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T-Bird Resto/Mod UPDATE 3-16-18

Reply #255
Quote from: Fordracer08;402244
Time to put the Bird back together?
Ya, you know.....wiring, running new fuel & brake lines stuff like that. :D
 
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;402246
Is that another Bird I see?
Na, it's a 93' Tempo w/60K miles. It was my wife's grandfathers car that we inherited when he passed.
 
Quote from: 83TB;402248
Very cool, time to get to work putting back together I guess?
You got it :D


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Reply #256
Nice to see it back home :).

Did you get the wiring for the 4.6 figured out yet? It's going to be pretty cool when it's able to move under it's own power :).
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #257
It feels odd to see it sitting at home and not to look at it at work.
No, not yet :( still have to get the engine/dash harnesses and the ECU as well.


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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Reply #258
This is an exciting time for your project as it starts to go back together. It will be one nice ride.
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86 T-Bird V6 C5
91 F-150 5.0L 5spd
93 Mustang LX 351C C4
2013 Honda CRV AWD

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Reply #259
Any updates?

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Reply #260
No updates sorry :(

I've been busy with work and some things going on with the house. Good things though ;) Although I have acquired some parts, sucks waiting for a clutch fork to show up!! :evilgrin: I've also been trying to get my shop ready for a special project coming soon ;)
I've been trying to get the 3.0 to 3.5 swap into the Stratus done at work as well. :toilet:


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

T-Bird Resto/Mod UPDATE 3-16-18

Reply #261
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 I've also been trying to get my shop ready for a special project coming soon ;)
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Special eh?  :bowdown:








1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD HERITAGE 5.0
2008 SAAB 9-7X AERO 6.0 (LS2) 1 0f 554 Made
2011 FORD FLEX SEL Family Hauler

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Reply #262
You know it  :evilgrin:


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

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Reply #263
Since I now have the majority of the parts to finish the bird. Still need some parts but i'll find out what they are when I need them.
So now let the fun begin:evilgrin:


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

T-Bird Resto/Mod UPDATE 3-16-18

Reply #264
Looking forward to seeing it take shape. Will be watching for the updates.

Still planning on some autox with it when you are done? I have been looking into this as well, and also have been looking at the hooked on driving site here lately, would like to get mine to the Road America at Elkhart lake, or the Autobahn country club by Joliet someday.

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Reply #265
Quote from: bodyman;418719
Looking forward to seeing it take shape. Will be watching for the updates. Thanks, Of course there'll be pics :)

Still planning on some autox with it when you are done? I have been looking into this as well, and also have been looking at the hooked on driving site here lately, would like to get mine to the Road America at Elkhart lake, or the Autobahn country club by Joliet someday.
Yes I still plan on autoxing it. I too want to run the Autoban as well as the Sand Hills race & there is a track in Michigan. What's this "hooked on driving" site??


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

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Reply #266
http://www.hookedondriving.com  Driving school/club with events at road course tracks. Looks fairly reasonable at about $325 per event.

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Reply #267
Cant wait to see the finished project. I am due back in the states soon and cant wait to finish mine up. I am taking it to france with me so will be able to take her on some historic tracks.

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Reply #268
Sorry guys for such a delay in updates,  I have little under 2 wks off due to Ford N Chrysler's plant shut down. So I do plan on working on the bird :D My plans are to get the sn-95 dash installed and get the car back up on the blocked up stands so I can work on the front and rear suspension. I have to change out the FLC arms as they are too short to use with the 00' GT k-member and rack unit, bummer :(
I'll be listing them and some other parts in the appropriate area later on.

On another note, the wife was offered the position there in Abilene and has accepted it. I'll post more on that topic in the other thread I started. Now back to work on the Bird, :D



86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

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Reply #269
Quote from: bodyman;418741
www.hookedondriving.com  Driving school/club with events at road course tracks. Looks fairly reasonable at about $325 per event.
I'll definitely check that site out! Thanks

Quote from: lakenheath24;418750
Cant wait to see the finished project. I am due back in the states soon and cant wait to finish mine up. I am taking it to France with me so will be able to take her on some historic tracks.
Thanks, I can't either!  Enjoy it over there in France, that should be tons-o-fun!!


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
[/COLOR][/SIZE]