01 History and Upgrades
The Original Modifications:
Suspension: FMS springs, urethane bushings, Koni struts and upright shocks, trunk mounted battery. On the left is the car with 245-50/R15 Hoosiers on 15x10 wheels, on the right no-name 245-60/R15 on 15x7's.
Engine: FMS valves, FMS roller cam, bypassed BCS, Jacobs Coil, K&N air filter, custom exhaust.
Gauges: FMS 140 speedo, FMS vac/boost gauge, VDO fuel pressure.
2004 1985 TurboCoupe - The Rebuild
When the time came for a new car, I decided there isn't anything new that interests me more than an updated version of the T-bird.
The Plan: Rebuild the car in stages, updating with fresh replacements when available (note the red body parts). New paint to follow the drivetrain. Suspension and brakes are first, interior second, then the motor and trans. The original plan was the exact opposite. Turns out, to build the engine the way I want requires more room under the hood, including changing the brake system. To change the brakes required tearing apart the interior, and so on. Ever played with dominos?
Check the progress here:
Page 2 - Suspension
Page 3 - Interior
Page 4 - Exterior
Page 5 - Drivetrain
Page 6 - Hall of Shame
