86 Tbird project

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86 Tbird project

March 30, 2011, 04:25:21 PM

Besides my 92 Bird I have a 86 Bird project that's been on hold for almost a year. There is one major problem keeping me from going forward.

I need both right and left window track seals. They just disintegrated when I touched them. As you all certainly know there is nothing available nor is there any aftermarket or universal that will do the job.

I was thinking about those from a MK VII. There's one in the JY that the tracks are soft and plyable. Like my Bird the MK has no vent windows. Are these a possibility?

I also need the dew wipes but that is easy to deal with aftermarket.

86 Tbird project

Reply #1 – March 30, 2011, 05:24:46 PM

Wait til next week. I'm pulling parts from an '86 at the yard. I'll try to grab the tracks for you if they're good.

86 Tbird project

Reply #2 – March 30, 2011, 06:57:13 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;356759

Wait til next week. I'm pulling parts from an '86 at the yard. I'll try to grab the tracks for you if they're good.

Please don't go spending money on that but information they are good would be great. I still have to go back and recheck the Lincoln.

As typical there is a million and a half of things to check up on, line up and plan. I've let it sit a whole long time. If I had started back in October it would be done by now. I did manage to take everything apart as to exterior bright work and all the interior. Lots of sun rot to deal with plus I need to drop the dash for that heater core that I bypassed 6 years ago. With our winters I wasn't motivated to get er done. Generally no heat required. A/C is very important however. The list is long but no rust and it's a 3.8, I did spy a used Crown Vic (302) for sale for $1250. Hummm. A V8 would be nice. Also I have to deal with the smog puppiess here. One thing I'm confident in is the brakes. They are almost new including the MC. I also suspect broken pre-cats; that won't be pleasant.