Another Bird Reply #15 – January 24, 2015, 11:30:14 PM In fact, I have 2 or 3 cluster lenses, so I should have a good one. I found some batteries for my light, let me run out and look in my box of cluster stuff and get them, I'll bring them inside and wash the dust off, and throw some pics up for ya.. :)The wheels will have to wait till tomorrow though, wife will get mad if I drag them in LOL. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #16 – January 24, 2015, 11:40:04 PM That's cool. We don't want to upset the mrs............ lol shoot me a price for the wheels. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #17 – January 25, 2015, 12:51:38 AM Man that is a fine looking bird thereI don't blame ya for choosing this one, I would of done the same lolSo your looking to get rid of those wheels eh, text me if you are i might be interested in em. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #18 – January 26, 2015, 12:00:50 AM Chris, I'll text you tomorrow.Well I finished working on the bird for a little while. It's running pretty good and stopping quickly. That's the good news, the bad news is Im going to be cchangingout the rack as its leaking around the steering shaft as well as excessive movement with both inner tie rods of over 1/4" each. I also am going to replace every bushing it has. I was given a set of American racing 10 hole wheels with 2 good tires and 2 maypops. From a stand still, the bird will turn the maypops over relatively easy. I had to try once hehehe :burnout:I'll get a couple of pics but don't :flame:............yet. My wife is actually getting excited about her car..........now to be reunited with mine Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #19 – January 26, 2015, 10:28:47 AM Looks sharp! Nice score.5-spoke wheels are just a total safe bet with these cars. Always works great. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #20 – January 27, 2015, 02:09:37 PM Nice score :).I'll tell you what after living in the "salt belt" my whole life I'd rather deal with faded paint than rust holes.As for wheels what about ten holes the cars originally came with? You should be able to pick up a set from a Mustang LX cheap. If you need Thunderbird center caps for the ten holes/snowflakes let me know. I think I have the world's largest collection lol. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #21 – January 27, 2015, 08:04:58 PM These are the temporary wheels that it's going to wear.... no yet. The wife says that she kinda likes these because they're period correct. Thanks Lou. The bosses and I were talking after work tonight and we agreed that I should use the gallon of XX Black Cherry that we have sitting (because a customer changed his mind). Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #22 – January 28, 2015, 12:13:47 PM oh my goodness! A black cherry T-bird. *drool* I can not wait to see that! Awesome score John! Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #23 – January 28, 2015, 01:05:26 PM John those are the wheels i ran on my 83 back in the day...... Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #24 – January 28, 2015, 01:35:01 PM LOL. Forest gave these to me. They were on his 85 get when he bought it. They've been in storage for 6 or 7 years. Surprisingly, the tires hold air. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #25 – January 28, 2015, 03:45:39 PM Quote from: 1BadBird;443528These are the temporary wheels that it's going to wear.... no yet. The wife says that she kinda likes these because they're period correct. Thanks Lou. The bosses and I were talking after work tonight and we agreed that I should use the gallon of XX Black Cherry that we have sitting (because a customer changed his mind).Black cherry would look pretty cool with a charcoal gray lower (al la how it's tue-toned now). Depending on how much metal flake is in the black cherry you many want to use a metallic charcoal gray on the lower vs just a glossy charcoal gray. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #26 – January 28, 2015, 05:13:27 PM sheesh. those maypops would go real good on my bird. Trade ya a set of black ponies for em lol Car looks real nice John Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #27 – January 28, 2015, 08:44:05 PM Quote from: thunderjet302;443567Black cherry would look pretty cool with a charcoal gray lower (al la how it's tue-toned now). Depending on how much metal flake is in the black cherry you many want to use a metallic charcoal gray on the lower vs just a glossy charcoal gray.Yep, Brandi is very firm that it WILL remain 2 tone. The XX Black Cherry isn't overly metallic and yep, a metallic charcoal Grey on bottom.Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;443588sheesh. those maypops would go real good on my bird. Trade ya a set of black ponies for em lol Car looks real nice JohnLOL Thanks Clayton but Brandi is one that doesn't really care for 5 spoke type of wheels �� one of the maypops, is showing glimpse of cord in a few spots.So how did your interview go? I really wish you were close, we need a couple of GOOD passionate bodymen. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #28 – January 28, 2015, 10:15:02 PM For the lower gray tue-tone check out the lower charcoal gray accent from a 88-92 Mark VII LSC. I'll check what the paint code is on my 91 for you. It has a very slight amount of metallic flake. Or even the charcoal gray used on my Thunderbird. Quote Selected
Another Bird Reply #29 – January 28, 2015, 10:25:00 PM Quote from: 1BadBird;443558LOL. Forest gave these to me. They were on his 85 get when he bought it. They've been in storage for 6 or 7 years. Surprisingly, the tires hold air.Tires don't look dry rotted either, wow Quote Selected
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