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87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Hey guys, I know it's a bit of a hard find, but I was wondering if any of you had a decent/nice set of headlights for an LX front end.  Any leads or help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!
'88 Thunderbird LX
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Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
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'74 F100 Custom 351W

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #1 –
Polish yours. If you send them to me, I'd polish them to a nearly new clear finish for you, but you'd have to cover shipping both ways and $35 for my labor. Still cheaper by a lot than you'll find clear replacement lights.
'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..

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #2 –
I have some decent ones from my old thunderbird, should be nice.. I haven't looked at them for about 8 years now they are sitting in a box.  I bought them from Ford around 1999-2000 when I had the bird painted, can't get pics till the weekend though they're at the garage with my cougar.
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87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #3 –
I've wrestled with mine time after time and it seems most of the haziness is on the inside of the housing.  I may try one more time but I think most of the work will have to be done from the inside.
'88 Thunderbird LX
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
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'74 F100 Custom 351W

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Bob;452837
I have some decent ones from my old thunderbird, should be nice.. I haven't looked at them for about 8 years now they are sitting in a box.  I bought them from Ford around 1999-2000 when I had the bird painted, can't get pics till the weekend though they're at the garage with my cougar.

If they are clean and clear and the OP doesn't want them I'd be interested in them. I can always use some as spares.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #5 –
I'm installing my NOS lights on my car this weekend. I'm selling my current lights. They were NOS last year, but they let a little moisture in, so, I resealed them, and they look awesome. They have never polished them, they look great. $185 shipped.
'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..

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #6 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;452935
I'm installing my NOS lights on my car this weekend. I'm selling my current lights. They were NOS last year, but they let a little moisture in, so, I resealed them, and they look awesome. They have never polished them, they look great. $175 shipped.

Just to be clear, LX headlights are different from TC headlights, right?  Or is it only the corner and inner lights that are different?
'88 Thunderbird LX
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
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'74 F100 Custom 351W

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #7 –
Only the inners are different. Headlights and outside lights are the same.
Quote from: jcassity
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.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #8 –
My headlights will fit any '87/88 Bird. Very clear, look nearly new....because they have only been used for about a year.
'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..

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #9 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;452861
If they are clean and clear and the OP doesn't want them I'd be interested in them. I can always use some as spares.

I'll start a new thread over the weekend if GDawg doesn't want them,  they are out of the garage now.. no need to bring them back and store them again lol.
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87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Bob;452953
I'll start a new thread over the weekend if GDawg doesn't want them,  they are out of the garage now.. no need to bring them back and store them again lol.

Cool
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #11 –
Add me to the waiting list! I am in dire need, since my T-brid has been my daily driver for the last decade.

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #12 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;452941
My headlights will fit any '87/88 Bird. Very clear, look nearly new....because they have only been used for about a year.

I would be interested in these lights.  I guess I'm confused a little bit on who wants just who's lights.  Don't want to steal anyone's deal.  At the very least Vinnie, I might strike a deal with you in the spring to polish mine up for me.    Can't get to my car right now to take them out.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #13 –
Quote from: My10-80;453001
I would be interested in these lights.  I guess I'm confused a little bit on who wants just who's lights.  Don't want to steal anyone's deal.  At the very least Vinnie, I might strike a deal with you in the spring to polish mine up for me.    Can't get to my car right now to take them out.

I was mainly testing the waters to see if any of you guys even had any good headlights in their possession.  I'm not prepared to purchase any headlights at the moment so i won't be buying them any time soon.  By all means, make some deals without me.
'88 Thunderbird LX
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
&
'74 F100 Custom 351W
 

87-88 Thunderbird LX headlights

Reply #14 –
Mine are for sale. PM me if you want them....whoever.

GDAWG, if you need polishing help, hit me up.
'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..