Thunderbird Club

[theFixer]

Don't need good cornering if you're racing in a straight line

... besides... they corner just dandy after you learn how to steer with the pedals

 

[TBird1958]

Et BAM !

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White Thunderbird = The SEX!



BTW, I'll be in Paris this Saturday

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Seriously though Chucky, that's a sweet Spyder.

Yeah, I'm a Maserati fanatic. Unlike Lamborghini or even Ferraris they used live rear axle and large all aluminum V8s very much like (not the aluminum part)our muscle over here. Plus the models were named after hot North African winds...
Pretty badass

 

[Larry V]

White Thunderbird = The SEX!



BTW, I'll be in Paris this Saturday

Our Queen is going worldwide!

 

[TwyreZ]

yes, cream white is orgasm !

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

383 is lighter and handles better. Power to weight ratio is not far off either. that said 426 Hemis are pretty badass

IIRC the 440 is the exact same as a 383 just different bore size, so weight should be almost identical.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Et BAM !

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Magnifique!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

IIRC the 440 is the exact same as a 383 just different bore size, so weight should be almost identical.

don't think so, and for 30 more HP, nah..

 

[GonePlaid]

Hell, I'd even take the ES Wagon. My biggest concern? I'm not sure I could get in/out of it(knees,"spare tire",etc.)

Our band played a Summer car show. I was admiring a guy's P 1800 and he said to go ahead and sit in it. I told him I had too much respect for his car to plop my sweaty body into his leather seats. Maybe some day...........

 

[Larry V]

IIRC the 440 is the exact same as a 383 just different bore size, so weight should be almost identical.

don't think so, and for 30 more HP, nah..

Here's what some fellas with more MOPAR knowledge than me have to say about it:

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They agree with goat boy about the weight component of the discussion.

Goat boy for the win!

 

[Count Bassie]

What species of tree is that reflected in the window, Roger?

Why, that's a Sqirrel's Oak! Ubiquitous around here, actually an invasive species. Curiously, and unhappily, rather ugly too.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

don't think so, and for 30 more HP, nah..

All Mopar RB engines weighed roughly 670lbs. RB includes 383, 413, 426 Wedge (NOT Hemi), and 440. With the exception the 413 Max Wedge as it had a dual quad setup which adds some weight.

 

[JJR58]

yes, cream white is orgasm !

This is probably why the GP runs for the hills. Really describes this lot.

 

[godofthunder59]

Man I couldn't help myself. This popped up on Sweetwater, should be here next week. The grain was so beautiful I couldn't pass it up. Ugh I got one on layaway at the HOG. Call me Impulsive

 

[JJR58]

Here's what some fellas with more MOPAR knowledge than me have to say about it:

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They agree with goat boy about the weight component of the discussion.

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Goat boy for the win!

I've learned not to mess with Goat Boy anymore, even if he is a, uh, er...............

 

[Rattfink]

Hey TBirs, had a question for you. What are we defining as a Thunderbird? Are the original Gibson Thunderbird and perhaps the Epi the only one's we will call Thunderbirds? Or are the many others with winged body shapes and Thunderbird pickups also Thunderbirds? Or could it be any bass with Thunderbird pickups and the Thunderbird sound?

 

[godofthunder59]

Hey TBirs, had a question for you. What are we defining as a Thunderbird? Are the original Gibson Thunderbird and perhaps the Epi the only one's we will call Thunderbirds? Or are the many others with winged body shapes and Thunderbird pickups also Thunderbirds? Or could it be any bass with Thunderbird pickups and the Thunderbird sound?

We are pretty loose here. Seems body shape alone is enough. I'll let our Queen have the final say.

 

[TwyreZ]

Thunderbird = mahogany + TB pickups

Typical Thunderbird sound = Gibson

 

[GonePlaid]

Man I couldn't help myself. This popped up on Sweetwater, should be here next week. The grain was so beautiful I couldn't pass it up. Ugh I got one on layaway at the HOG. Call me ImpulsiveView attachment 2996255

Man, you're right on about the grain(and the rest). Could use a bridge cover tho.

 

[TBird1958]

Man I couldn't help myself. This popped up on Sweetwater, should be here next week. The grain was so beautiful I couldn't pass it up. Ugh I got one on layaway at the HOG. Call me ImpulsiveView attachment 2996255

Congratulations Scott!