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Im wondering if this tbird is worth the asking price. Since its  3 hr trip for me to go and get it. any input would be appreciated!

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2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

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Reply #1
its pretty much junk unless you want to do alot of rust repair. might have frame damage. It would be a good buy for more fox parts though...
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #2
I'll bet if you pull the carpet, I'll look like my floor.
It would be a big project. I see rust in the door jambs too.

I would buy it if I needed TC parts.
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Reply #3
well if i were to get it id be spending total around 550 to 600 bucks to buy it and pick it up so do you think i could make my money out of the parts?
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

-Resident smartass! :ies:

- Don't listen to the naysayers. For every person who actually helps with your project there will be 10 who will discourage you all the while thinking that they are helping. 99% of all people have good intentions. That doesn't make them right.- XR7 Dave - SCCOA.Com

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Reply #4
Sure, I'll be looking for a TC rear soon. ;)
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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 .......
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Reply #5
well if its got the quad shock rear then id def go for it.
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

-Resident smartass! :ies:

- Don't listen to the naysayers. For every person who actually helps with your project there will be 10 who will discourage you all the while thinking that they are helping. 99% of all people have good intentions. That doesn't make them right.- XR7 Dave - SCCOA.Com

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Reply #6
Yeah you could definitely make money parting it out.  I call dibs on the snowflakes!  :D

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Reply #7
Is the dog included?
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

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Reply #8
some guy around here not too long ago had one that looked just like that tc, rust and all for $500 on craigslist.
it didnt have a blown headgasket though.
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1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage
1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo Convertible
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Reply #9
If you have $600 in it, you're not going to get rich parting it out. $250-$300 fror the rear, $50-$100 for the tranny, $200-$300 for the motor, $60 for snowflakes, body is junk, interior doesn't look the best. If you love to tinker, then it may be worth going for it. If you're just trying to make money, your margins will be slim. My $.02.
1987 Turbo Coupe - Son's car
1987 Super Coupe - Son's project car
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