Zen Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just got this Tbird delivered yesterday, bought it Saturday and had a friend flatbed it to me. Only pic I have now is fresh off the trailer covered in dirt. It's a 1986 Turbo Coupe, 73k miles, no rust survivor. Needs some TLC but otherwise great shape. Need to wash it for sure ........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Congrats on a very cool acquisition! 😎 . I love this body style and owned an '84 (not a turbo, though) that I bought right off the showroom floor for 10k! It looks like that car is going to clean up nice. It doesn't look like a 36 year old car. Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 That's a really nice car! Is it a manual or automatic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Good deal!!! SO many of the 83-90 Birds have been rode hard and junked. A good car to keep and save!!!!! Let's see more ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 This one is an automatic. Has period correct front mount intercooler, adjustable boost valve, and aftermarket boost gauge. I think the previous owner had some fun with it? Gave it a bath late yesterday, will get some better pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Very cool! I had for a very short time an 83 with a standard V6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 9 hours ago, Zen said: This one is an automatic. Has period correct front mount intercooler, adjustable boost valve, and aftermarket boost gauge. I think the previous owner had some fun with it? Gave it a bath late yesterday, will get some better pics soon. It's a very cool car to have gotten! If I'm not mistaken, these have dual rear shocks and 4 wheel disc brakes. Also, the 8.8 rear! When the turbocoupe was first debuted (in 1983) they raced one against a contemporary BMW on Laguna Seca......... The Bimmer could barely keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 I think the 87's got the 4 wheel disc but this does have the quad shocks in the rear. Here's a pic of what I found in the trunk and one from the ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I'm totally jealous. I love this era on Thunderbird. A little TLC and that car will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 While not big on the T-Birds in general, I still appreciate when a manufacture produces something along these lines. This should be both practical to own and fun to drive. The previous owner must have loved their music. The paint looks like a good going over with some clay magic and some of the new nano wax products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Hi Zenon! Wow, great find, bravo! I had an 85, manual, and it was a blast. The intercooler came only in 87 from the factory. You can increase your boost by piercing needle holes in the wastegate sensor hose. Start with one or two, and progress as you fancy. You WILL feel the improvement, believe me! Just don't hit it full blown for too long... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I had an '87. Loved that car. Though it doesn't have the grunt the new Eco-boost 4's have (daughter has an '18 Mustang) it was one peppy, comfortable and fun ride. Mine had the 5-speed. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Would be nice to swap an Eco-boost into this one but I'm keeping it period correct. Still haven't really driven it far yet, had to put a new radiator in it yesterday, hopefully soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Couple of pics with new wheel & tire set up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Looks great all cleaned up with new shoes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Lookin' good there Zen. What products did you use to spiff it up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 This is a great looker. Rare to find one of these not ragged out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Always great to see something like this find a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 19 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Lookin' good there Zen. What products did you use to spiff it up?? Nothing special yet, just gave it a bath. It will go in for an exterior detail hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Nice looking bird. I have always liked t birds. From the begining to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 1:47 PM, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Zenon! Wow, great find, bravo! I had an 85, manual, and it was a blast. The intercooler came only in 87 from the factory. You can increase your boost by piercing needle holes in the wastegate sensor hose. Start with one or two, and progress as you fancy. You WILL feel the improvement, believe me! Just don't hit it full blown for too long... CT Now that is funny. I used to use fish tank air valves. That way I could "Dial-in" the amount of boost I wanted. It was a controlled way to bleed off the signal going to the waste gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 10 hours ago, Oldmopars said: Now that is funny. I used to use fish tank air valves. That way I could "Dial-in" the amount of boost I wanted. It was a controlled way to bleed off the signal going to the waste gate. Hi Scott! I would never have tought about such a valve. I'll certainly steal your idea someday! Thanks! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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