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Interesting concept

Just scrolling through old photos on my computer and came across this. Kinda aero-bird-meets-aero-g-body-ish...
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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 ♣

Interesting concept

Reply #1
Looks like the fwd dodge daytona.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
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Interesting concept

Reply #2
funny you mentioned Daytonas, they "stole" the taillight design from the 83+ Capri.

I just did some image searches for Merc Capris, I forgot that they had a bubble rear window too.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #3
Chrysler Co also "borrowed" some of Ford's Aero-Fox Bird/Cat style with the LeBaron two door.

I also remember a lot of similarity in the roof, and c pillar appearance of the older Grand Prix and Cougar...around '86..'86.

Just like '80s music. Some sounded similar, but if you got beyond the obvious made-for-radio tracks and dug into the other stuff, you could find a whole lot more to love. Of course, there was shiznit that looked good in a shiny wrapper but were nothing more than 11 tracks of filler, with one killer.

Then there were records that kicked your ass from the beginning to the end.
For me, this would've gotten my "album" of the year, had it ever been...recorded. ;)

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'98 Explorer 5.0
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Reply #5
Just noticed something odd about that body-in-white t-bird in that concept thing I posted. Look at where the fuel filler hole is...
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 ♣

Interesting concept

Reply #6
Also, what's with the B pillar spot?

I was gonna mention both when I posted my topless Bird pic, but got excited by the porn, and forgot...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Interesting concept

Reply #7
I think that's probably a strap holding the door shut. As a body-in-white it would have no latches
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 ♣

Interesting concept

Reply #8
Anyone else see a little bit of the MN-12 Cougars in that c pillar?
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #9
Makes sense Carm...I saw the lack of door handles, but as I mentioned, the topless Fox had my attention....

Yeah, I see some design cues of the Might Nasty Twelve in there as well..
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

 

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Reply #10
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;442027
Just scrolling through old photos on my computer and came across this. Kinda aero-bird-meets-aero-g-body-ish...

does this mean you found the sequential turn signal info you lost?