Need help in Dallas area

[lightning95sc]

Is anybody here in the Dallas area? If so, I need a BIG, BIG favor that I am more than willing to pay for........

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1709991021.html

Is it possible somebody can look at this car for me and document it with pictures?
I really want this car, but I'm uncomfortable buying it sight unseen.
I'll gladly pay whatever expenses are incurred.

Thanks, Chuck

[capri50asc]

Chuck

Please note these Thunderbirds had the very badly engineered 255 cid engine. It was decidedly unpopular because it had virtually no performance potential . The cranks are very small and weak. But was the engine changed to a 302. Double check.

Chris

[RARE-ASC]

If you are uneasy buying a 1000 car online i understand..... so i suggest you hire a third party inspector http://www.greatoldcars.com/Inspections.htm this inspector may not be near cars location however search for used car inspectors suggest someone who deals in older cars.

[lightning95sc]

Chris, all '80 v8 cars were 302.

I had one of these Silver Anny' cars before. I absolutely loved it, but when my son came along in '94 and was in the hospital for 6 months, I had to liquidate some things and unfortunately, my 'Bird was one of them.

I REALLY regret getting rid of it, because what I thought was going to be a good home turned out to be the wrong choice, the car got trashed.

Thanks for the suggestion, David. Had'nt thought of that option. I do it with property all the time. I thought my brother was going to do this for me, but you know how family can be sometimes.

Chuck

[plumkrazy]

Chris, all '80 v8 cars were 302.

Chuck

1980 Capri/mustang only v-8 option 4.2l

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Literatu ... ure_12.jpg

[negusm]

Chris, all '80 v8 cars were 302.

Incorrect, 1980 Fact Book:

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Literatu ... %20013.jpg

All 1980 Capris/Mustangs and I assume T-birds and Cougers got the 255.

[negusm]

1982 was the next year for the 5.0.

[75coug]

I love those T-Birds. I work in Dallas, and would not mind looking at it and taking a bunch of pics for you. I cannot provide any mechanical advice, however.

Have you talked with the seller to see where he is and what his availability in general is?

[lightning95sc]

Thanks, Robert. I wanted to nail down someone first. I'll call tonight and let you know.

Guys, I know '80 Mustangs and Capris had 255's. All '80 v8 Thunderbirds were 302's. The 255 became available in the 'Bird in '81

[negusm]

Thanks, Robert. I wanted to nail down someone first. I'll call tonight and let you know.

Guys, I know '80 Mustangs and Capris had 255's. All '80 v8 Thunderbirds were 302's. The 255 became available in the 'Bird in '81

But you said all v8 cars...not just TBirds...

-Mike

[negusm]

Looks like the 302 wasn't standard on the T-Bird in 1980. It was an option however above the standard 255:

http://www.albeedigital.com/supercoupe/ ... story.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thund ... 80-1982.29

-Mike

[lightning95sc]

I meant all Tbird v8 cars, since that was the topic of discussion. But I stand corrected. In all my years of playing with and working on these cars, I've never seen an '80 with a 255.

I guess thats what I get for assuming But, again, I stand corrected.

Chuck

P.S. Robert, you have a PM

[negusm]

It's Ford. They never make any predictable decisions.

[Kentennis]

After 1966 I didn't really care for the Thunderbirds. Maybe that's why I own a 1965.

[lightning95sc]

A '66 Q code Towne Coupe is my alltime favorite car.

My Dad had a triple green one when I was a kid. He blew the 428 racing it and put a 406/tri-power in it.

My desire is to collect "solid" examples of 25th & 30th Anny' 'Birds and a '66 Q code. I've had both Anny' cars, but they had to go behind a sick child and divorce, respectively. So now I'm rebuilding.

Chuck