Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #15 – June 18, 2009, 08:26:09 PM Quote from: Ether947;278549That thing looks like a money pit. I would only purchase it to part it out (assuming the interior is unmolested). Poor 4-eyes... :(I agree 100% use it for parts and for selling parts. I wouldn't go pouring money into it. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #16 – June 18, 2009, 08:30:45 PM That was my thought on it. $200 investment can get you quite a profit. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #17 – June 18, 2009, 09:05:19 PM Quote from: massCougarxr7;278543Any ideas what rims those are????????Rears look like a cheap American Racing, and the fronts are 8 holes painted black. As for the car I would offer $150 and just part it out. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #18 – June 18, 2009, 11:23:57 PM why part it out? I started with a worse platform than that and look what I ended up with... the car wouldnt need much to be complete again. and for $200 its not a bad car minus the parts it needs Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #19 – June 18, 2009, 11:27:28 PM It looks like it would be worth $200 depending on how it runs. If it runs.Obviously we cant tell you what to do but look it over good and scope out all the "good" parts you can use then see if its worth it. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #20 – June 18, 2009, 11:35:40 PM Quotesvt cobra motor for sale too..but he wants 2grand for it If its a running 4 valve DOHC then it could be worth it. if its just a 93 cobra engine then likely no unless its perfect and has low miles. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #21 – June 18, 2009, 11:41:06 PM most likely a 4v for that kinda money Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #22 – June 19, 2009, 08:19:06 AM Quote from: Ether947;278549That thing looks like a money pit. I would only purchase it to part it out (assuming the interior is unmolested). Poor 4-eyes... :(Why,..... itd make one hell of a winter beater!!!!!! And my first thoughts were a part out,... where id build the motor to HO spec,... But then theres no 8.8,... and id love to see the wiring harnesss,.... Im hoping he has the front in the garage, if he does its definately worth $200,... and its definately going to be a part out,.....(after i get aquainted with the bird of course!!!!) Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #23 – June 19, 2009, 08:20:31 AM its the 4v but thats WAY out of my price range!!!........LOL id never thought id be able to find a car before a motor!!!! Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #24 – June 19, 2009, 09:59:02 AM Slow down man, let me just lay this out for you. If you were to part it out you can make your money back AND more . The car itself doesn't look horrible (I think mine is in worse shape) but there are parts missing that would require more money. You already have your Cougar which appears to be in pretty good shape for a car from the 87-88 range from a state that recieves snow. I would take out the motor and tranny and rebuild the motor how you would want it WHILE you can drive your Cougar. That way after your motor is built your way you can throw it in and have an extra 5.0 sitting on the wayside :D. Not to mention an extra trans seeing as the AOD seems to be kind of a weak point on these cars. I'd hate to see you have a problem with the long arm of the law again like you did before with this car. Just my .02. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #25 – June 19, 2009, 01:11:14 PM Quote from: massCougarxr7;278641Why,..... itd make one hell of a winter beater!!!!!! It doesn't really fit the general criteria of a winter beater. This is a car that you are pretty passionate about. Winter beaters are throw-away cars. You drive them until they break and then you get another one. I don't think very many people on this forum actually have another fox thundercat as their winter beaters. You said you have a storage issue. Where are you going to put if it is indeed a driver? You said you are looking for a job. Where are you going to get the money from to make the initial purchase? Where are you going to get the money to put into to this car to make it road ready? FYI, these aren't questions I want answers to, just trying to help you make a wise decision. I am in a similar situation as well (thanks Chuck!). Making repairs to someone else's "repairs" or in this case (judging from the photos) "experiments" isn't difficult -- albeit frustrating and it can get costly. These cars are cheap to repair but they can nickel and dime you to death. I'd hate to see you put all the time and money into this car only to find out later down the road that it wasn't worth it and then you have part it out because no one will buy it whole. And unless you are the greatest salesman ever you will not get anywhere close to breaking even. Happens quite often. Happened to me. Twice. :DIf you are looking for a beater I would strongly suggest getting something else. Basically something you know very little about and don't care about learning about. Get something you hate. lol. Good Luck! Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #26 – June 19, 2009, 01:43:04 PM FIRST: The car has been sitting there for about a year,... its not going anywhere,....Second: Ive got a couple side jobs to do that will get me close to the amount he wants,..Third: Storage is no longer an issiue, cause my girls brother sold his monte,.. so the garage and yard are empty!!!!! Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #27 – June 19, 2009, 01:49:29 PM if the underside is rot......... then yeah its a beater,....... but that would also make it a part out,....i was interested in the tinted glass, rims, motor/trans, ALL electrical, basically aCOMPLETE TEARDOWN,....Now this may sound dumb,........but looking at the bumper, it looks like an 86, lx??? Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #28 – June 19, 2009, 02:20:14 PM There were no LX T-birds in 86. The LX started in 87;) It would be either a base or 'Elan T-bird. Quote Selected
Sooo,.. i might get a sport,.....car is gone,.... Reply #29 – June 20, 2009, 11:07:30 AM I guess i need to brush up on my bird history!!!!!!Anyhow i called the guy last night, no answer,.. so i ran by afterward, and the car was gone.... boo hoo,.....ill find another one , or maybe a parts coug....thnks for showing some interest guys!!! Quote Selected
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