My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #15 – September 03, 2011, 08:00:54 AM is there much to be had from the CFI system? Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #16 – September 03, 2011, 10:27:42 AM Quote from: MY83T;366672So i was wondering what you guys think of a few light mods to the car as i really want to keep the originality as much as possible as its a true survivor car. 1.Dual Exhausts2.Some internal engine mods (some port work, new cam , stronger valve springs.. maybe an aftermarket, stock appearing coil to boost the spark a little)3. 5.0 fender call outs ( I always liked the looks of these)Im curious what all of your thoughts are..... I'm for all of them except the 5.0 badges on the fender , I dont like them even on Stangs :) Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #17 – September 03, 2011, 07:17:19 PM Quote from: EFFalcon;366686is there much to be had from the CFI system? In the way of parts or performance? Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #18 – September 04, 2011, 02:36:49 AM Quote from: hypostang;366696I'm for all of them except the 5.0 badges on the fender , I dont like them even on Stangs :) I agree, the only thing I regret doing to my Thunderbird. I do like them on Mustangs since it was stock on those however lol. Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #19 – September 04, 2011, 06:43:20 PM performance. Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #20 – September 05, 2011, 09:13:15 PM Quote from: MY83T;366373I plan to keep the car as stock as possible as these are becoming more rare in original unmolested condition. The only cosmetic non-stock item will be some 5.0 call outs on the fenders, i always liked them. As for engine mods, when the block is rebuilt i will do some mild upgrades, but it will maintain its stock appearance. The dash pad, headliner and carpet all need to be redone, the back seats are perfect, no cracks in the leather, and i have a mint pair of Leather front seats that i bought off ebay 5 years ago for 75 shipped to replace the cracking old ones on there now. I am keeping the TRX wheels too even though the tires are a fortune to run. I like them alot and you just dont see them that much anymore.......Good luck and keep us posted. If you find anything interesting during the tear down as far as factory markings, etc. feel free to post it in the thread here:http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?25246-Original-cars-owners-documentationWhen you pull the motor apart, I'd be curious to know if there are any 'nylon' gears behind the timing cover. I've been told they were used around that time.Good to see another 83 Heritage coming back to life! :D Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #21 – September 05, 2011, 10:44:00 PM Quote from: rodsterh;366824Good luck and keep us posted. If you find anything interesting during the tear down as far as factory markings, etc. feel free to post it in the thread here:http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?25246-Original-cars-owners-documentationWhen you pull the motor apart, I'd be curious to know if there are any 'nylon' gears behind the timing cover. I've been told they were used around that time.Good to see another 83 Heritage coming back to life! :D I will certainly document with loads of pics and report here in detail. My car has the buck tag still and build sheet is safely entombed in the bottom of the passenger seat.... Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #22 – September 05, 2011, 11:54:40 PM Awesome that you've had the car since 87 and now you get to revisit it. I gotta vote for no on the 5.0 badges. Looks much cleaner without. Just let the exhaust note tell people whats under the hood. There's no mistaking the sound of a 5.0 with flowmasters. I actually just started driving mine again after 4 years in storage. It was pretty well kept, so no restoration needed. I've had mine for 11 years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time i drive it:D Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #23 – September 06, 2011, 12:08:57 AM Quote from: bryan163;366834Awesome that you've had the car since 87 and now you get to revisit it. I gotta vote for no on the 5.0 badges. Looks much cleaner without. Just let the exhaust note tell people whats under the hood. There's no mistaking the sound of a 5.0 with flowmasters. I actually just started driving mine again after 4 years in storage. It was pretty well kept, so no restoration needed. I've had mine for 11 years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time i drive it:D Ok, ok....im convinced, no 5.0 call outs....lol I am really excited to get her running and registered this week........ Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #24 – September 06, 2011, 12:23:24 AM Maybe a newb question, but what are TRX rims and why are the tires expensive? Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #25 – September 06, 2011, 12:32:56 AM Quote from: bryan163;366839Maybe a newb question, but what are TRX rims and why are the tires expensive? Not a newb question at all, its how you learn..... the TRX wheel package was common to 4 eyed Fox body Mustangs and Capri cars from 1979-1983 and Was a pricey add on for Thunderbird for 83/84 They use Metric tires which are only available from pen 15er tire nowadays and cost like $300 per tire. Many people opt for the Ten hole or Turbine 4 lug wheels as the tire sizes are more standard and less costly. If you look at the pics in the beginning of the thread you can see a shot of a TRX rim. Very unique and distinct.... Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #26 – September 06, 2011, 12:38:54 AM I saw the wheels and I think I've seen them before. Never heard of metric tires before though. Learn something new every day. So are you gonna pull the motor right away or does it still run and drive? Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #27 – September 06, 2011, 12:40:29 AM Quote from: bryan163;366841I saw the wheels and I think I've seen them before. Never heard of metric tires before though. Learn something new every day. So are you gonna pull the motor right away or does it still run and drive? Going to find out this week, as i need to change some fluids, and get a new battery in her.....then well see.....either way a rebuild is in order. It ran fine when parked 4 years ago. Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #28 – September 15, 2011, 07:11:46 PM Went to the storage garage today.....topped off all the fluids, poured a little marvel mystery oil in.....car turned over in 3 cranks. Not bad for a 38 year old car with over 100k on the clock and hasn't been started in almost 5 years. I have to mount the new tires before i can drive it anywhere, as the current ones are dry rotted badly. Quote Selected
My bone stock 1983 Heritage lives again......... Reply #29 – September 15, 2011, 08:16:08 PM Quote from: MY83T;36773638 year old car . When did you trade your '83 in for a '73 hahaha. Just messing with ya man. The only reason I know how old my Cougar is, because it is 4 years older than I am. Quote Selected
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