Dave ESPI Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 1966 Landau THUNDERBIRD DAILY DRIVER READY 75 % restored to original specs. E MAIL ME IF SERIOUS AND WANT TO SEE MORE PICS. WARANTEE: it depends on intentions of the person who purchases it. I'll allow 15 days, or 75 miles.... as long as the car isn't beat on, and the engine/ Trans isnt blown. I know it is solid runner... just has its quarkes. I HAVE MADE THIS CAR AS FUNCTIONAL AS POSSIBLE FOR DAILY USE. AND THE EXHAUSE SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPDATED. I NEVER LET THIS CAR SIT, AND I LOVE DRIVING IT. I HAVE OVER 8 K INVESTED, AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED DESPITE ITS "COSMETICALY CHALENGED" APPEARANCE. IM SELLING IT CAUSE IM GETTING MARRIED AND ONE OF MY HOBBIES HAS TO SUFFER, AND I'LL DAMMNED.... IF I DRAIN ANY OF MY SALTWATER REEFTANKS...(MY OTHER EXPENSIVE HOBBY) LOL The only rust on the car is the lower rear quarters, and it is really fixable. ( If I dont sell car by next spring I will, and keep it probaly.) IVY GOLD INTERIOR out-side VIN color is green, but it is primered white now. Interior is VG cond. Front driver seat needs a bottom cushon and re upholstery, Backs are great As is dash and all the other trim. Door pannels (as with ALL 66 Landaus are impossible to find, but these are in ok condition with minor cracking and some handle/ tape repair, but interior is complete. Head liners are redone, but need finnessing. Im just tired of chacing down nit picky stuff..... I have another car for that type of attention..LOL STATS: 390 engine, C-6 trans, 9 inch rear end. Power steering, disc brakes, swing away column, sequential turn lamps, Power Vaccum door locks, louver windows. Has A/C (disconnected and capped off, but easy to re install condenser.) Custom Audiosounds stereo and remote 5 disk CD changer, 2 50 watt speakers custom in doors, wires ran for subs and amp. MANY new and extra parts (please see list). WELL MAINTAINED. Needs minor cosmetic work. CALL (518) PRIVATE MESSAGE ME FIRST Leave message. E-mail ESPI360@aol.com LOCALY Asking $ 3200.00 or 4200.00 with subs and amp/ stereo MODIFICATIONS: JACOBS electronic ignition Rmoved power windows replaced with cranks (They are just too damn expensive to replace but I have them in working order in storage). Silicone brake fluid New or rebuilt parts list: Engine rebuild has aprox 26,800 mls since 1995 Trans rebuilt has 8,000 mls since1999. 4 BBL carb AUTOLITE rebuilt 1999 Rear center diff and drive spline rebuilt 1999 New universal joints in 2000 Tie rods and linkage balljoints 1999 Shocks & struts F/R all 2000 Ignition switch 2000 Plugs and wires rotor and cap 2000 New radiator in 2001 also uses Dexcool now. 4 piston calipers rebulit in 2001, Brakes in 2001, New brake booster 2001, Brake lines ALL in 2000 Fuel lines ALL in 2000, Fuel tank level sensor 2001 Fuel sending unit in 2002 Front quarter panels 2001 Hi -fi audio system 2002 Original clock. 2002 Replaced sequential turn signal unit 2002 Gear select detent 2002 Headliners 2000 2001 2002... fer the second time. ( they just wont stay up ! ARGGGH ! New floor carpet 2002 (hence it is still unattached) Washer squirter motor 2002 Heater core ( fixed for leak 2002) Lower controll arm bushings 2002 TO BE DONE soon: rear axle inner seals.... (again) ARGH ! and berrings ( I have parts) speedo cable driven gear. reverse lamp neutral safety switch on trans. weather stripping Vinyl top rechrome front bumper trunk liner front seat cushions vaccume E-brake automatic release power antenna retrofit. Lower 1/2 Rear quarter repair and a ding in L front.. Custom paint. Its all easy stuff, I just dont have the time to work on it anymore as I need to "grow up" and stop being a 26 year old kid .... LOL ! hair cut and a real job time.. crap. Well actualy I got another car I want, so I have to sell one babe to pay fer another. I HAVE EXTRA PARTS TOO. :*( Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 another shot rear. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 the BEAST ! 390. Yep a REAL engine 8 cylinder gas hog and snotty with torque. All ya Ricers beware ! Its got a LOTTA Grunt ! Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted October 12, 2002 Author Share Posted October 12, 2002 bump ie: send back to top of list. EDIT fer Adin:P Link to comment
adinsxq Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 that's the first time i've seen someone bump their own thread but uh..... bump! Link to comment
Metznreef Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 i love the interior of that car dave, i got one word for ya "kickass" Link to comment
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