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To all 87-88 Turbocoupe Owners,
I have contacted a supplier of replacement Hood Insulations for the regular 87-88 Tbird to see if they could make the ones for the Turbocoupes. They send me samples of their materials & after speaking with them on the phone, they may be able to assist us in getting some made. They can provide use with two types - Flat & Molded - but their are conditions for this to happen.
The Flat one would be made from either 1/2 or 1 inch Fiberglass material like the original, but it be molded like the original. I would send them one of the original ones I have to make the necessary holes for mounting & cut-outs for the hood ducting & hood light. Theses can be done very easily for around $25.00 each plus shipping.
The Molded one would require some additional time to be done. This would require an alluminum mold to be made wich would be used to compress 4 or 5 inches of glue & fiberglass into the molded hood insulation like the original. The problem with this one is it would cost between $100-150 & require an inital order/commitment of 200-250 units.
While I would prefer the molded over the flat, I understand that many here would rather spend the money on going faster rather than having the correct hood insulation. I told the supplier I would call them back to get a gauge of how everyone felt, so I'm asking everyone to put their 2 cents in. This is the closest we are every gonna get to reproduceing the original hood insulation, so let me know what you think or if someone else knows of someone who can do this.
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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.
She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.
87 Turbocoupe - Bought as a Parts Car, but runs & needs a little work. Looks like we will have HIS & HERS TC's.
[This message has been edited by tps87turbo (edited 09-16-2004).]
I have contacted a supplier of replacement Hood Insulations for the regular 87-88 Tbird to see if they could make the ones for the Turbocoupes. They send me samples of their materials & after speaking with them on the phone, they may be able to assist us in getting some made. They can provide use with two types - Flat & Molded - but their are conditions for this to happen.
The Flat one would be made from either 1/2 or 1 inch Fiberglass material like the original, but it be molded like the original. I would send them one of the original ones I have to make the necessary holes for mounting & cut-outs for the hood ducting & hood light. Theses can be done very easily for around $25.00 each plus shipping.
The Molded one would require some additional time to be done. This would require an alluminum mold to be made wich would be used to compress 4 or 5 inches of glue & fiberglass into the molded hood insulation like the original. The problem with this one is it would cost between $100-150 & require an inital order/commitment of 200-250 units.
While I would prefer the molded over the flat, I understand that many here would rather spend the money on going faster rather than having the correct hood insulation. I told the supplier I would call them back to get a gauge of how everyone felt, so I'm asking everyone to put their 2 cents in. This is the closest we are every gonna get to reproduceing the original hood insulation, so let me know what you think or if someone else knows of someone who can do this.
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Tony Sceia
Red 88 TC, Med Red with Raven Leather & every option, Walbro 255, 3" SS Downpipe with Magnaflow Dual SS 2.5 Cat Back system, 3-core Radiator, Star Stage 3 Clutch, Rebuilt T-5 Tranny, 4:10 rear, 140 MPH Speedo, New Paint, Headlights, Refinished Snowflakes & New Tires.
She looks so SWEET. Now I need to make some more HP & make the engine look good.
87 Turbocoupe - Bought as a Parts Car, but runs & needs a little work. Looks like we will have HIS & HERS TC's.
[This message has been edited by tps87turbo (edited 09-16-2004).]
Tony Sceia -
HIS Red 88 TC
http://turbotbird.com/showroom/data_r-z/...a_88tc.php
HERS - Blue 87 TC, fully loaded with every option, Work in Progress
87 Gray TC Parts Car - Gave to BJL and is now his daily driver
HIS Red 88 TC
http://turbotbird.com/showroom/data_r-z/...a_88tc.php
HERS - Blue 87 TC, fully loaded with every option, Work in Progress
87 Gray TC Parts Car - Gave to BJL and is now his daily driver