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Body/Appearance/Interior / Re: Chrome on Side moldings
Aaaannnndddd 8 years later I found something that works, at least for the 87-88 cars. It's made by 3m, Silver Polyester Metalized Film Tape 1/2" Width.
https://www.grainger.com/product/15C477?gclid=COflnqTds9ICFUK5wAodrvMFuQ&cm_mmc=PPC:GOOGLEPLAA-_-Adhesives%2C%20Sealants%20and%20Tape-_-Tapes-_-15C477&AL!2966!3!50916781677!!!g!104636078517!&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916781677!!!g!104636078517!&ef_id=V0NsfgAABDQah4wP:20170228212508:s
Grainger sells it. A 5 yard roll (15 feet) is enough to do the rubber side moldings between the wheels. It has an acrylic backing (like body side molding tape) and, if applied to a clean, grease free surface, sticks like crazy. It only needs to be trimmed at the ends as it is the perfect width to cover the chrome strip in the moldings .
Found this. How is it holding up..?
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Body/Appearance/Interior / 1988 cougar side moulding question
1988 cougar moulding. I think 1/2 inch?
Found this link as well.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070523194043/www.aerobirdmotorsports.com/Appearance.html
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General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion / What wheels are these?
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Electrical Tech / Cruise control quit working
I will check the fuses when I get home. Other than that I have no idea what else to check. I've never messed with the cruise stuff before. Any advise is appreciated.
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Events & Shows / Omaha Foxbody show 9/14/19
Just thought I would post it up. Free show, Free to register, if you want.
https://allevents.in/omaha/midwest-fox-fest-2019/200017517743927?ref=eventlist-l4#
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / Nice 84 Cougar
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/independence-1984-mercury-cougar-garage/6958259366.html
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Body/Appearance/Interior / Charcoal grey 10 hole wheels
Opinions?
I may be able to pic up a set of 4 with tires.
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / How about some clear park lenses????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Ford-1983-Thunderbird-Mercury-Cougar-Park-Light-Lens-Bumper-Lamp-XR7/122515822469?epid=516793858&hash=item1c86831785:g:4cIAAOSw241Yhnsk
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / radio hvac bezel
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Ford-1983-Mercury-Cougar-Dash-Radio-Bezel-Surround/122757773786?epid=24006688125&hash=item1c94eef9da:g:wTUAAOSwhMFZ1~na
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / Auto floor shifter button
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / console mat
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-OEM-NOS-E4SZ-63045B78-A-Floor-Shift-Console-Opening-Cover-Pad-Thunderbird/152887471444?epid=20014047014&hash=item2398cdad54:g:f-0AAOSws0JacLy6
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Suspension/Steering / larger wheels and lower profile tires
This leads to my question. You guys running 17" wheels, did you notice much ride quality degradation when going to the lower profile tires, such as the ones I mentioned?
Mine already doesn't ride that soft now, cut front stock springs and Tokico Blue shocks all around.
thanks guys.
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Engine Tech / pulling engine and GT40P heads
I got a set of used GT40P heads, unknown mileage, pulled from yard.
I will be putting them in my 88 cougar. (stock block with 122K miles on it) I am going to pull the engine to address a bad rear main seal leaking.
I will be adding a HO cam also, along with the Explorer upper and lower intakes.
I'm trying to get this car back into daily driver status with a little more power.
Money is very tight on this project. I plan on getting either Alex's springs or the TrickFlow kit. Any advise on that?
What is the bare minimum I need to do with the heads? Can I skip a valve job and magnaflux?? Put new brass blockoff plugs or leave alone? I plan to just use the stock rocker arms, (Cougar,Mustang or Explorer) or does it matter??
Will my stock Cougar pushrods work?
Can I reuse my Cougar valve lifters?
I plan on putting a new oil pump in block while out. What else?
Do I buy head gaskets based on the block or the heads?
I know a lot of questions, just trying to get parts budget and figure things out, and need your guys help. Thanks.
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