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In a pickle

So I am in sort of a bind.

I have the opportunity to purchase a nice 86 with no real problems for 750.

The problem is I can't have three vehicles, and I can't get rid of my truck. Which is were the problem comes from.

I am up in the air about what to do with the 87. I have always wanted a four eyes, but don't think I can part with my other kitty.

Any input y'all might have would be great.

Daniel
1987 Cougar XR7 5.0 SOLD
1992 Ranger 4.0
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Ram Rebel

In a pickle

Reply #1
get a trailer hitch and a truck bed trailer... which motor? 5.0? I miss my old 86 cat...
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #2
Don't get rid of a car that you'll regret later.  Wait till you have the capacity to fit another car, then go shopping for a nice 4-eye.

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Reply #3
Storage for the new car? like a storage shed you can rent per mounth.
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

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Reply #4
What about Neighbors? got any elderly people around or anyone with a big driveway
1986 Cougar LS

 

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Reply #5
The 86 that I was looking at has a 5.0. But a new development has come up.

My uncle has an 88 that has seen better days and has all the parts that I would need to fix my XR7. So when I go up there this weekend (July 4) i am going to offer him 500 dollars for it.

If it pans out I can fix my 87 and yes, I have decided to wait on the 86. It will be there for awhile.

Cougar8775.. I have to get one for my 87 before winter. (sucks living at home again.) and there isn't one in town that has a two car size.

Hope  all this makes sense.
1987 Cougar XR7 5.0 SOLD
1992 Ranger 4.0
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Ram Rebel