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Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #15 –
I always buy way too much off my "want" list.

That's why I have ebay "battle boxes" that have been sitting in a box for 2 years, and bought wheels for my truck before I had actually even bought it (but I couldn't pass up the deal...discounttiredirect.com was running a $100 off special with free shipping, so I got them for $271)

Sometimes I even forget exactly what I have. doh

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #16 –
I have passed up on tons of deals because I don''t have the Coug yet.
Cobra IRS - $400
WC T5 new - $450
TC doner parts car $300 (still in play)
Cobra upper/Lower $225
Trick flow aluminum heads $600

I only shop for budgeting purposes.:D

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #17 –
I was told that the Mach 1 chin spoiler would fit,so,I bought one.Gotta look bettere than that y little factory chin spoiler.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #18 –
I do the same thing. I was shopping for a 65mm TB for my Explorer intake and I stumbled on a pair of mandral bent 2.5" tails. Well I wasn't expecting to replace my 2.25 cat back yet (the H pipe is 2.5") but I figured what the heck. I now have a complete 2.5" cat back as well as a GT40 style intake to install when the weather finally breaks. I spend too much money on this  car:hick: The car really needs a headliner but hell I'd rather put in go fast parts :burnout:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #19 –
I've been havin that problem for a LONG time, vinnie.  I really NEED to get a fuel pump for my car, yet I find myself using my spending money on putting in my rear gears and getting my fun project engine.

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #20 –
Yeah, I've done that. I had the whole suspension out and started on the interior resto. Got the interior and suspension back in and painted the car (and subsequently re-removed the interior), but not after gathering up some 351 swap parts (headers, Chucky mounts, electric fan, etc). Now the 351 is sprawled all over the garage and the suspension needs immediate attention (broken spring). So what do I do? I start looking for a head unit to replace the Kenwood Excelon that I removed and installed in the Lincoln, then sold it. Not to mention my various lighting projects (LED tails and front turn signals).

That's why this year I have decided to focus on getting the car drivable, and driving it this summer. Swaps or other major upgrades will be on hold while I enjoy my new suspension, brakes, rear, and most of all, looks.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

all the cool stuff you weren't planning on buying

Reply #21 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;206370
Pics of what?

... either on the car (preferable), or patiently waiting for installation.

For example:

Here's a pic of the new blower I got off ebay.  I was going to get dual exhaust with that money, but the deal was too good to pass up.
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Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #22 –
Quote from: t3skidoo;206488
... either on the car (preferable), or patiently waiting for installation.

For example:

Here's a pic of the new blower I got off ebay.  I was going to get dual exhaust with that money, but the deal was too good to pass up.


Fine,you asked for it.Sometime over the next two days (my days off),I'll gather up some stuff I have waiting to go on the car and a couple of pics to show.The things I do for you guys.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

Does anyone else have this problem besides me?

Reply #23 –
Got a  supercharger sitting around got a cam i can't use unless i upgrade the heads or springs and got my windows tinted and vinyl in between the side windows to cover up the fadded paint and my EQ was sliding around and spent money to get it mounted.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]


http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily: