New 85 TC Owner - Introduction April 09, 2009, 11:30:19 AM Hey guys. My name is Jon, I just bought a 1985 TC with 5.0 conversion (March 09). I had an 88TC and a 95SC when I was younger (20's, I'm almost 40 now) and never forgot about those cars. I even had an 88 BMW 635csi. Some of you might be aware that there was some design inspiration between the Thunderbird aero and BMW 6 series cars.... like it or not. :)I wanted to introduce myself since I'll probably be around here quite a bit searching for advice. I've primarily been a carbureted Ford guy for years, I own two Gran Torinos. I'm really excited about having a Fox/EFI/5.0 car. Finally something that is well-supported by the aftermarket.Some of you might recognize my screen name from http://www.fordmuscle.com. I am an owner-operator over there and plan to dospoogeent through pictorial, ALL my upgrades to my new Thunderbird. Anyhow, I already got some great tips from this forum and CoolCats.net. Gathering all the gear required for the 11" brake conversion now.Cheers,Jon Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #2 – April 09, 2009, 11:39:31 AM Welcome, Jon U have a very nice looking any chance you might have a few more pics of it ? :poke: Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #3 – April 09, 2009, 12:20:22 PM Welcome. TC looks really clean. Youll like it here.Quote from: Mikelonis;266566I'm really excited about having a Fox/EFI/5.0 car. Finally something that is well-supported by the aftermarket.It is nice, but to a point we run out of aftermarket support. Most things have been cured with the know how of guys around here though.Quote from: Mikelonis;266566 Anyhow, I already got some great tips from this forum and CoolCats.net.CoolCats is your new best friend. You can find almost anything there. If it isnt there its on here. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #4 – April 09, 2009, 12:55:49 PM Thanks guys. I'll work on getting some more pics. Sorry DVP, I was referring to "parts" when I said "support". Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #5 – April 09, 2009, 01:00:31 PM Welcome! I'm in Nevada too. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #6 – April 09, 2009, 01:02:42 PM Quote from: Mikelonis;266587Thanks guys. I'll work on getting some more pics. Sorry DVP, I was referring to "parts" when I said "support".Yeah me too. I was just referring to Cougar/T-Bird specific parts. Things that are make just for our cars, repo body parts, things like that. We are lucky enough to have the Mustang in the Fox family or we would be SOL. Like you said the support is defiantly there for the 5.0 though:hick: Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #7 – April 09, 2009, 02:20:04 PM Because I know what it takes to run a forum AND because the tech help I already got from here and CoolCats, I made my $50 donation to CoolCats. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #8 – April 09, 2009, 03:23:45 PM Welcome. you can find parts here, if not Vinnie will get them. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #9 – April 09, 2009, 03:44:15 PM Beware of that CoolCats dude...I hear he's a real troublemaker. Great to have you on board, Jon! Your tech article on replacing struts is AMAZING. It should be required reading for all.BTW, did you find out whose car was in the movie 'Gran Torino'? It looks like yours LOL. That was an incredibly powerful movie that, again, should be required viewing by everyone. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #10 – April 09, 2009, 04:01:18 PM Thanks Eric. Yeah, I plan to ratchet up the complexity level on the stuff I dospoogeent on the car. My approach is always from a guy who's not incredibly mechanically experienced but wants to do it himself.... that's me. So the 11" brake upgrade will be a perfect next step for "pictorializing" on the bird. I swear, I painted my Torino before that movie came out. Don't know who that one belongs too, some guy in the Detroit area.Cheers. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #11 – April 09, 2009, 04:21:11 PM Quote from: EricCoolCats;266615Beware of that CoolCats dude...I hear he's a real troublemaker. Yeah SCREW that guy!!!!! I've got a lotta CHOICE words for that guy........not to be trusted. Not to be trusted running a lemonade stand!!!! Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #12 – April 09, 2009, 04:35:36 PM Very nice looking Bird.................welcome !!! Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #13 – April 09, 2009, 04:40:49 PM Very nice. I'm sure chuck would like the way it looks, but maybe dog on you for throwing a v-8 in it. Quote Selected
New 85 TC Owner - Introduction Reply #14 – April 09, 2009, 04:53:12 PM Looks like a keeper to me. Welcome! Quote Selected
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