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Newer member with pics finally

Hello again, I finally got some pics of my 88 Sport since picking up about 4 weeks ago. It's not perfect but I really wanted a clean starting point, and with it living it's life in Tuscon AZ I think I found it. Driving it home for 10 hours also let me know all the things that need some attention, like the cruise is inop, needs a new dash light dimmer switch (dash lights are currently wired into accy wire), needed new swaybar to body bushings (fixed). Front struts are new but seem extremely stiff for the first 1" of travel. The previous owner had put in a B&M Quicksilver shifter, then removed it so the center console around the shifter is hacked up (I did get the B&M shifter so I may just reinstall it to hide the hack job).

Now for the next mods - wading through the wall of text search results for which 8.8 rearend to use with 5 lug drum brakes and use 10" wide rims. From my Mustang endeavors I've got a 3G alt, Taurus Fan, Underdrive pulley kit, 3.73's in the garage to install. Switching over to Megasquirt while it's mostly stock to get the tune right and start the motor work.

There are some really super nice Tbirds and Cougars on this forum to keep me motivated and inspired.

And a thanks to ArizonaTC for the info on this car after my original posts







Newer member with pics finally

Reply #1 –
holy !  that thing is NICE!!!!  how much did you score it for?

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Reply #2 –
With purchase price, plane ticket, and gas I've got about $2600 in it. Unfortunately I was only able to sell my 88 GT Hatchback for $1800, but that's the story of my life.... buy high sell low. :crazy:

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Reply #3 –
I think you got a hell of a deal on the bird...  if you want info on installing a B&M Hammer shifter, check out my thread in the drivetrain section...  NOT an easy job, but I think it is worth it, if you like the AOD...

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Reply #4 –
Great looking car.Nice ride.The interior looks just like mine....except I have dark graphite carpet.Two thumbs 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..

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Reply #5 –
That bird is gorgeous!!! I wish our Ohio cars stayed that clean.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
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:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

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Reply #6 –
Privateer, Nice :birdsmily: and Welcome to the Board. :poke:

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Reply #7 –
Hey, I'm from utah too. Shoot me a PM when you get a minute.
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

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Reply #8 –
Holy , where's the rust. LOL

Nice car man!
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #9 –
Quote from: daminc;231981
Holy , where's the rust. LOL

Nice car man!



RUST ,is Damic's passion...........lol.:D
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
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:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

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Reply #10 –
Nice car-Your camera takes good pics.

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Chooglin;231982
RUST ,is Damic's passion...........lol.:D


LOL
Is this the rust you speak of?
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #12 –
Ok, wow!  So, I guess undercoating does actually do something!  My car's previous owner drove the car in winters but had it undercoated/treated each year before winter.  Dang!!  My car was NEVER that bad.  Props man, I had NO idea!  :D

Oh, and Privateer, NICE!  That thing is clean, great score!
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

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Reply #13 –
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LOL
Is this the rust you speak of?


MY GOD!  That is horrendous man.

Privateer that is a nice car...all of us mid-westerners are jealous of your lack of rust.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #14 –
It's aright. this is the same side now.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
[/COLOR]
5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
Join us on Facebook
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