Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 09:31:35 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 09:31:35 AM
84 5.0 Bird and 83 460 Bird--
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:48:11 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:48:11 AM
83 Heritage (front) 84 5.0 Bird (center) 87 turbo Coupe 460 (rear)--
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:51:02 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:51:02 AM
Gray 83 460 Bracket racer--
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:55:11 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 19, 2007, 10:55:11 AM
94 Lightning--62K miles-stock except for flowmasters and K&N filter.(NLOC Member) -also wheel project--
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: Dogcharmer on January 19, 2007, 03:59:48 PM
Post by: Dogcharmer on January 19, 2007, 03:59:48 PM
These cars are addicting aint they... Very nice collection you got going there. That grey 83 is my fav. It looks totally bad ass with the skinnies up front.
Now let's see some pics of the 87!
Now let's see some pics of the 87!
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Post by: 86 night cat on January 19, 2007, 06:02:12 PM
Post by: 86 night cat on January 19, 2007, 06:02:12 PM
lol it looks like it's missing the driver's side fron tire in the last pic of it.
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Post by: 5.0willgo on January 19, 2007, 06:07:56 PM
Post by: 5.0willgo on January 19, 2007, 06:07:56 PM
Nice collection. For some reason I think I like the '84 the most.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: Schlodes on January 19, 2007, 08:15:39 PM
Post by: Schlodes on January 19, 2007, 08:15:39 PM
That big block car is badass :)
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: DVP on January 20, 2007, 10:58:36 AM
Post by: DVP on January 20, 2007, 10:58:36 AM
I'm in the same boat as you i love'em all
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Post by: DakotaEpic on January 20, 2007, 01:20:01 PM
Post by: DakotaEpic on January 20, 2007, 01:20:01 PM
, nice collection. Nice lightning too. Always wanted one of the new ones.
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 21, 2007, 11:35:05 AM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 21, 2007, 11:35:05 AM
I was curious if you had that stock distributor on the 460 wired to a msd system or something. Im curious about a good cheap ign system for my 351c bird.I'm still running points ign because I thought it was easier to wire. 460 in a t-bird,"THATS FREAKING AWSOME".Pm me with details.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 22, 2007, 09:47:48 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 22, 2007, 09:47:48 AM
More pics. I love this car. My first race car I built. It is scheduled to be refurbished later this year after the racing season. It is a bracket racer-that is why the rear of the hood is opened up. We run round-robin style bracket at our favorite track and our runs are sometimes 4 minutes apart. This car does very well at that because it was set up to cool off fast. Every time I drive this car it brings back good memories.
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 24, 2007, 12:44:10 PM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 24, 2007, 12:44:10 PM
And it runs what in the quarter or eighth? et-mph
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 24, 2007, 12:47:04 PM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on January 24, 2007, 12:47:04 PM
And it runs what in the quarter or eighth? et-mph.
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Post by: andrew beedle on January 24, 2007, 11:39:13 PM
Post by: andrew beedle on January 24, 2007, 11:39:13 PM
So what do you think about a Twin Turbo 5.0 Bird Vs your 460 Bird :D . I think it would be fun to do. Eventually I would like to do a fuel injected 460 with Twin Turbos in the future similar to your set up. Just imagine the fun you could have with that. Should be easy to make 1000 streetable horsepower and still get ok mileage and good drivability with fuel injection.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 25, 2007, 10:22:18 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 25, 2007, 10:22:18 AM
I have already gone thru the dream phase about a twin turbo bird. My 460 Turbo Coupe was going to get that originally. I bought 2 TC water cooled turbos and some BBK headers. But that is as far as I went. Someday, maybe. But the only class it would be legal in is brackets and wild street. So, I am going with a single turbo in the rear sending 8 lbs of boost to the 460. Then the car will legal for Mild Street at my local track. Rules say 1 turbo. It does not say where the turbo has to be. A 400 horse (naturally asperated) 460 with 8 lbs of boost will make 600 horse. That is about as far as I can go on 93 octane with a little octane booster. That is my goal. What do you think?
