Thinking on buying an Anniversary SC

[86eliminator]

Been a long timesince I had an MN12 with a supercharger. Both of mine were XR7s 89/90 auto/manual. This one I’m looking at seems to be in decent shape. Some minor things wrong. Intermittent ABS light etc. but the auto adjust suspension doesn’t work. I cant remember but can those be fixed or replaced ? Or do you go regular gas struts? Anything I should look for? I remember something about harmonic balancers. Mine snapped off my 90. Thanks for the help.

 

[KMT]

Anything I should look for?

Seen this?

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Buyer's Guide — Steemit

What this guide will cover: Introduction - Background info and SC history In Person - First inspection… by ktsteemit

steemit.com

As for the amber ABS light, could be as simple as a relay, or something more involved such as a pressure switch, ABS wheel sensor, accumulator, bad pump motor. I'd point to section 12-32-6 in the Factory Shop Manual (and recommend buying it and a 1990 EVTM).

Search here for tons of discussion on balancer issues and solutions. One quick check is to watch for wobble while the engine is running.

Describe 'doesn't work'... ARC shocks are no longer available via retail channels, however, sometimes new ones show up via 3rd party, but keep in mind that even used ones are snatched up quickly.

 

[DOUG H]

So, is it a anni you looking at? 5 spd or auto?

 

[86eliminator]

It's a 5 speed manual. I can't see any of those forums. They're all marked private. So looking stuff up isn't working.

 

[86eliminator]

Seen this?

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Buyer's Guide — Steemit

What this guide will cover: Introduction - Background info and SC history In Person - First inspection… by ktsteemit

steemit.com

As for the amber ABS light, could be as simple as a relay, or something more involved such as a pressure switch, ABS wheel sensor, accumulator, bad pump motor. I'd point to section 12-32-6 in the Factory Shop Manual (and recommend buying it and a 1990 EVTM).

Search here for tons of discussion on balancer issues and solutions. One quick check is to watch for wobble while the engine is running.

Describe 'doesn't work'... ARC shocks are no longer available via retail channels, however, sometimes new ones show up via 3rd party, but keep in mind that even used ones are snatched up quickly.

I can't see those. They are marked private

 

[DOUG H]

From what I can see in photo's it looks good, can't really see complete drivers seat though.
Condition of front seats in this model tells a lot of how well its been looked after. According to
Haggerty, the manual anni's & Color altering 95's are the only versions of S/C's that are seeing a increase
in collectability/value in last 24 months.

As far as viewing forums, just become a paying member?

 

[KMT]

I can't see those. They are marked private

Did you click on the link? No need to look it up, just click on it. That guide isn't on/related to SCCOA, and you should not have any issues seeing it that I am aware of.

Ken

 

[86eliminator]

From what I can see in photo's it looks good, can't really see complete drivers seat though.
Condition of front seats in this model tells a lot of how well its been looked after. According to
Haggerty, the manual anni's & Color altering 95's are the only versions of S/C's that are seeing a increase
in collectability/value in last 24 months.

As far as viewing forums, just become a paying member?

 

[86eliminator]

Seen this?

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Buyer's Guide — Steemit

What this guide will cover: Introduction - Background info and SC history In Person - First inspection… by ktsteemit

steemit.com

As for the amber ABS light, could be as simple as a relay, or something more involved such as a pressure switch, ABS wheel sensor, accumulator, bad pump motor. I'd point to section 12-32-6 in the Factory Shop Manual (and recommend buying it and a 1990 EVTM).

Search here for tons of discussion on balancer issues and solutions. One quick check is to watch for wobble while the engine is running.

Describe 'doesn't work'... ARC shocks are no longer available via retail channels, however, sometimes new ones show up via 3rd party, but keep in mind that even used ones are snatched up quickly.

From the sellers description on Facebook marketplace

 

[86eliminator]

Seen this?

Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Buyer's Guide — Steemit

What this guide will cover: Introduction - Background info and SC history In Person - First inspection… by ktsteemit

steemit.com

As for the amber ABS light, could be as simple as a relay, or something more involved such as a pressure switch, ABS wheel sensor, accumulator, bad pump motor. I'd point to section 12-32-6 in the Factory Shop Manual (and recommend buying it and a 1990 EVTM).

Search here for tons of discussion on balancer issues and solutions. One quick check is to watch for wobble while the engine is running.

Describe 'doesn't work'... ARC shocks are no longer available via retail channels, however, sometimes new ones show up via 3rd party, but keep in mind that even used ones are snatched up quickly.

From what I can see in photo's it looks good, can't really see complete drivers seat though.
Condition of front seats in this model tells a lot of how well its been looked after. According to
Haggerty, the manual anni's & Color altering 95's are the only versions of S/C's that are seeing a increase
in collectability/value in last 24 months.

As far as viewing forums, just become a paying member?

How do you become a paying member?

 

[DOUG H]

Did you buy it, or still thinking?