1981 Ford Thunderbird Build Breakdown - Car Walk Around

[@BlueberryFarm900]

Good story: A buddy in our trio of cars guys had one of these in the late 80s, similar build and look (and he deleted the roof trim and vinyl top with a massive amount of grinding and polishing). We called it Darth Vader. 20+ years after he sold it, despite all of us moving far away, the other two of us actually FOUND the vehicle on a visit back to town, still running strong and healthy. We recognized it by his yellow underside paint job. I remember that this guy was so good at working on it, he once changed and tested various cams several times in a day! I'm loving your build!

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

That's awesome man, thanks for sharing! I actually have plans to remove my vinyl as well as some other custom modifications I can't wait to share about too! Thanks for the support.

[@ColeRoe-f6n]

I'm building 97 clone Ford lightning I love this❤

[@meestabeck]

This makes me miss my 78 T-bird soooooo much! Love the video, love the build. Never make my mistake and sell her.

[@def1791]

Nice car ! I had several t birds and cougars back in my day when they were new . I wish I had any of them back now to build into this type of car.

[@LastCall359]

Nice bird!! I have an '84 with a HO 302. Im the 2nd owner of mine. Got mine back in '87. My high school hot rod and its out in my garage now.

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

Thanks! That's awesome man!

[@lizzard7473]

Holy shit dude! I built one of these too. Only you would belive the kind of attention it got. Kept power steering on ours. Used a HO with mild cam and a fairbanks trany.

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

That's so cool man!

[@lizzard7473]

@@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS any chance you picked this up in Florida?

[@ricomartin8720]

I'd love to own that one!😎

[@calvincrews3885]

The 1980-82 both Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar which it’s not mentioned they’re the other fox body cars in them

[@HemExists]

what a wonderful automotive mobile :D

[@jeffbriggs7120]

Nice I love it

[@12luv365]

I just got an 81 heritage tbird, I want to put a coyote motor in it I and keep it as a street cruiser, great job though.

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

DO IT!!

[@kennethrine8171]

NICE

[@larryborn9423]

I own a 97 4.6 and it's completely stripped and replaced with a 1948 Ford fiberglass body kit.

[@LOSTINTOUCH30]

Love it.

[@alexseargent5741]

i would love to hear some tips and tricks about yours for my 82'

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

Reach out to me on insta with any questions man, I'll try my best to help you out. I've owned this car for almost 8 years now, and I've done everything under the sun to it lol

[@alexseargent5741]

@@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS I did

[@captain_dab8602]

It's a beast keep up the great work

[@sgtfroman]

My first car was a 1980 Thunderbird with a 255 v8 red with a white vinyl top. Great car but the 255 was a terrible motor.

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

That's awesome, the 255 sounded SO GOOD though!! Mine had the 255 as well, and it spit flames lol

[@sgtfroman]

@@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS Yours is pretty awesome! Makes me wish I still had mine. I always wanted to put in a 351.

[@GrumpysGarage1978]

nice t-bird, i really like the rear spoiler ,like to make one for my project fairmont , can you dm me on parts , and maybe a how to.thks

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

Hey man, I'd love to help. I'll see about creating a "how to" video! In the mean time, you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions :)

[@nola504creole5]

SWAG 😎

[@TheJoefussGarage]

😎 Dude, I posted my modified 81 T Bird story on on yer short "Burn out" video, please go look at it. Love you build, keep posting, I'll be watching brother!!!!!

[@theultimateplayer6534]

Witch rims are those?

[@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMS]

These are retro remakes of the original 10 hole wheel that came as an option on foxbody platform cars, LMR makes them. These ones in particular are 5 lug for swapped cars like mine, and they're also 17" x 9" and 17" x 8" instead of the original 15" ones.

[@slipjointguy]

@@CLEBBYS_CUSTOMSthese LMR weels looks sweet! what tire size you running on them 17’s? Any rubbing?