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Post by: andrew beedle on January 25, 2007, 01:30:40 PM
Post by: andrew beedle on January 25, 2007, 01:30:40 PM
8 Pounds of boost should be ok but I would run more if your compression ratio is not to high. I run 13 psi all day long on my 5.0 all day long. I know I am very close to the 500hp level which is why I dont have more boost but my compression is 8.5:1. I want to keep the block in one piece as long as possible. But you need to have the timing dialed in perfect as well as the fuel thats the main reason to go fuel injected for me anyways.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 25, 2007, 07:42:49 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 25, 2007, 07:42:49 PM
I figured I will have to buy an ignition retard system. I am going to use a factory block and crank and 600 horse is as far as I want to push this combo.(I'll use a main cap girdle)
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Post by: DerikWayne on January 26, 2007, 09:43:25 AM
Post by: DerikWayne on January 26, 2007, 09:43:25 AM
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;124543
94 Lightning--62K miles-stock except for flowmasters and K&N filter.(NLOC Member) -also wheel project--
Oh my gosh! You have a white Lightning! I envy you! :D
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 26, 2007, 05:57:46 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 26, 2007, 05:57:46 PM
I love that truck. It feels great driving it with the firm suspension and fat tires. Big difference from my 84 F-350 crew cab! Bad part is ,the Lightning weighs about 4,500 lbs. Best I ran was 9.88 at 71 mph stock which is what those trucks ran new. I ran that 9.88 3 hours after I bought it. I knew the engine was in good shape when I saw that 9.88.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 13, 2007, 03:46:25 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 13, 2007, 03:46:25 PM
My TC got new shoes. M&H Racemaster 275-55-16 D.O.T. Drag radials on stock TC wheels with 5/16 inch spacers. Rear is setting at the finished ride height with the modified Southside lowers.--
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Post by: Clayton on February 13, 2007, 04:26:14 PM
Post by: Clayton on February 13, 2007, 04:26:14 PM
That car is badass. This is the reason I love these cars soooo much! They look like a normal car... weak and slow to people who dont know what youre running. I had some kid in my school parkinglot down-grade my car, he drove a BMW of sorts, I popped the hood and he shut his mouth.
Keep it up man! looks great!
Keep it up man! looks great!
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 13, 2007, 04:33:20 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 13, 2007, 04:33:20 PM
Yea,the 83-88 T-Bird lines look so bitchin' with their nascar inspired aero style. My wife and I are still the only ones running this body style on a regular basis at our track. Makes owning them even better.
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 13, 2007, 05:12:09 PM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 13, 2007, 05:12:09 PM
Hell Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im the only one in my area with one. I'm so excited about my new motor(351C) its going to RUNNNNNNNNNNNN!!
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 06:21:21 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 06:21:21 AM
Here's a pic of a 1989 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass (with the "softie" suspension. Bought it 3 years ago. Gave it to my then 15 yr old daughter 2.5 years ago. Been sitting in the back yard ever since. This car really needs to be driven.
5.0L H.O. Mustang engine from the factory.
Gets 26 mpg hywy with a/c and cruise on.
Weighed in at 3675 lbs without driver and 1/4 tank of fuel.
It is not the LSC with the firmer suspension, but I have all the Turbo Coupe parts to convert it to coil spring suspension and fix that.
Wish it was still mine. :punchballs:
5.0L H.O. Mustang engine from the factory.
Gets 26 mpg hywy with a/c and cruise on.
Weighed in at 3675 lbs without driver and 1/4 tank of fuel.
It is not the LSC with the firmer suspension, but I have all the Turbo Coupe parts to convert it to coil spring suspension and fix that.
Wish it was still mine. :punchballs:
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 06:30:23 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 06:30:23 AM
Here is a pic of the 95 Mustang GT 5-speed I gave to my wife for a birthday present. I love the 17 x 9 Cobra R's.
Made a world of difference in looks!
I love driving this car. It is a huge improvement over the 3 Fox Stangs I have owned! But I like my T-Birds better.:D
Made a world of difference in looks!
I love driving this car. It is a huge improvement over the 3 Fox Stangs I have owned! But I like my T-Birds better.:D
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 19, 2007, 08:14:23 AM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 19, 2007, 08:14:23 AM
Nice cars!! My dad wants a black on black markvii with a 5.0 five speed. Seen one in NJ but not sure if 5spd would be factory or not?
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Post by: bhazard on February 19, 2007, 12:44:29 PM
Post by: bhazard on February 19, 2007, 12:44:29 PM
Nope not factory.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 06:52:42 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 06:52:42 PM
Why doesn't your daughter drive the Lincoln?
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:11:10 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:11:10 PM
She doesn't have her license yet. Strange, but I want her to get it so I can drive that Lincoln again!
I have a set of 96 Mustang 17 inch wheels and tires for that car and the only problem I have with putting them on is that the front Mustang centercaps won't work with the MK VII rotors. They stick out too far and The Mustang caps will not fit. ( Unless I cut a hole in the center)
I have a set of 96 Mustang 17 inch wheels and tires for that car and the only problem I have with putting them on is that the front Mustang centercaps won't work with the MK VII rotors. They stick out too far and The Mustang caps will not fit. ( Unless I cut a hole in the center)
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Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:14:17 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:14:17 PM
Oo, I thought maybe she had got another car. i say cut them, im sure it will look better then whats on it.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:20:33 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:20:33 PM
I want her to drive the car so she can tell me wether or not she likes it. If she doesn't, ( I hope she does like the car), then I will look for a Taurus for her and I WILL find a place to put the MK VII untill I can do a 460 conversion on it.
Screww the luxury! I want a HOT ROD LINCOLN!
Screww the luxury! I want a HOT ROD LINCOLN!
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Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:23:14 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:23:14 PM
you and 460's, and my pappy said son you gonna drive me ta drinking if you don't stop driving that HOT ROD LINCOLN. god i love that song
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:26:46 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:26:46 PM
Yeah, I get goose bumps every time I hear that song!
Those MK VIIs looked cool new, and still look cool to me.
Hard to find any nice ones any more.
Those MK VIIs looked cool new, and still look cool to me.
Hard to find any nice ones any more.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:29:12 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:29:12 PM
yea i like those. Theres one sitten a street over from my house, but its up on stands, and doesn't look to healthy. Should go ask what is going on with it, but theres no point, my mom already told me once i sell the last car i got, i can't get another one unless its the stang, thats the only thing shes gonna let me keep in the yard. Wish i had a garage an a bigger yard, id have me a few cars already.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:36:28 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 19, 2007, 08:36:28 PM
Be careful.
You might end up like me and have cars every where and not enough time to work on them.
But you know something, I absolutely love working on these old cars and would not trade them all for one brand new one!! No way.:D
You might end up like me and have cars every where and not enough time to work on them.
But you know something, I absolutely love working on these old cars and would not trade them all for one brand new one!! No way.:D
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Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:41:18 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 19, 2007, 08:41:18 PM
which is why i will never get rid of my mustang. Well im the type of person taht find s good deal grabs it fixed it and sells it. I have a 93 escort in my driveway i got for free, put 250 in it, and it runs perfect, drives awesome, had has 4 new tires that were one it when i got it. So hopefully im looking for 850 out of it now to fund my stang. next car i get will be either a 2.3 ranger for a 2.3t swap, or a another thunderbird.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 06:25:09 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 06:25:09 AM
Gotta throw a pic in of the 94 Lightning shortly after I bought it.
It stays indoors.
The only SVT vehicle I have ever owned.
It stays indoors.
The only SVT vehicle I have ever owned.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 06:37:51 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 06:37:51 AM
Now for a pic of what used to be.
This 93 F-350 4 wheel drive I had a love/hate relationship with.
