Delete Reply #135 – October 05, 2009, 06:24:43 PM emissions check? what's that?? :D about the only good thing left about living in michigan. ZERO emissions checks! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #136 – October 05, 2009, 06:59:47 PM I purchased New belt moulding for my 86 turbo coupe from Steele -https://secure.steelerubber.com/search_frameset.php my old belt moulding were very dry rotted, the new moulding fits well and looks great but is not laying perfectly straight, I am hoping with time it will straighten. Dave Quote Selected
Delete Reply #137 – October 08, 2009, 05:23:04 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;291774I have the repaired door panels back on.Here is a shot of the dash from the passenger side. I am so ready to do the carpet and headliner. I am thinking of going with a dark gray or charcoal carpet and getting extra yardage to do the lower doors, armrests and rear package shelf. This car is not ever going to be a "correct" restoration because I like things personalized much more.I have to think about replacing those window wipes real soon!Another idea if you havent thought about it yet is Topez/Tempo window channel. Since you have vent windows it wont be a problem.http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=8969 Quote Selected
Delete Reply #138 – October 08, 2009, 11:22:07 PM Quote from: DVP;294116Another idea if you havent thought about it yet is Topez/Tempo window channel. Since you have vent windows it wont be a problem.http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=8969I have thought about them. I remember reading somewhere about them, but can you still get them new? Because all the used Tempo ones I have seen are trashed just like the Tbird ones. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #139 – October 09, 2009, 02:41:09 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;294154I have thought about them. I remember reading somewhere about them, but can you still get them new? Because all the used Tempo ones I have seen are trashed just like the Tbird ones.Not sure. Might want to check some Tempo forums (yeah theyre out there) Have to be from 2 door though. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #140 – October 13, 2009, 11:43:11 PM I finally completed the ignition module relocation to in front of the radiator support. I bought a new TFI module to use with it and gutted the old one to solder the distributor pick-up wires into it and reinstalled it to use it as a connector and to keep the distributor sealed around the pick-up terminals. It was interesting making the new three wire harness to go from the distributor to the relocated module which involved a roll of black stranded wire, standard female blade terminals, heat shrink tubing, flexible black wire conduit and of all things regular aluminum foil that I wrapped generously around the wires to protect them from interference. Looks like most of my restoration project is at a stand still for now as money is tight. I wish I was getting this car on the road much sooner. There is still the issue of the catalytic converter overheating and some tapping noises in the engine. That engine I know must need an good overhaul by now. I wish I was feeling optimistic right now. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #141 – November 20, 2009, 08:41:33 PM I am getting an idea for the Tbird's dash pad. Last time I went to Pull-A-Part, I was pulling stuff from a 1986 Lincoln Continental and I liked the deeply hooded dash pad, so I am thinking of going back and getting that one and seeing if I can adapt it or making a new one of my own. The original dashpad on my Tbird is a disaster. The deep hooded dash pad of the Continental reminds me of how the 1964-66 Tbirds used a deeply hooded dash top. I saw something else I liked. The tuxedo black pearl on the 2010 Ford Taurus! I am getting an overload of ideas for this car when it comes to finishing time!Right now I am on an absolute standstill working on the Tbird until I can afford to do more. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #144 – November 20, 2009, 09:21:16 PM Good to see some progress. Those headlights look killer! I want a pair! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #145 – November 20, 2009, 09:32:39 PM Quote from: 302 PWR;299567Good to see some progress. Those headlights look killer! I want a pair!They are awesome and fit much better and look better than the first set I bought... You can also use different colored bulbs for the halo rings or use the colored gel caps that come in the kit. Eventually I would like to swap out all the bulbs for LED's! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #146 – November 20, 2009, 11:11:29 PM What headlights are those?? Where'd you get them?? I likey :evilgrin: I likey :evilgrin: Quote Selected
Delete Reply #147 – November 20, 2009, 11:23:29 PM I wish I could clears. Looks great. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #148 – November 20, 2009, 11:29:10 PM LEDs would be nice. I have always liked those headlights. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #149 – November 20, 2009, 11:42:20 PM Those lights are cool. I've never seen lights like those. Do outer edges actually glow like that when the markers are on or is it the camera? Quote Selected