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New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #15 –
Interior is identical to mine except I only have drivers power seat.
1988 Thunderbird Sport. Work in Progress
5.8L swap w/fitech efi, 4R70W swap w/quick 4 controller, 2003 GT rear diff, 5 Lug swap

Bought this car back as an old project car.

:burnout:

New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #16 –
It looks to be a well optioned out car.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #17 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;327521
It looks to be a well optioned out car.


This thing has about all options possible. Dual power seats, auto dim lights, power fuel door and trunk release, power windows, climate control, power sun roof, etc.. Pretty much everything on it is power. Even the keyless entry works:D  had cruise control untii I swapped out the steering wheel for the 85-86GT/SVO wheel.  The car had factory radio, but diplay was out so I swapped it for the JVC headunit, new speakers and put 2 Punch 8 subs in trunk for my son.

New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #18 –
Alright!!! Got it worked out and took her for maden voyage this evening. Turns out 2 rocker arms backed off and were loose. It runs good, but needs tail pipes. Found some stock 05 GT lers and they were in budget,,,FREEBIEs:D.. So right now it has off raod x-pipe with open 05 lers. Sounds real good when reving but cant stand it at idle, never was a fan of dumps. So takeing it to exhaust shop tomorrow to have some tail pipes made.  Next project is to put the turbo bird 8.8 with the 73's. And after home projects are finished, will rebuild tranny so sone will have fresh motor and tranny.  That way I dont haev to worry about him riding when school starts..

Anyway people,, once tail pipes are on will get her all spit shined up and get some new pictures up. Also might even swap the Pony rims on..

New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #19 –
Good deal.

It looks to be a (lot nicer) twin to mine, except mine had leather, where yours is cloth.

The power sunroof is actually called a moonroof...some dislike 'em, some folks can't live without one....myself, kinda wish mine was devoid of a roof hole...the headliner hangs a bit lower accordingly, and I have very little head room. I swapped out my power seat tracks for manual, so I can't lower my seats any at all either lol.

Your boy is a lucky guy. :bowdown:

(want to adopt a 33 year old? I can even cook) :rollin:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)
 

New guy and 88 t-bird sport(56k beware)

Reply #20 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;327663

Your boy is a lucky guy. :bowdown:

(want to adopt a 33 year old? I can even cook) :rollin



LOL...Sorry man, don't need any more kids on my insurance!! Son goes on this year, then my daughter gets her license next year. So this time next year,  will have 2 teenagers on my insurance. :shakehead


Figured why not get kid something cool.. I grew up in low income and didnt get a car until I was 21. Joined Army,at 18, went to germany for a few years, and got stationed stateside, but wasnt here long when they shipped me to the big sand box across the pond.  Always told myself will try to give my kids more than I had growing up, little stuff like that they will remember when they are older...