It had the very py diesiel. (of the non-turbo variety) ( here is the hate part)
I will never own another diesiel.
I just wish it had a 460 gas guzzler instead. Then I would have kept it.
Looked awesome tho! (This is the love part)-Rode nice. Big Dana 60 up front with a E_Z lift kit.
Sold it after I got the Lightning.
No regrets except I will never compromise again and get something that looks great but has the wrong engine!
This 93 F-350 4 wheel drive I had a love/hate relationship with.
It had the very py diesiel. (of the non-turbo variety) ( here is the hate part)
I will never own another diesiel.
I just wish it had a 460 gas guzzler instead. Then I would have kept it.
Looked awesome tho! (This is the love part)-Rode nice. Big Dana 60 up front with a E_Z lift kit.
Sold it after I got the Lightning.
No regrets except I will never compromise again and get something that looks great but has the wrong engine!
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Post by: daboss351 on February 21, 2007, 07:59:58 AM
Post by: daboss351 on February 21, 2007, 07:59:58 AM
never another huh. My grandfather just got a chevy 3500 hd duramax, with the allison trans, fully loaded, 3/4 ton. I usually don't like chevys but when you nail that thing, holy shiznit it spools up that turbo and it MOVES. He wound it up from 60 to 100 in no time, suprised the shiznit out of me. Only problem is its sooooo long. And he made me drive it down fouwheeler trails:hick: that were not ment for a truck never mind one that big. and i think i mastered the 38 point turn, and im not exaggerating.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 09:40:15 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 21, 2007, 09:40:15 AM
Yea, you are probably right. I suppose if a great deal on a 95-97 Powerstroke came along, I would probably think about it.
All I know is , if you buy a diesel, make sure it has a turbo on it.
460's are cheaper to rebuild than diesels, so that is also a big plus for guys like us that have to work on our own vehicles.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily:
All I know is , if you buy a diesel, make sure it has a turbo on it.
460's are cheaper to rebuild than diesels, so that is also a big plus for guys like us that have to work on our own vehicles.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily:
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Post by: daboss351 on February 21, 2007, 04:12:34 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 21, 2007, 04:12:34 PM
yea and guess what i found today, a silver mark near my drivers ed, looks like a lsc too im hopefully stopping to look at it tomorrow, seening yours makes me want one!
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 08:14:02 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 22, 2007, 08:14:02 AM
If you haven't driven a MK VII, you will love it! The one we have I love to drive, especially knowing it has the Mustang 5.0 H.O. (plenty of power) and gets great mileage.
I believe the 87-90 had forged pistons and a 75 shot of nitrous is no problem for these engines.:D
If it is in good condition, buy it!
The MK VII values are going back up, especially the nice ones.
I believe the 87-90 had forged pistons and a 75 shot of nitrous is no problem for these engines.:D
If it is in good condition, buy it!
The MK VII values are going back up, especially the nice ones.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 22, 2007, 03:47:56 PM
Post by: daboss351 on February 22, 2007, 03:47:56 PM
pissed off i didn't get to stop and look at it looks like its in very good shape im gonna have to get out and see it, cause i WANT IT!
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:15:22 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 08:15:22 PM
Here is a pic of my "old" race car.
79 Fairmont, 460, C-6, 8.8 3.73 gears.
Car was great except for carbon monoxide problems. Too many rust holes in the floorboards and the exhaust exited before the axle so I took in alot of exhaust in the lungs.
Sold it in Nov. 2004
Bought it 3 times. Car was nicknamed "BOOMERANG" because it kept coming back. Only car I have bought more than once.
It was fun, but the 460 Turbocoupe is a world of difference in ride quality and looks.
79 Fairmont, 460, C-6, 8.8 3.73 gears.
Car was great except for carbon monoxide problems. Too many rust holes in the floorboards and the exhaust exited before the axle so I took in alot of exhaust in the lungs.
Sold it in Nov. 2004
Bought it 3 times. Car was nicknamed "BOOMERANG" because it kept coming back. Only car I have bought more than once.
