Cars > Challenges > “Lightning” Vs “Nomad”

Zanting

M–22
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

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NudeAutoMall

M–91
Pahrump, Nevada
United States

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1995 Ford Thunderbird LX

“Lightning”

1955 Chevrolet Nomad

“Nomad”

Head to Head

About “Lightning”

My 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX, equipped with a 4.6L OHC "Modular" V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and a healthy dose of torque built on the MN12 platform.

I have owned "Lightning" for about 2 years now as both my main project car and previously as my daily driver.

Even with some of the issues she had due on one part to poor previous ownership and on another to the harsh climate here. I really love this car for a lot of reasons and I find it impossible to let it go.

I just recently got her off the road to begin the resurrection project after I found another daily driver (1999 Ford Escort SE). One of the biggest parts of this challenge is not working on her though, it is actually demolishing the old garage and building a proper one in it's place, so that I can actually work on the project properly and safely.

I will post the to-do list of everything I am doing to Lightning on here eventually.

To-Do List For 2011-2013:

Everything, seriously..

About “Nomad”

Use to belong to a friend that passed, one serious Rust Bucket that I use to tease him we were building a car around a title. He bought her off eBay as a "No Rust" car of course. Dock had a Corvette Drivetrain with one serious Big Block to drop in frunt, I only managed to buy the Nomad, none of the nice toys, so Rat Rod / Eco Rod she will become, something to look kool, but shooting for some serious gas mileage.

Specs for “Lightning”

- MN12 Platform
- 4.6L OHC "Modular" V8 (281ci.)
- 205 hp @ 4,500rpm, 265 lb·ft @ 3,200rpm
- 4R70W 4-Speed A/T + O/D
- 2-Door Coupe
- 200.3" - Length
- 72.7" - Width
- 52.5" - Height
- 113" - Wheelbase
- 3,725lb Curb Weight

Mileage: 132,000 km's

Specs for “Nomad”

None yet.

Factory Options for “Lightning”

- Power Everything
- Independent Rear Suspension
- TCS / ABS
- Variable Assist Power Steering
- Leather Interior
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat
- 2-Way Power Passenger Seat
- AM/FM Radio
- CD Player (Original Ford)
- Illuminated Keyless Entry
- Remote Starter
- Rear Window Defroster
- Moonroof / Sunroof
- Cup Holders
- A/C

Factory Options for “Nomad”

I think they fell out with the floor boards, or did they hang around till the fenders rotted off, don't know?

Mods for “Lightning”

- N/A

Mods for “Nomad”

The new floorboards and chassis are from a 4 door that was used as a stunt car in some movie. I'll have to do something cool with that camera mount under the passenger side headlight.