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Question: stang or bird? keep in mine I have a modified 302, t-5 , 8.8 rear
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2008, 05:27:39 PM
Hey guys, looks like I'm back on a full-time basis. I bought the bird back but its all smashed up and needs to be parted out.

So I got a nice engine, tranny, and rear... I need to find a nice home for them. Anyone have or know of any nice rolling chassis in my area drop me an email. I'm looking for either a foxbody tbird or mustang I'm not sure yet.

check out my parts thread and post any requests for parts

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=17595 (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=17595")
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: 20th anny 5.o on January 10, 2008, 05:46:47 PM
Welcome back and i take it that LSC is what you sold the bird for?
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2008, 05:52:08 PM
nope still have the 96 LSC its my daily driver. It been running really good. It just cost me a small fortune over the summer to get it up to par (brakes, air suspension, maintence items, tires etc....) hopefully I don't need to put any cash into it for a long time
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: slicksport88 on January 10, 2008, 06:07:47 PM
I voted tbird only because here where I live I see WAY too many mustangs...old and new. Granted I have a soft spot for the 87-93 fox notch body style but that's just about it.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: t3skidoo on January 10, 2008, 06:10:34 PM
I voted T-bird (what a shock).  However, if you have certain plans, eg hauling large quantities of manure (Mustang) or parking (Ranger), then maybe a T-bird isn't the best choice.

What do you have in mind?
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2008, 06:11:03 PM
Quote from: slicksport88;197001
I voted tbird only because here where I live I see WAY too many mustangs...old and new. Granted I have a soft spot for the 87-93 fox notch body style but that's just about it.


I like them to If I find a nice notch for the right price I think I'm going to jump on it
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: daboss351 on January 10, 2008, 06:14:03 PM
I say do a mark VII, there everywhere, and everything would go in....
If not then a bird
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: tireshredder on January 10, 2008, 06:22:17 PM
I voted Bird, but you do what you want.  No point in paying good money for something you ain't happy with.  Now if it was going to be a track car, Mustangs are a lot easier to build, power to weight is better, more parts, etc.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: 1WLD BRD on January 10, 2008, 06:29:19 PM
I voted for the bird because I REALLY regret selling mine and the mustang I have hasn't made up for it....  I am currently looking for a bird to build as well....
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2008, 07:01:47 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;197010
I voted for the bird because I REALLY regret selling mine and the mustang I have hasn't made up for it....  I am currently looking for a bird to build as well....


you know with the bird I would get tons of compliments everyday when driving it. Not that I need that in life but people were happy when they seen the tbird in flight. I've owned a very clean 96 LSC for the last 6 months and not one person has said hey thats a clean mark or cool car...

The bird was a fun car to own, everyone liked it, I thought I was growing tired of it but, as the months went by I realized maybe I was just tired of driving it as my daily driver.

So I'm not sure what I want. The good thing is I have time to decide
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on January 10, 2008, 07:25:16 PM
Take a guess what I voted for....
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: thundr306 on January 10, 2008, 07:34:24 PM
My local twin is back! I will let you in on my experience with this. I had my 85 Tbird for 12 years, decided that i wanted a Mustang. So this is what I ended up building.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/thundr306/notchRF2.jpg)
Was by far the nicest and best built that I had owned. After driving it on the street and a few trips to the track, I got tired being a Mustang guy. Not that I don't appreciate them, but being just a little different is nice.
We all have opinions, but it is up to you. Good luck and keep us informed.
Jim
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 10, 2008, 09:41:30 PM
Quote from: thundr306;197030
My local twin is back! I will let you in on my experience with this. I had my 85 Tbird for 12 years, decided that i wanted a Mustang. So this is what I ended up building.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/thundr306/notchRF2.jpg)
Was by far the nicest and best built that I had owned. After driving it on the street and a few trips to the track, I got tired being a Mustang guy. Not that I don't appreciate them, but being just a little different is nice.
We all have opinions, but it is up to you. Good luck and keep us informed.
Jim


Hey Jim I seen pics on your project thread looking good!! Yeah I'm back, it didn't take long...

Let me know if you see any turbo coupes or stangs in your area, cheap cheap :)
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: thundr306 on January 10, 2008, 09:49:37 PM
If you are seriously looking for a TC, there is a local one. 87/88 Black, not sure of interior color or shape. It sat in their front yard for sale one night only and has been sitting back behind the house with the hood propped. I'll check it out if you like. I have been wanting to stop and take a look for myself, but I really don't need another car now.
Jim
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Innes on January 11, 2008, 07:38:22 AM
You come on this board and ask for what to build come on I voted T-Bird
I can’t believe there were other votes here.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: oldraven on January 11, 2008, 07:51:42 AM
There are already too many mustangs in this world. This is like a poll asking which way the sky is. Up or Down. :P
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: daminc on January 11, 2008, 08:06:43 AM
I had to vote bird, because cougar wasn't a choice
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: xjeffs on January 11, 2008, 09:21:52 AM
Buy the Tbird in Pittsburgh.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 12, 2008, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: thundr306;197060
If you are seriously looking for a TC, there is a local one. 87/88 Black, not sure of interior color or shape. It sat in their front yard for sale one night only and has been sitting back behind the house with the hood propped. I'll check it out if you like. I have been wanting to stop and take a look for myself, but I really don't need another car now.
Jim


If you got time to take a peek at it for me, I would really appreciate it. I'm going to look at a 87 TC tomorrow morning, it might be the one I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Its black w/ gray interior, py paint and bad clutch.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on January 12, 2008, 09:29:27 PM
Quote from: thunder306;197018

The bird was a fun car to own, everyone liked it, I thought I was growing tired of it but, as the months went by I realized maybe I was just tired of driving it as my daily driver.


That's the key, when I have it out I really enjoy mine... I'm itching to take a ride now, since it hasn't been out of the garage since the end of racing season back in Nov...
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: thundr306 on January 15, 2008, 04:57:41 PM
I stopped in the last two days after work and nobody was home. I'll try over the weekend if you haven't found anything by then.
Jim
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: vinnietbird on January 15, 2008, 05:33:59 PM
Who are the weenies who voted for the bottom 3 options?Wake up !!! Birds Rule!!!
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 15, 2008, 07:00:22 PM
Quote from: thundr306;197954
I stopped in the last two days after work and nobody was home. I'll try over the weekend if you haven't found anything by then.
Jim


Thanks dude, I appreciate it.

I looked at a 87 TC which was way too py, and a 95 Supercoupe that I put a deposit on and I'm buying it for my brother-in-law Saturday. The supercoupe needs a tranny so were going to put that in together and than I should be square with him on the 88 tbird buy back deal... and ready to go full time on just my project.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Haystack on January 15, 2008, 11:59:11 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;197965
Who are the weenies who voted for the bottom 3 options?Wake up !!! Birds Rule!!!


I voted5.0 ranger.... That would just be bad ass....
Title: If you're still looking,
Post by: t3skidoo on January 16, 2008, 01:03:32 AM
Right now, evilbay has a couple of TCs in your area, one with <80Kmi.
Title: should I build a mustang or another tbird?
Post by: Bob on January 16, 2008, 08:25:05 AM
Quote from: t3skidoo;198055
Right now, evilbay has a couple of TCs in your area, one with <80Kmi.


I've been on ebay and craigslist daily for about 2 weeks now :p
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