these parts would need to be picked up (tranny, fuel tank, seats) so keep that in mind. Please let me know what you're looking for. Thanks.
Fordman3
Do you know if the power antenna will fit my 87 Cat? Is it chrome, and in good condition? How much?
Would you include the courtesy lamps? Ill find a way to get the emblems off. The antenna should fit my 84 GS just fine.
How much for all of those?Do you have the headlight buckets??
I'm pretty sure you have to get at them from the back. There should be 2 posts that have metal nut like things on them.
Hey guys,
I actually wrote a reply a few days ago before leaving town, which for whatever reason somehow did not post, so I'm sorry for the very delayed response.
87 3.8 Cat,
I actually have 2 antennas to choose from. One is actually from an '87 T-bird Sport and one is from the '84 Cougar. As far as I know the Bird antenna works, but when I removed it from the car I had to cut the power wiring and the antenna cable after pulling them as far out of the car as possible. The power wiring should be no problem to splice; I don't know if antenna cable can be spliced or if you could just use a whole new cable. The Cougar antenna hasn't been removed from the car yet, and maybe I won't have to disconnect it the same way. Since you replied first, I'll give you first choice of which one you'd like. How does $15 plus shipping sound?
cougrrr302,
I can sell you the other antenna (see comments above), the upper rear panels with lights, and the electro lamps. How does $80 plus shipping sound? I've heard that the electro lamps are kinda rare. I'd guess shipping to be around $20. Let me know if that sounds fair. You also asked about the headlight buckets: I have to keep them for my other project car. Sorry.
If there are any other parts that anybody else is interested in, please let me know. Again, most of these parts are in better than average condition for their age. The seats especially are very nice. Thanks again.
Oh, both antennas are chrome (I think somebody asked about that).
Fordman3
where are you located? how mutch for just the gas tank? is it rust free? leak free? and how many gallons does it hold? my zip is 14020 if you can come up with a shipping cost for me. thanx
You said 80 total for everything? Then you have a deal.
cougrrr302,
Actually, if I'm understanding your question, the total with shipping would be $100. I may not have stated that very well. It would be $80 + $20 for shipping. I hope that doesn't change your mind. Let me know, and thanks again for the interest.
Fordman3
Oh hell yeah just tell me how to pay and everything else.
I found an antanae, go ahead and let it go. I appreciate it though.
Dave
87 3.8 Cat,
Thanks for letting me know. I still got lots of other parts left if you think of anything else.
cougrrr302,
Not to keep asking dumb questions, but just so I'm sure we are both calling the same part by the same name: the rear panels with courtesy lights you are requesting, are you thinking of the interior plastic panels or the outer sheetmetal quarters? What I'm selling are the plastic interior panels with the courtesy lamps, AND the electro Cougar emblems off of the exterior. Is that what you were thinking? If so, let me know and I'll PM you with my address and if you could send me a Money Order and I'll get everything on the way. Again, sorry for my perceived confusion. I just want you to be happy with the deal.
Lostbrew,
Man, I have no idea how I would ship the tank. I'm in east central Illinois, geographically speaking. I don't know what an empty tank even weighs, and I'm also not sure how to completely empty it without removing the pump housing from the tank, which I'm afraid could cause some damage from stories I've heard. If it wasn't totally empty, I doubt anybody would ship it even with a drop of gas in it. I think it is a 22-gallon, but I really don't know. I've seen several different sizes in brochures and literature. It's at least a 20. It's in pretty good shape as I can remember. It's still attached under the car right now. If we could overcome the other issues, I'm afraid the weight and physical size would make the shipping outrageous. Let me know if you just REALLY still want it, and maybe we can figure something out.
Fordman3
Yep that would be correct and you know what antenna im talking about so no confusion there.
well my tank is leaking slightly. and if i can help it not get a new tank just a used one and you are the first one on here i came across for it. last time i checked online the tank weighed bout 10 lbs and shipping was like 79-97 bucks.
Lostbrew,
You'd be willing to pay almost $100 for shipping? Any ideas on how to empty it without just running the motor 'til it dies? Do these tanks have drain plugs? I'm just afraid of there being any trace of gas still in it. And, especially now that gas prices are out of sight, I hate to just run the motor 'til it's gone. The car really isn't driveable right now. It runs good, but has a coolant leak from somewhere when it gets warmed up. I don't want to damage the motor any more than it already is, 'cause I may end up keeping it or selling it to a friend. Give me any advice you have and we'll keep the ball rolling. I sure wish you lived closer. Keep in touch.
Fordman3
have you tried to run a hose down the spout and syphon the gas from the tank? that would be my first thing to try I dont know if there is a screen in there to keep you from getting a hose in there. give it a try
take the tank out and put the hose down where the fil;ler neck is and just drain it through the hose. make sure what you drain it ino sits lower than the tank.
Hey all,
Just thought I'd bring this back to the top for a little bit and see if anybody else saw anything they liked.
Lostbrew,
I haven't forgot about you and the fuel tank. I haven't spent much time on the car in the last few weeks, and definitely haven't been under it to drop the tank. I'm waiting for the temp to drop a little bit. I'm still willing to try it if you are. Just bear with me a little while longer. Thanks.
Fordman3
yeah i am and also when i get the tc from washington state ill be working more on my cougar since i can teak it apart and let it sit if i need to
Hey everyone,
Hope you don't mind me bringing this to the top again. Still gots lots of parts left. Let me know.
Fordman3
Bump! Still got most of these parts if anybody's interested. I think I've changed my mind about selling the tranny or the gas tank. Sorry! Most everything else is good to go.
Fordman3
I am interested in these with shipping to 48843. Thanks, Herb:D
cougarman,
Man, the one item you picked out would have to be one of the few that's spoken for. Cougrrr302 requested them and a few other interior pieces just after I posted the original message. I told him I'd hold them for a while, and he just recently said he had the money ready to go. After another week or two I'll let you know if they're still here, and if so, I'll sell them to you. You know that to put them in a car that didn't come with them, you have to punch a hole about 1/2" to 3/4" in either C-pillar, don't you? Just thought I'd tell you that, but you probably already knew. Anything else look interesting?
Fordman3
no problem. :D
when i was living with my fiancee and posting under her name lostbrew. i asked bout the gas tank ya still got it?
Do you have the front passenger side trim with a light cut out. The one that goes on the fender between the wheel and bumper cover. If so how much.
Cougar8775,
I'd almost decided not to mess with the tank because I honestly don't know how I'll get crated and transported. Maybe Greyhound would take it, and they're pretty reasonable. I have no idea how much to assume for shipping (if anybody else has ever shipped a tank, throw me a figure). Did I ever give you a price? I have no idea what it's worth either. Is $75 unreasonable, not including shipping? That would help me cover whatever crating and transportation it will take to get it to a trucking terminal or bus station. Let me know.
ipsd,
I actually do have that piece you're looking for. How does $25 sound, S/H included?
I've still got several interior parts (seats, plastic panels, door panels, full length console, gauge cluster, ventilation controls), all in average to good condition. It's really killing me to take this car apart to sacrifice it for the other car I intend to keep and fix up, but it's gotta be done. Again, please check out the list again and see if anything strikes you. The electro lamp/emblems are spoken for, as are the upper rear interior panels with the courtesy lamps. Other than that, it's all still here. I would really like to find an '88 XR7 rear axle assembly with drum brakes and limited slip to go in my '83 LS. I think they all came in 3.08, but if not, that's what I would like. Let's talk.
Fordman3