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- Thunderbird Year
- 1978
8G87F314385
8 = 1978
G = Chicago Plant
87 = 2dr Hardtop
F = 302 engine
A genuine "time-capsule" beauty!
Less than 50,000 miles on this classic T-Bird. The interior appears as in the showroom, the exterior the same but with a slight patina.
It has sat in inside storage for 20+ years, and required some mechanical work to get it to its present state.
The (302) engine was rebuilt with:
- .030-over pistons
- valves
- pushrods
The fuel system was completely replaced with:
- rebuilt carburetor
- new fuel pump
- new fuel tank
- new fuel sending unit
Additionally:
- new Kumho tires (including spare)
- new battery
- new ignition module
I would not hesitate to set sail for California in this beauty. It glides (floats?) down the road in quiet comfort.
Cons?
I will leave it up to the proud new owner to:
- test and restore the air conditioning? All the original components are there, but you may want a more modern compressor
- repair/replace the 2-piece vinyl top? It is intact and there has no moisture hiding underneath. However, there are a number of splits that should be sealed/replaced.
I would be happy to pick up the new owner at Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) if you want to enjoy the drive home.
Asking $9,000.
Jay Honeycutt
912-996-6296
8 = 1978
G = Chicago Plant
87 = 2dr Hardtop
F = 302 engine
A genuine "time-capsule" beauty!
Less than 50,000 miles on this classic T-Bird. The interior appears as in the showroom, the exterior the same but with a slight patina.
It has sat in inside storage for 20+ years, and required some mechanical work to get it to its present state.
The (302) engine was rebuilt with:
- .030-over pistons
- valves
- pushrods
The fuel system was completely replaced with:
- rebuilt carburetor
- new fuel pump
- new fuel tank
- new fuel sending unit
Additionally:
- new Kumho tires (including spare)
- new battery
- new ignition module
I would not hesitate to set sail for California in this beauty. It glides (floats?) down the road in quiet comfort.
Cons?
I will leave it up to the proud new owner to:
- test and restore the air conditioning? All the original components are there, but you may want a more modern compressor
- repair/replace the 2-piece vinyl top? It is intact and there has no moisture hiding underneath. However, there are a number of splits that should be sealed/replaced.
I would be happy to pick up the new owner at Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) if you want to enjoy the drive home.
Asking $9,000.
Jay Honeycutt
912-996-6296
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