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This is a discussion on Soon to be seeking my first car! within the Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; Here this coming spring, I will be recieving a car. My Dad and I are probebly going to try to ...
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11-10-2003, 10:13 PM
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Soon to be seeking my first car!
Here this coming spring, I will be recieving a car. My Dad and I are probebly going to try to find a '77-'79 Thunderbird, because they are plentiful, and they look cool too. Is there anything I should be aware of when I try to do this? Possibly anything to watch out for? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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11-11-2003, 12:29 AM
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well yea theres a few things. from 77 to 79 ford had a MAJOR problem with a bad piston skirt design in the 302's and the 351w's so try to avoid those unless the engine isn't a concern. these birds seem to be prone to rusting at the bottom of the quarter panels immediatly behind the wheel. and the same on the front fenders. the bumpers, due to the factory routing of the exhaust ALWAYS have the chrome burnt off on the passenger side. And they like to rust out completely, under where you're left foot would sit when driving it. theres a seam there that was never sealed correctly. Also, check the operation of the vaccuum assist headlight covers, they ALWAYS leak, and eventually open up like its half asleep! If when running, you hear a hissing noise coming from under the dash theres also 2 other things they are prone for. if the noise is in the center of the dash its the heater controls leaking, if its on the drivers side its either the headlight switch or the vaccuum release on the E-brake (If so equipped)
hope this helps ya out! paul
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11-11-2003, 09:21 PM
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Thank you so much!
Now I can find a cool car and not get ripped off. I anyone else has anything to add, I would greatly appreciate it!
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11-11-2003, 09:40 PM
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not a problem. as you can tell ive been around and through these cars almost all my life. so if youve got any questions, please feel free to ask. you you need a quicker answer leave me an email [email protected]
paul
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11-17-2003, 05:17 PM
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Lol thats pretty funny!
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11-19-2003, 12:06 AM
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mine usually looks like its on acid or something. i am however currently working on an electric conversion for them. it WILL take me quite awhile to perfect though. ill let you know how it goes.
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