New member introduction May 28, 2007, 08:11:28 PM I have been lurking around for a bit and thought it might be time to introduce myself. This maybe a bit long winded so indure as much of it as you can.I actually came into possession of an 87 TC by accident. I have a 79 Bronco that I was building a 521 engine for. Things got a little out of hand, and the motor ended up being more than I wanted or needed for the Bronco. So I started looking for a new victim. A guy I work with, his dad had a few Thunderbirds that were going to be hauled to the crusher soon. I figured it couldn't hurt to take a look. I walked away with the 87 TC. It is in sad shape but straight and rust free. Not really worth restoring, but great for my new project.First off I am a SPEED FREAK. If it has 4 wheels and goes fast its for me, don't matter if its straight or twisties. Plans for the bird so far are a bit sketchy due to this being my first fox body since 1982. If anyone has ever heard of Land Speed Racing or Bonneville Salt Flats then you will know somewhat where I am headed. Here on the east coast we have a venue called the Maxton Mile. Basically a measured mile with the speed recorded at the end of the mile. Nice thing is its only a 45 minute drive for me. I have been involved with this venue, crewing on other cars, on and off for the last 5 years. It's time I have a ride of my own. What I am going after is one of the street legal class records. To do so with this size engine is going to take a run over 200 mph. In a bird body somewhere around 750-800 Hp. No problem there. Biggest items on the list are the chassis mods and necessary safety stuff. Goal here is to be able to drive it the 45 minutes to the track and still run over 200 mph. I know there will be doubters and nah sayers, but this ain't my first pony ride. Just time for my own ride. Know what it takes to do it and the comitment to do it. I am open to any and all comments, suggestions,questions, moans and groans.BTW here are some pics of it the day I bought it.Sorry for being so long winded with my passion.BillHillbilly Motorsports1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe "Hillbilly Deluxe"1979 Bronco "Hillbilly Heaevn" Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #1 – May 28, 2007, 08:27:05 PM Yeah man, I know about Maxton. My dad and I know a guy that supplies fuel for the events down there. Looks like a great project car and a very good choice of car for street legal speed records since these cars are pretty aerodynamic. Glad to have you aboard! Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #2 – May 28, 2007, 08:42:04 PM Doesnt matter your passion or what you do with the car as long as its what you want and you have fun with it. Welcome Aboard! It would be cool to see a Bird do 200mph. Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #3 – May 28, 2007, 09:33:54 PM Welcome aboard.It's a breath of fresh air to see someone doing something totally different with these cars. Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #4 – May 28, 2007, 10:01:33 PM Welcome aboard, can't wait to see pictures of the build up. Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #5 – May 28, 2007, 10:18:41 PM welcome to the collective you will be assimilated Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #6 – May 28, 2007, 10:19:47 PM Is that a 4 eye Cougar in the background? Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #7 – May 28, 2007, 10:26:48 PM Thanks for the warm wlecome guys. I will be posting pics as I progress. Got tons of questions, but have been spending my time searching the site lot of great info here.Yes that is 4 eyes. Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #8 – May 28, 2007, 10:43:45 PM Quote from: CougarSE;150480Is that a 4 eye Cougar in the background?was gonna ask the same thing :flip: Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #10 – May 28, 2007, 11:00:50 PM welcome aboard. I'm relatively new and absurd, too. Post up some pics of the build, eh? Quote Selected
New member introduction Reply #11 – May 29, 2007, 09:02:27 AM Welcome aboard and good luck with the build. For doing what you want to do, you couldn't have picked a much better car for the job. Quote Selected
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