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86 Turbo Coupe

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4766241348.html

Interesting. Needs quite a bit of work to make it look "original", at least exterior wise.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #1 –
I like it!
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #2 –
Cheap repaints without doing it fully seem to really bug me.  Not a bad car, but Auto trans kills it.
Mike

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #3 –
Quote from: mcb82gt;440754
Cheap repaints without doing it fully seem to really bug me.  Not a bad car, but Auto trans kills it.

If you're going to paint a car at least put all the trim back on  it.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #5 –
Id rock it, if it was a bit cheaper.

The auto thing doesn't bug me, only a weekend away from being a manual. Use it as a negotiation point.
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

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #6 –
I am interested in this one for my son, but the seller and I haven't been able to come together on a time for me to look at it.  I'm traveling like crazy for work, and I get the impression that he's somehow in the construction industry.  Given all the storms and rain we've had, our work schedules simply haven't aligned.

I'm concerned that it's a good "50 footer" but is messy close up.  It'e been repainted black some 15 years ago, it was red before.  If you look at the engine compartment, you can see what was painted and what wasn't.
T-Birds can't fly.  Ask how I know...

86 Turbo Coupe

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Lodemia;449391
I am interested in this one for my son, but the seller and I haven't been able to come together on a time for me to look at it.  I'm traveling like crazy for work, and I get the impression that he's somehow in the construction industry.  Given all the storms and rain we've had, our work schedules simply haven't aligned.

I'm concerned that it's a good "50 footer" but is messy close up.  It'e been repainted black some 15 years ago, it was red before.  If you look at the engine compartment, you can see what was painted and what wasn't.

If you're really interested drop me a line. I can probably take a look at it for you. Depending on where it is in Oak Lawn it's only a 15-25 minute drive for me to take a look.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.