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So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #15 –
Quote from: hypostang;322174
That is not redneck at all . I have my 11 yr old (Shelby) pump brake pedals when it comes bleeding time :D


I just meant the slippers part ;) She loves outside, just gotta make sure she's in the shade since if she's anything like me she'll cook in .5 seconds. Even got her a set of ears for the drags:

So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #16 –
that really sux, seems like time marches and and things of more importance must take priorty.  I love these cars though, seems like they still hold a more modern look of today even though they are old.  At least you know everything now about these cars and you can score on your rehab and keep it forever:hick: (thats what we all hope for on our own cars)

So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #17 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;322156
Single mom? I thought you had a significant other. I did the single parent thing for 3 years. I learned a LOT about what one person can do when they have to. Good luck. As far as the header panel,If it doesn't harm the appearance or the function,I'm game.Pm me sometime and we can talk and maybe work out some kind of deal. .For now,two Twinkies and a glass of milk as I start chillaxin' on the couch.


Plus Vinnie if you use that JB Plastic Weld on any cracks or breaks that will fix it. I am a firm believer in that stuff after trying it to repair a couple of plastic parts.

So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #18 –
Buy another 86-88 and use that car for parts. You will be better off. I have spent way too much money on my car. I am about to buy a parts car to fix the front end from my wreck.
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

So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #19 –
Quote from: jcassity;322190
that really sux, seems like time marches and and things of more importance must take priorty.  I love these cars though, seems like they still hold a more modern look of today even though they are old.  At least you know everything now about these cars and you can score on your rehab and keep it forever:hick: (thats what we all hope for on our own cars)


I had a teenage girl pull up to me the other day and say "really cool car!!" - heh, that gave me a big smile for a mile :D
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

So I guess it's the end of an era for me...

Reply #20 –
Quote from: jcassity;322190
that really sux, seems like time marches and and things of more importance must take priorty.  I love these cars though, seems like they still hold a more modern look of today even though they are old.  At least you know everything now about these cars and you can score on your rehab and keep it forever:hick: (thats what we all hope for on our own cars)


That's totally the learning curve. I figured out how much less I could build another car exactly the same for and it's disturbing. I would of course change some things like not doing the shaved door handles but fabbing up something custom that sat flush so I could race it...