Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 03:46:18 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 03:46:18 PM
Ever do a little cosmetic mod or repaint or touch-up or whatever that you felt like displaying, but didn't think merited its own thread? Well how about throwing it in here along with a little bit on what ya did to it? Who knows, you might inspire someone else to do something.
I'll start it off with this EFI plate I've been tinkering with off and on for weeks now. Originally I shot it with Wal-Mart flat black and some 500 degree clearcoat. However, I didn't like the texture they put on the lettering.. and I wanted to clean it up in general.
There's almost too many little steps to list.. but a lot of it was trial and error with this being my first try. I'll pick it up at adding the blue to the Ford oval. I taped off everything but the inside of the oval and shot that with (all of the following is Dupli-Color 500 degree engine paint) Ford Blue, let it sit for a couple days, and then sanded off the raised parts. Taped off just the oval, painted the entire plate in 2-3 coats of gloss black, and let that dry overnight. Took a utility knife blade to se the paint off the top of the lower letters, since it was a pain to sand off even with a quarter-sheet sander. Taped off the raised sides and ends of the plate, and used the sander to sand down the exposed metal.. 60 dry, 150 dry, 400 dry, 1000 dry.. then hand-sanding: 1000 wet, 2000 wet, and 0000 steel wool. Even took some polishing compound to it. (which also cleaned up some scuffs in the black) Then shot the whole thing with 3 solid coats of clearcoat. There's a slight orange peel evident on the letters, but it's only noticeable from about 1' away.
The pics don't do it justice, but they'll give ya a decent idea. The "5.0 LITER EFI" is now pretty close to mirror shine. (at least as clean as your average exterior badge) I like it enough that I'm considering finding more and putting one in place of the HO plate on the Lincoln. (of course, I could polish that one up too.. and see how it comes out)
Only thing I can't decide is which manifold I like it better on.. so I took a pic of it on top of each one.
I'll start it off with this EFI plate I've been tinkering with off and on for weeks now. Originally I shot it with Wal-Mart flat black and some 500 degree clearcoat. However, I didn't like the texture they put on the lettering.. and I wanted to clean it up in general.
There's almost too many little steps to list.. but a lot of it was trial and error with this being my first try. I'll pick it up at adding the blue to the Ford oval. I taped off everything but the inside of the oval and shot that with (all of the following is Dupli-Color 500 degree engine paint) Ford Blue, let it sit for a couple days, and then sanded off the raised parts. Taped off just the oval, painted the entire plate in 2-3 coats of gloss black, and let that dry overnight. Took a utility knife blade to se the paint off the top of the lower letters, since it was a pain to sand off even with a quarter-sheet sander. Taped off the raised sides and ends of the plate, and used the sander to sand down the exposed metal.. 60 dry, 150 dry, 400 dry, 1000 dry.. then hand-sanding: 1000 wet, 2000 wet, and 0000 steel wool. Even took some polishing compound to it. (which also cleaned up some scuffs in the black) Then shot the whole thing with 3 solid coats of clearcoat. There's a slight orange peel evident on the letters, but it's only noticeable from about 1' away.
The pics don't do it justice, but they'll give ya a decent idea. The "5.0 LITER EFI" is now pretty close to mirror shine. (at least as clean as your average exterior badge) I like it enough that I'm considering finding more and putting one in place of the HO plate on the Lincoln. (of course, I could polish that one up too.. and see how it comes out)
Only thing I can't decide is which manifold I like it better on.. so I took a pic of it on top of each one.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Haystack on June 19, 2005, 04:04:22 PM
Post by: Haystack on June 19, 2005, 04:04:22 PM
I like it on the red one. Do the same with the blue oval. I know the whole red dosent go with the rest of your engine... So go with the blue. Yeah you should do the same with the oval.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 04:17:49 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 04:17:49 PM
You kinda lost me there on the "Do the same with the blue oval" bit.
Well I just started thinking about how I might paint the HO plate, since I have it laying around and I still have the itch to mess around with this stuff. I took a pic of it and did a crude drawing in Paint, of what I have in mind. I am thinking about mixing a little red, black, and blue.. and giving the raised surfaces the same polish as the letters on the SO plate. I just did lines instead of filling everything in.. and the "5.0" would be black just like the "HO" would be. The Ford text would be blue like the oval, although obviously lighter than the color I used.
Well I just started thinking about how I might paint the HO plate, since I have it laying around and I still have the itch to mess around with this stuff. I took a pic of it and did a crude drawing in Paint, of what I have in mind. I am thinking about mixing a little red, black, and blue.. and giving the raised surfaces the same polish as the letters on the SO plate. I just did lines instead of filling everything in.. and the "5.0" would be black just like the "HO" would be. The Ford text would be blue like the oval, although obviously lighter than the color I used.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Haystack on June 19, 2005, 05:09:22 PM
Post by: Haystack on June 19, 2005, 05:09:22 PM
I was saying polish the ford emblem but sure. I dont like the HO plate as much. I would do the letters and the lines red and everything else black and just color in the ford emblem blue maybe.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:09:56 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:09:56 PM
I think it looks better on the blue one (but heck I like Ford blue). I did something similar to my SO's top plate when I had it on my engine. I sanded the raised edge around the plate so it was silver taped it off and then sprayed the inner part black. I then used ford blue to paint the oval and let it dry. Then I did something that turned out good but was a pain in the a$$ to do. I hand painted the FORD script and outer oval white. Looked good but it was hard to keep the white paint from getting on the blue. I also sanded the "LITER" and "EFI" to make it shine but I painted 5.0 in Ford red. Really looked good but I ended up giving it to a friend for his Stang. Problem was he sold his stang so I can't get the plate back. :mad:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 05:14:33 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 05:14:33 PM
I did polish the Ford emblem. The blue paint you see is inside the depressed areas of the emblem, and I polished the raised parts.
I'm already working on the HO plate. Even just sanded down with 320 dry, it looks a hell of a lot better. Taping it off to paint the black parts now.
I'm already working on the HO plate. Even just sanded down with 320 dry, it looks a hell of a lot better. Taping it off to paint the black parts now.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:14:40 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:14:40 PM
Oh almost forgot for the HO see if ya can find a 86 HO top plate in a junk yard. They looked the same as the SO plate but had a HO in the space between the Ford oval and 5.0.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:17:36 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 19, 2005, 05:17:36 PM
My mistake I should have said it better. I ment that I polished the raised border that goes around the indented section where 5.0 liter efi sits.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 05:21:26 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 05:21:26 PM
I should've specified that I was responding to Haystack on that one, sorry.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarcragar on June 19, 2005, 05:57:34 PM
Post by: cougarcragar on June 19, 2005, 05:57:34 PM
Because my '88 XR7 was medium scarlet red, I painted the intake setup the same. I loved the way it looked.
I also had a custom plate on top of the manifold with black lettering.
I also had a custom plate on top of the manifold with black lettering.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 06:04:21 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 06:04:21 PM
I should take a moment here to point out that the title of this thread is NOT, I repeat NOT an excuse for Shawn to expose himself. OK, back to the car stuff. :p
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: dominator on June 19, 2005, 06:06:28 PM
Post by: dominator on June 19, 2005, 06:06:28 PM
Painted my cobra intakes duplicolor metalcast red,looks just like candy apple.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 06:31:51 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 06:31:51 PM
I like that red. That's giving me the itch to use those metalcast paints at some point. Don't know on what, though.. but I'm sure I'll find something.
BTW, this thread isn't just limited to minor engine details. If there's anything you feel like showing off.. maybe an interior part you thought came out well, but didn't do enough interior work to merit a thread of its own, (for example) let's have it. I meant this as a repository for all types of little cosmetic jobs.
BTW, this thread isn't just limited to minor engine details. If there's anything you feel like showing off.. maybe an interior part you thought came out well, but didn't do enough interior work to merit a thread of its own, (for example) let's have it. I meant this as a repository for all types of little cosmetic jobs.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on June 19, 2005, 07:10:56 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on June 19, 2005, 07:10:56 PM
Quote from: Bird351
I should take a moment here to point out that the title of this thread is NOT, I repeat NOT an excuse for Shawn to expose himself. OK, back to the car stuff. :p
youre right...its not an excuse...ITS A REASON!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: dominator on June 19, 2005, 07:32:47 PM
Post by: dominator on June 19, 2005, 07:32:47 PM
Yea that red really kicks ass,figuring that the purple,blue and green should come out candy just like mine did, would love to see somebody else try it.
Start out with the metalcast primer first though,then paint and clear.
Must have but at least 5 coats of prime,10 coats of paint and 4 coats of clear,but as you can see the finised product is well worth the time.
Start out with the metalcast primer first though,then paint and clear.
Must have but at least 5 coats of prime,10 coats of paint and 4 coats of clear,but as you can see the finised product is well worth the time.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarcragar on June 19, 2005, 08:06:41 PM
Post by: cougarcragar on June 19, 2005, 08:06:41 PM
Removed factory ashtray from console and installed a footwell lamp. I wired it in with the reading lamp switch on the back of the console.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 08:25:12 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 19, 2005, 08:25:12 PM
Now that's what I'm talking about. Good use of the space, and something I would definitely consider doing on one of these. Maybe the '88 with its lighting package or whatever.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 20, 2005, 12:07:23 AM
Post by: Bird351 on June 20, 2005, 12:07:23 AM
Just thought I'd take a quick pic to show my progress on this. I'm down to the 2000 grit wet part. This will be cleaned up a bit when I hit it with the polishing compound and clearcoat tomorrow, and then it will be done.. but this is a decent idea of how it will turn out:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarcragar on June 20, 2005, 12:50:30 AM
Post by: cougarcragar on June 20, 2005, 12:50:30 AM
Lookin' good.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on June 20, 2005, 01:12:40 AM
Post by: Clayton on June 20, 2005, 01:12:40 AM
i allways had an idea of hiding gauges in the ashtray on the console, or some interior light switches or somthing
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Haystack on June 20, 2005, 01:20:07 AM
Post by: Haystack on June 20, 2005, 01:20:07 AM
Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack
i allways had an idea of hiding gauges in the ashtray on the console, or some interior light switches or somthing
yeah then the passenger can know how much boost you are running too!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on June 20, 2005, 01:24:45 AM
Post by: Clayton on June 20, 2005, 01:24:45 AM
heh, crackin on me now? hah! smarta$$ :D
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on June 20, 2005, 08:26:32 AM
Post by: V8Demon on June 20, 2005, 08:26:32 AM
That intake emblem is lookin good..... You SAID show off the little stuff so.....
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 20, 2005, 08:48:57 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 20, 2005, 08:48:57 AM
Bullitt pedals (the first to have them in a Fox Cougar):
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86convertible/images/2004_conv05.jpg)
Smoothed out the rocker panels inside the door jambs and added a 1999 Cougar sill plate to each side:
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86convertible/images/2001_conv05.jpg)
I have too much other stuff to list for the convertible.
