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Help motivate me!

I just realized that my T-bird has been sitting for just about a year, now because of the broken rear diff.  I have the following new parts for it:

  • 8.8 3.73 Rear End
  • E7 Heads
  • 11" Brakes
  • HO-style Cam
  • New Carb & Intake
  • TC Front Bumper
  • TC Seats
  • 16" TC wheels

There's probably a few other things I have that aren't listed, but sheesus, it's ridiculous to have this many parts and have the car sitting parked.  Basically all I need is someone with a 4WD truck to pull the car around back to the garage so I can get it up in the air and get the rear end put into it.  Also need someone to freshen up the rear axle, but I already have the guy, just need to get the money to him and get the axle there. 

Someone give me a kick in the ass please?  I'd love to be able to drive my T-bird again this coming Spring and Summer before it costs me $250 to fill the tank when gas finally goes up and stays up.  When I parked the car there was only a minimal amount of rust on it, but I've come to terms to the fact that eventually, living in Ohio, rust will consume it.  But I'd like to get a few good years out of it before I have to get a new car to start on.  I used to be able to at least go out and start the car and hear it run, but now the ign switch is so worn out (don't worry, batt is disconnected) and the battery is so low it won't even crank.  I need some inspiration and some drive to get this thing back on the road.  It's gotten so bad that lately I've considered selling the car along with all the parts and calling it quits.

Here's a pic of the car in it's former glory just about 3 years ago when I first bought it:


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Reply #1
Get your ass in gear.......slacker ;)
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #2
Quote from: Ifixyawata
  • 8.8 3.73 Rear End
  • E7 Heads
  • 11" Brakes
  • HO-style Cam
  • New Carb & Intake
  • TC Front Bumper
  • TC Seats
  • 16" TC wheels

That list of parts should me all the motivation you need! Come on man! GET IT DONE!

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Reply #3
After 3 years you're going to let it go now?:nono:
Get Moving!!

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Reply #4
Well since you arent ever going to use them, just ship them to me, Here is my e-mail send me a message and ill send you s hipping address  reugoff@gmail.com

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Reply #5
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If you don't know how to fix it maybe you should sell it or take it to the dealer to get it fixed !!! HAHAHAHAHAHa
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]


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Reply #6
Do it man! You only live once.. If you were to die next fall then what? You can either hang your ghostly head in shame in the loser group with ghosts who died and haven't accomplished anything in life... or hang with the cool ghosts like Casper, and Patrick Swayze because you accomplished your goal!

So.. you can doooo eeeet!

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Reply #7
hell just let it sit,
It sat for this long so another year or 2 will not kill it go buy a honda there mad fast and part the t bird on here to us.
Your not even a ford guy so just give the car to us we will take care of it then go join somewere else and ponder you life.

Or just push the car around back and get to it and prove me wrong.
LOL

just kiding there buddy just get a tow rope pull the car with anything and start at it.

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Reply #8
fix it lazy ass.
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


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Reply #10
, I said motivate me, not belittle me, mean ****ers!  Hah, just kidding.  When I first read through it, the negative comments actually worked.  I've got a few people with trucks that I can call regarding getting the car moved.

Oh, and Eric, you know, it's 25 miles BOTH ways.  Just seems as if I'm always driving to your house.  If you get the other vehicle you were talking about, you can help me move the car and deliver the rear end.

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Reply #11
Well, that's the plan Brain, no problem. I was just out your way a few weeks ago looking at an other vehicle. Shouldn't be too hard to find your crib. Will let you know when the purchase is made.

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Reply #12
some of us don't even HAVE a car (i have a cobalt, but come on, is that REALLY a car), so get to it or i might come take it!

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Reply #13
Come on Brian.  Your Tbird is in a lot better shape than a lot of other ones I've seen.  So quit being lazy.  Once you get out there and start working on it then you won't want to stop until it's done.
-Jim
1987 Cougar LS 5.0


 

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Reply #14
Quote from: EricCoolCats
Did Brian mention he's about 25 miles from me?


And i'm sure he's just a little bit further than that from me. Maybe Eric and I can meet up head over to your place and give ya a swift kick in the johnson..... or help which ever would be more fun at the time ;) :D !!!!
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