What's over the top in accessories?

[Ski]

Just curious about how you feel about various accessories for the T-bird and what you think may be 'over the top'? I've seen T-bird logo valve stem caps, license plate screw covers, and other such items - not to mention the body modifications.

Personally, I like the basic look and wouldn't want to detract too much from that.

Oh, oh, kickoff.

[David M 7173]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

John
I agree I don't want any changes on my bird I think it looks great the way it came from Ford.
I was in Danang in 68 -69.
David

[Ski]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

Welcome home, Dave. Phu Bai 67-68.

To the point, subtle seems better to me, but I still wonder where the line is.

[luvbirdz]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ONE-O...QQcmdZViewItem
This one showed up some time back, definitely over the top.

[Bradford]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

Aside from changing my rims and adding retro 55' V8 emblems on the front fenders, no mods to mines apperance. (Aside from the Borla Exhaust) I feel it looks the way it should for a new retro design Thunderbird. If it had needed more, Ford would have put more. It's a small car, how many emblems, wings, chrome and "garnish" can it really take. Some have gone to the extreme where it's just a laugh to see. The one on the link posted by luvbirdz is a good example of carrying it WAY overboard. I was attracted to the car the way Ford released it, that's what sold me and made me a happy owner.

[steelblue5505]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

I agree.
I have the '55 retro fender emblems, chrome hood scoop, Borla system & splash guards(due to the constant sand) and that is all.

On the inside I have the upgraded larger floor mats with the Bird logo.
In the trunk I have the trunk floor mat for added horsepower & speed

[Leroy]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

I've owned two classic Corvettes, and made money driving them and then selling them. Most of the work I ever had to do to them was restoring them to original condition replacing aftermarket parts and junk with original. I think the aftermarket stuff is junk. There is only one thing I have added to my 04 that didn't come with it out of the factory and that's my hard top. It's an 03 MSG hardtop. A true collector doesn't want any aftermarket stuff on a original classic car, it takes away from the value. Leroy DaNang Invasion - January 1965 - USMC

[Johnny Gumballs]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

Do not ask me about that.........lol.

[SixPac]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

I guess a whole lot of us have T-Birds with a whole lot of "junk" added to them. Everybody to there own, but a lot of this "junk" looks pretty good.

[Jim Young]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

mudflaps (to cut down scratch and grind on the lower finders), NM wheels,,
RVN 70-71
Jim

[My Raven]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

Over The Top = JohnnyGumballs

And that was not meant as a criticism or a slam, John!

[redbirdman]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

no coon tails,but you would have to add a aftermarket aerial for them(guess that's why they put the aerial in the windshield ha ha.)

[justjon]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

my only mod is the thunderbird valve stem covers, got to have them and it is very subtle..1st Cav 65/66

[David M 7173]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

I have to admit that the Bling Kings car looks good.
David

[Johnny Gumballs]

Re: What's over the top in accessories?

No offense taken there Brotha Joe. Thanks David!