1978 Ford Thunderbird review from North America
"Fantastic Classic Car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced brake system from master cylinder back.
Replaced springs/shocks. Shocks now air adjust.
Replaced voltage Coil/Plugs/Wires.
General comments?
This fine auto sat for a long time in a garage before I took custody for $1,000. There is no rust. For that reason, moving parts required replacing...wheels/tires/brakes/bearings.
The motor has now been completely cleaned up and beautiful, the interior is perfect without work required, and am just finishing up on the cosmetics before a respray.
My only problem is that she stumbles on acceleration and I just can't figure it out. I'm told it's an easy fix, but no one will tell me what that is! hoonrj@csg10.navy.mil.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 351W Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100500 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Aztek |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2003 |