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The garage from Hell

So, I still haven't started on my suspension/brake project, but I did wrestle the car out of the garage - a major project in itself.  Never build a narrow, deep garage...

First, just to get it down off the lift, everything had to be moved...



Then it all had to come out... (please ignore the rental property next door.  If it ever comes up for sale, I'm going to buy it and knock it down)



Phew!  I finally got it...
 




Now, it's all gotta go back in, but in a different order...



Man!  I'm too tired to work on the T-Bird.  I need a nap.  Maybe tomorrow. :D

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Reply #1
That made me tired too
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #2
wow bro nice set up and what a nice bird ya got there
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Reply #3
that mach is sweet@!
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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
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Reply #4
Quote from: daminc;213977
That made me tired too


and jealous
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

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Reply #5
Clean looking '83
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #6
WOW sheeeeeesh dude you wanna adopt me? I'll gladly move those any way you want anytime you want! LOL that's nice good collection man!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

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Reply #7
what do you do, and were can I sign up...
I love the bird, and thats a bad ass mach, and the porsche is sweet
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #8
very nice... I just told the wife our next house needs a big garage with a lift and be able to hold at least 3 cars, she said okay lol.
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Reply #9
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;213980
that mach is sweet@!


Thanks.  The Mach is quietly for sale.  I hate to see it go, but I need the money to finance this restoration...my first car.  I've had it for 30 years.

Start...



Now...





About the only original steel left is the roof.

Quote from: Chuck W
Clean looking '83


Thanks Chuck.  I was thinking of using the same wheels as you when I do the five lug swap.  They'll almost look like twins, so I may do something else.  Your car was one of the ones that made me want to get back working on mine.

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Reply #10
Wow, sweet resto man!!
68 fastback? or is it a 67, hard to tell that disisembled, but god I know my stangs! Thats gonna be a sweet ride! Thank god the floors in my 66 have already been done.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #11
Who cares about the house, check out all those sweet rides!
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Reply #12
Quote from: Bob;213992
very nice... I just told the wife our next house needs a big garage with a lift and be able to hold at least 3 cars, she said okay lol.


The lift is the best thing ever.  The garage configuration is what sucks.  I couldn't go wider because of my lot size, so I made it two cars deep.  If, heaven forbid, you want a car out of the back, everything has to move...including the daily drivers outside. :mad:


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Reply #13
That Mach made me cry. Reminded me of my dads old 71 Fastback which he had to sell do to no job... which is the reason I got the cougar... for the father and son project that never happened.

And if I had the money I would love to have it just to give it to him.
1987 Cougar XR7 5.0 SOLD
1992 Ranger 4.0
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Reply #14
Quote from: ivygreen;214005
  If, heaven forbid, you want a car out of the back, everything has to move...including the daily drivers outside. :mad:



Well there ARE worse problems to have ;)
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr