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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / WTB 1983/1984 Body Molding Pieces
Last post by Aerocoupe -
Anyone know where I can get the body molding that goes on the front fenders and butts up to the front bumper cover and the ones that go on the rear quarters and butt up to the rear bumper cover?  I removed all of mine years ago and I think I would like to just but these pieces back on at the way the molding stops so abruptly on the front and rear bumper covers.  This would at least allow it to blend into the openness of the wheel well openings.  I do not have the corner lamps on the front fenders so these would all be solid pieces.
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User Rides / Re: My 85 TBird
Last post by jrad235 -
Thanks guys. Exciting with a splash of paranoia and concern about sums it up. Going to start on the bump steer stuff this afternoon.
I hear you there! Mine just hit the road under its own power for the first time in 14 years! I only went 3 miles round trip but it was something! I discovered when I got back that I didn't have turn signals or headlights :crazy:  Thank god the brake lights worked :giggle:
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Lounge / Re: IMPORTANT! Board Future - DISCUSS HERE
Last post by EricCoolCats -
We are good to go! Thanks to EVERYONE for contributing. I'm in discussions with the developer now and will keep everyone informed on the progress. I don't have an ETA for completion yet...maybe a month or so, if I were to harbor a guesstimate.
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User Rides / Re: Chuck's '83 TBird
Last post by Chuck W -
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know! How did the rebuild of the T5 treat you?

The old transmission is still on the shelf. I had an extra in the garage, which is what I installed. I still plan to investigate the T5 rebuild for another project.

I did pull the one I installed apart many years ago and did a minor rebuild on it though. It's been a minute, but I remember it wasn't all that terrible to do.
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User Rides / Re: Chuck's '83 TBird
Last post by jrad235 -
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know! How did the rebuild of the T5 treat you? Mine's a little notchy and I kinda want a short shifter for more clearance with the stock shift bezel so I'm thinking I should do that as well. (It seems to have too much throw in a couple gears for the factory shift boot, I can't attach the bezel)
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User Rides / Re: Chuck's '83 TBird
Last post by Chuck W -
Hey Chuck, just got caught up on the last few years. What a ride! I'm ironing out my own issues with my MS3X so I feel your pain. I'm curious what the part number on that radiator is, I'll probably need to replace mine once it's back on the road after sitting in the garage for 14 years.
Thanks! (I saw all of the notifications ;) )  The car is running pretty well (at least well enough to leave alone for the time being)

The radiator is just their "basic" one for the Fox Mustangs with a manual trans (HERE.) I didn't need any more than that.
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User Rides / Re: Chuck's '83 TBird
Last post by jrad235 -
Hey Chuck, just got caught up on the last few years. What a ride! I'm ironing out my own issues with my MS3X so I feel your pain. I'm curious what the part number on that radiator is, I'll probably need to replace mine once it's back on the road after sitting in the garage for 14 years.
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Other Vehicles / Re: Oops, I did it again. I bought a new car. (1986 Ford LTD wagon)
Last post by Chuck W -
I would suggest painting the inside and out of the PA6 Nylon if using as a funnel since it will be porous.  It will also help with any UV degradation if it has any exposure.

The current Volvo reservoir is PA6-66, which is what I'd be printing with. Not going to see much UV exposure underhood. The chemical resistance is the key factor I'm after and heat will be a non-issue.

If there is an issue, I can always try PEKK, but for now, I figure it's safe to use what the OEs did. :)