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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #15 –
maybe?....lol
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #16 –
I got the hint............. I think........... Yep, it's rattling around in the confines between my ears.  :mullet:
Seriously though, you guys do make a valid point on the "Pedigree" birds. I'm trying to get things in order/lined up finance wise. It definitely won't happen over night but I do want to make this happen.


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #17 –
Quote from: MY83T;419952
John, its your dime, and your passion that counts.  I can say from personal experience that John is the real deal, and this is a labor of love from a passionate car guy.  There might be a limited market, but this will change at some point as people want a cool alternative to a Fox Stang/Capri.  I do agree that the Pedigree Birds would be nice to save like Fila's, TC, XR-7 or Heritage/Elan's, and many other oddball configurations.  (My Heritage non-withstanding) How is that for a subtle hint?  :giggle:


I would also add the 87-88 LX Thunderbirds to the list. They tend to be well optioned cars.

I think the 2.3T and 5.0 cars are going to be more valuable than the 3.8 cars. I would concentrate on saving the ones with more desirable engines first.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #18 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;419989
I would also add the 87-88 LX Thunderbirds to the list. They tend to be well optioned cars.

I think the 2.3T and 5.0 cars are going to be more valuable than the 3.8 cars. I would concentrate on saving the ones with more desirable engines first.

Yep, Those years as well Lou. :D


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #19 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;419989
I would also add the 87-88 LX Thunderbirds to the list. They tend to be well optioned cars.

I think the 2.3T and 5.0 cars are going to be more valuable than the 3.8 cars. I would concentrate on saving the ones with more desirable engines first.

Yep, Those as well Lou. :D


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #20 –
I constantly wonder about the treatment/survival rate of these cars versus any vehicle now considered "classic" or valuable/significant. It wasn't a terribly long time I guess, mainly due to the oil embargoes, but there was a time these high five-figure muscle cars were at beater-status. I'd like to know how many of them were just used up and thrown away. How about all of the personal luxury cruisers, the then-equivalent of "econoboxes", what do we have left? Is it that hard to find a decent Pinto? They're not worth that much today. I spend much of my workday waiting for latest-technology semiconductor process equipment to "finish what it's doing" (read: SLOWWW) and thus have time to snoop around on craigslists around the country.

I really get the feeling that at this point in time anyway, people that have already-existing nice, clean examples of these cars, want to sell to someone that will continue that care. Or in any case, they "think" its worth a lot, just based on a lot of asking prices I see. Just looking at the quantity out there. And they sit and sit, and don't sell a lot of the time. If they're sitting on the grass next to a driveway, that's bad of course. However it doesn't seem like people are lining up ready to just grab one and throw it into the salt in the winter. Hell they're RWD, and in this day, what Everyman is going to jump into anything without ABS, traction control, and airbags?
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #21 –
Quote from: 1BadBird;419981
I got the hint............. I think........... Yep, it's rattling around in the confines between my ears.  :mullet:
Seriously though, you guys do make a valid point on the "Pedigree" birds. I'm trying to get things in order/lined up finance wise. It definitely won't happen over night but I do want to make this happen.

And if money doesn't need to line up, try to fit a Cougar in there too. :cougarsmily:
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #22 –
Quote from: Cougars 2 go;420008
And if money doesn't need to line up, try to fit a Cougar in there too. :cougarsmily:

maybe a vert or 2 also
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #23 –
Quote from: 1BadBird;419900



I would be doing it for the cars. I can't help it, I'm obsessed with these cars.  I know that there isn't a great market for these cars except for the few devoted groups of people out there.


I don't think I'm obsessed with these cars but I own two. :hick: 

Quote from: 1BadBird;


I know there isn't much of a demand for them, but I want to try to rescue as many as I can.



Which is exactly why I couldn't walk away from the one owner red/tan leather 83 TC I found a few years back that is patiently waiting for some attention.

I've tried to 'rescue' a few others but they are either priced too high, the owner doesn't to sell or something else gets in the way.

Good luck on your endeavor, someone has to carry the torch and as long as I'm able, I'll be involved with these cars.
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Reply #24 –
Good luck with this. While there does not seem to be much demand for or value to these cars now kind of  makes it the right time to get your hands on as many as you can as long as you can buy them right, regardless of what motor.  Only problem is you won't know if it was a good idea for another 10 or 20 years, but at least I will know where I can get some parts if I need them.

Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #25 –
I think, that a rescue shop with a salvage yard behind is a cool idea, especially for people looking for parts without any success.

Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #26 –
+1 for the rescue with a salvage yard. You cant save them all thats for sure. Have to break afew eggs to make an omelet. Ive always had the idea if i was into a very decent sum of money to nab up as many as possible and start my own foxbody salvage yard with the same basic idea. Fix as many as possible and strip the rest. Stockpile parts in a warehouse accordingly.

Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #27 –
Well here's the first bird. Thanks Scott

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86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #28 –
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I'll get more pics later. Still have to finish my 86'


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Fox Body Thunderbird/Cougar Rescue ?? UPDATE 9/28/13

Reply #29 –
My Bird now has a nest mate :evilgrin:

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LOL and no it's not the lawn tractor :mullet:


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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