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2 additions today

Put in a digital clock to replace that power consuming dial one, and found a stock radio to replace the Pioneer deck that was pretty much just shoved in there. it's just a am/fm radio with the mechanical presets, would have liked to find a digital one or at least the dial radio w/cassette, but slim pickings for radios in these, or an 80's Fords for that matter.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #1 –
That's where it all starts....swapping a little this or that. What's next on the list?
'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..

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Reply #2 –
Well, It needs rear shocks, rotors and possibly pads up front, and need to find out why it's idling so high. But stuff I want: cruise control, trunk release, new seat belt buckle sleeves.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #3 –
Bump

I forgot to mention the best part: $8.50 for the radio and $5.50 for the clock!
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: White85GS;423135
Well, It needs rear shocks, rotors and possibly pads up front, and need to find out why it's idling so high. But stuff I want: cruise control, trunk release, new seat belt buckle sleeves.

Mine idled real high also.  Found the TPS (Throttle position sensor) was bad.  I replaced it with one from Napa and all was good once again.

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

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Reply #5 –
X took me a while, but finally uploaded this pic. Clock's from an 88 Cougar, radio's from a 86 Crown Vic. My owner's manual shows this as an option, but I don't think I've ever seen a 85 without the cassette, this style or the electronic one.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #6 –
I like the retro look.

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Reply #7 –
There's a member on the NATO site who is selling three digital factory radios right now if you still want one.
Brian Leavitt
86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83lb. Injectors| T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller |
------------------------Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | Pierburg EBCV @ 20psi | BOV | 120-amp 3G | K&N Cone | 8.8" 3.55 rear |
87 TC 5-Speed -- Cone Filter | Bypassed BCS | Stock Daily Driver
66 Mustang -- Pertronix Ignition Upgrade | Slow-Mobile
 

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Reply #8 –
Tbird-fanatic? He's got them post on here too.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #9 –
What was your idle at i have benthinking mines a little high(950rpm) but im not sure i have had 2 dif people tell me etherwise one said it was 550rpm and one said 950 is what its is not really sure

5l cfi

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Reply #10 –
No idea, mine has the base cluster.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #11 –
so did mine i weny out and got a cheap litle 1in tac really easy to wire in