This was never meant to be such a T-Bird/Cougar-heavy site, but they just keep popping up in weird searches.
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As of press time: $3,500 optimistic starting price with no bids
03/25/2013 update: Shockingly, this ended with no bids at the $3,500 opening price…
Who could say no to this face?
Interesting storage choice.
Lots through which to sort…
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Project “Butt Ugly”
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe project
This has been my ongoing project for over 10 years, but it is time to sell everything and move on. The plan was to build a bracket racing car, but the title and most of the parts are there to put the car back on the road. I have a clear Tennessee title for the car.
As stated, this is a project that was headed towards being a bracket car. I have parts from years of swap meets and junk yard trips. Unless stated otherwise, assume everything you see here is used, but in good condition. Some of the stuff is new, and I point those things out. I have over 100 pictures of everything — just the highlights are listed here. If you want to see more, please ask, and I’ll give you a url to view them all. I have them broken down in these groups:
Body
· 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
· Clean title, VIN label on the car is unobscured
· Body panels are straight
· slight surface rust from previous body work, but NO rot.
· all glass is good .
· Factory Leather seats, the drivers seat is worn through
· Clean headlights, clean taillights (not fogged or crusty)
· Factory “Turbo” ignition key
· NOS Racing seat
· NEW hand laid fiberglass hood scoop
· Factory non-Turbo Coupe hood (for mounting hood scoop)
· Extra factory trunk lid
· Extra factory Turbo Coupe nose (slight damage on one corner)
Engine
· 1979 351W / 5.8L engine, complete and unmolested
· 1968 Cast iron reworked factory 302 heads(C90E), have been ported. Need valve guides
· NEW Edelbrock Performer #7182 Cam and Lifter set
· Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Intake
· Factory EFI Aluminum Intake
· NEW SFI Certified flex plate
· NEW complete Engine Gasket Set
· NEW pushrod guideplates
· NEW hardened pushrods
· 1.6 aluminum roller rockers
· MAC 351/Fox Body long tube headers, great shape
· HPM Solid Engine Mounts, with 3/4″ Aluminum spacers
· NEW Chrome Moly oil pump shaft
· Forged flat top L3009F pistons, .030 over
Trans & Torque Converter
· Complete AOD (non-electronic) transmission
· Extra AOD case
· (2) C4 cases, bell housings, lots of internal parts
· TCI Street Fighter Torque Converter, 3,000-3,200 stall speed P/N 451900
· NEW B&M Shift Improver kit, P/N 50260
· B&M Shifter with reverse lockout
· some T5 Manual transmission parts
Suspension
· 5 Lug factory spindles, rotors, and calipers
· Mustang 8.8″ rear end
· 5 Lug factory Ranger rear axles, backing plates, and drums
· 4.33 Rear Gear Set
· NEW Rear end overhaul kit
· NEW Traction-Lok overhaul kit
· NEW MAC 8.8 rear axle girdle
· Fox Thunderbird-specific weld-in frame connectors
· Torque box reinforcement plates, bolt in or weld-in
· Boxed-in factory trailing arms
· Bolt-in driveshaft loop
· NEW H&R Lower spring set
· Lakewood 40511 90/10 Struts
· Rebuilt Mustang II Manual steering rack
· Hardened long wheel studs
· Aluminum 15X10 two piece rear wheels, drilled for tire screws
Fuel System
· Holley 3310 4-barrel Carburetor
· NEW Holley carb rebuild kit, P/N 37-933
· NEW RCI Fuel Cell
· Fram HPG-1 External Fuel Filter
· Holley Blue electric fuel pump
· Fuel Regulator
Slicks
· NASCAR Nationwide Series slicks (2 sets) 27.5X12, 15″
· These are not good for racing, but great for setup or burnout shows
· Still have plenty of meat left on them
Misc
· Electric Fan
· Master Battery cut-off switch
· Line Lock
There is probably other stuff that I haven’t listed that I will throw in when I find it, but what is listed is what is for sale. Don’t assume anything – ask me if you have any questions. For example, there are parts missing from the dash and center console, and the driver’s arm rest is gone. You don’t see them, so they aren’t there.
I REALLY want to sell this as one lot. If it doesn’t sell by the end of March, I’ll break it up. The other option is to trade for a 28’ or longer gooseneck enclosed car hauler OR a 1937/38 Dodge/Plymouth 4 dr. sedan. If you have either one in decent condition, let’s talk.