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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-15-2000 08:33 PM
   
...the most unloved cars on our web site!  ------------------
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1602
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-15-2000 08:50 PM
Hey Steve I'm driving an 88 Bird right now, I love it!!!! Not much to talk about, no problems at all, 100k miles! Turbo & everything original. My father was the original owner. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 9313
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-16-2000 12:29 AM
100K on the turbo and no mechanical problems? Wow! Stewart
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1797
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-16-2000 11:52 PM
Turbos are no problem as long as you remeber to do one thing....Change the oil.... Often.... I have a lot of Turbo experience if anyone wants to discuss them. They are far superior to mechanical superchargers in almost every respect. If you take a look at almost all areas of racing Turbos always show up at the top of the heap sooner or later. Fuel and Alky racing are the only two classes that don't and thats more a marketing decision than anything else. Turbos would wipe up on big roots blowers with ease if the rules allowed their use, and be a lot easier on the motors. ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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BlackLead
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Frisco,Tx,USA
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 12-17-2000 11:50 PM
it may be the most unloved on the sight, but I say that I love my 66 T-bird, and it dosnt run yet
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wythors
Gearhead Posts: 2693
From: The cold, gray Pacific Northwest
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 12-18-2000 12:31 AM
I'll take a new one, thank you! Or a '62. I'm not picky.
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 9313
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-18-2000 03:55 AM
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Originally posted by jkilroy:
Turbos are no problem as long as you remember to do one thing...change the oil...often....
Turbos would wipe up on big roots blowers with ease if the rules allowed their use, and be a lot easier on the motors.
So you're saying that turbo's are not as hard on an engine as superchargers? Don't get me wrong, I know absolutely nada about either, except that turbo's cost a heckuva lot more than a S/C unit. How about longevity? Which units last longer...turbo's or S/C? What are the better turbo's out there? I understand Incon has a nice twin turbo setup for the 5.0 engine. Do you know anything about them? Stewart ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2000 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by BlackLead:
it may be the most unloved on the sight, but I say that I love my 66 T-bird, and it dosnt run yet
I was hoping to find some T-bird lovers! I wish we could attract more. ------------------
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Dean T
Journeyman Posts: 70
From: Southern Cal.
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-18-2000 06:52 PM
I happen to have 2 66 T-Bird Town cars (one I want to rebuild and another I bought for parts) but I haven't had the time to do much with 'em.Right now, I'm trying to figure out how the power windows know when to stop moving and adjust the LH vent window so it closes completely. Anyway, I'm learning about 'em. Regards, Dean T
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1602
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-18-2000 07:42 PM
Jay's right, Turbos are very reliable if you just keep the oil changed. Another thing you need to do is let the car idle for about 30 sec without using the turbo, this isn't hard to do if you live on a sidestreet.If you put the Turbo away hot the oil just bakes in it. As far as vs. a supercharger, the Turbo is just as reliable if you take care of it. Turbos also have the capability to be MUCH faster than a supercharger. A friend of mine has a Plymouth Laser (Eclipse) with a 4-cyl Turbo and he runs 11s in the 1/4 and drives it everyday. Its a lot easier to adjust boost with a turbo than a supercahrger. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
-1987 5.0L B303 roller cam/rockers
-1968 Mustang Toploader
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-1980 Granada Front Discs
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BlackLead
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Frisco,Tx,USA
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 12-19-2000 12:57 PM
Well Dean, I don't know what type of research you have done on the net, but I found a sight that has a bunch of clubs on it, and I noticed you are in south Ca. and there are a lot of t-bird clubs in Ca. any way, here is the sight, and I hope you can get in touch with some one that can answer your question
www.tbird.org
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Joe Clutch
Gearhead Posts: 1133
From: Austin, Texas . . . . . . . Member #352
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-21-2000 01:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I was hoping to find some T-bird lovers! I wish we could attract more.
I love 'em! So much, in fact, that I flat refuse to die before I own at least one T-Bird. 
-jc
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5248
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-22-2000 10:54 AM
I love my '96 that I bought new. I'm going to keep it till it quits. Can't buy any other new car now that size or kinda "sporty" looking that will fit more than 2 adults for the amount I paid for it.
