Car in Barn - Page 2

Topic: Car in Barn (Read 3838 times) previous topic - next topic

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #15 – July 27, 2005, 01:54:16 PM

Quote from: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

TRX is a type of tyre and rim invented by Michelin in 1975. The tyre allowed a more even distribution of tension (TR stands for Tension Répartie (distributed tension)) and TRX tyres were used for high speed cars. However, the standard didn't catch on and nowdays they are rare.

The tire size in not measured in inches but rather milimeters Ex.220/55 390. This is a very rare tire and therefore very expensive.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #16 – July 27, 2005, 02:06:43 PM

Now why would Ford go and make a dumb move like that?

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #17 – July 27, 2005, 04:10:07 PM

Quote from: armyguy298

Now why would Ford go and make a dumb move like that?

It was supposed to catch on and become a std wheel/tire combo...

I suspect Goodyear had something to do with it's demise, when they introduced the Gatorbacks in the early '80s

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #18 – July 27, 2005, 05:42:00 PM

Sweet find! As for cleaning the carpeting. . . do you have like a T/A Travel Center/ Truck Stop around you? They are usually along major highways. They sell this stuff called EZ Big Rig cleaner for carpeting and uphostry(sp?) as well as degreaser. Good stuff. My dad spilled coffee all over my moms tan interior and even after it sitting a couple days, the stuff managed to take it out along with various other ground in stains. Ganted the stains in your carpet have been there longer, but it may be worth a shot.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #19 – July 27, 2005, 07:13:30 PM

I have found a really good carpet cleaner, its called blue max its a napa brand but it works really good cleaned grease out of my blue carpet. give it a try

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #20 – July 28, 2005, 12:07:09 AM

Thanks for the tips, if I think the carpet will clean up I'll give them a try. No signs of damage due to rodents. There was a Jeep and Chevy near by so maybe they make better homes! There wasn't any grain in the barn so I don't think it had a big rodent problem. Ususlly they are a problem when cars are parked outside for a while.

Behind the car is the place it called 'home' for many years.

I like the TRX wheels but at $200+ for a tire I think I'll try something else.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #21 – July 29, 2005, 01:31:33 PM

You can also see it here (with more pictures in the future).
http://www.tbirdregistry.com/viewdatasheet.asp?RegistryNumber=27373

The tbirdregisrty and lovefords are two great sites for Tbird and Ford fans!

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #22 – July 30, 2005, 01:49:57 PM

I've never seen another car besides mine that had those style TRX wheels. Awesome find.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #23 – September 12, 2005, 10:40:37 AM

Project update:

Major clean up from inside out in progress. Why didn't Ford paint the bumpers before installing the bumper covers? Do you know how much they rust??

Awaiting new carpet and headliner as well as new timing belt and idler, and getting ready to pull the heater core.

All interior pieces are detailed and ready to re-install except for DS seat,too worn to clean up. Any ideas where to look for a replacement leather seat cover?

I could use some parts like Marchal lenses, DS kick panel, seatbelt covers, etc so watch the Wanted Section for some of my needs.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #24 – September 12, 2005, 11:38:05 PM

Quote from: armyguy298

Now why would Ford go and make a dumb move like that?

Well our Cougars, Thunderbirds and Mustangs are the only v8 cars with a 4 bolt pattern. They tried to start a trend that was never meant to stay obviously. Hey I cant complain no one around here has a car like mine. What can I say.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #25 – September 13, 2005, 12:03:13 AM

Quote from: nitroracer

I've never seen another car besides mine that had those style TRX wheels. Awesome find.

Correction Matt....it's MY car now :hick:

My 84 XR-7 had those wheels on them stock. Too bad the TRX stuff is utter garbage for anything other than rolling around on a smooth dry parade grounds :yuck: Those ed things almost killed me in the wet MANY times.

Matt- I don't think those particular ones were on option in '80, I think someone added them...I could be wrong though...don''t see them listed anywhere as an option until 83 though.

The Tbird is looking good though. I know what you mean about the bumpers....I Rust Encapsulated mine when I had the car painted...it was covered in a nice scale of rust.

Quote

Any ideas where to look for a replacement leather seat cover?

Well since those seats are the same thing as the Sport seats in the Mustangs you might try some place like Late Model Restoration or the like....

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #26 – September 13, 2005, 05:08:16 PM

How long has it been since it was driven, normaly if they sit for a long time the seals can crack and leak.
Great find.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #27 – September 13, 2005, 09:24:48 PM

Quote from: TerryJ

How long has it been since it was driven, normaly if they sit for a long time the seals can crack and leak.
Great find.

True...while it's down, you should take the time to replace the valve stem seals, and toss the Ford v.c gasket on there while you have it off.

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #28 – September 14, 2005, 06:18:52 PM

Nice car...you're doing great work on it!!!

BTW, the TRX wheel was not a Ford design, it was a Michelin design. It was hot shiznit in the late 1970s, any performance car HAD to have the TRX wheel for its suspension package. If Ferrari had TRXs, Ford should too. I didn't know you could even find new TRXs???

Re: Car in Barn

Reply #29 – September 14, 2005, 10:08:23 PM

The last time it was inspected was 1994 but I was told it was started and run from time to time (which could explain a couple pieces of wheat in the A/C condenser fins! :) ). Believe it or not it doesn't smoke on start up like my 84 SVO, however I will be going over –everything- before I put it on the road.

The nose is off now and cleaned up, the A/C system is coming off next along with the cooling system. Can you believe it still has the original lower hose!! I guess I should replace it! :)

Any thoughts on whether or not the A/C condenser could still be OK after all these years? I’ll replace the dryer, evaporator, orifice tube, and convert to 134A but do condensers go bad? I still have the original condenser on my ’83 Heritage.

I need an A/C clutch and/or compressor w/clutch if anyone has one they can part with.

Thanks for the advice and complements…. I sometimes wonder how all of this work is better then picking up a new ’05 Mustang or Tbird!