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1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

  SOLD ... Guy drove 2 hours to come see it, gave me some cash and a T-5 that i will need for my next project, i am sorry to see it go, but it's going to a good home. Thanks for all the interests, i have to call about 6 people and let them know it's already gone. THANKS, i will be floating around the board once i get my 302 in the Rx7 And running and all. Thanks a lot

-Austin


Pics Are Attached!
Ok, so at the moment, the Thunderbird Is for sale. Before i say anything else, the Head Gasket is Blown. The car still runs, but you get the idea (very shiznitty). But, At the moment, the car is up for $850 <>. This is for now. A member of FoxTbirdCougarForums.com has a motor that i am contemplating buying and dropping in with my rebuilt turbo, and if i do not sell it as it sits in a month or so (maybe a little longer), i will For Sure buy the motor, put it in, and raise the price to around $1500. At that point it will go in Autotrader Also, so the locals can have their chance to get it. O.k, here is some info.
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Black with Blue Cloth. 173k miles.
Pro's:
-5 speed, Strong clutch, Tranny has NO grinds.
-The Paint is in pretty good shape, Esp. for an 88, with only a couple of small chips
-No noticable dents or dings, one or two about the size of a quarter that are only noticable when it is waxed and in the sun.
-The Interior is Perfect
-Dual power seats, Dual power mirrors, Power Sunroof, Power locks, Power Windows, And keypad that unlocks the doors and pops the trunk... ALL OF THESE WORK GREAT.
-Cd Player
-Windows Tinted, with previous owners reciepts.
-IHI rebuilt, Have receipts
-NEW Ignition Switch
-NEW starter.
-Alternator Has been replaced.
-New rear end bearings and rear axle bearings that have 3k on them, and at that time, Rear Disks Were Turned.
-The Trak Lok Is still holding up well.
-All lights, tails, blinkers ect. work great, NO wiring issues whatsoever.
-ABS, 4 wheel discs, Ect. Standard for 1988 TC's.
Snowflakes=16" wheels (standard), i painted 'em black, and i personally think they look sweet.

Cons.
-Well, the head gasket is blown, or course.
-Two Front tires are needed.
-That is all i can think of really. Motor is the main downfall.

CONTACT: PLEASE READ
My name is Austin, and My Cell Number Is (404) 395-6862, YOU HAVE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE. My cell won't turn on, BUT i can take voice messages, and i check them daily, just leave a Name And Number Where I Can Get Back To You. OR,
Email: Kalifornia087@yahoo.com. I check it daily, or bi-daily depending on how late i work. Usually daily. Oh, I am located in Gainesville, Georgia, 30507. Car can be driven onto a trailer. Thanks

-Austin

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #1 –
That is her, all waxed up and clean. The pics do not do the Interior justice, it is immaculate.
Oh i just remembered from my sig, The exhaust ends Directly at the End of the first Catylitic converter, so it is a tad loud. LoL
-And front Struts are soft. But overall, it still handles  well.

-Austin

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #2 –
, I'm in Gainesville too.  What are the odds?

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #3 –
Seriously? That's crazy! you should buy it, you know you want it, AND IT'S LOCAL haha. We should get in touch some time, You know where anybody has a 5.0 HO, T5, with ecu and wiring harness for sale? gotta source it for my RX7-302 Project (reason tbird is being sold.)

-Austin

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #4 –
Don't tempt me, I already dont have any space or money.  Maybe I can convice a family member or close friend to buy it...

Yeah, theres a HO 5.0 and T5 sitting in my garage, but you cant have it :banana:  I got it from a friend in Flowery Branch - he does still have the upper and lower intake, 'puter, and wiring from his '87 stang - but its speed density.  He wanted to hang on to it all, but if youre interested i'll give him a holler. 

By the way i'm in North Hall, up Thompson Bridge Rd - where you at?

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #5 –
Poplar Springs Road. Currently a senior at Flowery Branch High. Well, i need a motor, trans, ecu, wiring harness. If you know of any complete, I want it! LoL, i just got to sell this car.... You're getting sleepy... you want my car... haha Somebody buy her!!

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #6 –
You've been PM'd

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #7 –
Why do you have to be in GA!! If you were in Ohio or atleast a state next to me I would buy it. I'm wanting a T-bird in the worst way, especially a TC.
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #8 –
your timing is off.. you needed to sell this a year ago, or a year from now..

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Funky Cricket
your timing is off.. you needed to sell this a year ago, or a year from now..


LoL, a year ago, i didn't even know they made mustangs, tbirds, cougars, or fairmonts with 4 cylinder turbos. WISH I HAD THOUGH! i would have had a TC instead of the crx that i made a canyon carver (with 1500 in the whole car though).

I have somebody coming to look at it Sunday (besides fairmont) who says he is really interested, and it is exactly what he is looking for, so we shall see how that plays out.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #10 –
Come on, let's get a few more bites! may be sold tomorrow, but maybe not.

-Austin

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #11 –
Why not just put another headgasket in it?
It's Gumby's fault.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
Why not just put another headgasket in it?



I was going to rebuild it and make it my drift car, but it is a little on the heavy side, and the suspension is kind of a pain to set up for drifting. I am selling it for more funding for my Rx7-302 project daily drifter LoL. I will probably buy another one late this year, i really am going to miss this car, it was my first turbo love hahaha.

-Austin

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #13 –
Hey whats up. I'm here in atlanta and had a few questions for you. Do you guys have emissions in gainsville? Will it pass? Have you ever raced it at the track? Turned up the boost beyond stock? What caused te headgasket to go? Overheat, detonation, age? I've got a clean body 88 5.0 but the suspension and most of the rest of the car is in poor shape, so I'm looking for another bird. I've got a buddy that can do mechanical work and help me fix the headgasket, if thats all it is. Would you be willing to let me come and check it out today? I might be able to drive up there quick. Let me know.

1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe for Sale.

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Austin Lawless
I was going to rebuild it and make it my drift car, but it is a little on the heavy side, and the suspension is kind of a pain to set up for drifting. I am selling it for more funding for my Rx7-302 project daily drifter LoL. I will probably buy another one late this year, i really am going to miss this car, it was my first turbo love hahaha.

-Austin


Hey austin dont want to mess up your thread here.

A guy i know just had his t/c stolen in your area if you could keep an eye out it is a 87 strawberry t/c with a blown head gasket has damage to the right rear 1/4 panel. If you see it or have seen it please let me know asap so i can relay it to him...

thanks- Russ


P.S Good luck on the sale looks like a nice car for the $$:D
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