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  Gas Tank Mounting panel replacement
Posted by: 88turbomajor - 02-03-2025, 07:55 PM - Replies (6)

Hi, 

Would anyone know if the '84 Tbird and '84 Cougar have the same attachment type for the gas tank straps.  My mounting "panels", that seem to be a stamping of some sort, are completely rusted.  

Pictures attached.  If they are the same, does anyone know what it is called and or a part number?

Thank you!
Joe



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  87-88 Headlights
Posted by: schererg - 02-01-2025, 12:33 AM - Replies (3)

I'm tired of the yellow headlights.
Anyone have some decent headlights or lenses to sell?

[email protected]

- George

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  Horn button
Posted by: schererg - 02-01-2025, 12:32 AM - Replies (1)

Need a good horn button for 87-88 Turbocoupe.  The plastic bits on mine all broke off and the button falls out of the steering wheel.

[email protected] 

- George

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  1988 / LA3 Manual ECU
Posted by: goingincirclez - 01-20-2025, 10:22 PM - Replies (6)

Greetings all,  does anyone have a spare ECU from a 1988 Manual TC?  Looking for the OEM all-gears-boosted profile vs. the 1987 cars.   I know you can just add a bypass valve and such but I'm still going for OEM at the moment... so if you upgraded to an aftermarket or have a spare you're not using and can sell please LMK... thank you!

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  question about front tubular control arm upgrades
Posted by: WacoKid - 12-28-2024, 05:35 AM - Replies (2)

I was reading some of the upgrades guys have done and seen the option for MM SN95 tubular control arms and see according to the website it requires a coil over conversion.  Is this mandatory for the 88 Tbird or just for the SN95 Mustangs?  That or was it even really necessary, and when you guys did use the Tubular control arms was the camber plate necessary as well?  I see on their website it says there are clearance issues.  

I was just looking at tubular control arms because I'm rebuilding the front , section by section.  I figure buy the time I try and source replacement lower control arms or rebuild my old ones it is probably just more time effective and a cleaner install job to buy tubulars  I already did KYB shocks and happy with the ride and height but also not wanting the hassle of coil overs, whereas I am just looking to replace worn bushings and ball joints.  Curious on what the interference is overall. 

Thanks everyone.

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  Koni Red adjustable shocks and struts, NOS
Posted by: Hawk - 12-21-2024, 08:37 PM - Replies (7)

I have a set of Koni Red adjustable shocks and struts I bought for my 84 TC 24 years ago.  I never installed them.  They have been sitting in my garage in their boxes.  The part number for the struts is 8641L 1017 and the part number for the shocks is 8040C 1014.  I will sell all 4 for $600, plus shipping.  

I will be cleaning out hundreds of Thunderbird parts from my collection.  I parted out 10-15 wrecked TurboCoupes in the past and kept all kinds of parts due to the rarity of these cars.  I was one of the first people to join this site when Pete D and Dan S exited TurboFord and started NATO.  I used to be active on here and have sold hundreds of parts to members here over the years.  I am going to liquidate nearly everything, if not everything TC I have.  I still have 5 TurboCoupes and likely will sell all of them as I get them ready to list for sale.  If you are in need of a part/parts for your TC, ask and I will check my stash as I find time.  I do have some body parts in storage.  Front fenders, doors, hoods, trunk lids and even a rear quarter panel. 

Hawk

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  Heater control valve
Posted by: schererg - 12-02-2024, 02:59 AM - Replies (6)

Looking for a working heat control valve for 1987-88 Turbocoupe.  Valve sits near the firewall, in the hose that lets hot water into the heater core, it has a 2-wire connector on top.  Mine is frozen so the heat is stuck on.

I don't know if all Turbocoupes use the same valve, but my car has the Electronic Climate Control with digital temperature setting.

Thanks

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Photo CAI fenderwell plate....
Posted by: Kuch - 10-30-2024, 10:43 PM - Replies (1)

All,
I'm looking for the mounting plate that most of those aftermarket cold air intakes had that bolt to the fender-well of 86-93 Mustangs so the air filter can mount in the inner fender. I am working on mounting up some 4" turbo intake tubing for my 88 TC and just need one of those mounting plates to run my tubing through. I don't really want to buy a whole CAI kit just for the mounting plate. If anyone has one they are willing to part with like in the pic, I am interested. Let me know, thanks



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  Shocks and Struts
Posted by: TheBullMoose - 10-22-2024, 02:04 AM - Replies (4)

Howdy!

I'm looking for recommendations for OEM equivalent Shocks, Struts and Springs for an '84 turbocoupe that I'm trying to get back on the ground/road. I've seen plenty of shocks available but no struts. Are there any exchangeable parts from other foxbodies that would fit the bill?

Thank you!

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  Ignition Module Compatability
Posted by: firebirdparts - 10-16-2024, 02:42 PM - Replies (5)

Hi All,

I notice that motorcraft still offers an ignition module, but that it's not crosslisted for a 4 cylinder.  Certain aftermarket items are crosslisted.  In my mind I am thinking "this thing has to work" but has anybody tried that?  

For instance, the one carried by the Mustang resto vendors is Ford's part number is  DU2Z12A297A and they generally show it fitting everything under the sun up to 1987 including thunderbirds.  Cylinder count clearly has no impact on this.  I ordered one for my Mark VII but I am thinking I might try it in the TC just to see how it does.  I doubt I would learn anything from that.

They also still have  5U2Z12A297B which fits a lot of cars through 1990 and trucks to 1997.  Cylinder count clearly has no impact on this.

They also show 5U2Z12A297D which covers the mid-90s cars up until they quit using distributors, I guess.

Just making conversation mostly.

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