Yellow 2004 Bird?

[snowbird]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

To be certain, always check the VIN stamped into the dash (left front corner) with the VIN on the data plate/sticker. When cars are repaired in body shops, if not mistaking, replacement tags can be ordered from Ford with proof of ownership. I was told this once at a Ford Deelership when I had a Lincoln repaired and the door with the sticker on it was totalled.

[Rondor]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

How about the possibilty of some connections at factory during build. I have never seen a color change that couldn't be detected. Be easier to put 04 interior in 05 car. Really is interesting subject
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[Gobird]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

Looked at it on the site. The seats are pretty rough looking.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

The Sirius antenna on the trunk has got to go.

[Chuck]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

One thing for sure, it's not an 02, 03+ engine & 04 interior trim. Spectacular paint job though, at least from the pictures. I would like to crawl underneath to see the undercarriage.

[2FAST4U]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

Guys, it's quite easy to figure out...Take a look at the paint code (FX)... it's the code for an '04 Merlot. The car is an '04 that definitely was repainted. Also look closely at the edges of the door sticker and you'll see some paint build up on the edges of the sticker.


Claude.

[odiefifi]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

I was perusing ebay and came across this car. Trim Tag is FX (Merlot). But it don't look Merlot. Doesn't appear to a quickie color change as well. Here's a few pix. Link below.




http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...t_16682wt_1167

Dear rws277,

The car was repainted at great expense, as the previous owner wanted Yellow.

Adam Bredenkamp
Lexus of Tucson on Speedway
(520)270-6542

This is reply from the dealer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[02TBIRD]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

Makes me wonder why a Lexus Dealer would have a car that
was not an 'original' on their lot, especially a total
repaint.

Oh well, back to Snow Watching...................

See U in Hot Springs!
Gary

[steelblue5505]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

I went into eBay and asked the dealer. Here is my questions and their reply.

Dear speedwaylexus,

How did this Thunderbird become Yellow? The door sticker you are displaying has the exterior color code as FX this is not the color code for the Inca Gold (yellow)you are showing. You should also know that the Inca Gold(yellow) was only offered on the 2005 Thunderbird.
To be the car you are showing this Thunderbird was repainted, why?
Thanks,


This car was indeed Merlot when new. The client who had this car, had it repainted as they wanted a Yellow Thunderbird. The paint looks and feels factory, as they spent a lot of money to achieve the desired look. This car is flawless, and would never be for sale at my dealership unless it was perfect.
Adam Bredenkamp
Lexus of Tucson on Speedway
(520)270-6542

[Phillip]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

I'm with you Paul. It is an 04, and has been repainted IY. It is not an Inca Gold repaint -it is much too bright yellow.

I disagree. I have an Inca Gold, and the color of that car is exactly the same as my car.

[My T]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

Phil -
I respect your opinion, but I would like to hear from others of the 82 people who have an Inca Gold vehicle. The one closest to me (which has been in several of my cruises) is definitely more subdued, more pastel, softer yellow.
C'mon Keith, lets have your take on this.

[Gobird]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

I think it's an IY. Your pc screen can make a big difference.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

He should've bought an '02. Would have saved himself lots of $$ and effort.

[Skip]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

What's the asking price for this one off custom retro Bird?

[JAB02LHS]

Re: Yellow 2004 Bird?

What's the asking price for this one off custom retro Bird?

Current bid:US $10,723.12

Reserve pricenot met