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first 88' T/C

Reply #15 –
well the snow has started to fall todya in good old Illinois. well if the salt trucks come out then my project begins if the trucks stay out, then a few more weeks of driving. already got a garage lined up that will fix my rear quarters. headlight relay should be delivered tomorrow. I sure wish that I can find a complete sunroof assembally.

well the wheels must keep on turning, more to come in a few weeks.
88 tc red, 5 speed daily driver/work in progress.
01 f150 4" lift, 35" tall mud tires, (needs a bigger lift)
88 tc black. New leather interior, motor is a work in progress.

first 88' T/C

Reply #16 –
Curious........... my10-80........ ringosc related??


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

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first 88' T/C

Reply #18 –
That's cool :D  Welcome guys :D


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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first 88' T/C

Reply #19 –
i'm assuming the switch your dad sent me payment for is for your car. I will get it shipped Saturday, I work Monday-Friday from 8-5, so the post office is closed before and after work.
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

first 88' T/C

Reply #20 –
Quote from: 1BadBird;423671
Curious........... my10-80........ ringosc related??

Yes, that is my son.  He too has been bitten by the fox bug I think worse than with me.    We appreciate the welcome and yes, most all the parts I have been buying have been for his car.  A few will find their way to mine but not many.    We'll try to not be confusing in our postings.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

first 88' T/C

Reply #21 –
Not a problem Doug.  I understand the work issue all too well.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

first 88' T/C

Reply #22 –
Looks like a fun project. Goodluck building that thing up
1987 turbo coupe 5speed: Boport stage 3 head/2.5 cam , Precision stage 3 50trim .63 turbo, Tial 38mm wastegate, Jangus gutted/ported intake manifolds, 60mm tb, Jangus open dumptube, Jangus 3" elbow, Perrin boost controller,Esslinger adjustable cam pulley, Esslinger small crank pulley, stinger FMI, RFL BOV, Spec stage 3 clutch, B&M short throw, 140 speedo, Walbo 255lph, BBK fpr, 3G alternator, ARP studs.  Be faster... :poke:

first 88' T/C

Reply #23 –
thanks, hope it all goes as planed, ya their will be a few bumps down the line but it will all work out.
88 tc red, 5 speed daily driver/work in progress.
01 f150 4" lift, 35" tall mud tires, (needs a bigger lift)
88 tc black. New leather interior, motor is a work in progress.

first 88' T/C

Reply #24 –
Relays all in for my headlights and foglight. got a bigger radiator put in just waiting on my dual fan shroud to come in the mail. I'll try and post some pics later today but ganna worn you, there was alot of dirt that came out of that old radiator, so not every picture maybe clean.
88 tc red, 5 speed daily driver/work in progress.
01 f150 4" lift, 35" tall mud tires, (needs a bigger lift)
88 tc black. New leather interior, motor is a work in progress.

first 88' T/C

Reply #25 –
So did you get the headlight issue fixed then? Im actually surprised there was dirt in the cooling system period, as many times as Id drained it!! Between the headgasket, waterpump and multiple old hose failures!!!

first 88' T/C

Reply #26 –
No,  That didn't fix the headlights.  Waiting on a switch from Dougyfresh to arrive.  We can hear the relays click going from brights to dims but still no actual headlights.  The relay for the fog lights somehow isn't right either.  Got power going in but nothing coming out.  Got a new relay just in case it is bad.    Guess it possible we got some wires crossed.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

first 88' T/C

Reply #27 –
Unless its my sleep deprived brain thinking wrong, if the relays are clicking that should mean that your getting power and ground to the control side of the relay. Which if what you guys got is a plug and play version of what I just did, theres no reason unless the bulbs are bad that they shouldnt work.

first 88' T/C

Reply #28 –
The bulbs look fine, but where just waiting for the headlight switch to get hear from mail. Hopefully that fixes the problem, if not then im going to see about the connector on the colum for the brights. I imagine it will still get a newset of bulbs in it anyways when I go to put on a shinier set of head light lenses.
88 tc red, 5 speed daily driver/work in progress.
01 f150 4" lift, 35" tall mud tires, (needs a bigger lift)
88 tc black. New leather interior, motor is a work in progress.

first 88' T/C

Reply #29 –
Starting the restoration process on my car. quick question though. does anyone on hear know an easy way to put on rear quarters. my dad told me about a glue that they used on his mustang when he got hit but I think I can take them off easy enough, but not to sure about how to put them back on. Any advise would be great.
88 tc red, 5 speed daily driver/work in progress.
01 f150 4" lift, 35" tall mud tires, (needs a bigger lift)
88 tc black. New leather interior, motor is a work in progress.