Pics of the project TBird

[moels]

Spent a few hours cleaning the boys car up and boy did it make a difference. He could drive this thing as is, but doesn't like the color so much. Cleaned up the engine bay, removed a bunch of stickers from the windows and gave her a good wash/wax job. There seems to have been a patch panel put in on the driver's side rear quarter ( you'll see in the pics below ), but it seems to have been done very well. The interior is spotless with seats in great condition. The car runs and drives extremely well, brakes in good condition and new tires as well. The only issue is a suspension sound in the front that I will dig into one of these days. The last photo is of the Tbird rims that were included and will be cleaned up and put on the car. I think we got a real good deal as I paid $675 for this thing.

I don't have the greatest lens for car pics, but here are a few:
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[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Seems like a good project Wayne

[Waver]

not a bad find. I would say sell both sets of rims and find a nice set of cobra r's or other mustang rim for it...but that is my own opinion

[-stew-]

not a bad find. I would say sell both sets of rims and find a nice set of cobra r's or other mustang rim for it...but that is my own opinion

Cobra R's are gayer than a bag full of dicks. And the bolt pattern is different. Anywho...


Killer car for the kid, Wayne! Personally, I like the purple and would keep it. Those stock wheel will make the car look a lot better!


:thumbsup

[Waver]

Cobra R's are gayer than a bag full of dicks. And the bolt pattern is different. Anywho...


Killer car for the kid, Wayne! Personally, I like the purple and would keep it. Those stock wheel will make the car look a lot better!


:thumbsup

Really, that is amazing since I have seen some tbirds with a set of cobra r's.

If these arnt cobra r rims then what the hell are they stew
http://media.motortopia.com/files/2712/vehicle/45b071d38f658/tn_challenge_blackbird5.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/1711/vehicles/451fda60e9c56/tn_challenge_94sc.jpg

[Prince Valiant]

675?!?!?

That's a steal! Great buy dude...I'm sure your boy will take great care of it.

[moels]

I could always take the cobra r's off of my cobra and see if they fit. lol

I actually don't mind the purple as much as I thought I would, but the car will need some body work and a repaint anyway. It's the boys decision on the color, so we'll see.

[Prince Valiant]

It's the boys decision on the color, so we'll see.
Give him some guidance...hate to see "Rebel Orange" or "Pirate Green" or something along those lines, lol. 14/15 y/o's aren't always known for their taste :goof

[-stew-]

Really, that is amazing since I have seen some tbirds with a set of cobra r's.

If these arnt cobra r rims then what the hell are they stew


They are cobra rims on cars that have been converted to a mustang bolt pattern. :shades

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181886

Eat it.

[moels]

675?!?!?

That's a steal! Great buy dude...I'm sure your boy will take great care of it.

I'm still trying to figure out why he sold it so cheap. :goof
110k miles, new tires, solid exhaust, good brakes etc.....

The drivers side rocker is pretty shitty, but the frame is solid as hell.

[moels]

Give him some guidance...hate to see "Rebel Orange" or "Pirate Green" or something along those lines, lol. 14/15 y/o's aren't always known for their taste :goof

Haha, no team colors here. He has said he wants to go with black to match the interior.

[domokun]

looks good!

FLAT BLACK!!!

[moels]

looks good!

FLAT BLACK!!!

Yeah, we could murda it out! lol

[michelle]

Really, that is amazing since I have seen some tbirds with a set of cobra r's.

If these arnt cobra r rims then what the hell are they stew
http://media.motortopia.com/files/2712/vehicle/45b071d38f658/tn_challenge_blackbird5.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/1711/vehicles/451fda60e9c56/tn_challenge_94sc.jpg

Cobra rims are cool. All the cool kids have them. And then I have them too.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/bread320i/Red%20SHO/round2004.jpg

Same bolt pattern as Thunderbirds (and Volvos and many others). 5x108 IIRC.


Great choice for a father/son project!

[RanJer]

Cobra rims are cool. All the cool kids have them. And then I have them too.

Same bolt pattern as Thunderbirds (and Volvos and many others). 5x108 IIRC.


Great choice for a father/son project!

T-birds/Tauri/etc are 5x108.

Mustangs/Probes are 5x114.3

[Waver]

Well There you go, you can get them in both bolt patterns. or you can convert them, either way, I didnt say anything about a bolt pattern, you did stew, so go have fun playing with your bag of dicks

[Reverend Cooper]

I think thas a bad ass first car period

[73MACH]

I think thas a bad ass first car period

X's 10! And at a great price!!:wooo My first car was a 1990 chevy lumina that I paid $900 for from my SISTER!! lol. I would have killed for a car like this for my first one.
And the father/son project......outstanding. I wish every father would do this with their sons. I did it backwards where it was my dads car and I did the work, now looking back, I wish I would've had him help more just to spend the time with him.

Congrats! Enjoy it and cherish the moments spent on it.:headbang:headbang

[Crawlin]

Hell to the YEAH!!! Awesome car and great deal!

Keep the purple. It'll be hard as hell to paint the car black and have it look good if that bodywork isn't perfect. AND THEN on top of that, he'll have to keep the car clean as hell to keep from scratching it and keep it looking good.

I kinda like those cobra's. Not to hijack, but michelle's SHO looks awesome with them IMHO. Haven't ever seen that combo before but think it makes the car look 100x's better.

[moels]

I did tell him that yesterday about the bodywork having to be flawless on a black paintjob. He also picked a darker red color he thought looked cool. We'll see what we come up with when the time comes.

[Car Guy]

The 5x108mm Cobra wheels are VERY hard to find Wayne, I know this seller personally if you are interested.....

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1685915607.html

[moels]

The 5x108mm Cobra wheels are VERY hard to find Wayne, I know this seller personally if you are interested.....

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1685915607.html

Thanks for the heads up, but we have 2 sets of rims as it is and aren't to the point of buying a different set as of yet. I appreciate the thought though.:thumbsup

[Slow Joe]

Nice! Looks Good! However, stay away from black... I love Black cars like a MOFO, and for some reason keep buying them... But keepin 'em clean is a PITA!

[moels]

I know Joe, both my Durango and Cobra are black and keeping them looking good is certainly a chore.

[Prince Valiant]

paid $900 for from my SISTER!! lol.
You paid 900 bucks for a sister?

[Feature Pony]

House of Color Paint, like a candy red would look very nice on that car. I love the Super Coupes in a bright red look bad ass! That front bumper cover almost looks like a SC front, can't be to many v8 t-birds running around I remember them being rare when brand new.

[moels]

Here is an idea I am going to run by the boy, I really liked the silver on my 90lx.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4257/4801/23142400015_large.jpg

[OxmanWI]

Missed this thread, glad to see you joined TCCoA, great info over there. If you ever need help wrenchin on the bird hit me up, I don't mind helping out.

[moels]

Missed this thread, glad to see you joined TCCoA, great info over there. If you ever need help wrenchin on the bird hit me up, I don't mind helping out.

Thanks man!:headbang

I need to figure out something for the driver's side rocker and then maybe add some sideskirts and rear valance to match.

[OxmanWI]

You can check out SCCoA.com too, check out the parts forum and start a wanted thread, I'm sure someone has a pair.

BTW if you're looking for some wheels check out thw wheel shop, he has come good options for the 5x108

http://www.thecustomwheelshop.com/

[lilws6]

i like the purple i'de rock it

[PureSound15]

Hell to the YEAH!!!.

Lol. Apparently Chris turns into a valley girl when he gets excited :rolf



Car is definitely cool for a first car. I do not dig the Cobra wheels on anything, but it seems like you guys are going to have fun doing it together and thats all that matters.

[moels]

We'll most likely be putting the Tbird rims on the car. They were included in the purchase.

[Reverend Cooper]

wayne I have always like that coloc on the super coupes

[moels]

Im thinking we will do the little bit of bodywork and spray it the same color. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

[Reverend Cooper]

did you say you have the stock t bird rims for it?

[RanJer]

The last photo is of the Tbird rims that were included and will be cleaned up and put on the car.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs404.snc3/24488_413157152213_507497213_5331977_6175832_n.jpg

[Reverend Cooper]

I guess I should read.They will look ten times better on the car for sure

[Yeehaw]

i got some 16" XR7 wheels that would look great on that thing

[moels]

Just an update, Brandon and I did work today on his car. Got the rocker panels all cut and fitted. He is really getting excited as the car gets closer to prep and paint time.

[Prince Valiant]

how close is he to getting his license?

[moels]

He turns 16 in Sept. Car should be done well before that. ( knocks on wood )

[OxmanWI]

Any update pictures?

[moels]

Not yet, but there will be some pics in the near future.

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[xxtremeteam]

have you maybe thought about a pi head swap ?

[moels]

No real performance mods planed yet. We'll see how he does driving it the way it is for a little while and then phase 2 may begin. lol

For now just getting the rocker panels and a patch panel to cover a small hole welded in and prepping for paint. Then ---- paint.

[xxtremeteam]

it was a joke wayne

[michelle]

Not like he could find a set since any that are posted on CL get flagged. :goof

[moels]

Oh shit, now I get the joke! lol

[Waver]

it was a joke wayneHe already has the PREMIUM PARTS installed....ille get some too.:goof

[HY35F2T]

Pushrod mod motor?

[moels]

Alright, here are a few pics after getting the rockers welded in and a patch panel welded in where a hole was.

Here is a before pic that you can see how bad the rocker panel was and the hole right above the rocker in front of the rear wheel.
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Here are some pics after working on it today.
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[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Looking good Wayne

[Gregor]

nice work indeed. Did you patch or replace the rocker?

[moels]

Replaced both sides.

[Gregor]

then nice work is a bit of a understatement. That must have been a ton of work. This is your father and son project?

[moels]

Yep, Brandon has helped me with every step. We're both learning things together. My welding skills need work but we're getting the job done.

Coolest thing is that he wants to keep this car a long time because we are doing it together.

[michelle]

Nice progress! Glad to hear that you have such great assistance too!

[moels]

Well, with all the kids sports and myself coaching football, it's been a long process. BUT....I am happy to report that all the prep work is done and we will be painting the car on Sunday. Of course I will post pics when done. :)

[moels]

Well, here are a few before sealer and after paint pictures. Just pulled the tape off and will get some better pics tomorrow hopefully.


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[xxtremeteam]

cool much better than purple

[97z2801ss]

The Silver looks great?