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by assim111
Mon May 06, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: wire spoke wheel fix/truing
Replies: 5
Views: 267

Re: wire spoke wheel fix/truing

just a quick update on my situation i did contact a couple of British car clubs in the area and even found a friendly helpful MG club none of them seem to have a lead on this kind of work in this area i might as well buy the tools and set up and do it myself, and maybe put myself in business one of ...
by assim111
Fri May 03, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: wire spoke wheel fix/truing
Replies: 5
Views: 267

Re: wire spoke wheel fix/truing

that sounds like a good idea , i have found an MG club and contacted them hopefully they have a lead for me
thank you very much for your help i appreciate it
by assim111
Fri May 03, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: New owner of 64 hardtop!
Replies: 6
Views: 316

Re: New owner of 64 hardtop!

please send us some pictures of your interior and share some details with us
by assim111
Thu May 02, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: wire spoke wheel fix/truing
Replies: 5
Views: 267

wire spoke wheel fix/truing

i have a problem with one of my wire spoke wheel some spokes are loose and need to be adjusted i did try to look for a place to fix it, couldn't find one, even motorcycle shops cant do the job over here i live in Toronto and still struggling to find a place to fix it does anyone know a place near To...
by assim111
Thu May 02, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

day 5 of looking for a place that can fix/true my wire wheel in the Toronto area can find anyone that even motorcycle shops say they don't have a setup for a car wheel so hard luck for me i did order a spare steel rim and a tire from the us, should arrive in 5-6 days and then i will just use it in t...
by assim111
Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

just a quick update i have not fixed or looked into ignition yet, even with cyl1 misfiring every now and then the engine still runs smooth though... i have another issue now, i got the car on a hoist the other day to look at suspension, i will be changing the rear shocks and tie rods the even bigger...
by assim111
Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

i will definitely try and replace some ignition parts and upgrade the ones i have definitely need a refresh
i will go with your advice in the next week or so and keep you posted
thanks a lot !
by assim111
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

i did think the stock air opening was a bit small for the size of the engine i did replace it for an edelbrock 14inch i will see how the car is running and make adjustments to the carburettor accordingly i think i might have some issues with spark wires i tried to get a timing light to work the othe...
by assim111
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

here are some of the pictures of the car and of the crab that the previous owner installed
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by assim111
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

Re: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance

thank you everyone for your advices, i have been working on tuning the carb right, the previous owner installed an Edelbrock AVS2 and was never properly tunned, the car was running rich and the idling too high at both choke and normal idle, got that fixed. timing was a bit off too i got a timing lig...
by assim111
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 new purchase basic maintenance
Replies: 15
Views: 800

1964 new purchase basic maintenance

hello dear Thunderbird enthusiasts, i am happy to purchase my first classic being a 64 hardtop i was planning to do basic maintenance on it like changing oil & spark plugs, checking belts and timing, carb tweak and maybe installing a fuel pressure regulator can anyone tell me what is the right r...