How much would a junk yard pay for this if it is nothing but scrap? What should I look for when I go buy this tomorrow for 300. The body is straight with no visible rust at all. I know I can't complain with it being 300 dollars and all, but in worse case scenario how much do you believe a car with as much sheet metal as this will get me at the scrap yard in case I get the car and it turns out to be a money pit. I know nothing about these cars and I'm in my early 20s so a carb motor was before my time thus I need some advice as to what most likely is going to be wrong with this thing (105k miles). The body looks in great shape and all the glass is there. ha Anyway, they are pretty motivated to get rid of it since it is so gigantic and want to sell it to me 300. However I am smart enough to realize that the mechanical opinion of a centennial should be taken with a grain of salt. Don't miss your chance to take this one home.My friend's grandmother currently is deciding to hang up driving due to being to old and has a 1979 t-bird in which she claims runs great. It's cars like this that make the hobby fun for everyone, whether you're the driver of this green beauty or you spot it cruising down the highway. With a low price and high entertainment value, this car is an absolute bargain! It may not see the show field any time soon, but this Thunderbird was meant to be enjoyed on the open road. Disc brakes up front and drums in the rear help with stopping power. It was meant to be driven and there are plenty more smooth-driving miles left from the hardware underneath. The undercarriage is solid, what you would expect from a car like this. To squeeze out a few more ponies and enhance the driving experience, that 302 now exhales through a dual exhaust system. The engine has been upgraded with an Edelbrock air cleaner, carburetor and intake, then dressed up with chrome valve covers and a chrome breather. Pop open the hood and you can see that it didn't remain stock. Powering this big coupe is a 302 cubic inch V8. To make the driving experience even more comfortable, there is a power seat for the driver and all of the luxuries and amenities you'd expect from a car of this era are present, such as power steering, AC, heat and an AM/FM radio. The green on green combo works very well and makes for a very comfortable cabin. The dash, steering wheel and door panels are covered in the pleasant green hue as well, accented with wood applique. The green continues inside and covers the bench seats up front and in the rear. Just looking at the car you can imagine the feeling of floating on air, open the doors and take a seat on the plush cloth interior and that feeling is confirmed. Just looking at the car you can imagine the feeling of floating on air, open the doors and take a seat on the. With big chrome bumpers at the front and rear, the overall package comes together nicely to a classy look. Standing at the front of the car, it's easy to appreciate the sculpted lines that lead your eyes down the hood to the chrome grille that is topped by an admirable hood ornament and flanked by the cool hideaway headlights. The contrasting white vinyl top complements the green hue well and is accented even more with white pin striping and chrome trim leading down the sides of the car. It's just enough green to stand out and receive complements with, but subtle enough that you don't have to worry about it being too flashy. The first thing that you'll notice on this Thunderbird is that dark green paint. This 1979 Ford Thunderbird is a wonderful representation of that era and makes the perfect cruiser for the enthusiast that is looking for a dependable classic. The result was the seventh generation Thunderbird like you see here. With an increasing demand for more fuel efficient vehicles in the 1970s, Ford attempted to downsize their entry for the 'personal luxury' car segment. IT'S AMAZINGLY GREEN & IT SCREAMS 1979 STYLE! 302 V8, LOTS OF POWER OPTIONS, A/C
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