1978 Diamond Jubilee T-bird, mint green, supposedly in decent shape... $1,200?
http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/1766544208.html
http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/1766544208.html
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It looks neat. My mother had a late 70's T bird. I like the look of them. I suspect that it would be a money pit. Definitely something you would want to look over thoroughly before purchasing.~David~
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My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
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But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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I always like those years of T-bird/cougar.
Which engine does it have though?Former panther owner
1981 CV 351 4bbl
1991 CV 302 EFIComment
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10+ . I ordered a brandly new 77 T-Bird, waited 5 months for it, owned it 5 months, 2 of which it was at the dealer while they fixed one major thing after another, lost 2 grand getting the hell rid of the POS. WORST car I've ever owned, and I have owned over 40 at this point. RUN IMHO!Originally posted by Jonathan View Postsigpic'86 GM LS sedan bone stock 113k triple dark sable, most of the bells and whistles, second owner. SOLD 9/10, will be looking for an 89 TC when the time is right
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Probably a 429, if so, buy it, and give me the engineOriginally posted by andymac0035 View Post
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I doubt it, and if it did it probably had 129 hp.Originally posted by hemihotrod402 View PostProbably a 429, if so, buy it, and give me the engine2020 F250 - 7.3 4x4 CCSB STX 3.55's - BAKFlip MX4
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nice car but, prolly has a mod 351 in it and do you need another car?lol
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It is the 351M. is that necessarily a bad thing??
And I DONT need another car!!! Id have to sell one (more like two) if i bought this, but I dont wanna give any up!!!
I think Im just captivated by the idea of color matched mint green turbines
And Im itchy for something reminiscent of my old LTD II these days, and daydreaming of converting an old carbed something to EFI.Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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Since we're on topic...I saw a late '70s T-bird today. Tan with a white vynal top. No for sale sign though. Anyway, the 351M is a decent motor. If you're "willing and able" to sell a box or two, then go for it. If not, just move on as the others have said...'79 Continental Town Car
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My Dad, who was a ford mechanic for over 30 years never had anything good to say about the 351M. He always said that the 351M and the 360 were absolute dogs in regards to their displacement. One of the reasons I bought my 78' marquis was because it had the 400, not the 351M. I guess the extra displacement helped a lot (?)....I dunno. And before anyone says anything.....he only thought the 400 was "okay", not great. My Dad really liked the 352 and the 390 (especially the 352). Anyway......I always got told if got something with a 351 to make sure it was a windsor.
Anyway......those mint green turbines would fit a box.....
Former panther owner
1981 CV 351 4bbl
1991 CV 302 EFIComment
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it hurts me to say no......i loved those cars........maybe yes if it has t tops
the panther handles and rides better......dont you remember pete?
i bought a 84 cvpi for the 351 for my 78 cougar xr7 in 1995.......well i got the vic engine running to confirm it was good for the cougar, and i made the mistake of driving the car.......i never looked back.......yes that bird is sweet, but where you gonna find the parts to restore it? you think panther parts are hard to find lol.
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The 351M is one of those engines that was severely crippled by tightening emissions laws. You can get some decent power out of them if you wanted to spend the money to make it right, but it's not really worth it.Originally posted by andymac0035 View PostMy Dad, who was a ford mechanic for over 30 years never had anything good to say about the 351M. He always said that the 351M and the 360 were absolute dogs in regards to their displacement. One of the reasons I bought my 78' marquis was because it had the 400, not the 351M. I guess the extra displacement helped a lot (?)....I dunno. And before anyone says anything.....he only thought the 400 was "okay", not great. My Dad really liked the 352 and the 390 (especially the 352). Anyway......I always got told if got something with a 351 to make sure it was a windsor.
Anyway......those mint green turbines would fit a box.....Comment
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Thanks for steering me away mangs... lol, i definitely don't need another project. Id kick myself hard if i got rid of a good road trip box and a good beater box and wound up with a money pit...
Although, if the thing was black with red interior, id probably be going to look at it
Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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I say no, just because I'm not really a fan stylistically.
Although its not a barn burner in stock form, Jon Kaase entered a 400 in the Engine Master's Challenge in 2008, and won.Originally posted by andymac0035 View Post**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
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