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by Phoenix SR
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Front Coil Spring Removal
Replies: 3
Views: 168

Re: Front Coil Spring Removal

I'll second what Alan said, this is a job that can kill you if you aren't careful! This is a case where Youtube is not your friend. There are little steps and tricks that will get you in trouble if you aren't watching closely. Yes, you will need to remove the aftermarket spring spacers and the bump ...
by Phoenix SR
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1962 Steering gearbox
Replies: 0
Views: 139

1962 Steering gearbox

Looking for some help. As we know there are 2 different gearboxes for our Bullet Birds, unfortunately the car I bought didn't have one. Other than the mounting flange spacing and the gearbox to steering shaft coupling style, are there other differences between them? Looking at the car, there are mou...
by Phoenix SR
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: I am looking to get some chrome plating done
Replies: 1
Views: 114

Re: I am looking to get some chrome plating done

Custom Plating Specialist in Wisconsin does a great job! Not MN, but right next door:

https://customplatingspecialist.com/?ut ... gJGsvD_BwE
by Phoenix SR
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1962 Roadster resurrection
Replies: 6
Views: 448

Re: 1962 Roadster resurrection

Thanks for the input!
The car has had a few parts removed. The dash still has the indentations from the grab bar, there are holes and outline from the tonneau latch in the carpet.
I have the gate sheet showing she is a roadster.
by Phoenix SR
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1962 Roadster resurrection
Replies: 6
Views: 448

Re: 1962 Roadster resurrection

Thanks for the suggestion. I already ordered those manuals as well as a couple of others. :)
by Phoenix SR
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1962 Roadster resurrection
Replies: 6
Views: 448

1962 Roadster resurrection

Hello all, Just joined after buying an early 62 Sport Roadster barn find. I am looking forward to learning more about T-Birds and specifically mine. She's quite rough and needs a ton of TLC but hopefully I'll get her back to a proper Bird. The plan is to make it a very nice driver, not a concours sh...