Title: New Car: 1986 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
Post by: Puchrider on May 13, 2016, 02:16:58 PM
Post by: Puchrider on May 13, 2016, 02:16:58 PM
Hey all, purchased this 1986 Turbo Coupe April 2nd. It's California car with just around 80k on the clock (30k on the Ford Motor-sport speedometer which replaced the stock 85 mph one at about 50k). So far, I've had to replace the fuel-pump (I suppose that is to be expected since it was original).
Very happy with it so far; Seems to be in excellent mechanical condition, main issues are cosmetic (paint fade, fabric fade, and cracked rubber) due to the California sun. In addition, there is a bit of rust below the rear window trim.
So far, I've installed new headlights and ordered a dash-mat (to cover the cracks and keep new ones from forming).
Current plans are to: Replace the window trim pieces with ones which have been stripped of paint, replace the window dew wipes, install a dynomax-ultraflo ler (the stock one has an exhaust leak), and replace the stock shift- with a solid aluminum one (to prevent wear on the stock one).
In addition, when I replace the rear window trim, I will assess the rust-damage. I may seal it with a spray-able rubber sealant to keep it from getting worse (Rust-oleum peel coat).
Hoping to experiment with "dipping" it in different colors when I can create a suitable booth in the garage.
No plans on performance mods, want to keep it stock and reliable.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
Very happy with it so far; Seems to be in excellent mechanical condition, main issues are cosmetic (paint fade, fabric fade, and cracked rubber) due to the California sun. In addition, there is a bit of rust below the rear window trim.
So far, I've installed new headlights and ordered a dash-mat (to cover the cracks and keep new ones from forming).
Current plans are to: Replace the window trim pieces with ones which have been stripped of paint, replace the window dew wipes, install a dynomax-ultraflo ler (the stock one has an exhaust leak), and replace the stock shift- with a solid aluminum one (to prevent wear on the stock one).
In addition, when I replace the rear window trim, I will assess the rust-damage. I may seal it with a spray-able rubber sealant to keep it from getting worse (Rust-oleum peel coat).
Hoping to experiment with "dipping" it in different colors when I can create a suitable booth in the garage.
No plans on performance mods, want to keep it stock and reliable.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
Title: New Car: 1986 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
Post by: kingcars on May 13, 2016, 03:46:43 PM
Post by: kingcars on May 13, 2016, 03:46:43 PM
Love it! Very clean 4-eye. I'm jealous of the near perfect dash.
Title: New Car: 1986 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
Post by: Fearnot on May 13, 2016, 06:02:08 PM
Post by: Fearnot on May 13, 2016, 06:02:08 PM
And look at that shift ! Very nice.
Title: New Car: 1986 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
Post by: cj750 on May 13, 2016, 07:19:47 PM
Post by: cj750 on May 13, 2016, 07:19:47 PM
Nice car!
Title: New Car: 1986 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 14, 2016, 12:31:15 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 14, 2016, 12:31:15 PM
Nice Thunderbird! Welcome!