good deal?

[87turbochicken]

i recently found a 87 turbocoupe for sale and its 500 bucks, it has new water pump, alternator, shocks etc... what im wondering is if its a good deal? the guy i talked to said that those cars have a "plastic" valve cover and it was melted??(strange) and how hard is it to find a new cover? also he said that it is missing two exhaust manifold studs, but it runs and drives still...worth the cash?

 

[Willy0314]

go for it

nope that car sounds like a pile of crap but you better give me that guys address so i can go check it out for you just in case

 

[87turbochicken]

hmm

the VC isnt plastic at all is it, thats the timing belt cover thats plastic right?

 

[Keasbey]

yeah it is right that.. the Plastic thing is the timing belt cover..

 

[Turbopit]

It's a good deal. Have you seen the car? Even if it was a complete pile of dog doo, you've got more than $500 in parts if you have the space/time.

 

[Discipulus]

Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper:

FORD 1987 T-BIRD 2.3 TURBO COUPE. Runs and drives good. Air. Power windows and locks. All work. $950 or best offer

Good deal or no?

 

[Turbopit]

Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper: Good deal or no?

If it's in OK shape, then yes. You could probably talk them down.

 

[87turbochicken]

i got the car a few days ago, all it needs is the exahust manifold bolts fixed and i got to get the fuel gauge working somehow?? other than that, theres only 100xxx miles on it so it didnt look too bad either.. Looked hella better than i thought it would, and if there i a fuel sending unit or somethin that works with the gauge, doesn anyone know of a part number i could get so i could find one?? i was at work today searching the motorcraft books and i couldnt even find on ein there..hmm any suggestions is greatly appreciated

chandler

btw, i ended up getting the car for $400

 

[87turbochicken]

and....

what the hell?? i cant seem to find a fuel sending unit anywhere, even on the motorcraft website??? or maybe i should check the voltage regulator first?

 

[Wannabe2.3T]

Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper: Good deal or no?

sounds like it might be a good deal, depends though. depends on the condition. i would definetly check it out soon. thats literally a complete turbo swap, or a good car to start with.