Getting rid of your fox.

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Getting rid of your fox.

Reply #15 – August 06, 2006, 10:06:17 PM

I don't think I could let my T-bird go and I don't ever plan on it. It was the first car I bought on my own and it has too many memories attached to it. I just love driving the thing so much. No other car I've driven makes me feel like that. There's just something special about it.

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Reply #16 – August 06, 2006, 10:35:44 PM

My black 86 isnt going anywhere. if I wreck the ed thing it will sit and rot in my back yard, then I can show my kids and shiznit.

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Reply #17 – August 06, 2006, 11:04:20 PM

I keep trying to talk my self in to selling the bird to get my buick running but it never works. I thought I would miss my stang when I traded it for the bird, but was surprized theat I didn't miss it. hell I think I may never go back to a stang.

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Reply #18 – August 06, 2006, 11:56:03 PM

If I had to get rid of the Fox cars...hmmm....that's a tough one. I really don't know of any other car that's been more fun to own. Aggravating, yes. Frustrating, without a doubt. But fun...that factor outweighs everything else. I have such a giddy time knowing that these cars had near the perfect size and heft of any other Fox car, and pretty much every other car of our era too. After building a few of these it's almost like I'm driving a huge secret that only we know about. I giggle about that all the time. And what other car can make you giggle like that? None that I know of. You can buy plenty of cars with more power, luxury, prestige or performance. But you can't find too many cars that have a soul like these cars do.

So to answer the question: you may as well remove my arms and legs if you remove these cars from me. I'm too ingrained in them, and them in me. We can't be separated anymore.

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Reply #19 – August 07, 2006, 10:49:59 AM

I work at a s yard. I've had to crush a turbo ghia mustang and a couple of Sport tbirds.

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Reply #20 – August 07, 2006, 11:12:11 AM

I dont ever plan on letting my Bird go. On my death I may be convinced to pass the car on to one of my kids or something, but theyre going to have to bribe me with some cookies or change my diaper or something.

My wife and I are trying to find a new car to replace the Bird as a daily driver though. That way I could take my time in doing repairs and would have to rush something on the weekend when I dont need to go to work in the morning. But we havent been able to find a dealer nearby that is willing to come down to a reasonable price for the car we want.

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Reply #21 – August 07, 2006, 01:11:50 PM

I don't plan to ever sell my thunderbird, mostly because I like it too much, I've put a lot of effort into it, and I know I would never get back out of it what I've put in. It's also the first car I fully bought with my own money :) So it means something to me.

Of course, I also said I would probably never get rid of my old Mustang, and it ended up rusting out on me and I had to get rid of it.

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Reply #22 – August 07, 2006, 01:22:27 PM

There is pretty much nothing that would make me want to sell my fox Bird, except maybe to get another, more desirable one. For instance, if a mint '87 Anny Cougar 0r 87-88 XR7 were to cross my path, or a mint 87-88 TC, or even a real nice four-eye 'Bird, I'd have to think about it. Then again, this car is a compromise for me anyway - I prefer 87-88 Cougars over Birds but prefer 83-86 Birds over Cougars. I settled on an 88 Bird because it was in immaculate condition with only 47k miles when I bought it, and any fox Bird or Cat is extremely rare around here, let alone one that's in good shape.

On the other hand, I do have a lot of custom work (mostly electrical) into this thing, trying to turn it into "MY" car, and once I really get into it with the chassis/suspension/drivetrain mods I can't see giving it up for anything. In that case, and if one of the above mentioned cars were to come available, I guess I'd just have to make room in the driveway :D

BTW, Eric, I still haven't forgotten about that '85 sage green 5.0 Cougar you told me about a while back. The ed thing haunts my dreams (my first Thunderbird was a sage green '85). If only I could justify spending the money on a fourth vehicle...

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Reply #23 – August 07, 2006, 01:34:53 PM

I wasn't too upset when I sold my 84 GS because I knew my 85XR7 had more possibilities and was in a lot better shape.. I know i'm never going to sell the XR7.. and I sure as hell am never selling the Convertible either.. These 2 cars are staying with me.

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Reply #24 – August 07, 2006, 01:46:18 PM

yeah baxo. i love those two cars! =]

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Reply #25 – August 07, 2006, 08:18:11 PM

I tried to convince myself that it was time to get rid of the Cougar... Couldn't do it. I drive the thing so much its not funny.. I probably put more miles on my car a day than 90% of the people on this board. My car and I are very good friends...

My car is and always will be a reminder of my buddy John (blue84302) and the passion that he has that has rubbed off on me.

But above all, and beyond anything I have my car (still) because of you guys.

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Reply #26 – August 07, 2006, 08:55:53 PM

I'm fighting with the notion right now, but over the '86 T-bird that was my first big Fox. (not counting the two Capris and a Fairmont I owned way back when) I'd like to fix them all up, but I'm pretty sure the two '88s are going to have to go.. and I'm starting to think I should try to find someone who can do something good with the '86. The V6 went south, so it's a good candidate for an engine swap.. and the front suspension is pretty worn out, so it's a good candidate for someone who plans on doing a suspension upgrade. I don't wanna let it go, because it still has sentimental value for me even though I don't drive it anymore.. but I don't think I'm doing it any good by keeping it and not doing anything with it. I just don't know. *shrug*