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WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Doesnt need to be running, but would like the undercarriage to be solid.  Body itself can be rusty.  Want to build a new autox car and am planning seriously flared fenders to fit at least a 315 tire all the way around.  I just dont want to cut up a really nice car.  If you find anything around toledo ohio, let me know.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #1 –
Try this:
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=cp&itm=thunderbird&loc=&fil=&ys=1987&ye=1988&ps=&pe=&pgs=200&submit=++++go++++

And this:
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=cp&itm=mercury+cougar&loc=&fil=&ys=1987&ye=1988&ps=&pe=&pgs=200&submit=++++go++++
2003 Marauder 300B
1996-97 Cobra wheel straight but weathered (For Sale)
84 TC manual shifter handle no  (For Sale)

BTW, I had a 1988 T-Bird Sport way back when. I found out that it was totalled shortly after trading it in. It still has the ignition switch recall to date.

Special thanx to EricCoolCats for showing me to this site.:bowdown:

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #2 –
Quote from: fordguy545;300525
Doesnt need to be running, but would like the undercarriage to be solid.  Body itself can be rusty.

That's usually mutually exclusive. It's going to be tough to find a car with a rusty body, but a clean undercarriage. I'm not saying they don't exist, it's just that the bodies usually match what's underneath. Either way, I think you would be better off in the long run to find one as clean as possible and go from there. Speaking from experience, it really stinks to deal with rust at every turn. You are NOT going to want to Auto-X a car with rusty shock towers.
1987 Turbo Coupe - Son's car
1987 Super Coupe - Son's project car
1934 Ford - My project car

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #3 –
My car actually fits the bill...LOL...
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #4 –
what about one that runs and drives?
looks like im going to have to let my 86 tbird go that i just got and dont want to send it to the syard.
if your willing to travel that far and your interested you can PM me.
"Beating the hell out of other peoples cars since 1999"
1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage
1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo Convertible
2015 Ford Focus SE 1.0 EcoBoost

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #5 –
I'm trying to buy a car right now and I think the only way I will be able to get it is if I buy all three cars. One of them is an 88 TC.
Its a nice solid rust free southern car. If I can work the deal the way I want I will be able to sell the TC for about $800.
Im about 5 hours away in Roanoke VA but getting a rust free car is worth the trip.:D

John
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #6 –
Quote from: bhazard;300575
My car actually fits the bill...LOL...


wanna sell it?!?!?!?

Itd be nice to have a fairly rust free car, but just dont want to drop a whole lot on a car too. let alone getting flamed for cutting up a clean car:mad:
actually theres a really clean 85 or 86 listed for 1000 with a 3.8 auto.  Also have a car a block away from work that is TOTALLY rusted out thats a turbocoupe that I could swap everything over that I could probably get for $100

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #7 –
im looking to sell my 87 sport coupe.  it should be in my sig.  its got a bad se down the pass side rear wheel well, replaced transmission. SO302/aod/7.5 rear. stock steel rims, its basically rust free other than where the paint was sed off on the pass side.  the interior has pretty much every option.  sun/moonroof, keyless entry, auto dim and so on. the key is stuck in the ignition, battery is dead, and in a hurry to charge the battery i connected the jumper cables backwards. those are the only 2 problems with it.  im pretty sure both windows work but i havnt been out there. i think the mileage is about 140-150K  red cloth interior, starwars guages, no radio, but does have speakers.  if you fix the burned wiring from the battery being backwards charged it'll be a reliable daily driver.  also the heater core has been bypassed... you will need a trailor or have it towed theres more if anyone's interested PM me.

Molena, GA, 30258

asking $500.00
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
:america: An American Restoration. :birdsmily:
1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport (resting)
1993 Mazda Miata 1.6l (daily driver)

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #8 –
I guess my roller is too much? It would have you off to a good start!

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #9 –
I got an 87 tbird 3.8 i'll sell ya. very little rust. Just needs a radiator and the oil pan either patched or replaced. Its the one in my sig by the way.
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #10 –
Thunder306, your birds got a bunch of parts on it, but its all setup for drag racing isnt it?  Also has a cage doesnt it?  88FoxBird's car actually fits the bill quite well from what I can see of it.  May end up going to pick that up next weekend.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #11 –
You could always take mine off my hands.

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #12 –
Quote from: fordguy545;300610
wanna sell it?!?!?!?

Itd be nice to have a fairly rust free car, but just dont want to drop a whole lot on a car too. let alone getting flamed for cutting up a clean car:mad:
actually theres a really clean 85 or 86 listed for 1000 with a 3.8 auto.  Also have a car a block away from work that is TOTALLY rusted out thats a turbocoupe that I could swap everything over that I could probably get for $100


K I give you my capri and festiva, and you swap the turbo engine into the festiva for me, and then weel go from there, eh?

Man I dunno... thats my bird ya know. My first car. Lotta sentimental value haha.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #13 –
Quote from: jleews6;300582
I'm trying to buy a car right now and I think the only way I will be able to get it is if I buy all three cars. One of them is an 88 TC.
Its a nice solid rust free southern car. If I can work the deal the way I want I will be able to sell the TC for about $800.
Im about 5 hours away in Roanoke VA but getting a rust free car is worth the trip.:D

John


Heyy,  I'm only about hour and half from you. I'm located in the Harrisonburg area.
...and there was light!

WTB 83-88 tbird/cougar CHEAP

Reply #14 –
Quote from: fordguy545;301466
Thunder306, your birds got a bunch of parts on it, but its all setup for drag racing isnt it?  Also has a cage doesnt it?  88FoxBird's car actually fits the bill quite well from what I can see of it.  May end up going to pick that up next weekend.


Well it has 315's on the rear, 275's up front, full tubular front, coilovers, an 8pt rollbar and through the floor subframes. I'm not into autocrossing, so I'm not sure what you would need.