My '57 Thunderbird restomod
02-22-2014, 09:13 AM
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My '57 Thunderbird restomod
I'm new on the forum. Just picked up an 06 TL 6mt for a DD.
Here is my last project from 2007-20012. I just sold it last September to get something the whole family could fit in.
I got the car in pieces from my dad. Loaded it into a box truck and took it to Georgia from Massachusetts in 07. It sat until 2009 when my FIL and I rented some space in a warehouse/ shop where we could work on it uninterrupted.
Original 57 thunderbird body on an art Morrison frame,(www.artmorrison.com). Wilwood brakes,adjustable 4 link,coilovers, 89 302 converted to carb, alum heads, e-cam,estimated 345 hp. Built AOD with lokar shifter. It was fun to build and drive, and got tons of attention. Check it out-
Here is my last project from 2007-20012. I just sold it last September to get something the whole family could fit in.
I got the car in pieces from my dad. Loaded it into a box truck and took it to Georgia from Massachusetts in 07. It sat until 2009 when my FIL and I rented some space in a warehouse/ shop where we could work on it uninterrupted.
Original 57 thunderbird body on an art Morrison frame,(www.artmorrison.com). Wilwood brakes,adjustable 4 link,coilovers, 89 302 converted to carb, alum heads, e-cam,estimated 345 hp. Built AOD with lokar shifter. It was fun to build and drive, and got tons of attention. Check it out-
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02-22-2014, 09:16 AM
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It was also "published" as the cover of the online edition of Auto enthusiast magazine along with a nice write up. Story starts on page 8.
Hope you guys enjoy it.
http://editions.amospublishing.com/A...spx?d=20130927
Hope you guys enjoy it.
http://editions.amospublishing.com/A...spx?d=20130927
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02-22-2014, 10:49 AM
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Well done, and welcome to AZ. You will enjoy your 3G TL, and we will enjoy looking at the T-bird. 
02-22-2014, 10:54 AM
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,but pretty luxurious on the inside.
02-22-2014, 12:13 PM
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Very nice OP, and welcome to the asylum of former Acura owners (Car Talk). I hope your 3G TL serves you well.
02-22-2014, 08:56 PM
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How many years did it take you and FIL to do the project?
I always dream about doing one someday.
I always dream about doing one someday.
02-22-2014, 09:08 PM
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big fan of silver? 
02-23-2014, 07:58 AM
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I always admire this kind of dedication and work. Well done!
Beautiful Work! Must have been Fun to drive, after All that work!
02-23-2014, 09:01 AM
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Looks fantastic-congrats.
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Wow, what a beauty! I love the Cobra as well.
02-23-2014, 08:35 PM
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Wow that's gorgeous!
02-23-2014, 08:47 PM
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I drove the bird around alot. Went to caffeine and octane off Windward parkway a few times. It lives in Texas now. Sometimes I regret letting it go, but with 4 in the family half were left out on a cruise.
The cobra had a stock fuel injected 302 from an 89 GT mustang. It scooted pretty good. It only weighed about 2300lbs.
02-23-2014, 08:54 PM
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Wow. Nice work.
02-24-2014, 09:32 AM
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I drove the bird around alot. Went to caffeine and octane off Windward parkway a few times. It lives in Texas now. Sometimes I regret letting it go, but with 4 in the family half were left out on a cruise.
The cobra had a stock fuel injected 302 from an 89 GT mustang. It scooted pretty good. It only weighed about 2300lbs.
The cobra had a stock fuel injected 302 from an 89 GT mustang. It scooted pretty good. It only weighed about 2300lbs.
Nice, that seems to be a popular choice. I imagine it would pull pretty nice.
02-24-2014, 01:52 PM
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If you do, check out www.artmorrison.com They specialize in tri 5 chevys and vette frames. They also just introduced one for the old chevy pickups too. Tons of cool projects in their galleries.
This car was my inspiration for the one I built. Found it on their site.
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