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  • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

    Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View Post
    So you painted the Thunderbird?
    Just the door sill script. Too much?

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    • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

      I tried it and it was bad.....smeared..I'm not good enough....lacking some fine motor stuff.......
      Last edited by BLACK BEAUTY; Aug 3, 2013, 03:46 PM.

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      • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

        Yes indeed, it does take a bit of patience and creative vocabulary. The recessed script is not very deep, so placing the paint within is a task for the calm and steady hand. And a lot of wiping off paint to the edge of the script.
        Last edited by Rooster; Aug 3, 2013, 03:22 PM.

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        • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll




          My latest mod.
          02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
          02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
          03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
          03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
          04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
          04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
          04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
          04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
          05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
          05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
          05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
          - 48&DC

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          • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

            Looks nice Ron! Good contrast to the black exterior. The material looks almost like stock material, or very close. Custom-made I’m presuming?

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            • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

              Originally posted by LA PHIL View Post
              Looks nice Ron! Good contrast to the black exterior. The material looks almost like stock material, or very close. Custom-made I’m presuming?
              Actual this is a factory boot, from a Cashmere addition. The good part is it rolls up and stores better that the hard 2002 boot.
              Last edited by 4LOWBIRDS+7; Sep 16, 2013, 11:48 AM.
              02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
              02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
              03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
              03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
              04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
              04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
              04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
              04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
              05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
              05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
              05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
              - 48&DC

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              • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                Originally posted by LA PHIL View Post
                Looks nice Ron! Good contrast to the black exterior. The material looks almost like stock material, or very close. Custom-made I’m presuming?
                Pushed one button too many times. But this will help my post count.
                02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
                02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
                03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
                03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
                04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
                04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
                04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
                04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
                05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
                05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
                05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
                - 48&DC

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                • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                  I also like the contrast, Ron. The merlot car I bought has the sand interior but came without a soft boot. I'm watching for one of the sand colored ones to pop up for sale, but in the meantime I bought an OEM black one. Like yours, it'll be a bit of a different look.

                  john a

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                  • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                    Good look. The cashmere color is nice.

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                    • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                      No mods

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                      • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                        Originally posted by phil View Post
                        No mods
                        Wait until you see what my son is doing to his Inca Gold.
                        02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
                        02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
                        03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
                        03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
                        04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
                        04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
                        04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
                        04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
                        05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
                        05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
                        05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
                        - 48&DC

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                        • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                          I guess there is no way to go back and update your poll answer. I originally said no mods, but now I have several:

                          1. Replaced the original radio with a double DIN unit with MP3, bluetooth, USB, aux input and Sirius reciever
                          2. Changed to Volvo Tucana Wheels (Thanks to Danny's instructions)
                          3. Lincoln LS Sport Struts
                          4. Removed the engine cover (I don't see the need for it - just hides potential problems and keeps in heat)
                          5. Chrome hoodscoop bezel
                          6. New speakers in door and rear deck

                          And not a mod put probably the smartest thing I have done - replaced all the plastic parts in the cooling system (unfortuntely with just newer identical parts).

                          Ed

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                          • Re: Mod vs. No Mod pole

                            Originally posted by billm View Post
                            I have put on moldings around the base of the hardtop, window/door moldings,
                            rocker panel moldings, and the chrome hood bezel. Have the small headlight moldings
                            on the way and will put them on within the next week or so.
                            I want to also extend the exhaust extensions like Leroy has, then add spoke wheels and white wall tires. I think I will be done then!
                            I would not put anything on the bird that would alter the basic 'original car'.
                            Well said BillM:

                            I have done close to the same thing. Chrome door handles, Tbird license plate frame, Hard Top Stainless paint protector, Chrome trim around grille, and chrome trim on front door molding. All can easily be removed if neccessary. In my opinion, minor upgrades adds more beauty to the T-bird as long as it is not over kill. I do plan to upgrade the stereo with a Double Din navigation and bluetooth system. It's almost impossible to own a vehicle today without bluetooth especially if you are in sales. The sound systems in these T-Birds are subpar at best and almost a must for anyone who truly enjoys driving with good sounding music.

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                            • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                              Originally posted by cewhite3 View Post
                              I guess there is no way to go back and update your poll answer. I originally said no mods, but now I have several:

                              1. Replaced the original radio with a double DIN unit with MP3, bluetooth, USB, aux input and Sirius reciever
                              2. Changed to Volvo Tucana Wheels (Thanks to Danny's instructions)
                              3. Lincoln LS Sport Struts
                              4. Removed the engine cover (I don't see the need for it - just hides potential problems and keeps in heat)
                              5. Chrome hoodscoop bezel
                              6. New speakers in door and rear deck

                              And not a mod put probably the smartest thing I have done - replaced all the plastic parts in the cooling system (unfortuntely with just newer identical parts).

                              Ed
                              Ed:

                              Replacing the plastic cooling parts is just good maintainance. At least I call it maintainance since they are guarenteed to fail. I didn't have my bird a month when I needed to replace the coolant reservoir, the themostat and housing and the by pass pipe as well. All plastic and I expect to do it again in a couple of years. Anothers words maintainance.

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                              • Re: Mod vs. No Mod poll

                                I'm glad to see this thread still alive after over 3 1/2 years...

                                Just wondering if the same percentage would still be true now...

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