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Reply #75 – February 07, 2010, 10:08:46 PM

None of my 86's have those decals, including the one Iordered and bought new in June of 86. I remember it being more of an 87+ thing for parts theft. maybe some real late 86's had them but mine being built in June would have been one of the latest ones .
Just my .02

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Reply #76 – February 09, 2010, 09:55:37 PM

Quote from: mcb82gt;309619

Im not sure when they showed up, but I dont remember seeing them on my 85,83 or 81

jandmmustangs, could you get pictures and the VIN of the 86 with the decal.

Possibly a late 86 thing?

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Reply #77 – March 22, 2010, 04:50:04 PM

This arrived in the mail today.

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Reply #78 – March 22, 2010, 11:24:47 PM

Quote from: hwy73;315336

This arrived in the mail today.

How did you get this? I was able to get a reproduction of the original window sticker from my 72 Firebird Formula from the Pontiac Historical Society of PMD. Is there something similar to that at Ford that I could contact for a window sticker reproduction or other documentation? I'm the second owner of my '86 Cougar and have most of the original paperwork but not the window sticker ;-( (I'm not sure about the build sheet. The passenger side seat's never been removed)

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Reply #79 – March 22, 2010, 11:31:49 PM

The build sheet may not be under the passenger seat. In one of my 86 Cougars it was there (all shredded up by the springs) but in my 84 and my 86 XR7 it was on top of the gas tank. You might look there if you are looking for it.

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Reply #80 – March 22, 2010, 11:54:17 PM

Quote from: Loaded87IROC;315371

The build sheet may not be under the passenger seat. In one of my 86 Cougars it was there (all shredded up by the springs) but in my 84 and my 86 XR7 it was on top of the gas tank. You might look there if you are looking for it.

If it was on top of the gas tank, I fear it's long gone. I've had to have the fuel pump replaced twice since I've had the car ;-(

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Reply #81 – March 23, 2010, 09:48:51 AM

Quote from: CougarGal;315370

How did you get this? I was able to get a reproduction of the original window sticker from my 72 Firebird Formula from the Pontiac Historical Society of PMD. Is there something similar to that at Ford that I could contact for a window sticker reproduction or other documentation? I'm the second owner of my '86 Cougar and have most of the original paperwork but not the window sticker ;-( (I'm not sure about the build sheet. The passenger side seat's never been removed)

https://secure.ford.com/footer/contact-ford/contact-us-email?contactMainTopic=VehicleServiceIssues

I robbed this from another site:

999 Report
　
You can get your Ford 999 report for you vintage Ford or Mercury through Ford's E-mail system. This is similar to a "Marti Report" with the same basic info, only FREE! It may take some time to get it, though.

Go to ownerconnection.com, scroll toward the bottom of the site, click "Contact Ford". Next page under corporate info click "Email Ford". Next page for topic scroll to "General vehicle questions". In the comment Questions box ask for the 999 report or vehicle options report for your classic Ford/Mercury. Enter the requested info, no comma in the odometer reading and enter your VIN # .
You will receive an email from Ford in a couple days stating they have your request. Then someone will call from Ford's customer service office in a couple days and tell you the time of expected wait and verify your address. They told me 4-6 weeks, mine arrived in 4.

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Reply #82 – March 23, 2010, 10:16:14 AM

THANKS for the info. I've just submitting all my info to Ford!

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Reply #83 – March 23, 2010, 08:32:43 PM

Thank you, I also just submitted my info, I'll take a photo of what I get and post it here. Dave

Production timetables - engines

Reply #84 – August 14, 2010, 11:40:35 PM

I just picked up a copy of Motor Trend from Feb 1983 and it contains some good 83 TBird info.

According to one article, the first 83's only came with the V6 and were to be available Feb 1983. The 5.0L V8 would be available March and the 2.3 Turbo would follow in May.

If anyone finds a car with a build date early than listed, please post it here.

My 83 TC has a 05/83 date code on the door tag, an early car according to the MT article.

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Reply #85 – August 15, 2010, 01:03:09 AM

Quote from: hwy73;315412

.......You will receive an email from Ford in a couple days stating they have your request. Then someone will call from Ford's customer service office in a couple days and tell you the time of expected wait and verify your address. They told me 4-6 weeks, mine arrived in 4.

Thank you, sir. I just sent a request for my 'underbird

1983 Turbo Coupe press release kit

Reply #86 – October 10, 2011, 08:47:38 PM

It's been awhile since anyone has posted original documentation so I thought I'd share something I came across today in my files. It's a folder with nice graphics on the cover and inside is a 3 page press release with 2 factory B&W photos. There must have been a bunch of these mailed out to dealerships but it's the only one I've ever seen.

If anyone is interested :) I can post pictures of the contents.

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Reply #87 – December 22, 2011, 04:45:59 PM

Edit: added more pictures.

I'm going to post up all the factory inspection marks and decals that are on my T-bird. I'm hoping that others will do the same so we can find out what these cars looked like when they were at the dealers almost a quarter century ago.

1988 Thunderbird LX. Factory 5.0 V8.

So starting on the chassis.

The only paint marks left are two pink boxes on the lower rear control arms. The marks are on the outside of each arm.

The front sway bar has a yellow paint mark on the center front. The bar is shiny as I was cleaning it with simple green so the yellow stood out better.

Trunk.

This car was originally equipped with wire wheel covers. The decal containing the instructions for removing them is on the underside of the trunk lid, on the driver's side.

Gas filler door.

On the gas filler door my T-bird has 3 markings. The first is a decal saying "unleaded fuel only". There is a blue grease pencil mark that looks like /12 as well as a yellow grease pencil mark.

Driver door jamb.

The drivers side door jam has a vehicle information decal as well as a "calibration code" decal.

Passenger side door jamb.

The passenger side door jamb has a decal with information on tire sizes and inflation pressures.

Glove box.

The glove box has a decal with a fuse box diagram.

Under hood.

The radiator support has decals for the air conditioner, accessory drive belt diagram, and coolant information.

The radiator fan shroud has a decal with emission control information and a vacuum hose diagram.

The air filter box has a decal for Motorcraft parts.

The power steering pump has a light green decal on the back of the pump. It has some sort of code on it.

The top transmission cooler line appears to have a red paint mark on it.

The transmission dipstick has a yellow paint mark on the top (which looks white in the picture) and the dipstick tube has a white paint dot.

I'm looking forward to seeing what marks other people find on their T-birds and Cougars.

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Reply #88 – December 24, 2011, 11:07:12 AM

Quote from: thunderjet302;376072

I'm going to post up all the factory inspection marks and decals that are on my T-bird. I'm hoping that others will do the same so we can find out what these cars looked like when they were at the dealers almost a quarter century ago.

1988 Thunderbird LX. Factory 5.0 V8.

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

The marks on the fuel door are interesting. Wonder if they are on other 88's? Are you the original owner?

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Reply #89 – December 24, 2011, 11:10:03 AM

Second owner. The marks look factory to me.