Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: my $80.00 8.8 (Read 2715 times) previous topic - next topic

my $80.00 8.8

I picked this up a few weeks ago and have done some work on it.
3:27 gears,trac-lock and 4 lug.

before and after pics
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #1 –
Looks really good man.  Congrats!
41 Dodge Luxury Liner Sedan
78 F-100 2wd flareside
84Turbo Coupe
84 Thunderbird Élan
85 Thunderbird 3.8
88 Turbo Coupe
88 Mustang GT
90 Stang LX 5.0 5spd
93 F-150 4x4 ext cab
96 Mustang GT
98 Mustang GT
99 SVT Cobra
06 Fusion SEL
14 Fusion Sport

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #2 –
Thats a nice job you have done there. Deem I´m jealous

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #3 –
What kind of paint did you use? that has good texture.
~Project ThunderStorm = '84 Charcoal Thunderbird - First Car - Long Time Work in Progress~
~Project (No Name Yet) = 1970 Plymouth GTX/RR "Clone"~

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #4 –
Niiiice !!! That's the diff cover I was wanting until I got the Shelby lid. You did a great job cleaning it up.I got mine a couple of weeks ago,and need time to finish it.When are you installing it? I install the rear without axles or brakes (I leave the brakes unbolted from the differential,and hanging from the chassis),then bolt the rear in,bolt the brakes on,install the axles and cover.No brake bleeding (I hate that).Now,if I can just get my quads to work on the car again (tires too wide).Pics when you install it.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Romeo2k;301257
What kind of paint did you use? that has good texture.


the diff. cover is natural,axle housing is rustoleum flat black and the dust covers are rustoleum hammer finish.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #6 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;301259
Niiiice !!! That's the diff cover I was wanting until I got the Shelby lid. You did a great job cleaning it up.I got mine a couple of weeks ago,and need time to finish it.When are you installing it? I install the rear without axles or brakes (I leave the brakes unbolted from the differential,and hanging from the chassis),then bolt the rear in,bolt the brakes on,install the axles and cover.No brake bleeding (I hate that).Now,if I can just get my quads to work on the car again (tires too wide).Pics when you install it.


I will install it in the spring (need warm weather),I still have some work to do (bend new brake lines,move the flexable break line to the passenger side and new bushings).I am going to deal with my quad shocks,after the rear end is installed.

that diff. cover is a Summit brand.I milled of the summit name and drilled and tapped two 10-32 holes to mount a plate with the FORD name on it.I will also make a Thunderbird plate for it,so I can change them if I want.

I aslo wnat to make up a 3rd brake light/stop light, that I could mount on there,that will also have the FORD name on it.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #7 –
Are you using quads too?
[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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #8 –
Looks great!! Now I suppose you'll jack the back end of your car way up so every one behind you can read your differential cover. lol.
1987 Turbo Coupe - Son's car
1987 Super Coupe - Son's project car
1934 Ford - My project car

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #9 –
ooops. I was typing while you were posting that. lol
[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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #10 –
Alright,I need a better pic of the cover,and.....a third brake light? On the diff?I'm intrigued.I can't even se my diff cover standing behind the car.I need more input.It sounds like a cool idea.Different (I'm not going to steal the idea.LOL).As far as the quads,I'll also deal with them after the diff. is in.I'm hoping,at the most,I just need some thin spacers (5mm or maybe 7mm).No need for me to think much about it.I can't do anything until the other work is finished anyway.Again,pics of the cover and the plates.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #11 –
Looks great :D

Are you keeping the drums on the rear?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #12 –
Quote from: daminc;301285
Are you using quads too?


yep,I just need the frame brackets.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #13 –
don't bother to jack it up to see anything under there. All you get is a great view of the gas tank. see..... :D
[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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1

my $80.00 8.8

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Chooglin;301298
yep,I just need the frame brackets.


someone was just selling some I think.
[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
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137541156293768&ap=1