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fender molding question

I just picked up a set of turbo coupe fenders. They are the ones that do not have The curb lights. Also they have no molding on them. My car is a sport that has curb lights. My question is the body molding on TCS wider then sports or are they the same as a sport with different  strips inside??

fender molding question

Reply #1
87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe molding is the same as 87-88 Thunderbird/Thunderbird LX/Thunderbird Sport/Cougar LS molding but with a red insert instead of chrome. The fenders are also the same as above.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

fender molding question

Reply #2
OK that's what I thought just wanted to double check thanks!!!

fender molding question

Reply #3
Now for the hard part of finding these moldings this should be fun.

fender molding question

Reply #4
Pull your molding off, trace some paper over your curb light holes, line up on the new fender and hack away.

The trim is much wider then the hole, and even a few slight mistakes will be hidden.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

fender molding question

Reply #5
I'd rather do away with the lights all together was never a fan of them plus I get tired of the stupid comments I hear about them. I found one molding hopefully he can find the other one fingers crossed

fender molding question

Reply #6
I really liked mine when I was doing pizza delivery. If would light up mail boxes and numbers on curbs.

I also used to hit the turn signal because the turn signal war brighter then the headlights. I hate the 87-88 front ends.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

fender molding question

Reply #7
Ive always liked marker lights.  I quite enjoy mine.
Mike

 

fender molding question

Reply #8
I like them as well,  it's one of those features that not many cars have, I think they're pretty cool
1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
Running Better Than Ever :burnout: