Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

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Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #30 – April 17, 2007, 07:39:38 PM

There are so many awesome cars on this forum that I couldn't pick just one. Actually I could, my '88. Despite all the problems I've had with it, it is my baby and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

As far as a before and after... she pretty much looks the same on the outside from when I bought her 6 years ago. Only major change are new lights and I refinished the wheels.
All the work has been under the hood :D
It used to look horrible, wish I had a better pic than this.

now... actually this was before I installed my new lights but...

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #31 – April 17, 2007, 08:34:02 PM

blue84302.... my buddy john..... the one who got me here....

Johns got some heart for his Tbirds and his friends.. One of my best buddies.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #32 – April 17, 2007, 08:34:12 PM

The Hawk and Johns331 have both been my inspiration from quite a few years ago when I first saw thier cars on the web. I never dreamed I'd be lucky enough to be able to buy Johns car.

It still blows me away that it's sitting in my garage!

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #33 – April 17, 2007, 08:49:17 PM

Quote from: Thunder Chicken;140861

Christ, after reading through this thread I feel guilty for forgetting about all the others.

There are just so many different takes on what people think these cars should be, from Chuck's 5.0 car converted to a TC all the way to Tom's TC converted to a 5.0 car.

Maybe Chuck and I should have traded cars... Would have been a bunch simpler(but nowhere as much fun for either of us)...

Like Carmen, I have a hard time remembering names... But what Hawk did with his TC is nothing short of art, plus it just plain rips...

I also always liked the '86 TC Dogcharmer now owns(Johns331)...

Yea I guess I have this 5.0TC fetish...

For Cougs It has to be Erics, 5.8Fastcat, Ed's(Showed the boy how to power shift that thing back in '02... Uhhh I believe the shift fork broke in the T5 just after that :D), Weasles, Karls and so many more...

EDIT

How 'bout that... The old Dawg himself posts while I'm pecking the keyboard...

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #34 – April 17, 2007, 08:49:20 PM

I like Nate's stance, and love 5.8fastcat's Cougar completely. Hawk's too.

Mine currently is a POS, but I aspire to build it up right. It ended up a dd for 2 years first. I bought mine for $200.00, definately got my money's worth. My buddy had it before me and beat on it hard.(he got it from his bro in law from the twin cities) He wanted to enduro race it, but i bought it instead. It's the only one around, as this is mud-truck country. I have to admit, I thought I was the only one nuts enuf to build one, but I see there's quite a select few of us that are nuts.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #35 – April 17, 2007, 09:15:04 PM

Quote from: EricCoolCats;140780

Also, Rob's 1985 Cougar...there's a man after my own heart on the customization side. Always thinks outside the box. Amazing.

I sold rob an 87 TC Counsel that he put in his 85 Cougar, and I am proud of it to because it is an amazing car.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #36 – April 17, 2007, 10:22:45 PM

I take back what i said before i love EVERYONES birds and cougars on here, you are all nice guys, and have a passion that i enjoy also. You have beautiful cars, and deal with a kid like me learning everything
50 willgo im gonna steal your intake!! I wish i could afford the shiny one, im getting the regular one this summer

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #37 – April 17, 2007, 10:42:52 PM

There is not one person that does not influence me. Not just the people who have extremely nice and modded cars, but people who have a starter car and are just getting it going or are in the process. The first two Cougars that really got me going were Eric's vert and Baxo's 85 when he had the Cobra R's on it. Hawk and Andrew Beedle had the first TBirds I saw that I loved, 83 Heritage and 86elan are an inspiration, also Aerobird and Old Raven's TC's just blew me away. Right now I honestly have to say Mikey, Fila Man you are an inspiration. Having one of the rare cars on here and with the progress he has made and help he has given. Altogether there is not one person who I can pick, but as a whole everyone does. Thats why I like the boards so much.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #38 – April 17, 2007, 11:09:27 PM

I don't know what to say. I never expected to get to be an influence. I'm glad I can help/inspire someone as ALL of you have done for me

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #39 – April 18, 2007, 12:50:53 AM

Ok, besides all the regulars (Hawk, Eric, etc etc, you know the drill), there are a few others that I dont think have been mentioned yet:

When I FIRST started pokin around for ideas for the Tbird (long before I found this forum), I came across what I later found out to be Chrome302Jr's cardomain page. That car really got me excited to dig into my 5.0 and show people that these cars really do have potential.

