My new Tudoor

[79lincolnlover]

Enjoy!!!

[slack]

Nice! I really dig your new T-bird!

[turbo2256b]

Removed the fuel filter someone installed just before the fuel pump it was a bit difficult to blow through. Replaced with a hose. Replaced the accelerator pump diaphragm still wont take to hitting the throttle without stalling. Carb comes off next figure its full of crap from sitting for 3 or 4 years. Starts right up if one eases on the throttle runs good. Replaced the spark plugs they looked good except they were totally white including the ground strap. Another indication carb needs cleaned.

[turbo2256b]

Removed carb and got a rebuild kit. New accelerator pump was already toast. It was a help part guessing their still using old school rubber that cant handle today's fuel. It didnt work anyway it went bad so quick. EGR valve has a leak in the diaphragm new one is 63.00 so made a block off plate for now will have to disconnect the vacuum advance and change the timing a bit. Weather permitting will install the carb as soon as possible. Some parts of the choke linkage made of plastic cracked so no choke for now either.

[Toploader]

Tom it seems you also bleed Ford blue

If you plan on keeping the car, keep you eyes open for spare light lenses. Tail light lenses in mint shape sell for $$$. 1979 is a one year only. 77-78 interchange. Front turn signal lenses are another item to look for. Hood ornaments love to be stolen. Look for ones that have the colored insert. They are cool.

[turbo2256b]

Either I am giving you the bird again or I embarrassed the white one

[turbo2256b]

Been working on the bird the last couple weeks barring rain it should be up and running again soon. Quite a few up grades under the hood.

[turbo2256b]

Got it started today. Had to work out a few kinks. I am wore out still needs some tweaks before a test drive. Sounds and seems a lot better

[turbo2256b]

Latest pics

engine before, really pic of the other bird. the white on did have AC all connected and the complete front of the engine was covered in oil intake was leaking in the front maybe timing chain cover too.

After installing double roller timing chain, new aluminum water pump, new radiator, fuel pump, 4bbl intake and carb, new starter, air cleaner, wagon rear springs....

swapped summer tires and wheels on Creamy so fitted Creamys winter tires on

Interior as purchased.

Took it into the muffler shop today to see whats up with installing dual exhaust. The underneath of this car is unbelievably clean and rust free. Even my muffler guy was surprised.

[Tiggie]

Looks ready for a car show. That interior looks brand new. Good stuff.

[Chuck Norris]

Very impressive! A good friend learned to drive in one of these Birds and since then I have always loved them.

[sly]

ooooo shiny!

[Grand Marquis GT]

This car affirms my unhealthy obsession with 70's Ford intermediates.