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Greetings all

November 13, 2008, 02:48:04 PM

New here, but not to forums as I'm a Mod on FBBO, and am a member on some others. Anyway, I didn't see a "welcome" section so I thought this would do. I've owned 54 vehicles, most of which have been Mopar muscle cars. BUT, I've also owned a 69 and a 70 Mach, both 4 speeds, an '01 Stang with a stick, and (currently) an '05 Stang GT with a stick.

Anyway, I just bought an 88 Turbo coupe that I flew out and drove 2000 miles home. This is a replacement for my GF's 88 TC that finally gave up at 327,000 from a head gasket. Darn thing still had the original motor, trans, clutch, and turbo. But seeing it was 1400 miles away when it died, there wasn't much I could do about it. She decided to part with it (instead of waiting lord knows how long before I could get to it) and boo-hoo'd after she sold it.

Other than the headlights and fogs flashing off and on (I guess you all already know about that) I had no problems on that 2000 mile trip. I even got 28-30mpg driving 75 and going through mountains.

Soooo I'll probably be asking a few questions as I get this TC ready for her. Then I might have to find one for myself:D

Greetings all

Reply #1 – November 13, 2008, 03:29:53 PM

Best place you could have found. 327000! Thats crazy! Heads up we all want pics... ALOT of them.

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Reply #2 – November 13, 2008, 03:59:21 PM

Yeah. She really took care of that car. Drove it easy, and waited before turning it off. I couldn't believe it had that many miles on the original pieces.

That car was black, with cloth and the equalizer stereo in it. The one I just picked up is white, with red leather, 5 speed, NO upgrade stereo (which is probably why it still works according to her) and the electric suspension...whatever it's called.

Speaking of that. Does anyone offer replacement struts that maintain the ride control?

my bad. Here is a link to a bunch O pics I took "one handed, out the window running 75". Only one or two of the TC though

http://www.moparpics.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Turbo-Twinkie-on-the-road-2000-miles-3-days-in-a-car-I-knew-little-about

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Reply #3 – November 13, 2008, 04:18:42 PM

Turbo 88, Welcome to our forum

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Reply #4 – November 13, 2008, 09:36:44 PM

Welcome!!

(No one had the "Turbo 88" ID yet? What's up with that?)

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Reply #5 – November 13, 2008, 09:44:31 PM

Ya roll tha dice, an ya take's yer chances:D

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Reply #6 – November 14, 2008, 02:07:18 AM

Hopefully are names wont get mixed up. WELCOME ABOARD!

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Reply #7 – November 14, 2008, 06:44:23 AM

Welcome !!!

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Reply #8 – November 14, 2008, 07:24:45 AM

Welcome aboard.....
Yep, were gonna need a fist full of pictures.

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Reply #9 – November 14, 2008, 07:56:52 AM

Welcome and nice to have another Turbo coupe. These 2.3T's are pretty durable. I've pulled apart many with over 100,000miles and still find hone marks in the cylinder.

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Reply #10 – November 14, 2008, 08:24:34 AM

welcome aboard.

Nice to see another bird saved!

Sounds like you got a little bit if experience in the shop, check out the fastback bird in the lounge!

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Reply #11 – November 14, 2008, 09:31:31 AM

Thanks for all the Welcomes. Yeah, I've had a wrench in my hand for a while. Never worked as a "pro" except for doing resto work for others. One of my past rides was a 70 Challenger R/T that (after I restored it) was featured in Musclecar Enthusiast, and was one of the 12 fastest Certified Pure Stock Musclecars in the country. In '03 I moved to "the country" and built a shop (still there isn't enough room) and last year I bought two lifts. Getting a bit old and girthy to be wormin it on the ground anymore