1993 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
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Bought this as a basket case. Paint was toast, faded to the metal on the hood, roof and trunk. Blown head gasket, hacked wiring job from a self installed keyless entry/alarm system. Wiring was totally screwed, car would only start when it felt like it. Lights would start flashing for no reason and the doors would lock/unlock on their own. All symptoms would come and go randomly. Parked the car for the first couple of months... to many projects and not enough coin.
Started working on it a couple of months ago, as I got time. Removed the keyless entry/alarm system. I've never seen such a buther job. Soldered and heat shrinked all the wiring back into it;s original configuration. Replaced the head gasket, which was a total PAIN with the supercharger.
He's far from finished, but he's road worthy and running good again.
Found some factory chome "fan blade" rims. I like them much better than the stock "salad shooters" that came with the car. Also snagged some "limited edition" badges. The SC needed something where the tradional V8 emblam was, and these fit the bill.
Specifications:
210 hp 3.8L Eaton Supercharged V6. Stock 210 hp at 4000 rpm with 315 lb-torqe at 2600 rpm. 4 speed auto with lock up torque converter. Power can be jumped to 255 hp with a 5% underdrive pulley and performance chip. Jump it up to 300 hp with a 10% pulley and exhaust system upgrade. All on the "to do" list.
From the factory with Tokico ride control and progressive rate springs. Indepentant rear suspension and 1.2" sway bars. 4 wheel disc/ABS and speed sensitive steering. All the usual goodies, power windows, seats, lumbar, locks, mirrors. Automatic climate control, cruise, remote hood, trunk, and gas cap. JBL sound system with leather and cloth interior.