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cougarlover
Gearhead Posts: 256
From: Arizona
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-22-2000 05:28 PM
My uncle just got done restoring his '55 (or is it'56) T-Bird. It looks awesome!! He belongs to the Pajarito Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has won many trophies and I plan on making it to a few of the same shows this year. He is very busy and doesn't get on here much, I've tried to get him here. With his permission I'll get a pic to you.Sandra ------------------
'67 XR7 Cougar
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 4015
From: WELLS, NV (home of BigD Flames)
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-01-2001 09:19 PM
I had a '90 ThunderbirdSC. I loved it. It was the best driving car I have ever had. My son was driving it back from Utah hit a black cow at midnight. Fortunealy he and his friend were buckled up and escaped with minor injuries. As for the SC, it was done. And it was cherry too. I always thought it would have been cool to take the V6 and other parts and swap over to a street rod  Don ------------------
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Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1123
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2001 07:44 AM
I had a '90 SC, too! Oh man, didn't they drive great? I miss mine... My fondest memory was the banzai run down GA400, speedo pegged; and nothing but quiet and smooth. I traded mine on my Lightning, got great trade-in because they already had someone who wanted the SC. DaddyMoney gave it to his baby boy who wrecked it within two weeks. *sigh* ------------------
Dwayne M&M Member #18 '94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
'69 Cyclone Spoiler II
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 702
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-02-2001 05:57 PM
I Drive a 94 T-bird and am not completely happy with it. It is on it's third transmission since I bought it. That was 3 yrs ago. It has 123,000 miles on it. I loved it when i got it. Everything tailors around the driver which is what I liked when I bought it. Now the front suspension is shot on it. when you hit a slight bump in the road you feel everything. Kenny is not looking forward to replacing it either. Everything is a major undertaking on it. I get a cussing everytime he has to change the oil. He has threatened to pull motor and transmission and replace it with something less "computerized"I have also had a ton of sensors go out on the thing. Costs a fortune everytime one goes out. Then you replace it, it is stronger and another one needs replaced a month or two later as a result. Or at least that is how the dealer explains it to me. As for classic T-birds, to me that is a different era. Those were nice. Don't own one though. Michelle
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 1442
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-06-2001 06:21 AM
There was one night at our local cruise-in when we had not one, not two, but three, yes, THREE t-birds present. Two were parked side by side. Now, get this.....drum roll....they were the same color!!!!! On top of that, they were all the 2-seater models from the 50's (forget what year). They were all aqua (don't know Ford's color name) with white tops. It was way cool! I wouldn't mind having one of those myself. Maybe one from the year I was born.  Carole ------------------
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bfxcomet
Gearhead Posts: 617
From: Port Alberni, B.C. , Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-23-2002 12:48 PM
Steve, thanks for the T-Bird forum. I have a 84 T-Bird for a drag racer.There is alot of different years of T-birds that I like. I even have fond memories of a 74 T-bird my Dad had. It was green with a dark green leather interior and 460 under the hood. Man that car could fly on the highway.
Roger ------------------
65 comet project
84 T-bird 302/C4 14sec street/strip
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5248
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-07-2002 08:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kid vishus:
I love my '96 that I bought new. I'm going to keep it till it quits.
WOW!! how plans change. I dont appear to have that car anymmore.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-07-2002 10:05 PM
It musta quit! ------------------
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 702
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 12-23-2002 04:42 PM
Yeah kid.. I was gonna ask you about that, then I read the post and said,, OH, This posts is old... I dont have my 94 tbird anymore either.. I am fixing to be driving a 86 though.. I'll let you know my opinion on it when it happens though. Somedays things move in SLOW GEAR around here if ya know what I mean. Shell
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itlbrnmoff
Gearhead Posts: 1585
From: Indianapolis,IN.USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-24-2002 03:33 AM
 Now that would freak me out!!
Good thing no serious injury.  [QUOTE]Originally posted by Big D:
My son was driving it back from Utah hit a black cow at midnight. ------------------
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corder13
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Jonesburg, MO USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-17-2003 05:56 PM
Right now I have 5 T-Birds, and I've had 6 altogether.1) '93 LX: 5.0 HO/AOD (traded in)
2) '77 T-Bird base: (now a parts car)
3) '85 Elan
4) '86 Turbo Coupe: SOLD
5) '77 T-Bird Town Landau: For Sale ($1000 or partial trades accepted)
6) '86 Turbo Coupe: (parts car) I love T-Birds. If anyone needs to know any basic info on them, let me know. I probably know it. LOL Rick
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-18-2003 08:27 AM
Top money car at Barret Jackson yesterday was a 57 Bird. $74k. ------------------
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