Steve
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Jan 12, 2013 11:43:57 GMT
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1991 Ford Thunderbird MN12 Super-Coupe 3.8 Supercharged Tax till April 2014 / MOT till November 2014 Approx 103k on the clock Bought last year as a jump into american car ownership off a fellow forum member, have done some work to it since then and had intended to keep and play with but need to free up some cash quickish and this was last in.......so first out  In the time I've had it the crank sensor has been replaced to cure a running fault and at the same time the radiator was recored, the AC was already disconnected so have ditched the condenser and as much pipework as I could in a vain attempt to loose some weight for the upcoming modifying but the compressor is still present and will need an AC comp delete either bought or made to loose it completely. The autobox currently fitted is suffering from "direct clutch failure" and as such only has two forward(should be four) and reverseNOW CONVERTED TO 5-SP MANUALThere is a fault showing with the elec-assisted shocks which I have yet to look into properly but suspect its just an actuator problem(I have a good set of shocks to go on which aint that old and quite expensive new and multiple spare actuators) BOTH FRONT SHOCK CHANGED AND NO LONGER SHOWING FAULTThe engine is strong as an ox and even with the gearbox fault still quite reasonable on fuel considering the bulk of car it carries around, these are quoted at around 210bhp as standard and this one certainly feels like most of those ponys are still in the stable ;D The exterior bodywork is in quite reasonable order but would benefit from a proper cut back & polish due to someones poor attempt at a machine polish  there is a small dent on the LH rear quarter but the rest is suprisingly dent-free Interior is grey leather and drivers seat is quite cracked with age but the rest is in good order and reeeaaaalllly comfortable! A couple of pics(more to come later when weather clears up)               After £1200ovno Car is currently located in Radstock, Somerset Any questions just shoot me a PM Steve  |
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Last Edit: Jan 5, 2014 19:02:25 GMT by Steve
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Jan 12, 2013 14:00:48 GMT
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lovely car wish i had sold mine would have been interested
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"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you
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Steve
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Jan 14, 2013 10:16:25 GMT
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Bump  I promise to update the listing properly when I get home |
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Jan 14, 2013 21:32:59 GMT
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Ooooodles of want! Wish I could afford it, sorry for filling up the thread GLWS dude! |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Steve
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Jan 23, 2013 20:57:36 GMT
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Still here As soon as this slushy snowy stuff vanishes I intend to start fitting up the parts to get this manualised  |
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Steve
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Jan 25, 2013 11:17:19 GMT
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No one interested at all?  Car has a stack of history including bills from before it came over here (car came over just before it hit 2yrs old) I find myself without work yet again so willing to hear sensible offers for it as it is OR converted to manual |
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Jan 25, 2013 11:27:13 GMT
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I'd love it, keep trying to justify it but I really need a good mpg car, 60 miles all motorway every day.
What sort of mpg will it do?..
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Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Vintage bling always attracts pussy. |
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Steve
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Jan 25, 2013 11:38:06 GMT
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Functioning properly they are capable of 27-28mpg and the manual donor vehicle came back at national speeds @ 1800rpm in top so good motorway cruiser |
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Delicious  Ian |
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1971 Range Rover
1977 Jeep Cherokee
1982 W123 Merc 230CE
1992 Peugeot 405 TD Saloon
1995 Peugeot 405TD Estate (having a rest)
1990 Peugeot 205 CJ - For Sale
1985 Peugeot 305 GTX
1979 Honda Accord MK1
1995 BMW E34 TDS
1994 BMW E34 TD
1998 Mercedes 320 CLK
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Jan 26, 2013 18:30:15 GMT
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Please don't throw litter, take it home.
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The front seatbelts confuse me lol
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looks like a probe on steroids.
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Steve
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Jan 28, 2013 22:05:10 GMT
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looks like a probe on steroids. I'd never seen it that way ;D but this is much better than any Probe! BURP ;D |
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The front seatbelts confuse me lol You get in, close the door, and the seat belt is on a motorised rod which brings the top back to the b-pillar, ensuring the driver is always wearing the seat belt. |
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Jan 29, 2013 10:24:34 GMT
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I just can't make the numbers work. But I still keep coming back to it. Someone's gonna get a bargin!
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Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Vintage bling always attracts pussy. |
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Steve
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Bump Would consider PX or swap for something older OR any parts to suit Viva HC or BMW E21 |
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Last Edit: Jan 30, 2013 10:11:25 GMT by Steve
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Feb 13, 2013 16:27:22 GMT
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Back up again Was trying to work the numbers so I could keep this but alas it just aint happening so any sensible offers people? It really is a good car and with the manual 'box in there along with a few choice mods it would be quite a rapid motor and they handle very well for a yank (semi wishbone w/struts on front and IRS) |
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May 12, 2013 21:14:07 GMT
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THREAD BUMP! I ended up keeping this and have now converted it to 5-speed manual along with fitting a 5% supercharger overdrive pulley and 4x Kuhmo 245/50r16 part-worn tyres Car has recently been dyno'd at 237bhp / 300odd ft/lbs torque and goes quite well Will need a pair of rear silencers as I cut the originals off in prep for some fancy replacements and some light tidying of under-dash wiring but otherwise ready to go Only letting it go as finally have a 70's yank to play with so need funds |
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Thinking about letting this go yet again after a summer of trouble-free use but don't want to use it with salt on the ground so kind of wasted to me....  Now sitting quite a few inches closer to the ground and wearing Kuhmo 245/50 tyres all round (rears will need changing first as now at about 3mm) Tax runs till end of March and MOT till November (went through with only one advisory) will need a OSR wheel bearing soon as quite a bit of play there but easy to get from Rock Auto for not a lot of dough Couple of other faults that have cropped up recently, I believe the door wiring on the NS has been snagged somehow as the speaker has started making interesting noises with or without the stereo on AND as of last weekend the front sidelights have decided to stop working  checked fuse and changed but still no joy so not quite sure whats going on there. Looking for £1200 or damn close Anyone up for it? |
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Bump for obscure awesomeness Would take parts in px - Either a type-9 to XE bellhousing OR a L/R 200TDi engine complete(either will decide which direction I go with a project I have brewing) Daimler 2.5 V8 engine internal parts, complete TD engine& rwd g'box combo....stuff like that |
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there is a small dent on the LH rear quarter but the rest is suprisingly dent-free
checked fuse and changed but still no joy so not quite sure whats going on there.