As for Cougars, cougarman's "project eliminator" car always catches my eye. I always admire it when I see it come up on the top banner. The way it sits, the wheels, the PRIMER, the spoiler...it really looks old school, yet new at the same time. And it looks sleek, which is something I could never grasp on the Cougars with that vertical rear window.

All in all, there aren't any cars on this forum that haven't given me ideas and/or inspiration in some way or another. Many are still trying to get the ball rolling on their vision of what their cars will be (cougrr302, fila, etc), so it'll be fun to get to develop my car along at the same time they do. Feeding off of ideas and making them your own style is what it's all about.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #40 – April 18, 2007, 02:10:41 AM

For me I'd have to say TurboCoupe50's car. I love the fact that it looks stock but isn't. I've always been a fan of the sleeper and that's what I want my car to be.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #41 – April 18, 2007, 02:38:41 AM

i vote mine for doing stuff not done yet because as far as looks go eric wins with the cougar and hawk wins with the T-bird as far as fame goes.

But when you want a one of a kind crazy car that does not have a big fan club and for someones 1st car and at a little over half way done theres more crazy mods to go.

Top picture is the newest added new window banner inside window made it much faster to s snow off car after work and added on the stripes to the sunroof last week i hope i get my custom sub box installed today might take a few pictures of it after its done.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2202147

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Reply #42 – April 18, 2007, 09:57:16 AM

You know, I would have to say I'm more inspired by people's cars on here rather than influenced. Certain rides inspire me and give me ideas for this car, the Mustang and others that may come in the future (still lookin for a 4 eye T-bird V6 I can do a split port swap on).

As far as influence....What influences me is the drive to be different than others. Taking this behemoth of a land yacht, pulling up to some poor schlub kid at a light in his import 1.6L equipped car replete with 9 inch diameter ler and 2 foot wing, blipping my throttle to 3K and enjoying the:
A) priceless look of fear on Junior's face or
B) The fact he's to intimidated to even look over.

THAT my friends; is MY influence! No race even needed......

5.8 Fastcat and David ARE inspiring me to beef up my AOD and put some forced induction in the Demon.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #43 – April 20, 2007, 01:39:00 AM

There are quite allot of cars on here I enjoy seeing, allot. Most have already been named. Each have thier own special features making them personal. One of my favorite things about the cars on this site, everyones got thier own little thing they want to do or have on thier car already. I like what someone posted early on in here, "I like mine the most", since i like mine the most:D . The diversity of cars on here is VERY cool. I was never a big fan of the birds, but after seeing what allot of people have done on here, I now appreciate them, especialy blonde thunders car w/the shaker to name one of many cool birds on here. I also appreciate the many kept to original condition cars that many people have on here also. One day, when I have money again, I will finish mine....... I hope anyway. Keep posting pics of your cars people, I enjoy them all.

Before and after the 5 lug and 5 speed conversion.

Whats the most influential Fox Tbird/cougar

Reply #44 – April 20, 2007, 11:06:37 AM

For me the most influential bird is the one I rode in when I was in 5th grade. A buddy down the street dad worked at the Local Ford dealer, it also helped that his father in-law owned it. He had a brand spanking new 84 turbo coupe, might have been 83 but it was new and it had the 83-84 dash. I remember him taking us for a RIDE! as he called it. That was one hell of a ride. I remember getting thorwn back in the seat several times and smoking the tires. He seemed like the coolest Dude in the world back then. It is funny what we remember from when we ar young. As far as members of this boards cars. I can't pick one! There are way to many to pick just one,I'm Still like a kid in a candy store!