1978 Thunderbird Parts ?

I can get a 78 T-bird cheap I was wondering if anything is good off of them it has a 351/C4 maybe C5 if that has a removable bell too, are the brakes etc. like that worth taking for some swap thanks
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My 79 cougar had an FMX tranny. so did my 76. they are almost identical to the bird, I'd double check the trans.

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Tony McC

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Okay fine it might have a FMX is the parts useable for swaps on anything thank you
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The front brakes are the donour parts for early 60's Ford and Mercury disc swaps as well as fitting most of the '70's intermediate Fords/Mercs too. They are worth hanging on to to sell or trade. Stu

It ain't got a 351C UNLESS sombody stuck it in there, if it's a 351, it's either a 351M (possibly 400, last year for the 400 though in a Bird) or 351W.
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There are quite a few parts worth keeping from a '78 'Bird. Definitely the front discs setup complete with spindles, M/C and combination valve for a Galaxie conversion, front sway bars can be made to fit '65-up Galaxies by drilling a couple of holes, the 351M as 400 buildups are becoming more popular, and there's always the 9' rear end. As to the FMX/C4 behind an "M ", some had one, some the other. Ford seemed to use whichever tranny they had in stock. If the 'Bird has a C4, that bellhousing will work behind a 460 even if the tranny is toast.

The '77-'79 'Birds have a definite following, and a few items in demand are rear bumper liners, rear bumper supports, and inner front fender wells if they're rustfree. I'd be interested in the pot metal trim that goes around the opera and rear quarter windows if they're in clean shape with no corrosion for my '79. If the tranny is a C4, I might be interested in the bell too.

Jan

Thanks for the replys, it is a 351W for sure, and thanks for the rest of the info Jan that was more of what I was looking for it looks like it is going to be a $100 car I didnt look at the trim too much but for as rusty as it is I would count on the trim in good shape, just trying to figure out if it would be worth the effort thanks again

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If you buy it, let me know if you plan on using the gas pedal and the cable assembly to the carb. I'll offer you a few bucks for it. Let me know.

fairlaniac@fairlanet.com

Thanks,
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