Old black '86: took the rear ash tray that Zach deleted and used it to create a lighted Cougar emblem for the dash (it's on the far right in the picture):
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86gs/86gs_04.jpg)
Old blue '84: painted the taillights so that they had the Mercury "laser stripe" motif:
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/84gs/84gs_06.jpg)
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86convertible/images/2004_conv05.jpg)
Smoothed out the rocker panels inside the door jambs and added a 1999 Cougar sill plate to each side:
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86convertible/images/2001_conv05.jpg)
I have too much other stuff to list for the convertible.
Old black '86: took the rear ash tray that Zach deleted and used it to create a lighted Cougar emblem for the dash (it's on the far right in the picture):
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86gs/86gs_04.jpg)
Old blue '84: painted the taillights so that they had the Mercury "laser stripe" motif:
(http://www.coolcats.net/eric/84gs/84gs_06.jpg)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Cougarcruisin on June 20, 2005, 10:45:44 AM
Post by: Cougarcruisin on June 20, 2005, 10:45:44 AM
anybody wanna sell me a HO name plate
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: jcassity on June 20, 2005, 12:22:26 PM
Post by: jcassity on June 20, 2005, 12:22:26 PM
cougar emblem from the 70's.............just aft of the wheelwell on the fender....... :D
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Blackout on June 20, 2005, 12:32:05 PM
Post by: Blackout on June 20, 2005, 12:32:05 PM
Hey Eric, how did you fit those bullit pedals on the stock pedal arms? I was told there was no way to fit them! That is the one interior mod I'd like to do to the inside of the car, and I would appreciate any help you could give!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 20, 2005, 12:51:52 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 20, 2005, 12:51:52 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on June 20, 2005, 01:54:32 PM
Post by: Bird351 on June 20, 2005, 01:54:32 PM
OK, the HO plate was just finished. In fact, the last coat of clearcoat is still drying in one or two spots in this pic. (mainly down in the recessed areas)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on June 20, 2005, 07:55:07 PM
Post by: CougarSE on June 20, 2005, 07:55:07 PM
Haha take that Paul
And here are the pics of my TC bumper, Can you tell I need a header panel?
And a pic of the TC seats and console.
Edit: Now that I've looked at my post I realize how bad my car actually looks :mad:
And here are the pics of my TC bumper, Can you tell I need a header panel?
And a pic of the TC seats and console.
Edit: Now that I've looked at my post I realize how bad my car actually looks :mad:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: jcassity on June 21, 2005, 12:55:59 AM
Post by: jcassity on June 21, 2005, 12:55:59 AM
header panel broken eh?
i know a guy in beckly west virginia who can get new aftermarket header panels for these cars,, i paid 125 for mine a couple years ago. I was very happy that all holes and other things match up perfect. the only difference was the thicker fiberglass form.
i know a guy in beckly west virginia who can get new aftermarket header panels for these cars,, i paid 125 for mine a couple years ago. I was very happy that all holes and other things match up perfect. the only difference was the thicker fiberglass form.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: kyle2ooo on June 21, 2005, 01:11:45 AM
Post by: kyle2ooo on June 21, 2005, 01:11:45 AM
does this count? cuz all the stuff you peeps do is awsome!!! :bowdown:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: baxo on June 21, 2005, 07:35:02 AM
Post by: baxo on June 21, 2005, 07:35:02 AM
Antenna Relocation
(http://www.baxo.ca/cougar/rear%20angle.jpg)
Among many other things in both my GS and XR-7.
(http://www.baxo.ca/cougar/rear%20angle.jpg)
Among many other things in both my GS and XR-7.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 09:27:04 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: CougarSE
And a pic of the TC seats and console.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2668&stc=1) :
Looks like you also have the custom "broken seat belt receptacle" mod too. ;)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: baxo on June 21, 2005, 12:58:15 PM
Post by: baxo on June 21, 2005, 12:58:15 PM
I think it would be more rare to find a cougar with that in tact..
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 01:06:57 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 01:06:57 PM
Quote
I think it would be more rare to find a cougar with that in tact..
No doubt about that. I'm messing around with some Mustang seat belt receptacle covers that may or may not work. I'll know later this week. If they do, places like Late Model Mustang Restorers (http://www.50resto.com) have most of our colors in stock for cheap. Generally the Mustang covers are shorter than the ones on our cars...how much, and how it affects us, is what I'm going after. I'm pulling the driver's seat from the convertible to test all of this.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 02:06:48 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 02:06:48 PM
I seem to vaguely remember, back when I took a Mustang seat apart to use the recliner mechanism in my car, that the Mustang seat belt attached to the floor while the T-Bird/Cougar attaches to the seat slider bracket. This was a base (non-lumbar) seat. I'm not 100% sure what the difference was between the two, but I do remember that there was a difference - if you want to use Mustang seats you need T-Bird sliders or you'll have no seat belt.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 02:37:29 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 02:37:29 PM
Yeah Carm, they are like that. I'm talking about just the covers for the seat belts. The ones that we always seem to break. ;)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 03:48:26 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 03:48:26 PM
Ahh, you mean the thing that's broken in my car too, but for which I have a replacement awaiting installation :D (along with re-dyed, non-ripped seat covers, a door armrest and the seatbelt holder thingy).
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 04:02:21 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2005, 04:02:21 PM
Quote
the seatbelt holder thingy
I've told you a thousand times before, Carm...don't use the technical terms in front of the kids. It might cornfuse them. :tg:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on June 21, 2005, 06:53:54 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on June 21, 2005, 06:53:54 PM
i got a broken seatbelt thingy too!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 5.0willgo on June 21, 2005, 07:18:13 PM
Post by: 5.0willgo on June 21, 2005, 07:18:13 PM
I only have one broken sealt belt cover thingy. It's on the passenger side. The one on the drivers side is in great shape. Some really pissed off people must have ridden in that passenger seat before.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on June 21, 2005, 08:30:05 PM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on June 21, 2005, 08:30:05 PM
Quote from: Tbird232ci
i got a broken seatbelt thingy too!
My seatbelt thingys are fine...
FYI.. it seems that black and grey hold up the best(all three of my TCs have black interior and have good thingys, as does a spare set of black TC seats), while red and blue go to Hell in a hurry.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 09:00:50 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2005, 09:00:50 PM
I have always felt that red everything goes to hell fast. It seems like the red dye not only breaks down quicker, but it causes whatever the dye is in or on to break down fast as well. I think it must have zero UV-blocking capabilities.
My T-Bird is the first Fox car I've ever had with a cracked dash. The dash is red. First one with worn, torn seats. The seats are red. First one with broken seat belt thingy (although the Cougar was chewed up pretty bad by a dog). First one with faded interior (and I have yet to see a non-faded red interior in one of these cars). First one with broken seat belt buckle support. It just seems like the red interiors in these cars go all to hell. Even the speaker grilles in the rear deck have faded and gone all pink.
If I could find a donor car with any other color interior I'd swap it out in a heartbeat (well, in a few years, anyway, given my history for doing projects not-so-quickly)
It has just occured to me that I haven't even replied to this thread with anything resembling the original topic. I'm at the cottage on dialup right now (BTW, Tom, your bitmap sig takes forever to load on dialup) so I can't post pics, but I've pretty much dospoogeented everything I've done to the car in this forum anyway. Just about all of it is "little stuff":
And that pretty much sums up the little stuff. The big stuff is an entirely different wish list :evilgrin:
My T-Bird is the first Fox car I've ever had with a cracked dash. The dash is red. First one with worn, torn seats. The seats are red. First one with broken seat belt thingy (although the Cougar was chewed up pretty bad by a dog). First one with faded interior (and I have yet to see a non-faded red interior in one of these cars). First one with broken seat belt buckle support. It just seems like the red interiors in these cars go all to hell. Even the speaker grilles in the rear deck have faded and gone all pink.
If I could find a donor car with any other color interior I'd swap it out in a heartbeat (well, in a few years, anyway, given my history for doing projects not-so-quickly)
It has just occured to me that I haven't even replied to this thread with anything resembling the original topic. I'm at the cottage on dialup right now (BTW, Tom, your bitmap sig takes forever to load on dialup) so I can't post pics, but I've pretty much dospoogeented everything I've done to the car in this forum anyway. Just about all of it is "little stuff":
- TC cluster with Canadian 220k speedo and tach modified for 8cyl
- Shiny chrome cluster bezel (the $10 ebay one)
- Tripminder computer
- Explorer overhead console with temp/compass display
- Fog lights in front bumper slots operated with factory TC switch
- '83 Cougar console (the full length one) with restored switch plate
- And some electrical stuff (stereo system, sequential turn signals, wigwag headlights, remote keyless/alarm/start
- Police Interceptor emblem
- minor exterior bits - tinted glass, ventvisors, etc
- Restored/refinished 10-holes with T-Bird centers
And that pretty much sums up the little stuff. The big stuff is an entirely different wish list :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on June 21, 2005, 09:08:03 PM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on June 21, 2005, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: thunderchicken
(BTW, Tom, your bitmap sig takes forever to load on dialup)
Been meanin' to change it to a smaller jpg..... Is that better???
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on June 22, 2005, 12:26:34 AM
Post by: CougarSE on June 22, 2005, 12:26:34 AM
Hehe, figured I would note all the .
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on June 22, 2005, 12:41:34 AM
Post by: CougarSE on June 22, 2005, 12:41:34 AM
Figured I would outdo myself.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 87 3.8 CAT on June 22, 2005, 01:36:13 AM
Post by: 87 3.8 CAT on June 22, 2005, 01:36:13 AM
I finally removed the seatbelt 'thingy's' from my parts car and meant to bring them in tonight to see if our current sleeves or some of our 'obsolete' sleeves will fit. Guess I forgot. They will have to be painted, but at least maybe we can all have good ones. We have black and a dark grey, but everything else will have to be painted. I'll post replt romorrow to let everyone know if we can get them.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on June 22, 2005, 08:26:32 AM
Post by: V8Demon on June 22, 2005, 08:26:32 AM
Ooh, interior stuff! I almost forgot.
I DO have to either find a right side smoke grey sun visor without a rip or reupholster mine....
I DO have to either find a right side smoke grey sun visor without a rip or reupholster mine....
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 22, 2005, 10:06:27 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 22, 2005, 10:06:27 AM
Paul, that color combination kicks ass! Very nicely done. PM me about the visor.
I've put the seat belt info we talked about a few days ago in a new thread here: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=3611. Be sure to check it out...post feedback please.
And I got a chance to get a photo of another mod:
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/intakeplate.jpg)
Custom Cobra intake plate, one-off.
I've put the seat belt info we talked about a few days ago in a new thread here: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=3611. Be sure to check it out...post feedback please.
And I got a chance to get a photo of another mod:
(http://www.coolcats.net/ximages/intakeplate.jpg)
Custom Cobra intake plate, one-off.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: blownbirds on June 22, 2005, 10:45:58 AM
Post by: blownbirds on June 22, 2005, 10:45:58 AM
Eric how did you have that plenum plate made?
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 22, 2005, 10:55:51 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 22, 2005, 10:55:51 AM
Quote from: blownbirds
Eric how did you have that plenum plate made?
Ancient Chinese secret... :grinno:
I will say that I hand-formed the metal.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on September 27, 2005, 09:57:55 PM
Post by: Bird351 on September 27, 2005, 09:57:55 PM
Thread to be revived tomorrow with pics, after I get home from work. Figured I'd bump it while I was digging around for old posts. :p
Things might pick up now that I actually have money to work on these things. :p
(and the revival won't have anything to do with upper intake plates, I promise) :D
I did the plastic trim rings on the Mark's side mirrors, and I'm painting the grille tonight.
Things might pick up now that I actually have money to work on these things. :p
(and the revival won't have anything to do with upper intake plates, I promise) :D
I did the plastic trim rings on the Mark's side mirrors, and I'm painting the grille tonight.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on September 27, 2005, 10:54:24 PM
Post by: cougarman on September 27, 2005, 10:54:24 PM
Painted over the woodgrain on the dash with magenta/gold color changing paint. It almost matches the car color, also painted the turbines gunmetal. :D
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Chuck W on September 27, 2005, 11:01:26 PM
Post by: Chuck W on September 27, 2005, 11:01:26 PM
A better shot of the NACA duct installed on the TBird.
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Sideshot.jpg)
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Sideshot.jpg)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Red_LX on September 28, 2005, 12:10:37 AM
Post by: Red_LX on September 28, 2005, 12:10:37 AM
Little stuff ya say?
Well, here's a shot of my valve cover...it's one of the early turbo ones (best of the bunch IMO). Painted the sides with wrinkle black, then masked the top and painted the main part the same color as my car, and did the Ford emblem in metallic blue. Then I sanded down the raised parts. Turned out pretty nice but now that it's on the car, I dunno how I'm gonna be able to keep it clean. I also painted my upper & lower intakes with wrinkle black and painted the throttle body black and accessory brackets black for a little different look.
Also got a shot of the gauge panel I have in my EQ hole.
I should also get a picture of how I put the controls for my reverse indiglo gauges in the "blank" spot where the controls for the autodimming lights would be. Blends right in. I also stripped the peeling black paint off my aluminum door lock surrounds (so it's bare aluminum) and that thing in the center console but it didn't turn out as good as I thought it might look. OH, I also put some aluminum sill plates from an '84 Thunderbird in my car, they look way cooler than the factory plastic ones.
Well, here's a shot of my valve cover...it's one of the early turbo ones (best of the bunch IMO). Painted the sides with wrinkle black, then masked the top and painted the main part the same color as my car, and did the Ford emblem in metallic blue. Then I sanded down the raised parts. Turned out pretty nice but now that it's on the car, I dunno how I'm gonna be able to keep it clean. I also painted my upper & lower intakes with wrinkle black and painted the throttle body black and accessory brackets black for a little different look.
Also got a shot of the gauge panel I have in my EQ hole.
I should also get a picture of how I put the controls for my reverse indiglo gauges in the "blank" spot where the controls for the autodimming lights would be. Blends right in. I also stripped the peeling black paint off my aluminum door lock surrounds (so it's bare aluminum) and that thing in the center console but it didn't turn out as good as I thought it might look. OH, I also put some aluminum sill plates from an '84 Thunderbird in my car, they look way cooler than the factory plastic ones.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Chuck W on September 28, 2005, 08:57:02 AM
Post by: Chuck W on September 28, 2005, 08:57:02 AM
I like the look of the black bracketry on the negine.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 28, 2005, 09:16:51 AM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 28, 2005, 09:16:51 AM
I may as wel add a few more things I've done to my car since I origially posted in this thread. In addition to the stuff mentioned earlier:
- TC cluster with Canadian 220k speedo and tach modified for 8cyl
- Shiny chrome cluster bezel (the $10 ebay one)
- Tripminder computer
- Explorer overhead console with temp/compass display
- Fog lights in front bumper slots operated with factory TC switch
- '83 Cougar console (the full length one) with restored switch plate
- And some electrical stuff (stereo system, sequential turn signals, wigwag headlights, remote keyless/alarm/start
- Police Interceptor emblem
- minor exterior bits - tinted glass, ventvisors, etc
- Restored/refinished 10-holes with T-Bird centers
- Grant GT steering wheel with cruise buttons relocated to dash panel
- Front seats reupholstered, broken seat belt thingy replaced, and driver's door armrest replaced
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on September 28, 2005, 11:27:30 AM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on September 28, 2005, 11:27:30 AM
My newly installed, but used, cold air setup. I've insulated it with some header wrap,(cool factor). No I don't know it it helps, car actully seems to run same as it did with the stock air box and a K&N filter.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on September 28, 2005, 01:57:16 PM
Post by: CougarSE on September 28, 2005, 01:57:16 PM
Chuck I see why you don't have time for our motor mounts! Your to busy building that f'n sweet looking bird!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Chuck W on September 28, 2005, 02:22:29 PM
Post by: Chuck W on September 28, 2005, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: CougarSE
Chuck I see why you don't have time for our motor mounts! Your to busy building that f'n sweet looking bird!
Hell the motor mounts are part of the reason I can't get it finished :crazy: I should show you the piles of motor mount stuff I have in the garage waiting to be finished and to get to the plater. I was supposed to work on the cage last weekend, but of course it rained all day Sunday when I was planning on working on it. I'm going to try to get some time with it this weekend though.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Funky Cricket on September 28, 2005, 03:57:14 PM
Post by: Funky Cricket on September 28, 2005, 03:57:14 PM
chuck, that is one sweet looking bird.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:08:57 PM
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:08:57 PM
Well, I promised some new trivial pictures after work today, so here goes. As always, my camera sucks.. this is the best I can do with it.
Got some fog lights put on the car awhile back, since neither of my Marks have the stock lights on them anymore. Hooray for $20 AutoHole gift certificates and rewards programs. The first two pics also show the grille I painted last night. Two hours of taping, four hours (off and on) of messing with paint, and I'm still not happy with it. Anyway, instead of going black with it, I went with the dark blue that is going to become the main trim color on the rest of the car. (which you'll see a little more of later)
Third pic is that same blue color again, although not a very good job of it. (it tends to show light unless I really pack it on there.. and I just did this to clean 'em up a little) Painted the air vent grilles underneath the wipers.
Got some fog lights put on the car awhile back, since neither of my Marks have the stock lights on them anymore. Hooray for $20 AutoHole gift certificates and rewards programs. The first two pics also show the grille I painted last night. Two hours of taping, four hours (off and on) of messing with paint, and I'm still not happy with it. Anyway, instead of going black with it, I went with the dark blue that is going to become the main trim color on the rest of the car. (which you'll see a little more of later)
Third pic is that same blue color again, although not a very good job of it. (it tends to show light unless I really pack it on there.. and I just did this to clean 'em up a little) Painted the air vent grilles underneath the wipers.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:16:09 PM
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:16:09 PM
In the next pic, you can see I started on the mirrors. I painted the plastic trim rings, and eventually I am going to paint the middle plastic ring (where the mirror mounts to the body) on the mirrors from the '88 and swap them over.. or just tape these off and paint them on the car. Anyway, the mirrors were where I first got the idea to do dark blue trim vs. black.. and now it's taking off to include much of the car.
Last two pics are my new gauges. py SunPro gauges, but they serve their purpose. Unfortunately, the Mark's dash is so cramped for space, (without tearing something up) I had to mount the gauges facing upward toward the windshield. Not the most convenient thing, but it involved the least amount of dash mutilation. Someday I will go back and rework everything, if and when I find a better solution. I was thinking of some kind of raised metal frame that mounted over the top part of the dash without touching it. Since the top of the Mark dash appears to be a separate piece, I'm thinking I can just mount that frame at the seam you can't see when you're sitting in the seat. Hard to explain. I'll mock it up someday. Anyway..
Left two gauges are water temp. and volts.. the green switch on the cluster is the master power switch. If I shut that switch off, you can't light the extra gauges, and the voltmeter dies. There's a 5A fuse just below that cluster. You can also see a red toggle for the fog lights, to the right of the voltmeter.
Right two gauges are vac/boost and oil pressure. The blue switch (all these are lit, btw) controls the gauge lights. This is something I intend to eliminate eventually, when I put the gauge lights on the dimmer. (go fig.. these gauges are too bright, my others are too dim) For now, though, this was the solution that gave me the smallest headache to install.
Last two pics are my new gauges. py SunPro gauges, but they serve their purpose. Unfortunately, the Mark's dash is so cramped for space, (without tearing something up) I had to mount the gauges facing upward toward the windshield. Not the most convenient thing, but it involved the least amount of dash mutilation. Someday I will go back and rework everything, if and when I find a better solution. I was thinking of some kind of raised metal frame that mounted over the top part of the dash without touching it. Since the top of the Mark dash appears to be a separate piece, I'm thinking I can just mount that frame at the seam you can't see when you're sitting in the seat. Hard to explain. I'll mock it up someday. Anyway..
Left two gauges are water temp. and volts.. the green switch on the cluster is the master power switch. If I shut that switch off, you can't light the extra gauges, and the voltmeter dies. There's a 5A fuse just below that cluster. You can also see a red toggle for the fog lights, to the right of the voltmeter.
Right two gauges are vac/boost and oil pressure. The blue switch (all these are lit, btw) controls the gauge lights. This is something I intend to eliminate eventually, when I put the gauge lights on the dimmer. (go fig.. these gauges are too bright, my others are too dim) For now, though, this was the solution that gave me the smallest headache to install.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:19:56 PM
Post by: Bird351 on September 28, 2005, 05:19:56 PM
Having posted that, let me remind everyone that this is not meant as a fishing-for-praise type thread, or anything like that. (at least, I don't mean it that way.. don't care if that's your motivation or not) It's meant to try to inspire other people, if they need inspiring. It's meant to give other people ideas, if they need or want ideas. Hell, if nothing else, you might be wondering if someone else did a mod you're considering and haven't seen mentioned before.. and might see it here.. and it might help you decide whether or not to continue.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Red_LX on September 28, 2005, 06:55:10 PM
Post by: Red_LX on September 28, 2005, 06:55:10 PM
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
My newly installed, but used, cold air setup. I've insulated it with some header wrap,(cool factor). No I don't know it it helps, car actully seems to run same as it did with the stock air box and a K&N filter.
It very well might help...I originally had my upper intercooler pipe as just bare steel, until I found out just how freaking hot it gets where it goes over the exhaust manifold (hot enough that you can't touch it, I know that much). I wrapped some thermo-tec heat shielding around it, and now you can put your hand on the outside of it even when the car is running. Much better. Of course, it probably also helps that before the pipes were black, and this insulation has reflective foil on the outside of it.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: P71 on September 28, 2005, 10:45:46 PM
Post by: P71 on September 28, 2005, 10:45:46 PM
PLEASE sticky this post!!! This is the first time I've seen it and it gave me a ton of ideas. Great for quick reference!
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: P71 on September 29, 2005, 11:41:03 AM
Post by: P71 on September 29, 2005, 11:41:03 AM
Wow, y'all listened to me? Don't do that too much, I might get a big ego inflation and try to start my own company or something :D
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on September 29, 2005, 12:46:52 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on September 29, 2005, 12:46:52 PM
i dont have much in the name of little things, other than my little "non-smoking" mod
(http://webpost.net/tc/tctbird87/nosmoking.jpg)
(http://webpost.net/tc/tctbird87/nosmoking.jpg)
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: jlewis05 on September 29, 2005, 06:31:31 PM
Post by: jlewis05 on September 29, 2005, 06:31:31 PM
I think I have a few. Right now I'm thinking about what I did to the shifter, this may not be that uncommon: I've seen where people replaced the shifter bushings with solid bushings, but I didn't want to buy any parts so I simply took the upper shifter handle off and pulled the metal shoulders (sleeves) out of the bushing holes. You have options, I just threw one in the black holes somewhere and I cut the other sleeve in half. Now use the halves to go back in the bushing holes and put it all together and tighten the bolts down as much as you dare. This will take all the sloppiness out of the shifter but still dampen vibration. Or you could just shorten the shoulders the desired amount to tighten things up.
I may experiment with doing away with the rubber part and using nuts to bolt the shifter directly to the base bar, but it works great as is, much tighter feel. The only thing to do is replace the soft factory with a hard material for even better feel.
I have more, just can't think right now.
I may experiment with doing away with the rubber part and using nuts to bolt the shifter directly to the base bar, but it works great as is, much tighter feel. The only thing to do is replace the soft factory with a hard material for even better feel.
I have more, just can't think right now.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: jlewis05 on September 29, 2005, 06:33:56 PM
Post by: jlewis05 on September 29, 2005, 06:33:56 PM
For the seatbelts, I thought about making some metal sleeves somehow or another to replace the factory plastic "thingy". Some stainless sheet metal would make a sweet sleeve, just need to mount it so it has some flex to it and doesn't bend.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 30, 2005, 09:10:59 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 30, 2005, 09:10:59 PM
That would be schweet, but you'd have to be sure it couldn't cut the belt in case of an accident
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Bird351 on September 30, 2005, 09:35:47 PM
Post by: Bird351 on September 30, 2005, 09:35:47 PM
Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports
PLEASE sticky this post!!! This is the first time I've seen it and it gave me a ton of ideas. Great for quick reference!
I'm glad that it's finding use under its intended purpose.
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2005, 10:56:06 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 07, 2005, 10:56:06 PM
5.0 badge :hick:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 08, 2005, 12:22:13 AM
Post by: 88turbo on October 08, 2005, 12:22:13 AM
my turn!!!! heres a few things I have done :repost: on the engine pic :sorry:
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: lostbrew on October 08, 2005, 12:38:57 AM
Post by: lostbrew on October 08, 2005, 12:38:57 AM
hey cougarse i still have that header panel and hood laying around in my basp00get. when ya gonna get em?
Title: Re: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 08, 2005, 01:06:23 AM
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 08, 2005, 01:06:23 AM
Quote from: 88turbo
my turn!!!! heres a few things I have done :repost: on the engine pic :sorry:
give me 3 hours with that engine bay....it would look totally different, without me changing much of anything
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 09, 2005, 01:28:58 PM
Post by: 88turbo on October 09, 2005, 01:28:58 PM
Quote from: Tbird232ci
give me 3 hours with that engine bay....it would look totally different, without me changing much of anything
what would you do Shawn?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 09, 2005, 02:51:13 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 09, 2005, 02:51:13 PM
a lot of zip tying, wire looming, cleaning up, line re-routing, all kinds of stuff like that, probably find you a K&N cone, ditch the airbox, and move the IRCM
(http://webpost.net/tb/Tbird232ci/tc/Image1.jpg)
without spending any money on anything other than the 3G alt, and a K&N cone, and spending time re-routing and tying and looming, it looks like:
(http://webpost.net/tc/tctbird87/enginealt.jpg)
(http://webpost.net/tb/Tbird232ci/tc/Image1.jpg)
without spending any money on anything other than the 3G alt, and a K&N cone, and spending time re-routing and tying and looming, it looks like:
(http://webpost.net/tc/tctbird87/enginealt.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 09, 2005, 07:54:06 PM
Post by: 88turbo on October 09, 2005, 07:54:06 PM
I must say your pretty brave putting an AC delco battery in your car..... I'm gonna look into cleaning it up a bit
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 09, 2005, 10:29:27 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 09, 2005, 10:29:27 PM
i didnt put it in there, the previous owner did
sure beats the battery i got from advance auto, thing died in 6 months
sure beats the battery i got from advance auto, thing died in 6 months
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on October 10, 2005, 01:16:36 PM
Post by: CougarSE on October 10, 2005, 01:16:36 PM
Lostbrew and everyone else! Update since my new header panel pic I posted before.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: waferman on October 11, 2005, 09:14:49 AM
Post by: waferman on October 11, 2005, 09:14:49 AM
just now looking here...great paint jobs...looks good bird 351..ditto to cougarcragar
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 11, 2005, 10:00:24 PM
Post by: 88turbo on October 11, 2005, 10:00:24 PM
and now some clear(more yellowish)corners
Title: Dumb Question
Post by: BobNorway on October 12, 2005, 07:32:14 AM
Post by: BobNorway on October 12, 2005, 07:32:14 AM
Do I need a new gasket set if I pull off the plenum and EFI cover to paint it?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Chuck W on October 14, 2005, 12:28:24 AM
Post by: Chuck W on October 14, 2005, 12:28:24 AM
A couple pics of the decals installed. A PITA to get on there. I've Glad I have extras :giggle:
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Installed_1.jpg)
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Installed_2.jpg)
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Installed_1.jpg)
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/Installed_2.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 29, 2005, 07:11:07 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 29, 2005, 07:11:07 PM
I polished the IAC, put on some chrome valve covers, and painted the upper intake early ford blue and the lower silver. Gives the engine bay a little color instead of just silver and black. Oh also added Ford Racing 9mm blue wires. And yes if anyone wants to know they fit the factory wire looms:D .
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on October 29, 2005, 08:40:59 PM
Post by: V8Demon on October 29, 2005, 08:40:59 PM
Quote
And yes if anyone wants to know they fit the factory wire looms
You mean those looms were on the car when you got it and are not cracked? Even with the low miles time itself usually wreaks havoc on the small plastic bits under the hoods of cars. I'll be re-doing all my vacuum lines with siliconized airline tubing once my motor is finally done (been draggin my @$$). Most of them were replaced this way already, but I found some even better stuff and I am gonna just do them all now. I got a set of the blue good year hoses too. Pictures by this Wednesday, I promise!
BTW Thuderjet, that looks real nice!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: MasterBlaster on October 30, 2005, 07:08:09 AM
Post by: MasterBlaster on October 30, 2005, 07:08:09 AM
Quote
Do I need a new gasket set if I pull off the plenum and EFI cover to paint it?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 30, 2005, 11:27:51 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 30, 2005, 11:27:51 AM
Yeah Paul those were there when I bought the car. They are all in good shape no cracks or anything. It even had the distributer boot! The only thing I had to by was the coil cover. Oh the engine bay didn't look like that when I got it. The body was great and so was the interior (well except for the cracks in the passenger seat) but the engine bay was really dirty. To get it to the point it is now took about 2 weekends of work and taking alot of things apart to paint them. All the front accesssories have been taken off and painted with silver high temp paint. I also took the upper and lower off to paint them. The only thing that I haven't painted is the block. You can't really see it cause the engine sits so low in the car that no one can tell that Ford never painted it and it's, well, rusty brown. Besides it would be a pain in the ass to pull everyting out of the engine bay and mask it to paint the block. I'll just wait till I rebuild the engine to paint it Ford blue :D .
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: baxo on October 30, 2005, 02:18:19 PM
Post by: baxo on October 30, 2005, 02:18:19 PM
XR-7 emblem on my Subwoofer box.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: BobNorway on October 31, 2005, 06:59:45 AM
Post by: BobNorway on October 31, 2005, 06:59:45 AM
Light Candy
Sorry I'm not a good night photographer. No picture.
I just mounted som electroluminescent wire behind the midconsole bezel, around the radio and a/c controls.
Easily done and WOW what a nice effect! It looks Like a real expensive airplane pen 15pit.
I was unhappy about not finding my buttons at night, thought about Leds but I'd need a bunch of them.
Then I remembered the PC case mod stuff I'd seen. You can see their stuff at
http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT76399/sc.1/.f
Best buy is the PC mod kit, just cut off the PC connector and stick the light pipe wire on behind the bezel.
I used double sided tape. Space the bezel out an 1/8 inch to give the best lighting.
I used the ultra marine color but I think that the lime green would match better with the rest of the dash lights.
Aha! if only I'd learned puppiesanese, the little with a moon and stars means night pictures!!
Sorry I'm not a good night photographer. No picture.
I just mounted som electroluminescent wire behind the midconsole bezel, around the radio and a/c controls.
Easily done and WOW what a nice effect! It looks Like a real expensive airplane pen 15pit.
I was unhappy about not finding my buttons at night, thought about Leds but I'd need a bunch of them.
Then I remembered the PC case mod stuff I'd seen. You can see their stuff at
http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT76399/sc.1/.f
Best buy is the PC mod kit, just cut off the PC connector and stick the light pipe wire on behind the bezel.
I used double sided tape. Space the bezel out an 1/8 inch to give the best lighting.
I used the ultra marine color but I think that the lime green would match better with the rest of the dash lights.
Aha! if only I'd learned puppiesanese, the little with a moon and stars means night pictures!!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on November 08, 2005, 12:00:02 PM
Post by: cougarman on November 08, 2005, 12:00:02 PM
piston shift , cougar emblem on door, and the halo headrests.:D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on November 08, 2005, 12:08:57 PM
Post by: cougarman on November 08, 2005, 12:08:57 PM
Taurus heater conversion, rear window defrost switch and trunk mount battery.:D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Chuck W on November 21, 2005, 08:27:46 PM
Post by: Chuck W on November 21, 2005, 08:27:46 PM
I had a little extra material from the decals I had done, so I decided to fill in the centers of the TBirds..
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/emblem_1.JPG)
(http://ustio.com/file_dump/chuck/Misc/emblem_1.JPG)
Title: new engine
Post by: P71 on November 30, 2005, 02:28:11 AM
Post by: P71 on November 30, 2005, 02:28:11 AM
I think it counts as a small thing!
Title: new engine
Post by: P71 on November 30, 2005, 02:29:47 AM
Post by: P71 on November 30, 2005, 02:29:47 AM
I think it counts as a small thing! I also had the dash and radio bezel in the SHO painted the same color as the car.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 01, 2005, 05:39:22 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 01, 2005, 05:39:22 PM
Painted the dash suround metalic charcoal like the lower body paint and added a few things to the ashtray cover on the dash center stack:D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 1WLD BRD on December 04, 2005, 08:06:38 PM
Post by: 1WLD BRD on December 04, 2005, 08:06:38 PM
Sandblasted, Painted and polished the intake plate
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Dogcharmer on December 04, 2005, 10:44:15 PM
Post by: Dogcharmer on December 04, 2005, 10:44:15 PM
This aint exactly cosmetic or cool lookin but it sure the hell is functional. I had a tail light lens separate from the rest of the assembly on the freeway for the second time. Happened on a TC I owned a while back too. Well, it's gettin harder to come by these lights. This one took a month to find. So I decided that this was never going to happen again. I drilled 3 small holes and used some extra interior sheet metal screws I had and secured the 2 pieces together. I'll never lose another lens!!!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Nate on December 05, 2005, 02:39:14 PM
Post by: Nate on December 05, 2005, 02:39:14 PM
think about painting that body color? looks nice, iv pulled em off by hand before while trying to pull out the dissconnected assembly from the back of the car lol, so i can see how they just fall off on the highway.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on December 11, 2005, 03:38:05 PM
Post by: CougarSE on December 11, 2005, 03:38:05 PM
I just installed this mirror.. Its an auto dimming mirror off of a 89 thunderbird. And yes it works! :D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: DakotaEpic on December 11, 2005, 05:31:35 PM
Post by: DakotaEpic on December 11, 2005, 05:31:35 PM
Did it just plug into the little ball joint, or did you have to replace the whole mount? AKA were you able to keep the autodimmer/auto headlight sensor?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CougarSE on December 11, 2005, 05:41:02 PM
Post by: CougarSE on December 11, 2005, 05:41:02 PM
The whole mirror assy. was replaced. new pic
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on December 11, 2005, 05:42:35 PM
Post by: cougarman on December 11, 2005, 05:42:35 PM
very nice! :D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 29, 2005, 10:14:59 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 29, 2005, 10:14:59 PM
V8 T-bird intake plate :D
Title: Taurus dome light
Post by: Beau on March 02, 2006, 02:20:32 AM
Post by: Beau on March 02, 2006, 02:20:32 AM
Tonight, while I was finishing the interior swap, I decided to install that Taurus dome light I had laying around for awhile.
Wasn't too much trouble at all, but there is a bit of grinding to do to the plastic backing.
I'll have pics up in a coupla days or so. I had to take 'em with a film camera, as my digital wasn't working right.
All in all, it took about 30 minutes...
EDIT: The dome light came out of a '94 Taurus, was gonna take the heater panel, but it had the elect. temp control, instead of the cable.
Wasn't too much trouble at all, but there is a bit of grinding to do to the plastic backing.
I'll have pics up in a coupla days or so. I had to take 'em with a film camera, as my digital wasn't working right.
All in all, it took about 30 minutes...
EDIT: The dome light came out of a '94 Taurus, was gonna take the heater panel, but it had the elect. temp control, instead of the cable.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Blackout on March 02, 2006, 02:59:33 AM
Post by: Blackout on March 02, 2006, 02:59:33 AM
Interesting. I have that same mirror on my 88 turbo coupe.
Title: TC steering wheel
Post by: Beau on March 03, 2006, 03:07:11 AM
Post by: Beau on March 03, 2006, 03:07:11 AM
Tonight I took the steering wheel out of the TC and put it in the white 'Bird.
It feels smaller, but when I held the base wheel up to it, there's really no difference, except in shape and thickness.
It feels smaller, but when I held the base wheel up to it, there's really no difference, except in shape and thickness.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Outlawz24 on March 03, 2006, 03:56:53 AM
Post by: Outlawz24 on March 03, 2006, 03:56:53 AM
guys! theres a lot of great ideas in this thread...I dont have anything done to the cougar yet but i do have some pics of the mods i made to my J body if anyones interested....Dont want to offend anyone by just posting them in here.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Ether947 on March 20, 2006, 07:28:15 PM
Post by: Ether947 on March 20, 2006, 07:28:15 PM
i painted my upper and lower blue. and my fuel rail black. :)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on March 20, 2006, 10:31:16 PM
Post by: Carpimp1987 on March 20, 2006, 10:31:16 PM
Painted center caps on my dirty ugly rims look on EBAY sorta soon for them.
U-Haul hitch used to mow lawns to so i could buy the car.
Extra embelms.
Dub seatcovers and floormats cost less than $20 for them all.
Turbocoupe hood with no scoops till i find a nice bodyshop to custom make some scoops.
Got some more pics if i did not delete my old e-mail when my friend took the pics.
But you guys have done some really nice stuff with your cars my project still has a few years to go.
U-Haul hitch used to mow lawns to so i could buy the car.
Extra embelms.
Dub seatcovers and floormats cost less than $20 for them all.
Turbocoupe hood with no scoops till i find a nice bodyshop to custom make some scoops.
Got some more pics if i did not delete my old e-mail when my friend took the pics.
But you guys have done some really nice stuff with your cars my project still has a few years to go.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: DerikWayne on March 21, 2006, 12:20:51 PM
Post by: DerikWayne on March 21, 2006, 12:20:51 PM
Carpimp, the paint scheme on your car makes me want to salute it... just kidding... nice looking car you have there!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on April 10, 2006, 09:06:24 PM
Post by: Beau on April 10, 2006, 09:06:24 PM
Well, since I finally got around to doing up my buttstuffog gauge coversion, I've put in my red gauges..
Basically, what I've done is took apart the XR7 cluster I had, and took out the green filters over the bulbs, and sanded the backs of the gauge faces, and then installed red bulbs, but they're really bright, wish i could make or find some red filters that may half-assed work...
Anybody know if the newer pontiacs have filters, or red bulbs in their gauges?
I could also add some red cellophane and use clear bulbs, too.
Basically, what I've done is took apart the XR7 cluster I had, and took out the green filters over the bulbs, and sanded the backs of the gauge faces, and then installed red bulbs, but they're really bright, wish i could make or find some red filters that may half-assed work...
Anybody know if the newer pontiacs have filters, or red bulbs in their gauges?
I could also add some red cellophane and use clear bulbs, too.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: DakotaEpic on April 19, 2006, 04:04:26 PM
Post by: DakotaEpic on April 19, 2006, 04:04:26 PM
Look for red lighting gels. It's a sheet of plastic that is used for stage lighting, photography, etc, etc. We use some at work, and even with 575 watts shining through some of the darker stuff, it still dims the lights a ton. You should be able to get the right effect with that since there are a ton of colors.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on April 19, 2006, 09:53:05 PM
Post by: Beau on April 19, 2006, 09:53:05 PM
Well, after some trial and error, what I came with, was that on my Sport cluster, i DIDN'T sand the back of the gauge faces, but did poke in some red bulbs, and it's kind of a subdued red, not really orange, but not quiiiiite red, either, it works, and i like it...till i can get some other faces in, it'll do.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Master_xzavior on May 11, 2006, 07:34:15 AM
Post by: Master_xzavior on May 11, 2006, 07:34:15 AM
I changed the colors of all my interior plates to white I got a thread about it started in the forum
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on June 22, 2006, 05:51:54 PM
Post by: Clayton on June 22, 2006, 05:51:54 PM
well after i blew my radio.... i got an older one but its new to my car.... free what does it matter.... i put an oil pressure gauge in place of my tripminder...cuz it doesnt work anyway...
heres some pics
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/b3110552.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/Picture069.jpg)
heres some pics
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/b3110552.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/Picture069.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on June 22, 2006, 08:11:56 PM
Post by: V8Demon on June 22, 2006, 08:11:56 PM
That isn't your pressure while running, is it?:D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on June 22, 2006, 08:16:33 PM
Post by: Clayton on June 22, 2006, 08:16:33 PM
lmao, it probably is right now....
im rebuilding the motor sometime this month and have to wait until the garage is empty so i did little things to occupy myself inbetween now and the time i rebuild it
im rebuilding the motor sometime this month and have to wait until the garage is empty so i did little things to occupy myself inbetween now and the time i rebuild it
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: thundergrowl on September 05, 2006, 09:05:11 PM
Post by: thundergrowl on September 05, 2006, 09:05:11 PM
I've done a couple little things with my TC. Perfect new steering wheel and 200 KM/H speedo. Click on photo to enlarge.
(http://205.251.38.200:8080/images/TC/picture%20024_tn.jpg) (http://"http://205.251.38.200:8080/images/TC/picture%20024.jpg")
(http://205.251.38.200:8080/images/TC/picture%20024_tn.jpg) (http://"http://205.251.38.200:8080/images/TC/picture%20024.jpg")
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on October 11, 2006, 08:45:55 PM
Post by: Clayton on October 11, 2006, 08:45:55 PM
well, i had some MN-12 stuff laying around.. and this caught my eye, cause you know those chrome ones are nice and all but dont give you enough light.
well this works wonderfully
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/Picture251.jpg)
well this works wonderfully
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/Tcj429/Picture251.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 11, 2006, 10:20:31 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 11, 2006, 10:20:31 PM
I had one of those (from a police Crown Vic - I think Ford used the same one in most cars through the 90's) but decided against installing it because the original one was wider, so the installation wouldn't perfectly cover the hole (you can see the lines of the original in your pic). I ended up selling it on eBay for big bucks - people saw the word "Police interceptor" in the title and went nuts :D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 84 Fila on October 11, 2006, 10:23:51 PM
Post by: 84 Fila on October 11, 2006, 10:23:51 PM
I have one in the Vic' that appeares to be the same as whats in my bird. How much did it sell for?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Clayton on October 11, 2006, 10:27:49 PM
Post by: Clayton on October 11, 2006, 10:27:49 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;108048
but decided against installing it because the original one was wider, so the installation wouldn't perfectly cover the hole (you can see the lines of the original in your pic).
yeah but the lighting is amazing, plus im probably gonna have the headliner re-upholstered so there wont be any lines :D
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 11, 2006, 10:29:27 PM
Post by: 88turbo on October 11, 2006, 10:29:27 PM
heres one of the things I've done here recently, but there are more things to come as soon as I can get pictures of them.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on October 11, 2006, 10:48:01 PM
Post by: Beau on October 11, 2006, 10:48:01 PM
I've got the domelight out of a '94 Taurus in mine, lighting is better than the stock domelight. Here's a link to the thread I made.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7692
I'd planned to do some other interior mods over the winter, but moving out west has put a damper on the Tbird for now, not that I mind, I need a break for a bit anyway.
Good stuff here, keep it up!
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7692
I'd planned to do some other interior mods over the winter, but moving out west has put a damper on the Tbird for now, not that I mind, I need a break for a bit anyway.
Good stuff here, keep it up!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 12, 2006, 12:40:38 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 12, 2006, 12:40:38 PM
Quote from: 84 Fila;108049
I have one in the Vic' that appeares to be the same as whats in my bird. How much did it sell for?
Mine sold for upwards of $50 (I had started the bidding at $4.99). Mine was different than the one in your '90 Vic (which is the same as the one in my '88 'Bird) though. I believe mine was from a '99
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on October 13, 2006, 12:45:59 AM
Post by: V8Demon on October 13, 2006, 12:45:59 AM
I got mine from a 1997 Cougar. Can't notice any lines from the old one, but I replaced my headliner about 6 months before the dome light swap so it's possible the new fabric hadn't taken shape of the light yet.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88turbo on October 13, 2006, 10:50:24 AM
Post by: 88turbo on October 13, 2006, 10:50:24 AM
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;108069
I'd planned to do some other interior mods over the winter, but moving out west has put a damper on the Tbird for now,
where to? heh your welcome here we need more fox cars :hick:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on October 13, 2006, 12:24:55 PM
Post by: Beau on October 13, 2006, 12:24:55 PM
Moving to Wyoming, lol.
The car is gonna go on hold because there's gonna be so much else going on in the meantime.
Figure I can work all winter, then have a bit of money to put in the Tbird, budget build the 351w with a carb for the time being.
I'd like to get some body work done while the crud isn't too bad, too.
Don't worry though, I'll still be on here post-whoring and whatnot :grinno:
The car is gonna go on hold because there's gonna be so much else going on in the meantime.
Figure I can work all winter, then have a bit of money to put in the Tbird, budget build the 351w with a carb for the time being.
I'd like to get some body work done while the crud isn't too bad, too.
Don't worry though, I'll still be on here post-whoring and whatnot :grinno:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: wyoming_bird on October 13, 2006, 12:31:44 PM
Post by: wyoming_bird on October 13, 2006, 12:31:44 PM
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;108351
Moving to Wyoming, lol.
You best have some snow tires ready when you get up here. We got about an inch of snow here in Cheyenne already last weekend (its gone now) and I think they got more on the northern part of the state.
The weather in this state rocks. :nkhk:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: quicksilver on October 13, 2006, 02:11:37 PM
Post by: quicksilver on October 13, 2006, 02:11:37 PM
here's a little thing i have
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l196/quicksilver_024/IMG_08715.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l196/quicksilver_024/IMG_08715.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on October 13, 2006, 02:48:32 PM
Post by: Beau on October 13, 2006, 02:48:32 PM
Quote from: wyoming_bird;108352
You best have some snow tires ready when you get up here. We got about an inch of snow here in Cheyenne already last weekend (its gone now) and I think they got more on the northern part of the state.
The weather in this state rocks. :nkhk:
yessir, i've been out there with dad before in the winter...not for the faint-of-heart..
I'm gonna be up around Powell/Cody though, maybe it isn't quite as bad there as down south.
When we there, we went through Cheyenne, and Laramie, barely made it before the highwas were closed. :cool:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: DVP on October 13, 2006, 06:26:56 PM
Post by: DVP on October 13, 2006, 06:26:56 PM
quicksilver i love that sig! i want to get that in a sticker and put it on my dash;) :D ;)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: ATSMusic on December 10, 2007, 06:10:03 AM
Post by: ATSMusic on December 10, 2007, 06:10:03 AM
Ok Lets Try This Again,
Awhile back I posted some pic's in the "post your wheels " section and mentioned that I had plans for my Birds.
Well heres some shot's of whats going on lately. I rebuilt my 87 Turbo motor with alot of goodies in it. A wooden roller cam, oversized valves,dual springs,ported and polished the dog, Bob's log, polished the upper and lower intake,46LB injectors,press regulator,65MM throttle body,A lil 50 shot of nitrous,msd ignition,distributor,rev control and braided lines from hell. I added a T-3 to it which you see now but found a nice Chrome plated one on ebay last week and am awaiting on it to arrive now to swap them out. Once thats in I can install my huge aluminum intercooler setup, finish running my lines and see if this puppy will fire up.
Moved all the wires under the fenderwells,including all the electronics,solonoid and the battery which is mounted under the left hand fender. Polished the ac drier and plan on running all those lines in braid as well.
A buddy of mine mixed the paint I used on the engine bay and my engine which he claims is from the code in my doorjam. I have to say I cant remember any Fords being this color back then but who knows, maybe he threw in some goodies into the paint when mixed. The color goes off in the sunlight, pearlish appearing sorta.
Sorry for posting this in the wrong place earlier and sure I'll ditch the Fram just for you, I'll post some completed pic's in a week or so after it's done.
I Hope it's satisfactory for you guys and pardon the dust :-)
Music
Awhile back I posted some pic's in the "post your wheels " section and mentioned that I had plans for my Birds.
Well heres some shot's of whats going on lately. I rebuilt my 87 Turbo motor with alot of goodies in it. A wooden roller cam, oversized valves,dual springs,ported and polished the dog, Bob's log, polished the upper and lower intake,46LB injectors,press regulator,65MM throttle body,A lil 50 shot of nitrous,msd ignition,distributor,rev control and braided lines from hell. I added a T-3 to it which you see now but found a nice Chrome plated one on ebay last week and am awaiting on it to arrive now to swap them out. Once thats in I can install my huge aluminum intercooler setup, finish running my lines and see if this puppy will fire up.
Moved all the wires under the fenderwells,including all the electronics,solonoid and the battery which is mounted under the left hand fender. Polished the ac drier and plan on running all those lines in braid as well.
A buddy of mine mixed the paint I used on the engine bay and my engine which he claims is from the code in my doorjam. I have to say I cant remember any Fords being this color back then but who knows, maybe he threw in some goodies into the paint when mixed. The color goes off in the sunlight, pearlish appearing sorta.
Sorry for posting this in the wrong place earlier and sure I'll ditch the Fram just for you, I'll post some completed pic's in a week or so after it's done.
I Hope it's satisfactory for you guys and pardon the dust :-)
Music
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: ATSMusic on December 10, 2007, 06:19:24 AM
Post by: ATSMusic on December 10, 2007, 06:19:24 AM
Now about the Black bird all I can say is it's under construction. I found a nice 557CI big block for it so it was time to rear-half the car. Heres a few shots of whats going on till then, been kinda hard doing both Birds at once but with no wife,no kids but a great dog what else do I have to do all day. :-)
Music
Music
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on December 10, 2007, 12:50:51 PM
Post by: Beau on December 10, 2007, 12:50:51 PM
Wow, very nice! :D
Got any more of the rest of your TC?
Got any more of the rest of your TC?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 25, 2008, 10:15:50 PM
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 25, 2008, 10:15:50 PM
My falisafe is if the car is painted normal color like Red, blue , black, green, those colors go good with just bought any color in the interior and motor it makes the interior and motor stand out more but if your with like a a Exotic colr like Purple, Yellow, Orange, those colors the interior needs to be plain like black, same as the car.
Pianting your wheels or having chrome wheels will make your wheels stand out from the car sometimes.
Heres what I mean.
Normal Colors
Car Color-Interior Color-Motor Color-Wheel color.
Reds
Light Red-Tan,Black, Red- Red,Dark Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow,Silver-Polished Aluminum or White.
Medium Red-Medium Red, Black or Dark Gray- Black, Red, Blue, Gold,Yellow,-Flat Black or Chrome.
Red Matlic or Dark Red-Red or Black-Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow -Flat Black or Chrome.
Pianting your wheels or having chrome wheels will make your wheels stand out from the car sometimes.
Heres what I mean.
Normal Colors
Car Color-Interior Color-Motor Color-Wheel color.
Reds
Light Red-Tan,Black, Red- Red,Dark Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow,Silver-Polished Aluminum or White.
Medium Red-Medium Red, Black or Dark Gray- Black, Red, Blue, Gold,Yellow,-Flat Black or Chrome.
Red Matlic or Dark Red-Red or Black-Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow -Flat Black or Chrome.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 25, 2008, 10:16:01 PM
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 25, 2008, 10:16:01 PM
My falisafe is if the car is painted normal color like Red, blue , black, green, those colors go good with just bought any color in the interior and motor it makes the interior and motor stand out more but if your with like a a Exotic colr like Purple, Yellow, Orange, those colors the interior needs to be plain like black, same as the car.
Pianting your wheels or having chrome wheels will make your wheels stand out from the car sometimes.
Heres what I mean.
Normal Colors
Car Color-Interior Color-Motor Color-Wheel color.
Reds
Light Red-Tan,Black, Red- Red,Dark Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow,Silver-Polished Aluminum or White.
Medium Red-Medium Red, Black or Dark Gray- Black, Red, Blue, Gold,Yellow,-Flat Black or Chrome.
Red Matlic or Dark Red-Red or Black-Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow -Flat Black or Chrome.
More colors and options to come just don't have time to type them right now but more will come.
Just remiber these are my personal preferances and these are not colors that I would do if I was going to paint and do a custom car. So if you don't like these color sceems tell me what u would do.
Pianting your wheels or having chrome wheels will make your wheels stand out from the car sometimes.
Heres what I mean.
Normal Colors
Car Color-Interior Color-Motor Color-Wheel color.
Reds
Light Red-Tan,Black, Red- Red,Dark Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow,Silver-Polished Aluminum or White.
Medium Red-Medium Red, Black or Dark Gray- Black, Red, Blue, Gold,Yellow,-Flat Black or Chrome.
Red Matlic or Dark Red-Red or Black-Blue, Black, Gold,Yellow -Flat Black or Chrome.
More colors and options to come just don't have time to type them right now but more will come.
Just remiber these are my personal preferances and these are not colors that I would do if I was going to paint and do a custom car. So if you don't like these color sceems tell me what u would do.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on July 25, 2008, 10:20:52 PM
Post by: Carpimp1987 on July 25, 2008, 10:20:52 PM
No one ever told me about this Thread why? i am just joking heres a waste of 95 cents and maybe a picture or both.
Sorry i found a old post on page 12 i forgot this was even here my bad.
Sorry i found a old post on page 12 i forgot this was even here my bad.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 26, 2008, 11:05:20 AM
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on July 26, 2008, 11:05:20 AM
ATSMusic were can I got all that chrome and polised stuff at. and the red pulleys at.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Vbelisle on July 27, 2008, 01:37:55 PM
Post by: Vbelisle on July 27, 2008, 01:37:55 PM
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4374.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4373.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4372.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4371.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4370.jpg)
....I changed the color of the striping that goes on the molding from red to black but i cheated....:evilgrin: Its electrical tape that i cut and pressed in to look like it was originally black, i Think that it looks good for what it is
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4373.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4372.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4371.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4370.jpg)
....I changed the color of the striping that goes on the molding from red to black but i cheated....:evilgrin: Its electrical tape that i cut and pressed in to look like it was originally black, i Think that it looks good for what it is
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88tbird5.0 on September 16, 2008, 09:40:09 PM
Post by: 88tbird5.0 on September 16, 2008, 09:40:09 PM
i know this is an old post, but today i found a little bit of window tint laying around and i decided to try to tint the back side windows on the bird. it actually didnt come out bad. what do you think
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 88tbird5.0 on September 16, 2008, 09:41:30 PM
Post by: 88tbird5.0 on September 16, 2008, 09:41:30 PM
wow i suddenly realized that this is a py picture because you get to see the neighbors house more than anything
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 30, 2008, 12:01:20 AM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on October 30, 2008, 12:01:20 AM
Hahaha it looks like you tinted it using a picture of a house. :giggle:
Naw it looks good. I need to get mine tinted at some point, but it keeps getting put on the backburner.
