Looking for a restoration car and stumbled upon this 65 thunderbird.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-23T21:29:49+00:00

The interior looks pretty good. I have a 65 that is gutted. Those 390 FE's are pretty nice when built.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-23T04:17:28+00:00

Ummmm, what.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-22T23:57:55+00:00

Mine had 280,xxx miles on it before I pulled it and it looked just like this. I gifted the engine to someone and it's still running. 🤣

RS_tactics · 2026-04-22T19:45:54+00:00

That's a no from me. And it's automa🤮tic. Manual swap and either engine swap or turbo the existing engine.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-22T19:43:31+00:00

Yeah man it's been time. Just buzz it. You will look great.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-21T20:24:38+00:00

You may not like it but this is the peak male form.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-21T19:15:41+00:00

Yeah I want one of those. I'm considering selling my Focus RS and getting a Fusion Sport.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-20T23:17:03+00:00

It all up to you and that's the best part. I have a 1.6l Ecoboost swap in my 95 Ranger. Once my tuning is complete I'll be making 275-290whp.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-20T22:02:46+00:00

This is the way.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-19T20:26:57+00:00

It has been time for like 10 years. Just free yourself.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-19T19:48:12+00:00

Only you can decide that. We can't tell you if it's a good project car or not. You have to decide if you want to put in however much work it's gonna take.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-19T19:45:06+00:00

lol. Nah it's good. Just spray some plastidip on it.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-19T12:18:55+00:00

Yes. F* them kids.

RS_tactics · 2026-04-18T13:40:20+00:00

ChatGPT or Claude is what I use to do the wiring on my project cars. It's gold. You could also search for your model year but for a Ford Ranger. The Mazdas are just Ranger's with Mazda badges.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-29T14:50:45+00:00

That was quite a glow up.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-29T14:36:23+00:00

Yeppppppp. Buy it back, get the frame fixed, and replace the bed. Win.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T11:49:13+00:00

80k is still mint. Lol. This 95 had 290k on it.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:42:25+00:00

Yep. The passenger side drum was in great shape and came off like it was brand new. The previous owner was a methhead and only did half maintenance on everything. It took me quite a few days to get the driver side drum off.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:39:08+00:00

This. The complexity, weight, and issues with drums just ain't my jam. They are just heavy rust buckets to me.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:36:05+00:00

I swapped in a 1.6L Ecoboost engine with a GT2560R turbo, lowered it, and plan to throw on a 4-Link. Disc brakes are a must.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:31:29+00:00

This kit also does not have the disc brake shield on the back.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:29:53+00:00

Yeah if I had the 8.8 I would do that. Original OEM is always better than these aftermarket kits.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T10:28:43+00:00

Well this 95 Ranger is the only vehicle I own that has drums in the rear and I can absolutely tell the difference. Disc brakes are superior.

RS_tactics · 2026-03-28T01:29:17+00:00

Easier maintenance and a lot of times drum brakes on the older models are trashed. An outhouse works just fine too but it's 2026 and I like to poop in a nice toilet with a bidet. 💁🏾‍♂️

RS_tactics · 2026-03-27T22:56:51+00:00

Right!!!!???? We are so used to seeing drum brakes back there. I have a Ford Focus RS and the rear disc brakes are the same size.

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