Sweet Sixteen February 22, 2006, 04:29:58 PM Well, for those of you who haven't noticed, I'm only 15. On March 7th I'll be 16, but I'll be in Colorado so I wont get my DL until about the 15th. So anyway....check out my first car:...By the way, before you start hatin'--I've been saving for my car since I was 10 years old, I've had a job since I turned 15, and I paid for this car WITH MY OWN MONEY. Not a cent has gone into it from my parents, I'm NOT a moocher. I will also be paying for insurance. Now that thats out of the way...heres what I've done (starting with a bone stock '87 TC):--K&N Filter Charger--Gillis Boost Valve--Pulled dash and painted it--Installed Plastic Dash Cover--New Headlight Lenses--Painted Calipers--17x8.5 2000 Cobra R 4-Lug Wheels--BF Goodrich g-Force KDWS tires (245/45Z-17)That's pretty much it for now, although I have already purchased a 351 with everything I need for the swap...I just need a T-5 and then I'll be set. Feedback is encouraged... Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #1 – February 22, 2006, 04:47:15 PM nice job kid....at least your willing too research and tastefully mod the car...yourself. unless you painted the dash light blue, white bright yellow or something...then your gonna need a kick in the jock. Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #2 – February 22, 2006, 04:57:41 PM OMG...I have socks older than you. :DJ/k, looks KILLER dude, you've done a great job! We need more young people like yourself in this world, that's for dang sure. Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #3 – February 22, 2006, 04:59:51 PM Well, we'll just see about that... Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #4 – February 22, 2006, 05:05:05 PM sweet man...keep it up, have fun with it but be safe, have a little common sense and enjoy that car...i totally agree with eric man...too many kids out their doing the wannabe tuner/rice thing...you guys are from the same area...know each other? Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #5 – February 22, 2006, 05:06:38 PM thats kinda what i did 5 years ago... way to make me feel old :p i worked my ass off to get my first turbo coupe, just dont do what i did and wreck it lolbtw, nice car post some track times when ya get the chance Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #6 – February 22, 2006, 05:17:33 PM Great job man! I wish my 18 year old brother had the same taste in cars as you. Keep up the good work. Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #7 – February 22, 2006, 07:13:48 PM she looks sweet. you certainly have a better car than when i was 16... which was nothing, lol. Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #8 – February 22, 2006, 10:32:19 PM you know...it just dawned on me that i have never driven a car that is older than me.... Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #9 – February 22, 2006, 11:25:04 PM Nice job:D That is a pretty Turbo coupe. I bought my Thunderbird (the one in my sig) when I was 16 with my own money as well. It's my first car and I worked and payed for it myself. Hang on to it. I'm 20 and will be 21 in July and I nevr plan on getting rid of my Thunderbird. If you are able to at some point buy a beater and use the Bird for a fun car. That's what I ended up doing. BTW I want those wheels on my Bird now:D Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #10 – February 22, 2006, 11:48:37 PM Why are you putting a 351 in it? And give some rear shots with that wing. Nice work so far, be proud and don't wreck it!! Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #11 – February 23, 2006, 12:18:14 AM Quote from: kewlbird08Well, for those of you who haven't noticed, I'm only 15. On March 7th I'll be 16, but I'll be in Colorado so I wont get my DL until about the 15th. So anyway....check out my first car:...By the way, before you start hatin'--I've been saving for my car since I was 10 years old, I've had a job since I turned 15, and I paid for this car WITH MY OWN MONEY. Not a cent has gone into it from my parents, I'm NOT a moocher. I will also be paying for insurance. Now that thats out of the way...heres what I've done (starting with a bone stock '87 TC):--K&N Filter Charger--Gillis Boost Valve--Pulled dash and painted it--Installed Plastic Dash Cover--New Headlight Lenses--Painted Calipers--17x8.5 2000 Cobra R 4-Lug Wheels--BF Goodrich g-Force KDWS tires (245/45Z-17)That's pretty much it for now, although I have already purchased a 351 with everything I need for the swap...I just need a T-5 and then I'll be set. Feedback is encouraged...Hey... your copying my swap idea with a 351 and a T-5! Really though, the more the merrier. Are you going carbed, or sticking with EFI? Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #12 – February 23, 2006, 02:43:01 AM nice car and happy b-day soon Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #13 – February 23, 2006, 09:49:42 AM If I can find a shorter air filter, I'll be going with a carbureutor. A 650 Holley, I think... I also have to get the motor rebuilt. This won't be materializing until next summer anyway, once I have some driving experience. QuoteWhy are you putting a 351 in it? Um...why not? There's no replacement for displacement :).The spoiler is from a '94-'98 Mustang...I'm at school so I'll post up some pics tonight. Quote Selected
Sweet Sixteen Reply #14 – February 23, 2006, 10:17:12 AM Quote from: kewlbird08Um...why not? There's no replacement for displacement :)Yes there is, it's called boost:evilgrin: Naw, do what you want. I've been trying to shoehorn a 390 AMC in one of these for years. But with a turbo, so it will still be a TC.:flame: Quote Selected
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