Skip to main content
Topic: Why must I be tempted? (Read 2677 times) previous topic - next topic

Why must I be tempted?

I've missed the '80 XR-7 since I sold it to a buddy of mine.

Visions of a dream unfulfilled and all that lot. 

Now the past week, an 80-82 Tbird has appeared in the neighborhood here by work.  A little rough around the edges, but I'm certain if I were to walk up with cash, it would be mine.
It's black with what looks to be a red interior (which would match the red vinyl 1/2 roof).

Must...resist...do..not...need...4th...car....


I miss my Box Fox :(
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #1
I have 5.:hick:
 And we really only need 2.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
[/COLOR]
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
Join us on Facebook

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #2
Well it's me....and well, me....

If I had better storage (as in on my property and free) I'd pick up another car, but as it is I don't have the room.  I'm not wanting to pay for storage any more.  That's money better spent elsewhere.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #3
Yea, storage would limit me to. I also miss by 78 boxy Monarch.
But I would never be able to find one of those ever again. I always search but they're never there....
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
[/COLOR]
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
Join us on Facebook

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #4
Quote from: Chuck W;265242
Well it's me....and well, me....

If I had better storage (as in on my property and free) I'd pick up another car, but as it is I don't have the room.  I'm not wanting to pay for storage any more.  That's money better spent elsewhere.


Okay Chuck, you've convinced me. You can keep a car in the other half of my shop. Just make sure you leave the keys :evilgrin: .

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #5
Just buy it, you probably won't see one for sale again in a long time. I've haven't seen a single 80-82 Cougar for sale around here, and I've been looking for 2 years. :hick:
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #6
black with red..........sounds pretty nice combo............ get it.
Mike

 

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #7
If you want it that bad you will find a way! Only you know if you want it.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #8
I'm going to have to go with Oscar on this one
__________________
Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #9
4????? what other cars do you have???? maybe the guy will trade and you wont even have to buy it!!!!! that is if you happen to have some little dd sittin around.......
Chuck..........must .........buy............80.............bird..............again................to ..............have,.............nice...........collection............. (wow... that was a bit confusing...lol)
[/IMG]
Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #10
Quote from: massCougarxr7;265515
4????? what other cars do you have????


The Scorpio and the Volvo Turbo, and neither are going anywhere...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #11
I had a buddy that had a Scorpio once, it was a truely fun car to drive.

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #12
Quote from: 86XR7project;265591
I had a buddy that had a Scorpio once, it was a truely fun car to drive.


Mine is better...

A real suspension and 12" Vette brakes on all 4 corners...

The manual trans is next.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #13
Quote from: Chuck W;265236
I've missed the '80 XR-7 since I sold it to a buddy of mine.

Visions of a dream unfulfilled and all that lot. 

Now the past week, an 80-82 Tbird has appeared in the neighborhood here by work.  A little rough around the edges, but I'm certain if I were to walk up with cash, it would be mine.
It's black with what looks to be a red interior (which would match the red vinyl 1/2 roof).

Must...resist...do..not...need...4th...car....


I miss my Box Fox :(
Drive it like you stole it!!!! :burnout: :hick:

I've got about a dozen laying around.
1987 TC

Why must I be tempted?

Reply #14
Quote from: Chuck W;265593
Mine is better...

A real suspension and 12" Vette brakes on all 4 corners...

The manual trans is next.


I've seen some of the pics, I have to say all of the things you do to your cars amazes me.