It was fun, but the 460 Turbocoupe is a world of difference in ride quality and looks.
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Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 23, 2007, 09:03:53 PM
Post by: 1BDBIRD on February 23, 2007, 09:03:53 PM
Its the COOLEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carbon Monoxide- Reminds me of my 71 coug 14.61 98mph 4.11's
Carbon Monoxide- Reminds me of my 71 coug 14.61 98mph 4.11's
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 09:07:33 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on February 23, 2007, 09:07:33 PM
When I found out I was gassing myself out, I thought about that red Chrysler in the movie "Christine".
Spooky
Spooky
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 22, 2007, 09:26:26 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 22, 2007, 09:26:26 AM
Here are some pics of the 460 shorties I have been working on for the past week fitting them to the 87 TC.
They also will work turned around and feeding a front mount turbo.
I am thinking....twins or single ??
They also will work turned around and feeding a front mount turbo.
I am thinking....twins or single ??
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Post by: 87badbird2613 on March 22, 2007, 11:36:11 AM
Post by: 87badbird2613 on March 22, 2007, 11:36:11 AM
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;130420
I want her to drive the car so she can tell me wether or not she likes it. If she doesn't, ( I hope she does like the car), then I will look for a Taurus for her and I WILL find a place to put the MK VII untill I can do a 460 conversion on it.
Screww the luxury! I want a HOT ROD LINCOLN!
but seriously who wouldnt want a HOT ROD LINCOLN!!!!!!:D
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 22, 2007, 11:40:15 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 22, 2007, 11:40:15 AM
Quote from: 87badbird2613;135786
but seriously who wouldnt want a HOT ROD LINCOLN!!!!!!:D
+ 1 :D
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:13:09 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:13:09 AM
My newest TC
This is my 18th intercooled TC. Has an oil leak problem. (Both internal and external)
Runs and drives.
Red cloth interior (nice) Auto. Appears to be mostly original except for the lower body "skirt" kit somebody installed. (that was the first thing I removed.)
Odo says 67k. Somehow I believe it.
I have some work on polishing the plastic headlights and marker lights to do.
This is my 18th intercooled TC. Has an oil leak problem. (Both internal and external)
Runs and drives.
Red cloth interior (nice) Auto. Appears to be mostly original except for the lower body "skirt" kit somebody installed. (that was the first thing I removed.)
Odo says 67k. Somehow I believe it.
I have some work on polishing the plastic headlights and marker lights to do.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:16:39 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:16:39 AM
More pics:
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:21:27 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on March 26, 2007, 08:21:27 AM
More Pics:
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: daboss351 on March 26, 2007, 02:42:47 PM
Post by: daboss351 on March 26, 2007, 02:42:47 PM
looks good
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:21:26 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:21:26 AM
Finially got a decent shot of my wife at the starting line in the Gray Bird:
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdLaunch1.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdLaunch2.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdLaunch1.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdLaunch2.jpg)
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:30:44 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:30:44 AM
I also have some py photos from the track:
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdBurnout.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/TurboCoupeattrack.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdBurnout.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/TurboCoupeattrack.jpg)
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:33:20 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 23, 2007, 07:33:20 AM
I also have a py photo from the track:
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdBurnout.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdBurnout.jpg)
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: daboss351 on May 23, 2007, 02:20:48 PM
Post by: daboss351 on May 23, 2007, 02:20:48 PM
nice your wife races thats awesome
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Post by: Carpimp1987 on May 24, 2007, 04:13:07 AM
Post by: Carpimp1987 on May 24, 2007, 04:13:07 AM
Only thing i would add to the collection maybe a lincoln mark 8?
The 1st gen lightnings are about one of the only trucks i would ever want to own.
The 1st gen lightnings are about one of the only trucks i would ever want to own.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 24, 2007, 06:34:08 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 24, 2007, 06:34:08 AM
Quote from: daboss351;149218
nice your wife races thats awesome
Yeah, with her racing, I can keep doing my hobby without any compaints.:D
Of course, when we met it was because we both loved drag racing so we all ready had something in common. It is alot more work running 2 cars, but I feel it is worth it to enjoy what I have dreamed of since I was 14. We run 2 slow cars for the price of 1 fast car.
