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    1. 12-06-2011 #1
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      86T-Bird project.

      Hi Peoples Here's a link for the build I'm doing on my T-bird. It's just easier this way. Constructive comments welcome and appreciated.
      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/246416...rd-thunderbird

      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

      John Renfroe
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    3. 12-06-2011 #2
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      I love the 83-86 tbirds. Good luck. Lose the mitsubishi wheels.
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    4. 12-07-2011 #3
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      Thanks, lol, ya they are going. They won't work with the 13" brakes I'll be running.
      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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    5. 12-07-2011 #4
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      Updated pics of my progress the last few days. (bottom of page)
      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/246416...derbird/page-9
      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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    6. 12-08-2011 #5
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      John,

      looks like a fun project. Nice progress too...I know your not keeping the wheels, they look like their off and Ol favorite of mine..The turbo Conquest..lol. It looked fat body right out of the box...and for its time was not bad on performance.

      How much does this bird weigh? just curious.

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    7. 12-08-2011 #6
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      Ya, either that or the Starions. On the weight.... I've never weighed it. I should though once it's back together
      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      Built the same year T-Bird years ago with a blown 331 stroker motor. 621 RWH.....Love that year body and being a Fox Body car, easy to buy parts for. By the way, nice work.
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    9. 12-10-2011 #8
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      Body parts are getting harder to get though :( as is door seals and window moldings/felts.
      Thanks, I'm plugging away at it.
      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      UPDATE: Pics

      Here's a couple of progress pics.

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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      Different.. Should be cool when done.
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    12. 04-18-2012 #11
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      UPDATED PICS for Today

      Not much accomplished, but it's getting there

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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      Here's a few pics of what I've got done recently

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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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    14. 06-24-2012 #13
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      Here's a few recent pics of what I've got done.

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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      I haven't been on for a long time, just thought I'd post an update. Here's a few pics of my Bird with all the bodywork done, primed and painted then buffed.

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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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      And a couple more.

      At the Birds nest
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      The Birds finally ready to go home
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      86' Thunderbird, work in progress, 4.6 DOHC w/ T-45 5 spd, 03' Cobra IRS, 13" Brakes up front.

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