Hi, I'm new.

[Josh Joseph]

I'm new to the board, so I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Josh, I'm 18 and live in Rome, NY. My car is a 78 T-Bird, white with green vinyl top and velour interior (looks extremely sharp :D ), and has the 351M v8. I am also restoring a 1966 AMC Marlin. The 'bird was my first car and is my daily driver, but is in beautiful shape (enough so I get comments when I tale it to shows). I love everything about that car, the handling, comfort, looks, reliability, and plenty of balls to boot! I am the third person to own a 77-79 generation T-Bird in the family. My grandparents bought a medium blue 79 new and had it until my grandfather died in 1993, and my parents had a burnt orange 79 from the very early 80's up until 1997. That was the car I grew up in. All of them had the 351 V8. When I went looking for my first car, I knew I had to have a T-Bird, and after looking at many overpriced bombs, I finally found mine. I can't wait until the snow goes away and I can drive it again!

[3 79cougars 1 77 t-bird]

Welcome Josh. Sounds like you have a very nice Bird! I have also kinda grown up with these birds, my brother had a gray 77 with the 351m but unfortunatly it nolonger has its ability to fly.... It was hit and destroyed by a dumptruck back in 1996. you kinda sound like me when I was looking for my first car I also knew that I had to have a thunderbird of this era but all that I found was the two 79 cougars that I have now. they have been pretty good cars so far besides the work that they have needed.. I am about to start building a 1977 thunderbird that came factory with the 400. the car was stripped and left back in some trees.. I think a 460 will do it some good :p.

[Josh Joseph]

I had the Cougar problem too, but was lucky enough to find my car. That 460 will be nuts! I was actually planning to drop a 460 in mine when the day comes it needs a new engine.

[marine165]

Welcome Josh. Good to have some new blood on the list. :) I have a 78 Cougar with a 351 W. I like the engine, but sometimes I get the Cleveland/Modified itch; such big valves and ports! Ahh... :) Big big power hiding in there if you can uncork it. With a little exhaust and a little cam, a Modified will really growl.
Glad to hear you have such a beauty stock 'bird! I'm a cat fan myself, but hearing about any of these cars being cared for by people enthusiastic about them warms my heart. Take care of it!

Mike

[Gearworks]

Welcome Josh!

Mine is a 514 equipped ttop 79. were all here for ya if ya need something. Or just to flap youre gums like we do! heheheheheh

Paul