90blkbrd
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I'm thinking about looking at a local Super Coupe. I have seen very few in Iowa. He's asking $2400. By the way, it has a Mach 1 hood.
Here is what I know:
From ad:
The vehicle you are viewing is a 1992 Thunderbird super coupe. It is a 5 speed manual transmission car. However, it will not go into gear. I am unsure if the problem is a result of a serious transmission problem or something that could be solved by bleeding the clutch, or replacement of the slave cylinder. The exterior of the car is in good condition with the exception of a small dent on the driver's-side quarter panel, and blemishes on the bumpers, etc, typical of a car its age. The interior is 100% immaculate down to the new car smell, blue tweed with vinyl trim. The driver's automatic seatbelt sticks, but in the back position. At 100k, the engine was rebuilt, to include all bearings, seals, gaskets, push rods; heads rebuilt, pressure tested and planed, and new head gaskets. Also, new belts, starter, and motor mounts. Other new parts include power steering rack, harmonic balancer, and battery. These cars are mostly 'Dealer-Only' parts, so this was a costly venture. "After market & performance" parts consist of an overdrive blower pulley, k&n air filter, fiberglass hood, and a spec stage III clutch, with approximately 1000 miles on it. It turns a lot of heads and I regret having to sell it.***As far as shipping, it is a pick-up only, but I have a connection with a local flatbed company and may be able to work something out if you're nearby. ***I AM ASKING $2400, BUT WOULD ACCEPT A REASONABLE OFFER, AND I HAVE PLENTY OF PICTURES OF THE INTERIOR, ETC I COULD E-MAIL OR SEND TO A MOBILE PHONE.
From email:
It will not shift into gear. The car has 108k miles, meaning 8k on the engine rebuild; etc project, approximately 1000 miles on the clutch, same goes for the harmonic balancer. The engine, heads, starter...cost me a touch over $2000, the clutch was $900 installed, the harmonic balancer was $980 installed, and the ps rack, which cost $700 installed. (love those super coupes) All the services were performed by a friend of mine who was a ford QC technician at quality ford. I DID NOT '2nd RATE' ANYTHING OR CUT CORNERS ON THIS CAR!
What would cause a 5-speed to not even shift into gear? Would it be a clutch problem?
I don't believe a non moving car is worth $2400, but what is it worth?
edit [Pictures are poor, and probably taken with a phone. The car is is white with blue interior. If the hood is in good shape would be instantly moved to my white SC. Did Ford use the same white in 1990 and 1992?]
Here is what I know:
From ad:
The vehicle you are viewing is a 1992 Thunderbird super coupe. It is a 5 speed manual transmission car. However, it will not go into gear. I am unsure if the problem is a result of a serious transmission problem or something that could be solved by bleeding the clutch, or replacement of the slave cylinder. The exterior of the car is in good condition with the exception of a small dent on the driver's-side quarter panel, and blemishes on the bumpers, etc, typical of a car its age. The interior is 100% immaculate down to the new car smell, blue tweed with vinyl trim. The driver's automatic seatbelt sticks, but in the back position. At 100k, the engine was rebuilt, to include all bearings, seals, gaskets, push rods; heads rebuilt, pressure tested and planed, and new head gaskets. Also, new belts, starter, and motor mounts. Other new parts include power steering rack, harmonic balancer, and battery. These cars are mostly 'Dealer-Only' parts, so this was a costly venture. "After market & performance" parts consist of an overdrive blower pulley, k&n air filter, fiberglass hood, and a spec stage III clutch, with approximately 1000 miles on it. It turns a lot of heads and I regret having to sell it.***As far as shipping, it is a pick-up only, but I have a connection with a local flatbed company and may be able to work something out if you're nearby. ***I AM ASKING $2400, BUT WOULD ACCEPT A REASONABLE OFFER, AND I HAVE PLENTY OF PICTURES OF THE INTERIOR, ETC I COULD E-MAIL OR SEND TO A MOBILE PHONE.
From email:
It will not shift into gear. The car has 108k miles, meaning 8k on the engine rebuild; etc project, approximately 1000 miles on the clutch, same goes for the harmonic balancer. The engine, heads, starter...cost me a touch over $2000, the clutch was $900 installed, the harmonic balancer was $980 installed, and the ps rack, which cost $700 installed. (love those super coupes) All the services were performed by a friend of mine who was a ford QC technician at quality ford. I DID NOT '2nd RATE' ANYTHING OR CUT CORNERS ON THIS CAR!
What would cause a 5-speed to not even shift into gear? Would it be a clutch problem?
I don't believe a non moving car is worth $2400, but what is it worth?
edit [Pictures are poor, and probably taken with a phone. The car is is white with blue interior. If the hood is in good shape would be instantly moved to my white SC. Did Ford use the same white in 1990 and 1992?]
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