My daughter next year will drive the 84 Bird with a 302 and then we will have 3 Fox T-Birds at the track and still be the only ones there with that body style.
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 24, 2007, 06:38:13 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on May 24, 2007, 06:38:13 AM
Quote from: Carpimp1987;149318
Only thing i would add to the collection maybe a lincoln mark 8?
The 1st gen lightnings are about one of the only trucks i would ever want to own.
I remember when those MK VIIIs came out. I drooled over those. I see them cheap around here now, but it just doesn't have as much appeal as any Ford hot rod with a pushrod engine.
The 99-04 Lightnings are awesome, but after looking under the hood and seeing how the engine sits under the windshield, I am not interested.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 11, 2007, 05:41:11 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 11, 2007, 05:41:11 AM
I finially got 3 of the 5 Birds at the track together.
Now it is even harder to race without pairing up with a teammate.
Alot of fun seeing all 3 parade around the pits tho.
Next I am going to put a trailer hitch on the trailer and pull another behind it.
Still the only Fox Birds there !!
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds04.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds02.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds01.jpg)
Now it is even harder to race without pairing up with a teammate.
Alot of fun seeing all 3 parade around the pits tho.
Next I am going to put a trailer hitch on the trailer and pull another behind it.
Still the only Fox Birds there !!
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds04.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds02.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/All3Birds01.jpg)
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: yellow86coogr on July 11, 2007, 01:08:10 PM
Post by: yellow86coogr on July 11, 2007, 01:08:10 PM
Loving your little collection. Where in Central Kentucky are you?
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 11, 2007, 06:32:03 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 11, 2007, 06:32:03 PM
Thanks. Bardstown, KY
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: yellow86coogr on July 12, 2007, 12:15:54 AM
Post by: yellow86coogr on July 12, 2007, 12:15:54 AM
3 hours south of me, and 2 hours east of 5.8FastCat.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 12, 2007, 05:36:42 AM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on July 12, 2007, 05:36:42 AM
Quote from: yellow86coogr;160299
3 hours south of me, and 2 hours east of 5.8FastCat.
I met Greg ( 5.8FastCat ) on May 12th at US 60 Raceway.
We were so busy I wish I had more time to talk with him. I hope I can see his Cougar in person someday. Alan
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on September 30, 2007, 12:28:28 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on September 30, 2007, 12:28:28 PM
Well, I finially got my 325-40-17 M&H Drag radials mounted and got a shot last night of them on the Turbo Coupe.
Those are the skinniest 325 mm tires I have ever seen. More like 275 mm to me.
My 275-55-16 M&H Drag Radials had the same problem. Those were more like a 245 or 255 mm BFG DR.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/TCwtrxLongShot.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/RearshotTRXPark.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/DSCF0584.jpg)
Those are the skinniest 325 mm tires I have ever seen. More like 275 mm to me.
My 275-55-16 M&H Drag Radials had the same problem. Those were more like a 245 or 255 mm BFG DR.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/TCwtrxLongShot.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/RearshotTRXPark.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/DSCF0584.jpg)
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: turboranger91 on September 30, 2007, 12:58:49 PM
Post by: turboranger91 on September 30, 2007, 12:58:49 PM
Quote from: Dogcharmer;124580
[SIZE="6"]These cars are addicting aint they[/SIZE]... Very nice collection you got going there. That grey 83 is my fav. It looks totally bad ass with the skinnies up front.
Now let's see some pics of the 87!
couldn't have said it any better. that's a nice collection you've got there.
Title: Pics of my rides
Post by: daboss351 on September 30, 2007, 01:20:02 PM
Post by: daboss351 on September 30, 2007, 01:20:02 PM
Man That Looks Awesome!!!!