1997 Thunderbird 3.8; seen 04APR25

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Need anything, please message asap.

 

[XR7-4.6]

@theterminator93 needs the whole body

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

 

[Irv]

How's that dashboard trim panel looking?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

How's that dashboard trim panel looking?

Tiny crack, defrost switch screw holes broken, and all tabs broken off. It's repairable, but it's not the quality I pick up and sell.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Interesting! A ground strap that my car definitely doesn't have. Is this factory?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Last call?

 

[Zep5.0]

Interesting! A ground strap that my car definitely doesn't have. Is this factory?

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That is not how it should route. Over the idler

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Interesting! A ground strap that my car definitely doesn't have. Is this factory?

Mine doesn't have it either.

Too late to the parts party!

Joe

 

[Kidd-7]

That thing is pretty, why would anyone scrap it….

 

[Generalee0527]

I could use the left side body pales or the whole car. Mine needs to be repainted.

 

[SC_Shi]

Wiper cowls?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

That thing is pretty, why would anyone scrap it….

Yes, it looked decent, but there were a few dents, and the interior was a big time smoker's package; even the rear ashtray was full.

 

[Kenz]

That thing is pretty, why would anyone scrap it….

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to mechanically total a 90's car that only books out for 1-3K in value.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Today's junkyard excursion was mostly a disappointment, because this yard (Baltimore/Edgewood) dramatically raised its prices from about two years ago when I used to come here regularly. As a result, I only picked up a few pieces, and I'll be lucky to make a small profit after fuel and tolls.

On the plus side, I did enjoy the drive, and I finished with 400+ miles on the tank which is always nice!

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Wiper cowls?

I didn't pick those up. I think they differ for certain model years (?).

 

[Generalee0527]

The '95 4.6l in Tallahassee still has all 4 of the 15" turbine wheels(the 4th one is locked in the trunk but the rea seat is loose so it can be had if anyone wants a set). I got the coolant tank as i buggered the threads on mine while forcing a pressure test adapter a few months back and now it leaks from time to time and the Low coolant light spooks me out. I was looking underneath and had a big belly laugh at this picture. Seems everyone struggles with our oil filters.