Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

[ProTouring442]

So far I have been working on getting all of the butchered stuff under the hood back in order. Nothing exciting to report on that front, but it has been going well.

I also swapped out the wheels and tires. Nothing too exciting, just a set of Enkei mesh wheels with Yokohama tires. I think they look quite nice however.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/29435265592-1.jpg

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[70Nova4dr]

That has a 2.3 Turbo engine right? If it does i have some parts you might be interested in for it. I have some ARP head studs for a 2.3 and a Ford Racing A237 camshaft for one also. You can find the specs on yahoo or google for that cam. I also have a brand mew set of Motorcraft spark plug wires for a 2.3 Turbo also. Let me know if any of this interests you. Brandon

[ProTouring442]

That has a 2.3 Turbo engine right? If it does i have some parts you might be interested in for it. I have some ARP head studs for a 2.3 and a Ford Racing A237 camshaft for one also. You can find the specs on yahoo or google for that cam. I also have a brand mew set of Motorcraft spark plug wires for a 2.3 Turbo also. Let me know if any of this interests you. Brandon

PM me with prices.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[The Stickman]

I like those cars. Keep us updated.

[hechtrod]

Ooh, love them Turbo Coupes. Here's an '87 LX 4 cyl Mustang my bro swapped a bunch of turbo coupe parts over when he wrecked his turbo coupe. He made about 260whp at 18psi or so. It was a sweet motor!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/703115

Keep us posted on the progress of this car.

[ProTouring442]

Ooh, love them Turbo Coupes. Here's an '87 LX 4 cyl Mustang my bro swapped a bunch of turbo coupe parts over when he wrecked his turbo coupe. He made about 260whp at 18psi or so. It was a sweet motor!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/703115

Keep us posted on the progress of this car.

Sweet notch!

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Shiny Side Up! Bill

[78 Type-LT]

I like those..a mustang in a differnt body..

[ProTouring442]

No picture updates, but work has progressed.

Under the hood: I've re-plumbed the Gillis valve, and mounted it properly. Made a fitting for the Bosch blow off valve, but haven't installed it yet as I am waiting for a few pieces of silicone and a piece of tubing to finish its install. Timing cover is installed, as are all of the A/C lines as well as the condenser. A/C should be finished as soon as my new compressor arrives.

Interior: Seats are out, and I hope to pull the dash today. The a few bits of sound deadening, and in goes the new dash from my parts car. I have been regularly treating the new dash with GoJo, and I can honestly say that the stuff really works to soften the vinyl! I don't think it would help a dash that is really sun scorched, but I do believe it will help a dash that is dry and stiff, but not roasted.

My new head unit should arrive today, a Kenwood DNX6140. It's a double din head unit with a built in Garmin GPS system... Yes!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/h113DNX6140f_mt-1.jpeg

The rest of the audio will be some used amps I have, and new speakers all around. the the rest of the donor car interior goes in.

Well, that's all for now!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[70Nova4dr]

Did you get that message I sent you with prices on those parts i have for sale ?

[ProTouring442]

Did you get that message I sent you with prices on those parts i have for sale ?

Yes I did... I apologize I haven't gotten back to you, life has been so crazy I haven't even had a moment to contemplate whether I might need them! I'll take another look and get back to you.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[DoABarrelRoll]

hmmm... paintball...

[ProTouring442]

hmmm... paintball...

erm... what?

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[ProTouring442]

Hey guys! Just thought I would check in and let everyone know how things are going...

We are still working on readying the house for sale. So far we have re-sided 3/4 of the outside, with only the front left to do. This includes installing a sliding glass door on the back where previously there were only windows. Inside, I am 90% finished in the master bath, with only a bit of painting and grouting left to accomplish. Kristy has been working on packing anything not needed so that the house can be properly "staged" when it goes on the market. It is absolutely amazing how much junk we have accumulated!

Of course, the asc has moved on to a new home, but I have been working on its replacement. So far I have undone all of the stuff that was screwed up by previous owners including the installation of new a/c lines and compressor, a manual boost regulator valve, a boost bypass valve, as well as a good tune-up with plugs, cap, rotor, etc.

The entire interior is now out of the car, and I hope to start installing the interior out of my parts car soon. I will also be installing a new Kenwood head unit with Garmin Navigation, coupled with new MTX speakers, and a few amps and electronic cross overs I have laying around.

I have to admit, I am very impressed with the way Ford built these cars. The interior is packed full of sound deadeners and hush panels. I'll be adding a little more here and there, but overall, Ford built one hell of a car when they built these!

Once the interior is in, I will pull the car into the garage for the installation of new air-shocks in the rear coupled with new struts for the front. I will also check all suspension components and replace any that are not up to standard. New brake pads and flex hoses will finish that job, and then I will install the new 3" mandrel bent exhaust with a 3" high-flow converter and a set of resonator tips.

Finally, a day with the buffer and a good coat of wax, and it will be ready to have the power moonroof installed. Once that is finished, I'll get her tagged and on the road.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[70Nova4dr]

I still have those brand new Ford plug Wires just sitting around here.

[joemac]

Any updates on this, cool project