The "New" Tbird February 03, 2009, 04:32:35 PM I got to drive the "new" 86 to work today. Besides having no heat (not a problem here) and a dead Ford radio she drives quite nicely.I actually bought the car 6 years ago and immediately sold it to my son who used it for 6 months and sold it to my daughter, it has come back home.It's a standard Tbird with the 3.8, a/c, pw, pdl, tilt, cruise control, cloth interior and electric mirrors. The paint is shot (metalic clearcoat taupe) with completely weathered poly wheels. The rear seat has a tear that's quite fixable and the mirrors don't go left.I'm going to drive it while I fix the 82 Cougar wagon. If it goes well maybe a paint job and new wheels and tires are in the future. I converted the a/c to 134a a couple of years back so it's still cold.The only thing missing is the warranty plate which I'll check with the previous owner who bought it new to see if she still has it somewhere. The dealer she bought it from went out of buisiness about 5 years ago. Van Dyck Ford of Trona, California. I have the original radio, tire, battery manuals as well as the owners' manual. Quite a pleasure compared to my Ford Ranger. I'm getting a bit older so the luxury comforts are welcome.I took the pictures at night but you get the idea. The last picture shows a kitty litter box. Sorry but this is my oil drip pan so there's no litter... Quote Selected
The "New" Tbird Reply #1 – February 03, 2009, 04:37:41 PM Any plans under the hood?Nice car by the way. Quote Selected
The "New" Tbird Reply #2 – February 03, 2009, 04:44:34 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;255098Any plans under the hood?Nice car by the way.Naw. I'll stick with the six. Unless a good H.O. Mustang comes along. We have to be carefull of the smog puppies's here. It's pretty simple if you install an engine that was actually available in the particular car that's being engine swapped.After driving the Ranger with 100 hp, and the Cougar with 88 hp, 120 feels powerful!:burnout: Quote Selected
The "New" Tbird Reply #3 – February 03, 2009, 08:06:46 PM one of my freinds had a mitsubishi mirage. I let him drive me home after a late night. He was going 85 on the freeway and talked about how fast it was. Its a good thing that was only a 87 3.8... Quote Selected
The "New" Tbird Reply #4 – February 03, 2009, 11:57:46 PM i wouldn't swap out the 3.8. some times, i use my sons 86 mustang with 3.8. there pipy little buggers. Quote Selected
The "New" Tbird Reply #5 – February 04, 2009, 03:47:30 PM I know, I could remove the rear window and toss out the trunk lid and it can be a Thunderchero.Just kidding....:D Quote Selected
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