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The Captain · 03-21-2009, 07:09 PM

Well, I picked up this little (big) project of mine and figured I'd start a Journal to try to track the developments.

It's a 1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe.

People tell me it's hideous, I like it.

It's got the 390c.i. 300hp matted to a boring 3spd slushbox.

I honestly have no clue which direction I want to take it. It needs power, that's for sure...and pretty much a full restoration, but other than that, looks wise, i don't know where i want to go with it.

Well, onto the initial pictures.

I'd love to hear some ideas on the direction to go. I'm thinking like a devilish look, flat black, slammed, sexy wheel fitment, but not sure so definitely give me some ideas.

JerseyTuscani · 03-21-2009, 07:38 PM

beautiful looking car good luck with it.

cszakolczai · 03-21-2009, 07:40 PM

I love older T birds... I would definitely keep the black, semi gloss maybe? and in addition, I saw this on an older Camaro, the car was semi gloss black, with a High gloss black racing stripe.

The Captain · 03-21-2009, 07:40 PM

Goal:

More badass wheels, flat black paint.

Honduh · 03-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Awesome car. I dig old stuff.

One thing you might want to do is take those plates out of the pictures. It looks like they haven't been registered in years and you are suppose to return them to the state.

I know it sounds dumb but I once got pulled over the DAY i bought a new car and I had a tag from my old car in the back and the officer had a **** fit and ran my vins and everything and then when he saw it was all legit he said that I HAD to return the plates within 48 hours or else I'd get fines up the ass.

The Captain · 03-21-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cszakolczai

I saw this on an older Camaro, the car was semi gloss black, with a High gloss black racing stripe.

I like that idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honduh

One thing you might want to do is take those plates out of the pictures. It looks like they haven't been registered in years and you are suppose to return them to the state.

Done.

JDMTyler3326 · 03-21-2009, 10:33 PM

Can't wait to see this thing done! How long do you think it will take to get it what you want it to be?

djb5118 · 03-21-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honduh

Awesome car. I dig old stuff.

One thing you might want to do is take those plates out of the pictures. It looks like they haven't been registered in years and you are suppose to return them to the state.

I know it sounds dumb but I once got pulled over the DAY i bought a new car and I had a tag from my old car in the back and the officer had a **** fit and ran my vins and everything and then when he saw it was all legit he said that I HAD to return the plates within 48 hours or else I'd get fines up the ass.

haha really? i have a box full of plates from my great grandfather dating all the way back to 1934.

MuddyREX · 03-21-2009, 11:41 PM

Give that car some love. It needs it.

The Captain · 03-22-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMTyler3326

Can't wait to see this thing done! How long do you think it will take to get it what you want it to be?

It's homes in my pop's garage so i'm only gonna be able to work on it on weekends so it'll take awhile, but it WILL be badass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyREX

Give that car some love. It needs it.

I know man, I'll give it my best.

JST2KWIK · 03-22-2009, 02:31 AM

sweet car hope you didn't pay too much. I say do a black and red theme with satin thrown in and possibly an air suspension. good luck with it!

The Captain · 03-22-2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST2KWIK

sweet car hope you didn't pay too much.

If by pay too much you mean $0.00, then no i didnt pay too much.

JST2KWIK · 03-22-2009, 02:46 AM

hah well that is one hell of a deal!

Bane · 03-22-2009, 03:26 AM

put the most powerful drivetrain you can afford in it

nice pickup

Spocknasty · 03-22-2009, 03:31 AM

Badass car!

Honduh · 03-22-2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

nice pickup

Its a car, not a pickup.

jdmwill · 03-22-2009, 11:15 AM

wow i love this car its so original even for its time. does it still have the side tilt steering and rotating drivers side captain chair. i want to see this in person so bad dude.

The Captain · 03-22-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmwill

wow i love this car its so original even for its time. does it still have the side tilt steering and rotating drivers side captain chair. i want to see this in person so bad dude.

Yes to the swing away steering, but i'm not sure about the captain's chair. Next weekend I'm gonna actually get a chance to dig in, so i'll find out more.

BlackBulletTSi · 03-22-2009, 01:16 PM

very sick car, have fun with that. Can't wait to start working on my uncles 65 Nova

justdoggedya · 10-06-2010, 08:39 PM

i would rock this any day

03-21-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	The Captain's 1964 Jet Bird Well, I picked up this little (big) project of mine and figured I'd start a Journal to try to track the developments. It's a 1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. People tell me it's hideous, I like it. It's got the 390c.i. 300hp matted to a boring 3spd slushbox. I honestly have no clue which direction I want to take it. It needs power, that's for sure...and pretty much a full restoration, but other than that, looks wise, i don't know where i want to go with it. Well, onto the initial pictures. I'd love to hear some ideas on the direction to go. I'm thinking like a devilish look, flat black, slammed, sexy wheel fitment, but not sure so definitely give me some ideas. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

03-21-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
JerseyTuscani Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in my own mind. Member #968 My Ride: Heron White G8 GT iTrader: (1)	beautiful looking car good luck with it. __________________ I own quick cars but never go WOT Race me and I'll be the hottest thing you'll ever see in your rearview mirror

03-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Goal: More badass wheels, flat black paint. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

03-21-2009, 11:41 PM	#9
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Give that car some love. It needs it. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-22-2009, 03:26 AM	#14
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	put the most powerful drivetrain you can afford in it nice pickup __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

03-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#3
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	I love older T birds... I would definitely keep the black, semi gloss maybe? and in addition, I saw this on an older Camaro, the car was semi gloss black, with a High gloss black racing stripe.

03-21-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Awesome car. I dig old stuff. One thing you might want to do is take those plates out of the pictures. It looks like they haven't been registered in years and you are suppose to return them to the state. I know it sounds dumb but I once got pulled over the DAY i bought a new car and I had a tag from my old car in the back and the officer had a **** fit and ran my vins and everything and then when he saw it was all legit he said that I HAD to return the plates within 48 hours or else I'd get fines up the ass.

03-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see this thing done! How long do you think it will take to get it what you want it to be?

03-22-2009, 03:31 AM	#15
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03-22-2009, 11:15 AM	#17
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	wow i love this car its so original even for its time. does it still have the side tilt steering and rotating drivers side captain chair. i want to see this in person so bad dude. __________________ I LOVE MOJO CHICKEN

03-22-2009, 01:16 PM	#19
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10-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#20
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