TC's what's the difference?

[Digger914]

Hemi asked me if I could take a look and see what I could do to get the oldest surviving TC back into good running condition and while I was under the hood to take some pictures. The 89 Maroon is the oldest surviving, the 90 White one is mine.

[Guest GregTC]

The hood supports an the trunk supports and the tonneau cover I have two TCs that are set up different like the two you show but both of mine are 1989's

[Hemi Dude]

The hood supports an the trunk supports and the tonneau cover I have two TCs that are set up different like the two you show but both of mine are 1989's

The Cabernet one is a very early 6/88 build, they changed quite early in production to the type carried through the 1991 models. My 11/88 built 89 has the later style.

[Guest GregTC]

one of my TCs was also built 06/88 the vin is ZC2FP1108KB200233 Cabernet, it needs some work was going to restore it have all ready done the trunk well but it need some floor pan work but now thinking of using it for parts it does run an drive

Edited June 25, 2014 by GregTC (see edit history)

[Digger914]

one of my TCs was also built 06/88 the vin is ZC2FP1108KB200233 Cabernet, it needs some work was going to restore it have all ready done the trunk well but it need some floor pan work but now thinking of using it for parts it does run an drive

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I think this one is a little bit older

[Bill Reichert]

GregTC sounds like a Chicago or Detroit special.

[Guest TCBucky89]

Speaking of hood struts...what is the part number for the '89 with the inboard mounting position on the hood, like your white one in the pics??

[Digger914]

No part number for my struts. I bought my $18.95ea replacement hood stuts off the rack at Fleet Farm where they sell farm, implement and gardening stuff. Strength, length and fittings, mine aren't what you will get if you order for the car.

[Guest TCBucky89]

I was thinking about checking out Tractor Supply. Autozone wants $79 for two.

[Guest GregTC]

Yea it is but not by much maybe only a few days apart depending on how many they built a day

[Hemi Dude]

Yea it is but not by much maybe only a few days apart depending on how many they built a day

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[Guest GregTC]

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sorry about that just figured out how do that but I was referring to the oldest TC

[Guest TCBucky89]

My 11/88 built 89 has the later style.

My '89 was built in 11/88, also, and has struts like the white one in the first pic. All my struts have 'Stabilus' on them. Is that the factory brand, or have these been replaced?

[Hemi Dude]

Hemi asked me if I could take a look and see what I could do to get the oldest surviving TC back into good running condition and while I was under the hood to take some pictures. The 89 Maroon is the oldest surviving, the 90 White one is mine.

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Digger, now that you have the old TC running well again, how about a picture of the whole car, maybe even with the vintage owner, when he stops in for his accumulator.

[Digger914]

Digger, now that you have the old TC running well again, how about a picture of the whole car, maybe even with the vintage owner, when he stops in for his accumulator.

Is this Guinness book worthy? In the back is the oldest know operating TC and at 90+ years old, could the oldest TC be driven by the oldest TC owner operator?

Edited July 4, 2014 by Digger914 (see edit history)

[Hemi Dude]

Is this Guinness book worthy? In the back is the oldest know operating TC and at 90+ years old, could the oldest TC be driven by the oldest TC owner operator?

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OK, now we have Bob, that will qualify for the owner, but a nice profile shot of the TC would be appreciated some time in the future.

Thanks Digger.

[Digger914]

OK, now we have Bob, that will qualify for the owner, but a nice profile shot of the TC would be appreciated some time in the future.

Thanks Digger.

Not the best weather for taking pictures

So Bob stopped by on a sunny day and he left his hard top at home

Edited July 29, 2014 by Digger914 (see edit history)