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| Whitefox's Thunderbird |
 Jun 7 2014, 05:55 AM
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Stig's Pixel Cousin  Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 18-July 12 Member No.: 59,423 Team:  Software Used: Other Favourite Style: Scaled  |
Now that my car is back on the road I can get to the fun stuff, so I figured I'd make a thread to show it off. She looked so pretty after work today that I just had to stop and grab a few pictures.
This was my first car. It was for sale just around the corner from my house. The back windows were blown out, the headliner was falling down, and it looked like someone was hauling hay in the back seat. But I could tell that it was a special car. It's a zero option car, other than the v8 engine, exactly how I would have ordered it from the factory. It's even white, one of my favorite colors for any car, but especially on fox bodies. But the best part is that there is absolutely no rust anywhere, which is unheard of for these cars and even more amazing considering it's in Minnesota. Since then I've slowly been restoring and upgrading it. Last summer there was an issue with the flexplate and the engine had to be pulled anyways, which was a perfect opportunity to put something a little more fun back in it's place. Which brings me up to today. (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/8f0mdnC.jpg) (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/iMdnelK.jpg) (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/qX8GEWv.jpg) (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/5P0f5fD.jpg) (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/mkmu7G1.jpg) (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/pLPvJwt.jpg) Specs: 1987 Ford Thunderbird 5.0l V8 from a 1996 Ford Explorer -Edelbrock Performer intake manifold -Edelbrock 600 cfm carb -Trick Flow Stage 1 cam -BBK shorty headers -2.5 inch dual exhaust with ebay bullet mufflers -B&M shift kit -2500 rpm stall Torque converter butt dyno says 300+ hp and 325+ ft-lbs 2.5 inch lowering springs in the front 1.5 inch lowering springs in the rear 1995 mustang front hubs and brakes for 5 lug conversion 1995 mustang rear axle 17 inch wheels from a 2007 mustang Pirelli P zero Nero 245/55 r17 tires Custom VDO gauge cluster Hood scoop from a late model dodge ram Future plans: respray new seats and full center console Turbo Coupe front bumper 18 inch wheels maximum motorsports panhard bar larger rear sway bar Mustang cobra brakes 5 speed This post has been edited by whitefox: Jun 7 2014, 05:58 AM |
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Jun 9 2014, 10:47 AM
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Confused member Group: Members Posts: 3,126 Joined: 22-September 06 From: LATVIA<<<PLANET EARTH Member No.: 9,305 Team:  Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Both |
sweeet! an odd car for me (there aint none of these around here, nor do i see them often on the interwebz), but sure looks like a fun one!
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Jun 9 2014, 11:52 AM
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Hooligan Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 21-May 12 From: Mackenzie, BC, Canada Member No.: 58,902 Team: Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Scaled |
Arent these the same as mustangs just diferent grilles and stuff? Nice modlist tho dude
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Jun 9 2014, 01:12 PM
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Stig's Pixel Cousin Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 18-July 12 Member No.: 59,423 Team: Software Used: Other Favourite Style: Scaled |
the chassis is pretty much the same, but thunderbirds are longer and the body and interior are completely different. basically all the benefits of a mustang, but more room, more stable handling and better aerodynamics. plus better looks, IMO.
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Jun 9 2014, 01:40 PM
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-~.ˇ.~- Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 9-June 08 From: MoOn Member No.: 29,842 Team:  Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Scaled |
Uuh, it looks nice. Same with me as with nozols, I don't see such cars around here..
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Jun 10 2014, 04:26 AM
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Stig's Pixel Cousin Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 18-July 12 Member No.: 59,423 Team: Software Used: Other Favourite Style: Scaled |
You don't really see them around here anymore either. I only know of a few other ones in my area, and mine's the only one that's driveable. Most people I talk to about it have no idea what it is. That's another reason I love it, it's fun keeping a dying breed alive and on the road.
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Jun 10 2014, 05:22 AM
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ADMINS = FAGS Group: Members Posts: 11,764 Joined: 30-July 09 From: Mexico Member No.: 43,394 Team: Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Kuru Kuru |
God dam this is so nice
Pls tell me you are getting meaty tires at the baxk Also jovi you might be thinking of mercury capris |
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Jun 10 2014, 06:00 AM
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Hooligan Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 21-May 12 From: Mackenzie, BC, Canada Member No.: 58,902 Team: Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Scaled |
QUOTE (big trick daddy andy @ Jun 10 2014, 06:22 AM)  God dam this is so nice Pls tell me you are getting meaty tires at the baxk Also jovi you might be thinking of mercury capris I think I might be I really dont know lol |
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Jun 10 2014, 07:13 AM
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Tuning Legend Group: Members Posts: 5,161 Joined: 13-February 09 From: Levin, New Zealand Member No.: 39,088 Team: Software Used: Paint Favourite Style: Kuru Kuru |
never seen one ever
looks kinda like a foxbody with plastic surgery |
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Jun 12 2014, 03:12 AM
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Stig's Pixel Cousin Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 18-July 12 Member No.: 59,423 Team: Software Used: Other Favourite Style: Scaled |
yeah andy, i'm thinking 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in back, something like this:
(IMG:http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj188/87-008/86%20GT/P1100439.jpg) can't quite afford ccws though lol This post has been edited by whitefox: Jun 12 2014, 03:12 AM |
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Jun 14 2014, 08:46 PM
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Stig's Pixel Cousin Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 18-July 12 Member No.: 59,423 Team: Software Used: Other Favourite Style: Scaled |
The original headlights were really yellow and faded, so a few years ago my dad tracked down some nos headlights (nobody makes them anymore and they're really hard to find) and ever since then, they made the marker lights look even worse in comparison. So I finally decided to refinish them. first I sanded them with 500 grit sandpaper to remove all the yellowed plastic, then 800, 1000, and 3000 to remove the scratches and smooth the newly exposed plastic. Then I followed up with some buffing compound and wax. The difference is amazing. It doesn't show up very well in pictures, but in person it's so much more clear and glossy. People might actually be able to see my turn signals now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/toothygrin.gif)
the results: before: (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/T5hMmz6.jpg) after: (IMG:http://i.imgur.com/MqxoHqi.jpg) not bad for some spare time and elbow grease This post has been edited by whitefox: Jun 14 2014, 08:47 PM |
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