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i had an idea

a few years ago i saw some footage from an old nascar race and i decided that a street leagal version of those thunderbirds would be cool. then when i first started trying to get my car i had planned on doing that to it but now i dont want to because its in too good of shape to destroy it. so my idea is i want to get a stripped thunderbird (prefferably still in almost drivable condidtion but the interrior trashed) and make it look like a nascar from back in the day. so what do you guyes think? wouldnt it be cool to drive around town in a street leagal nascar. i know it would be alot of work but i think it will be fun.

i had an idea

Reply #1 –
A guy around here used to have a 3rd gen F-Body like that, full cage and everything. Used to watch it go by the school in grade 5. Havn't seen it in ages.
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

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Reply #2 –
You mean kinda like this...except more stripped/ "race ready?"

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #3 –
You mean kinda like this...except more stripped/ "race ready?" (this car is carrying the old texaco paint scheme, sorta)

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #4 –
I'm about 90% sure that there was an old Nascar-style painted T-bird on ebay a while back.

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Reply #5 –
I've seen more than one...besides the one I posted, awhile back I saw pics of some '87-88 Turbo Coupe somebody found in a junkyard that was painted up exactly like the old Texaco nascar thunderbird. I guess people liked the texaco car.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

i had an idea

Reply #6 –
here's one....:D
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

i had an idea

Reply #7 –
Yes people like the Texaco car, but probably Davy Allison more.  A true legend in my eyes.  plus we share the same b-day.  Feb. 25th
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
:pics-stfu:

 Project Thread with pics

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Reply #8 –
My buddy was wanting to do that to My 84 T/C until I got it from him. But with the right car it would be cool but not a turbo coupe.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

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Reply #9 –
I always wanted to do that to an 87 or 88, make one like the Texaco car that Davey raced in...It would for sure get people looking at it.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #10 –
There's one for sale about an hour from me.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=188722800&dealer_id=36024034&car_year=1986&search_type=both&make=FORD&transmission=&distance=200&model=TBIRD&sponsorModel=&address=44614&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=&max_price=&bkms=1140196596067&min_price=&end_year=1986&color=&start_year=1983&drive=&isp=y&engine=&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=43

i had an idea

Reply #11 –
Sounds bitchin' dude:headbang: I'd drive it.  Or should I say:idhitit:...

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Reply #12 –
:hick:
 

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Reply #13 –
I was seriously considering this for the 80' before it goes to the wrecker, case of beer and a case of spraypaint. Figured I might give it another week on the road, the interior is getting stripped anyway, it'll look authentic lol
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: 84t-bird
a few years ago i saw some footage from an old nascar race and i decided that a street leagal version of those thunderbirds would be cool. then when i first started trying to get my car i had planned on doing that to it but now i dont want to because its in too good of shape to destroy it. so my idea is i want to get a stripped thunderbird (prefferably still in almost drivable condidtion but the interrior trashed) and make it look like a nascar from back in the day. so what do you guyes think? wouldnt it be cool to drive around town in a street leagal nascar. i know it would be alot of work but i think it will be fun.



sweet idea, iv been thinking of it for a while to. i was think'n 85-86 and i found some bumper covers and souch somewhere that are from nascar circle track cars. also, you gotta do the rear spoiler with the adjusting bolts.