EDIT: Oops thread resurrection! :hick:
Naw it looks good. I need to get mine tinted at some point, but it keeps getting put on the backburner.
EDIT: Oops thread resurrection! :hick:
Title: Wade Headlight covers
Post by: Chooglin on December 19, 2008, 07:36:24 PM
Post by: Chooglin on December 19, 2008, 07:36:24 PM
I just got them today.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 19, 2008, 10:26:26 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 19, 2008, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;240941
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EDIT: Oops thread resurrection! :hick:
ZOMBIE THREAD......Just when you THINK youre safe to come out....BAM it takes a chunk out of your neck right in the jugular vein and sits there on the front page for another week!!!!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on December 20, 2008, 12:06:10 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 20, 2008, 12:06:10 AM
I'm getting ready to post a few pics here in a few days.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on December 29, 2008, 12:53:19 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on December 29, 2008, 12:53:19 AM
Gas lid....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1043.jpg)
2005 Thunderbird script (emblem,badge,whatever....).....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1039.jpg)
Mach 1 chin spoiler...
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1044.jpg)
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1043.jpg)
2005 Thunderbird script (emblem,badge,whatever....).....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1039.jpg)
Mach 1 chin spoiler...
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1044.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: mercury-man on December 30, 2008, 10:23:26 PM
Post by: mercury-man on December 30, 2008, 10:23:26 PM
Our working Coach Lamp on at Night time: other side works just as well......
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Carpimp1987 on December 31, 2008, 03:30:25 AM
Post by: Carpimp1987 on December 31, 2008, 03:30:25 AM
Vinne i never knew you had a green bird looks Great+ the few extras look nice 2.
heres my junk hat pins form barret-jackson in 2006 and one i got free form fallout 3 and 25 cent SVT stickers i got on sale.
hat pins where like $10+ i got one free and the vinyl stickers where 25 cents for a pair so not bad for something small to look at.
heres my junk hat pins form barret-jackson in 2006 and one i got free form fallout 3 and 25 cent SVT stickers i got on sale.
hat pins where like $10+ i got one free and the vinyl stickers where 25 cents for a pair so not bad for something small to look at.
Title: custom hood or no custom hood?
Post by: THOR 50 on February 19, 2009, 11:22:57 PM
Post by: THOR 50 on February 19, 2009, 11:22:57 PM
custom hood or no custom hood?
Title: guages
Post by: THOR 50 on February 19, 2009, 11:35:41 PM
Post by: THOR 50 on February 19, 2009, 11:35:41 PM
matched autometer with dash guages
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on February 19, 2009, 11:46:04 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 19, 2009, 11:46:04 PM
Can you post a better pic of the custom hood?It looks like an early 70's Torino scoop to me.The standard hood is a little boring in my own opinion.
Title: 1972 torino
Post by: THOR 50 on February 20, 2009, 09:57:08 PM
Post by: THOR 50 on February 20, 2009, 09:57:08 PM
here you go Vin
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on February 20, 2009, 10:09:06 PM
Post by: cougarman on February 20, 2009, 10:09:06 PM
Me likey!! :burnout:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on February 21, 2009, 07:19:41 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 21, 2009, 07:19:41 AM
I like the custom hood.That is a Torino scoop.It's different without being "over the top".Nice.I do think a Turbo Coupe header panel would look better with that hood.Still,it's really nice.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 21, 2009, 09:53:26 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 21, 2009, 09:53:26 PM
+1 It's not too much so it looks good.
It resembles a 70-72 Torino hood
It resembles a 70-72 Torino hood
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Quietleaf on February 22, 2009, 12:58:23 AM
Post by: Quietleaf on February 22, 2009, 12:58:23 AM
I installed a Toyota Series 80 in-dash cupholder :rice:
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/961/img0733croppedge2.th.jpg) (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0733croppedge2.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6145/img0734croppeddd0.th.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0734croppeddd0.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2657/img0735croppedvo6.th.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0735croppedvo6.jpg)
That hood does look sort of like the one we had on our '72 Torino Sport fastback, though it looks a little flatter on top (or it could be my memory fading).
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/961/img0733croppedge2.th.jpg) (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0733croppedge2.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6145/img0734croppeddd0.th.jpg) (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0734croppeddd0.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2657/img0735croppedvo6.th.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0735croppedvo6.jpg)
That hood does look sort of like the one we had on our '72 Torino Sport fastback, though it looks a little flatter on top (or it could be my memory fading).
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: DVP on February 22, 2009, 03:25:34 AM
Post by: DVP on February 22, 2009, 03:25:34 AM
Pretty sure it is. The title of is last post says "1972 torino". Im not sure about it yet. Its what you like that matters.
Quietleaf,
Cupholder? They put those in cars? How do they expect you to freeze and burn you:punchballs:? I thought that was part of the driving experience.
I keep trying to come up with something similar. I want to do a dual one though. All in time.
What is that little screen where the ride control goes?
Quietleaf,
Cupholder? They put those in cars? How do they expect you to freeze and burn you:punchballs:? I thought that was part of the driving experience.
I keep trying to come up with something similar. I want to do a dual one though. All in time.
What is that little screen where the ride control goes?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on February 22, 2009, 07:07:54 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on February 22, 2009, 07:07:54 AM
I like the cup holder,but it would hit my shifter.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: CoogarXR on May 14, 2009, 11:57:42 PM
Post by: CoogarXR on May 14, 2009, 11:57:42 PM
Never noticed the "little things" thread...
I have done a million little things to my cougars. The most recent being my hood ornament. I had the standard 83 cougar hood ornament until this winter. I slipped while shoveling snow and broke it off! I was livid! You never see 83's with the ornament intact. I have a spare NOS ornament, but I don't wanna put it on yet. I also had a 73 cougar's ornament in my box-o-misc-cougar . I wondered if it would fit. I was surprised to see that the base fit right on the 83's (the angles all lined up). I just had to find the spring that shot out in the snow and hook it back on. The 73's loop where the spring passes through is about 3x thicker than the 83's (that's what broke, the tiny loop) so it should even be more durable.
Anyway, here's what it looks like. It's heavy and glass. It's fun to look through while I am driving :hick:
I have done a million little things to my cougars. The most recent being my hood ornament. I had the standard 83 cougar hood ornament until this winter. I slipped while shoveling snow and broke it off! I was livid! You never see 83's with the ornament intact. I have a spare NOS ornament, but I don't wanna put it on yet. I also had a 73 cougar's ornament in my box-o-misc-cougar . I wondered if it would fit. I was surprised to see that the base fit right on the 83's (the angles all lined up). I just had to find the spring that shot out in the snow and hook it back on. The 73's loop where the spring passes through is about 3x thicker than the 83's (that's what broke, the tiny loop) so it should even be more durable.
Anyway, here's what it looks like. It's heavy and glass. It's fun to look through while I am driving :hick:
Title: rebuilt C5 transmission
Post by: Chooglin on May 17, 2009, 08:34:08 PM
Post by: Chooglin on May 17, 2009, 08:34:08 PM
Just got my trans back.I sent it out to have it rebuilt,new servo (type H),shift kit and extra clutch pack put in.
I also sent my torque converter out for rebuild (2200-2500 stall) and bought a new flex plate. I hope to get it in this week and try it out.
I also sent my torque converter out for rebuild (2200-2500 stall) and bought a new flex plate. I hope to get it in this week and try it out.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: shameless on May 17, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
Post by: shameless on May 17, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
Installing a flux capasitor into my DeLorean this week, we'll see where it goes from there. (sorry had to jump in here somewhere!) lol
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Whiteboy on April 19, 2010, 08:37:38 PM
Post by: Whiteboy on April 19, 2010, 08:37:38 PM
I'll put my intake plate on I am paintin for a buddy in his stang. The lettering on the ford emblem is a pita.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Watchdevil on April 19, 2010, 10:10:32 PM
Post by: Watchdevil on April 19, 2010, 10:10:32 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;249224
Gas lid....
2005 Thunderbird script (emblem,badge,whatever....).....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_1039.jpg)
Vinnie did you remove this later? I never noticed it before. I plan on using these after I get the exterior paint done.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: fluke on May 24, 2010, 09:31:26 PM
Post by: fluke on May 24, 2010, 09:31:26 PM
I know it isn't on the car itself but this little gem I found lately really makes me smile.
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2189/keychain.jpg)
Always wanted a Thunderbird keychain. :) Replaces the similar "Ford" emblem one I've had for ages that I bought in Turkey.
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2189/keychain.jpg)
Always wanted a Thunderbird keychain. :) Replaces the similar "Ford" emblem one I've had for ages that I bought in Turkey.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on May 24, 2010, 10:14:10 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on May 24, 2010, 10:14:10 PM
I have 4 key chains (fobs) two with aftermarket Turbo keys,and one with the two sets of factory original,never used keys that came with the NOS lock set.I like them too.Nice. Mine are chrome,not gold.Either way,darn good looking.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: vinnietbird on May 24, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on May 24, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Quote from: Watchdevil;318933
Vinnie did you remove this later? I never noticed it before. I plan on using these after I get the exterior paint done.
I did when it broke,then replaced it with a new one.I've been using them ever since the last generation T-Bird was being sold a few years ago. They were on my last Bird,too. I try to be a trend setter.LOL.LOL.(just kidding).
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: hypostang on May 25, 2010, 11:38:45 AM
Post by: hypostang on May 25, 2010, 11:38:45 AM
Here is what my car looks like with polished lights and clear corner lights
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: hypostang on July 12, 2010, 12:00:21 AM
Post by: hypostang on July 12, 2010, 12:00:21 AM
I know not everyone is a fan of add-on emblems /badges but this spot looked very naked to me
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Watchdevil on July 12, 2010, 12:44:17 AM
Post by: Watchdevil on July 12, 2010, 12:44:17 AM
So far my car is a whole bunch of little stuff that turned into a big one! And I ain't even done yet! You might as well just go to my restomod thread to see it all! LOL!
Title: some valve cover stuff...
Post by: Beau on August 07, 2010, 04:00:06 PM
Post by: Beau on August 07, 2010, 04:00:06 PM
I'll chime in here with a little bit of my own "look good" stuff.
Here's what I started with:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/100_2314.jpg)
Here's one after a coupla light coats of flat black. In the pic, looks like I did a piss-poor job, but it's really covered good. Amlost too good in a spot or 2, lol.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/100_2345.jpg)
I'll take more pics after I let it dry and I do...umm, a little more work to it. ;)
Think of it as adding some contrast lol
Here's what I started with:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/100_2314.jpg)
Here's one after a coupla light coats of flat black. In the pic, looks like I did a piss-poor job, but it's really covered good. Amlost too good in a spot or 2, lol.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/100_2345.jpg)
I'll take more pics after I let it dry and I do...umm, a little more work to it. ;)
Think of it as adding some contrast lol
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: hypostang on January 05, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
Post by: hypostang on January 05, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
Two small things I did yesterday , I removed the "programed ride control" script from my upper strut covers , and I installed a Vacuum gauge where the factory clock was located .
