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Title: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: enni_est on September 16, 2005, 03:28:24 AM
Hi,

I wanna know is it true that 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors are suitable for Ford 85.Thunderbird also?  :crazy:
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: Haystack on September 16, 2005, 03:52:02 AM
I dont think that they are a direct swap. They could probably be made to work. did you check all of the cougar and tbirds of the 83-86 years? Why do you want mark 7 doors?
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: enni_est on September 16, 2005, 05:03:28 AM
its almost impossible to find 85-86 tbird/mercury doors in estonia or in near countries. I found one vendor in finland who said that 87 lincoln doors should be suitable for thunderbird 85 also.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: vinnietbird on September 16, 2005, 06:42:56 AM
The top part of the Lincoln doors is different.They have a sharp body line (roof line) running throught it,and the T-Bird/Cougar is smoother.Wish you were here.There are Birdsa and Cougars at every salvage yard around here.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 16, 2005, 06:54:59 AM
I wish I was there too. Ya can't find one for love or money in eastern Canada either.

I don't need doors, but a TC hood, header panel, rear end and seats would be nice
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: enni_est on September 16, 2005, 10:14:32 AM
Thanks to anyone, i will replay to vendor and ask him to make me a prupose of ordering tbird door from usa.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: 88turbo on September 16, 2005, 10:29:49 AM
while we are on the subject of doors....  are the 87-90? doors the same as a tempo? visually they look like t-bird/cougar doors.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: oldraven on September 16, 2005, 12:08:16 PM
Quote from: 88turbo
while we are on the subject of doors....  are the 87-90? doors the same as a tempo? visually they look like t-bird/cougar doors.


:confused: You're talking three completely different body styles there, and one is a FWD compact. Not to mention three entirely different chassis.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: 88turbo on September 16, 2005, 12:17:26 PM
lol.....  ok the 87  but they all apeared to have the same doors to me
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: oldraven on September 16, 2005, 12:20:28 PM
Quote from: 88turbo
lol.....  ok the 87  but they all apeared to have the same doors to me


I highly doubt it. They were most likely just designed by the same person. The window frame appears to slant back on the Tempo. And I imagine they would be quite a bit smaller. Look at the gap b/t the door and rear wheel well. There is no way a Tempo has a longer wheel base than a T-bird.

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Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: 88turbo on September 16, 2005, 12:25:24 PM
Quote from: oldraven
I highly doubt it. They were most likely just designed by the same person.


wasnt sure thought I'd ask  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: pro-five-oh on September 16, 2005, 12:26:17 PM
the doors are EXACTLY the same, just the bodyside and window trim is different. Ford changed the Tbird/Cougar doors in 1987, but the older ones are the same as Marks.
Title: Re: 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 doors
Post by: oldraven on September 16, 2005, 12:36:37 PM
Quote from: 88turbo
wasnt sure thought I'd ask  :rolleyes:


No problem, man. Ford is known for loving the parts bin. :giggle:
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