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Hi guys! my bird is back together! I'm on the road again, I finally got the right pan after 3 times from summit (first one was warped, second was a truck pan) I just sprung for the milodon pan, works great, no leaks, and everything settled in nicely. Fired right up on the first crank, too...

hey guys: Hope you all had a merry christams, a happy new year, and an overall good time. I just swung over to a friends house to get him to help me swing an engine into my bird, I'll have it goigng tomorrow. Take care guys, i 'll write back in a week. Lee "I'm crazy to drive in the snow...

hi guys, Today is finals so that means that I'll be heading home to the land of t-birds and no e-mail. I'll be wrenching on both mine and my father's, but, I may not talk to you all for awhile. So I fdigured I'd say it now: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! best wishes to you all. Lee

Hey guys, Gearworks hit it on the nose... gotta love the almighty big block!!! As for you, Hotrod, Sounds like a very mean machine, I might just build another bird after college with that mean drag look. But my bird is a high milage driver, I just can't ride to Virginia and back on a four...

Hi guys, Here's how it's going. I plucked the engine Wednesday night/Thursday morning, because, as my dad puts it, my car is put together with wing nuts. It was hanging from the cherry picker in an hour and a half. Problem number one: snapped the speedo cable on the way out (it was two in...

Hi guys, I was driving from Cedar falls back to Delhi last night, and as I was pulling into Delhi, I noticed my oil pressure gauge drop quick. I freaked out, images of smoking 400Ms flew through my head, And so I shut the car down and took a peek around when I stopped. THE OIL PLUG FELL OUT...

Hey hotrod78, right now my bird is in two stages- the driving half and the really cool half. I drive my bird with the warmed over 400M and FMX on a daily basis, and then I have another frame that I am putting a lot of suspension mods into, a 460 based engine, and a six speed manual tranny...

I know they make lowering springs from Eibach or through PST, but as for hydralics, I've never seen a kit. I think it's more of a make your own setup deal, but I could be wrong. Hope I helped you out. Lee

Hi guys, Smokey Yunick once said, "put the longest damn rod that you can in an engine." Obviously, going with long rods and a stroker crank would give a power boost. But what about putting longer rods and shorter pistons with a stock crank? It should build more power, but how much, and...

Well, I've said it before, and I'll tell you again, beautiful bird, Paul. I hope mine turns out half as nice. But (as usual) a question, how many points does that 'cage have?

I won't laugh, I promise! I don't care where you're from, You've got a great looking bird, and you seem like a good guy, that's all that matters. Hell, I'm just a farm boy from Iowa... As for your switch, what exactly are you looking for? Is the part that you're trying to lacate the...

Al, Did you try ACC carpet? I heard that they can match almost anything, and that's where I was planning on getting my carpet. Whatever you find out, let me know. Lee

Thanks guys, Any info on where to find new stuff is great. Al, does that tbird sanctuary catalog have new parts or used ones, because if I had a choice I'd like new if it's possible. Paul, I'll check around with Crazyeddie, my dad says he's been there before. As for birdman93, i appriciate...

I just ordered my new plates for my 78 t-bird. My check went through, so I guess I'll be getting them soon. They read: BIGBURD I guess it'll be even easier to spot my car in the mall parking lot.(As if it wasn't easy enough already!) Lee

Hi guys, it's bodywork time! I was wondering if anyone knew where to find new sheetmetal for the birds. my car only needs a door, but my dad's bird ... that's a different story. Any info on doors, fenders, quarter panels, and trunks are greatly appriciated. Thanks, Lee

No idea on exactly what's your problem, but I do know switches have a tendancy to go bad after 24 years. Try a different set if you can, I've got a set, but I'm sure you'd hate to pay the shipping bill. Anyway, glad you joined the group. Lee

Hi guys, just started tearing apart a 1979 bird last night. I'm using the frame, suspension and rearend, the dash is already claimed, and my dad is keeping the wheels. It seems that both fenders, both doors, and the runk are rusted and, what I would consider beyond hope. The rear bumper, as...

I jus5t ordered my new plates for my car. I got the perfect description of what my younger sister thinks of my 4000 pound beast. BIGBURD I guess it'll be even easier to spot out my car at the mall parking lots (As if it wasn't easy enough already) Thanks for the advice and support from...

Hi everyone, my name is Lee and i have a 1978 Tbird. While I know that I'm in the wrong part of this forum, I had some questions for you guys. I'm looking at buying a 1990 Tbird for a daily driver. Charcoal gray leather interior, power everything, auto, 3.8. Needs paint and a frontend...

I paid $200 for my 78 bird, drove it 20,000 miles over the 260 some oddthousand it already had in it, and then dropped a new engine in just cuz. I've picked up quite a few more for under 100 bucks. lee