Nothing has gone wrong with my car, I bought it used in 1994, with 122k on her, she runs like a charm to this day... almost 200k miles. I am in process of a master rebuild as she is getting a little weak so I am going to give her a makeover.
This is by far the best are I have ever owned, very fast, extremely sporty, mine has a two-tone paint job that will be restored as well after she has turned 20 years old and I can put collector plates on her... who know it might 250k on it by then!
I love this car and I would not trade it for the world... it has so much to offer, sped, comfort and quite a few looks on the open road since Bird's are a dime a dozen like mustangs.
I also have a 87 T-Bird LX. I would have told more of the car such as info on motor like size, carburation etc. Type of transmission and shift linkage, floor or column. Options as in digital dash display, sound system, premium or standard, graphic equalizer. The LX comes in so many versions that collectors are interested in every feature that is on the car. I know this is not my survey and that you have asked for a comment. I myself am looking for information on some electrical problems with the display and illumination on my dash. Typically it is to where I need help now beings how I have exhausted my knowledge in trying to fix the problem. Good luck with your Bird. Oh yeh, I have 209+ thousand miles on my car, but have rebuilt my motor and transmission, and I bought mine for $250.00 running.
Hi there! I also own a 1987 Ford T-Bird V8 5.0L. Not quite sure if it's LX or Sports. It was given to me by my American boss. We both used to work in Saudi Arabia. Now he's gone back to the States (Houston). You mentioned that you're planning to give your car a make-over? I'm very curious in knowing where you are planning to buy all the parts (engine, body moulding, front & rear lamp assembly, etc.). I'm also thinking of giving mine some renovation. Problem is, since I'm based here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, my chances of ever finding these parts, & more, is very scarce. Although there is local Ford vendor here, they don't carry much for the old T-Birds. I've tried the Internet, but so far have no luck. Hopefully you could help me. Don't want to keep too much of your space. I look forward to your advice. Thanks aplenty. - Sandy Dalit.
I also have a 1987 and 1988 ford thunderbird these cars are the greatest car I've ever owned and I am in the process of a rebuild or make over as they call it and need parts for them as time has changed their good looks mabie you can help me find parts and ideas? seems like a good place to talk billjenn2007@yahoo.com.
Hey, I just bought a 1987 T-bird last night LOL. I don't know much about it, but it seems to be in really good shape. It has only 120k miles on it, and runs very well. I bought it for 500+ my old crappy car that had a lot of problems to a mechanic, so I'm pretty happy with the deal.
I'm not sure if it's an LX or what it is for that matter, but it has a 3.8 V6 in it and I was wondering if they made a turbo for it or blower or anything.
My friends are really into cars, and now that I have this car, I think I'll start to learn a bit with some help. :D
Not sure if I'll find my way back to this site, so if you wanna contact me for any advice or any reason ShinobiKakashi6@hotmail.com
Why would you add a blower on a 3.8 Tbird? Sell it and get a V8, add headers, flowmasters and even a blower if you can afford it and you'll be smoking Mustangs all over the place. LOL.
And for parts, you can find them in self service junkyards, these cars you will find there easy. At least I see them a lot here in California in the junkyards.
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