1997 Thunderbird 3.8; considering the trip

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Yeah, I'm tempted to make a trip to this car, but it's a far drive.

Anyone need anything that would make it worth my while?

 

[MadMikeyL]

I know someone on here was looking for the dipstick tube for a 3.8. Also I could use a good condition steering wheel, but it’s hard to tell from the pictures what kind of shape that one is in.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

This one seems to be a plastic steering wheel...I think. They're usually pretty good.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Does that tube just pull out?

 

[MadMikeyL]

Oh, never mind then. I’d rather wait for a decent leather one to come along. Keep it in mind for your future travels though.

As for the dipstick, there will be one bolt holding it to the exhaust manifold, and then theoretically it just pulls right out, however after being in place for 28 years and who knows how many miles, sometimes it isn’t so easy.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Oh, never mind then. I’d rather wait for a decent leather one to come along. Keep it in mind for your future travels though.

As for the dipstick, there will be one bolt holding it to the exhaust manifold, and then theoretically it just pulls right out, however after being in place for 28 years and who knows how many miles, sometimes it isn’t so easy.

I’ve never not needed vice grips and a hammer to get one freed from the block. Those things fight me only a little less than the front ABS sensors in that I’ve never actually destroyed one lol

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

It's just too far, and I cannot hoard any more parts.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Wheels are in backwards anyway, clearly abused with no good parts

 

[Rodeo Joe]

If you do go, check the EEC for me. My catch code was SPP4.

Joe

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Headed there now.

 

[KevinVarnes]

Interior looks really clean on this from the one pic they show.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Pics

 

[KevinVarnes]

Dang that thing is clean and such low mileage. No sunroof? Could be a good gauge cluster surround.

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Did you happen to see a tag for the EEC catch code?

Joe

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Dang that thing is clean and such low mileage. No sunroof? Could be a good gauge cluster surround.

All broken tabs. Not worth the trouble for me.

Did you happen to see a tag for the EEC catch code?

Joe

All I see is the calibration sticker which is the "6" version, i.e., before shudder fix.

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Ok, no biggie, thanks!

Joe

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Last call, if anyone wants anything?

It's got a clean plastic steering wheel. Any vegans?

 

[KevinVarnes]

I'd love those seats, but not the shipping to get them.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

I'd love those seats, but not the shipping to get them.

I could just get the cloth.

 

[KevinVarnes]

How hard is that? How is the foam?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

How hard is that? How is the foam?

Sent you a message.

 

[Kidd-7]

I could use the plumbing for the windshield sprayers. Just the ones under the wiper cowl.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Already left.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

This was a productive day overall. Got a manual driver seat track plus lots of good trim pieces: