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stang or bird? keep in mine I have a modified 302, t-5 , 8.8 rear

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should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Hey guys, looks like I'm back on a full-time basis. I bought the bird back but its all smashed up and needs to be parted out.

So I got a nice engine, tranny, and rear... I need to find a nice home for them. Anyone have or know of any nice rolling chassis in my area drop me an email. I'm looking for either a foxbody tbird or mustang I'm not sure yet.

check out my parts thread and post any requests for parts

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=17595
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should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #1 –
Welcome back and i take it that LSC is what you sold the bird for?

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #2 –
nope still have the 96 LSC its my daily driver. It been running really good. It just cost me a small fortune over the summer to get it up to par (brakes, air suspension, maintence items, tires etc....) hopefully I don't need to put any cash into it for a long time
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Reply #3 –
I voted tbird only because here where I live I see WAY too many mustangs...old and new. Granted I have a soft spot for the 87-93 fox notch body style but that's just about it.
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88 Sport - 5.0HO, Mass Air, A9L, 73mm C&L meter, BBK CAI, 255 lph pump, 1.7 roller rockers,Professional Products damper, Chuck W motor mounts, BBK shorties & H-pipe, Flowmaster 40 series, 8.8 rear w/3.27's, 93 Cobra M/C, BAER 13in. drilled/slotted rotors front and back, cobra calipers, Russell braided brake lines front & back, C/C plates, 03cobra rims, 255/40/17 Nitto 555's all around

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #4 –
I voted T-bird (what a shock).  However, if you have certain plans, eg hauling large quantities of manure (Mustang) or parking (Ranger), then maybe a T-bird isn't the best choice.

What do you have in mind?
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Reply #5 –
Quote from: slicksport88;197001
I voted tbird only because here where I live I see WAY too many mustangs...old and new. Granted I have a soft spot for the 87-93 fox notch body style but that's just about it.


I like them to If I find a nice notch for the right price I think I'm going to jump on it
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Reply #6 –
I say do a mark VII, there everywhere, and everything would go in....
If not then a bird
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #7 –
I voted Bird, but you do what you want.  No point in paying good money for something you ain't happy with.  Now if it was going to be a track car, Mustangs are a lot easier to build, power to weight is better, more parts, etc.
1988 Thunderbird Sport (1st car)
351W in the works
"I'll get it one piece at a time...":D

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You got woman'd.

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #8 –
I voted for the bird because I REALLY regret selling mine and the mustang I have hasn't made up for it....  I am currently looking for a bird to build as well....

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;197010
I voted for the bird because I REALLY regret selling mine and the mustang I have hasn't made up for it....  I am currently looking for a bird to build as well....


you know with the bird I would get tons of compliments everyday when driving it. Not that I need that in life but people were happy when they seen the tbird in flight. I've owned a very clean 96 LSC for the last 6 months and not one person has said hey thats a clean mark or cool car...

The bird was a fun car to own, everyone liked it, I thought I was growing tired of it but, as the months went by I realized maybe I was just tired of driving it as my daily driver.

So I'm not sure what I want. The good thing is I have time to decide
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Reply #10 –
Take a guess what I voted for....
Alan Mackin--Semi Professional Ford der
83 T-Bird 460
83 T-Bird Heritage 5.0
84 T-Bird 5.0
86 T-Bird Turbo Coupe NHRA Stocker & Super Stocker
87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe
88 Bronco II Drag truck 302
95 Mustang GT auto
2004 F-350 CC Dually V-10

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #11 –
My local twin is back! I will let you in on my experience with this. I had my 85 Tbird for 12 years, decided that i wanted a Mustang. So this is what I ended up building.

Was by far the nicest and best built that I had owned. After driving it on the street and a few trips to the track, I got tired being a Mustang guy. Not that I don't appreciate them, but being just a little different is nice.
We all have opinions, but it is up to you. Good luck and keep us informed.
Jim

should I build a mustang or another tbird?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: thundr306;197030
My local twin is back! I will let you in on my experience with this. I had my 85 Tbird for 12 years, decided that i wanted a Mustang. So this is what I ended up building.

Was by far the nicest and best built that I had owned. After driving it on the street and a few trips to the track, I got tired being a Mustang guy. Not that I don't appreciate them, but being just a little different is nice.
We all have opinions, but it is up to you. Good luck and keep us informed.
Jim


Hey Jim I seen pics on your project thread looking good!! Yeah I'm back, it didn't take long...

Let me know if you see any turbo coupes or stangs in your area, cheap cheap :)
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Reply #13 –
If you are seriously looking for a TC, there is a local one. 87/88 Black, not sure of interior color or shape. It sat in their front yard for sale one night only and has been sitting back behind the house with the hood propped. I'll check it out if you like. I have been wanting to stop and take a look for myself, but I really don't need another car now.
Jim

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Reply #14 –
You come on this board and ask for what to build come on I voted T-Bird
I can’t believe there were other votes here.