Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #15 – October 26, 2007, 12:06:09 AM Quote from: fordman3;184555LJS30,I don't know how close we are geographically, but I've got an entire front cap minus hood from an '86 XR7. It's even got the foglight cutouts. Colors' not exact, but it is a dark red, and you're going to repaint anyway. I've also got several odd and end red interior parts if you are looking for any. Just thought you might be interested.On the other hand, again if we aren't too far apart from each other, if you change your mind and decide to let the car go, I'd be interested. Just a thought.Fordman3Well I think my mom is happy with the front cap it has currently. However, let me see what interior parts we may need. I live in Riverside, CA, so that gives you an idea where I am at. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #16 – October 26, 2007, 12:23:10 AM Nice links you guys. How do those coil springs ride? That is a very cheap price. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #17 – October 26, 2007, 12:38:34 AM As for advice in rebuilding....take your time (of course;)) It looks to be an easy restore so have fun with it. Do a good job and you and your mom won't regret it.Brian Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #18 – October 26, 2007, 08:50:31 AM when i stared to restore my 84 i set out to give it what i think the car should have as an option, the v-8 4 bbl carb. option. with all the creature comforts too. i pulled out every wire and hoses and lines. detailed the underside . (you can see your face in the trans tunnel) really it is up to you as what you want, how you want the car to represnt it self. remember to us these are great cars, to everyone else, their just t-birds and cougars...blah, blah, blah...take your time and enjoy it. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #19 – October 26, 2007, 01:50:14 PM Excellent input up to this point guys. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #20 – November 12, 2007, 01:53:39 AM hey, how far is riverside from san-diego? Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #21 – November 12, 2007, 03:13:33 PM Quote from: Punisher;187146hey, how far is riverside from san-diego?Sorry if I took awhile to respond. I've been swamped at work. I am about 1hr 1/2 from the Tijuana border. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #22 – November 12, 2007, 03:17:25 PM Im in downtown san diego, so your probably about an hour away from me then. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #23 – November 12, 2007, 03:27:19 PM Quote from: Punisher;187230Im in downtown san diego, so your probably about an hour away from me then.Interesting, very interesting. How was your resto on your 83? Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #24 – November 12, 2007, 09:17:55 PM Quote from: LJS30;187235Interesting, very interesting. How was your resto on your 83?im in the process of doing that as we speak. Its VERY hard to find parts for, lol. but hopefully i can get it done one day. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #25 – November 13, 2007, 12:34:30 AM Quote from: Punisher;187309im in the process of doing that as we speak. Its VERY hard to find parts for, lol. but hopefully i can get it done one day.I hear you man. I think I'm going to get the transmission rebuilt then get my mom some new leaf springs. Quote Selected
Restoring 83 Cougar (Tips, experiences) Reply #26 – November 23, 2007, 07:05:55 PM I think he is talking about the T-bird grille in it. Quote Selected
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