New member checking in... April 08, 2005, 04:13:27 AM Hey guys and gals, Ifixyawata sent me a link to this site so I thought I'd join up and say hi.Hopefully you guys won't mind a pre 83 fox T-bird owner hanging around. :D Mods so far:255 swapped for a 302Performer 289, Holley 4160, Crane CamC4 swapped for a Lentech AODBBK shorties, BBK H, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back for 86+LX mustang (slightly altered)Custom Gauge podCustom 10 holes....One day I'll get my 3.73's swapped in.... Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #2 – April 08, 2005, 01:18:42 PM Welcome to the board. Have any pictures of your boxy foxy? Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #3 – April 08, 2005, 01:19:09 PM D'oh, I was beat to it. Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #4 – April 08, 2005, 03:22:55 PM Cool, welcome.I've got an 80 XR-7 myself. Haven't done anything with it yet though. It's a bit rough around the edges.Pics? Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #5 – April 08, 2005, 03:55:16 PM I am no longer a unique and beautiful snowflake :( Swap those gears! chances are you still have the 2:26's in there and they'll get you nowhere fast. Otherwise it sounds like you have a great start. pics pics pics pics :D BTW welcome Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #6 – April 08, 2005, 06:03:04 PM The body is pretty straight and rust free but the paint is nothing to brag on.......I've got plans for a color change, possibly titanium frost, I will remove the vinyle top and trim.....I hate it and its a maintenance nightmare.Pic with old wheels:Pic with new wheels:Not the clearest pic so here's a close-up of the wheel:I gotta get some better pics with the new wheels, The above pic w/ the 10 holes is actually just a "mock up" with the wheels sitting out front. I'm running 235/50/15 but there is plenty room for more if I had a wider wheel.And you're right about the weenie gearing. I thought I had 2.45s but the very well could be 2.26s. All I know is I shift out of first at around 70mph. But if the lentech won't catch second. :DI've got another 7.5 with a 3.73 out of a 4cyl stang waiting to be swapped. Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #7 – April 08, 2005, 09:22:09 PM That thing is cool! Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #8 – April 08, 2005, 10:34:17 PM thats bad ass welcome to the boards Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #9 – April 08, 2005, 11:00:13 PM Thanks guys!I had some pics of my gauge pod set-up I can't seem to locate right now.....I forgot also have the LTD instrument cluster for the tach. Don't have the police speedo unfortunantly..... Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #10 – April 08, 2005, 11:11:54 PM Welcome.... Hardly see any of the box Cougs or birds these days...BTW what part of VA are you in?? Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #12 – April 09, 2005, 01:44:46 AM Welcome to the board dude, I like the way you painted thosh 10-holes also, looks really nice. Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #13 – April 09, 2005, 02:41:14 AM Nice! did you remove the side trim? its making me rethink installing mine when i'm done. The roof isnt finished under the vinyl so dont tear into it till your ready to paint, half mine was burnt off when I got it and it looked like ass. They look good as hard tops though, if I didnt have the 'opera' windows I wouldve lost my top too.The gearing is a pathetic attemp at gaining mielage, but it'll do about 3500 rpm at 150kmh so its not all bad :wtf: If your looking for any of the trim (headlight door etc.) i've got a couple boxes of it aswell as some NOS pieces so I might be able to help you out. Have a police speedo I might be parting with if I cant find a decent job soon, pm me if you would be interested in anything.Love those tail lights Quote Selected
Re: New member checking in... Reply #14 – April 09, 2005, 03:02:22 AM 81T-bird,Do/did you used to post on ford-fox.org. I seem to remember you there.I used to be on this board, registered in 2002, but my profile must have been lost and I had to create a new one.Anyways, I really like the look of your car. I see you took the side moulding off. Well it is nice to see some more 80-82 Thunderbirds and cougars.Here's a link to my little website with a few pictures http://www.cardomain.com/id/redsphins By the way, since you have an 81, did you swap a 1980 front fake lower grille? And please post your gauge set-up if you can find it. Quote Selected
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