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 05, 2011, 05:29:43 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 05, 2011, 05:29:43 PM
Looking good dude. Did you paint the digi gauge surrounds? I think I need more pics...
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: hypostang on January 05, 2011, 05:37:13 PM
Post by: hypostang on January 05, 2011, 05:37:13 PM
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;348488
Looking good dude. Did you paint the digi gauge surrounds? I think I need more pics...
Thanks, yes I did paint around the digi gauges
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 05, 2011, 06:25:46 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 05, 2011, 06:25:46 PM
:pics-stfu: ...........
Seriously, when you get a chance, snap a pic or 2 with the gauges on if it's not too much trouble sir
Seriously, when you get a chance, snap a pic or 2 with the gauges on if it's not too much trouble sir
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Coldcougar on January 07, 2011, 04:29:11 PM
Post by: Coldcougar on January 07, 2011, 04:29:11 PM
Threw up these after the whole set didn't sell on kijiji. I actually had them before i even knew my cat existed. I think it was a '74 i took them off of, and im putting the script "cougar" back on the trunk lid once it warms up again.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/gollum244/IMG_3783.jpg)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/gollum244/IMG_3783.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: daminc on January 07, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: daminc on January 07, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
Wow, I wish I knew you had them for sale. I was actually looking for a set for my 87
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 12:54:29 AM
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 12:54:29 AM
Ok heres some of the little things i did that some people might not of known about.
Fake Carbon Fiber molding to hide the ugly fading silver stripe.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25965)
Carbon Fiber Badges for rims.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25963)
Carbon Fiber Logo on GFX
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25961)
Carbon Fiber Badge on C pillar
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25960)
Fake Carbon Fiber molding on Tail lights to hide the faded Black Stripe.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25957)
Shaved Antennia on front passenger side fender and moved it to the passenger rear fender and angled it.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25964)
This is my favorite of all.... A picture of Erics sweet Convertable in my paint..... ;) Best mod of all! Boosted coolness by 3 points!
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25956)
Picture of all the subtle mods... Not all are easy to notice unless your looking for them.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25962)
Fake Carbon Fiber molding to hide the ugly fading silver stripe.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25965)
Carbon Fiber Badges for rims.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25963)
Carbon Fiber Logo on GFX
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25961)
Carbon Fiber Badge on C pillar
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25960)
Fake Carbon Fiber molding on Tail lights to hide the faded Black Stripe.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25957)
Shaved Antennia on front passenger side fender and moved it to the passenger rear fender and angled it.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25964)
This is my favorite of all.... A picture of Erics sweet Convertable in my paint..... ;) Best mod of all! Boosted coolness by 3 points!
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25956)
Picture of all the subtle mods... Not all are easy to notice unless your looking for them.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25962)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 01:00:53 AM
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 01:00:53 AM
The fake Carbon Fiber trim is that stuff you can get on ebay for dirt cheep. Just clean and dry the surface very well and apply. Mine has stayed on for years and never pealed. The real carbon fiber badges were custom made by a company that i dont think are in business anymore. :(
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on February 03, 2011, 01:44:59 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on February 03, 2011, 01:44:59 PM
...I was hoping you'd think "show off the little stuff" would be your self-portrait...
:flame:
:flame:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 03, 2011, 05:12:54 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 03, 2011, 05:12:54 PM
Hey Weasle, I saw your Cougar at Carlisle before. That thing is beautiful!! The same goes for your Vert Eric. Your cars are sweet!!!!!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 07:19:02 PM
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 07:19:02 PM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;351705
...I was hoping you'd think "show off the little stuff" would be your self-portrait...
:flame:
Back for less than 24 hours and the flaming starts...lol
Man i missed this place...
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: sarjxxx on February 03, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Post by: sarjxxx on February 03, 2011, 07:32:02 PM
Quote from: Weasle;351668
Fake Carbon Fiber molding on Tail lights to hide the faded Black Stripe.
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25957)
Hmmm, yes, neat, but..... Out of line taillights = FAIL.:p
Your car does look pretty bad ass though. Is that wing from an MN12?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 10:52:04 PM
Post by: Weasle on February 03, 2011, 10:52:04 PM
Those tail lights have long been replaced. As you can see they had chips in them. New lights are mint and no the wing is just a basic universal wing i picked up when i bought the GST kit.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 1WLD BRD on February 04, 2011, 12:55:22 PM
Post by: 1WLD BRD on February 04, 2011, 12:55:22 PM
hey Will, welcome back! Still a kick ass looking Cougar.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: bullitt4514 on March 03, 2012, 01:46:39 AM
Post by: bullitt4514 on March 03, 2012, 01:46:39 AM
Cleaned the headlights. Definatley an improvement
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229762_202984319755465_100001316940441_494847_710305_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229762_202984319755465_100001316940441_494847_710305_n.jpg)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on May 05, 2012, 07:07:05 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on May 05, 2012, 07:07:05 AM
Now that my GT40 swap is done, I keep going back and forth on which intake plate I like better.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 05, 2012, 11:47:56 AM
Post by: V8Demon on May 05, 2012, 11:47:56 AM
Go with the one on the left. The Explorer one doesn't go IMO. That like putting one that says "Focus" under there.
Finally got my front emblem on.
Finally got my front emblem on.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on May 05, 2012, 11:51:22 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on May 05, 2012, 11:51:22 AM
That looks awesome, Paul!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 05, 2012, 11:53:21 AM
Post by: V8Demon on May 05, 2012, 11:53:21 AM
Now I just have to get a nice day so I can clean the car and snap off some good pics. I have a spot in mind, but now the weather won't cooperate. It's rained almost every day for the past week and a half....
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on May 05, 2012, 12:03:29 PM
Post by: Beau on May 05, 2012, 12:03:29 PM
That is sharp...and same here about the rain, hasn't been as frequent as in your area, but I still have not gotten my garden put in yet.
Maybe Monday...
I need to pay more attention to this thread, too...great stuff here. :)
Maybe Monday...
I need to pay more attention to this thread, too...great stuff here. :)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 05, 2012, 12:05:51 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 05, 2012, 12:05:51 PM
Quote from: TheFoeYouKnow;389051
I keep going back and forth on which intake plate I like better.
I like the clean look of the Explorer plate, but IMHO the word Explorer has no place on a bird. :p
Quote from: V8Demon;389062
Finally got my front emblem on.
Looks very OEM, I like it!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 05, 2012, 12:08:16 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 05, 2012, 12:08:16 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;389062
Finally got my front emblem on.
Looks very OEM, I like it!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: daminc on May 07, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
Post by: daminc on May 07, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
Paul, I like that.... custom made?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 09:41:06 AM
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 09:41:06 AM
Ford part.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: mcb82gt on May 07, 2012, 10:07:17 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on May 07, 2012, 10:07:17 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;389252
Ford part.
What???
Mine sharing the info with me?
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 10:14:58 AM
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 10:14:58 AM
I don't have much to offer unfortunately. I know of only one other car to have it. This was in someone's secret stash and he offered to sell it and I met his asking price....
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: mcb82gt on May 07, 2012, 10:23:42 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on May 07, 2012, 10:23:42 AM
Was it Aussie, Mex, or Europe?
cool piece. I understand if you want to keep it on the D. L. LOL
cool piece. I understand if you want to keep it on the D. L. LOL
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 10:34:33 AM
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 10:34:33 AM
From what I understand, it is Mexico spec.
Possibly Europe as well. Were these cars offered as Mercs or Fords in Europe?
*Edit*
I believe this to be the same emblem in the first pic in the link....
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/aacevedoa67/sets/72157626043318575/
And A better pic from a different car....
(http://img002.adimg.com/ImgAd/2011/07/12/2173617/vendo-ford-cougar-86-buen-estado-14000_1.jpg)
So they're out there. Just a matter of how in the heck to get them.
Possibly Europe as well. Were these cars offered as Mercs or Fords in Europe?
*Edit*
I believe this to be the same emblem in the first pic in the link....
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/aacevedoa67/sets/72157626043318575/
And A better pic from a different car....
(http://img002.adimg.com/ImgAd/2011/07/12/2173617/vendo-ford-cougar-86-buen-estado-14000_1.jpg)
So they're out there. Just a matter of how in the heck to get them.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: EricCoolCats on May 07, 2012, 07:53:49 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on May 07, 2012, 07:53:49 PM
Yep, confirmed it with my '87 Ford Cougar brochure from Mexico. That's what it is from.
Nice score. ;)
Nice score. ;)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 08:51:32 PM
Post by: V8Demon on May 07, 2012, 08:51:32 PM
Yes. Yes it was. The seller is a kind fellow indeed. A gentleman as well.
(http://ih0.redbubble.net/image.11640658.0674/pp,375x360.jpg)
BTW, you must put up some scans or pics of said brochure!
(http://ih0.redbubble.net/image.11640658.0674/pp,375x360.jpg)
BTW, you must put up some scans or pics of said brochure!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: hypostang on May 07, 2012, 09:31:03 PM
Post by: hypostang on May 07, 2012, 09:31:03 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;389310
Yes. Yes it was. The seller is a kind fellow indeed. A gentleman as well.
(http://ih0.redbubble.net/image.11640658.0674/pp,375x360.jpg)
BTW, you must put up some scans or pics of said brochure!
You bought it from the Monopoly guy ??? :rollin:
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: mcb82gt on May 08, 2012, 08:14:35 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on May 08, 2012, 08:14:35 AM
Quote from: hypostang;389315
You bought it from the Monopoly guy ??? :rollin:
MR. Peanut????
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on May 08, 2012, 08:51:16 AM
Post by: cougarman on May 08, 2012, 08:51:16 AM
Just a couple projects I have going.....
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: Beau on May 08, 2012, 10:02:20 AM
Post by: Beau on May 08, 2012, 10:02:20 AM
^ seems like I may have seen that door panel somewhere....?
(lol)
(lol)
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 08, 2012, 10:11:04 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on May 08, 2012, 10:11:04 AM
They look good!
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: cougarman on May 08, 2012, 10:41:07 AM
Post by: cougarman on May 08, 2012, 10:41:07 AM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;389345
^ seems like I may have seen that door panel somewhere....?
(lol)
Oh really???? I can't imagine where??!! lol
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 08, 2012, 11:27:43 AM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on May 08, 2012, 11:27:43 AM
I like the lock panel, it just needs new lettering.
Title: Show off the little stuff!
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on February 01, 2015, 06:24:35 AM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on February 01, 2015, 06:24:35 AM
Just digging this thread up for motivation (lol)...Anybody had any new ideas for small stuff?