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by 55Greg&Amy
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power steering leak
Replies: 8
Views: 293

Re: Power steering leak

I’ve always believed that these cars will always leak, not only fluids but through the tops too.
FORD = Fill Oil Reservoirs Daily
and Floods On Rainy Days
by 55Greg&Amy
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Replacing hard brake line
Replies: 15
Views: 606

Re: Replacing hard brake line

Very difficult without removing the body but I did it on mine. I had to remove the body mount hardware on that side then I unbent the line enough to fanagle it through. I then had to rebend it to get the fittings to line up. I was using stainless lines also which are much stiffer to work with. Would...
by 55Greg&Amy
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:16 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: What exactly sets them apart?
Replies: 11
Views: 518

Re: What exactly sets them apart?

The CTCI is for predominantly 55-57.
The VTCI covers ALL years of Thunderbirds
by 55Greg&Amy
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: '56 TB Glove Box Door Spring Fitment
Replies: 5
Views: 351

Re: '56 TB Glove Box Door Spring Fitment

Here’s mine
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by 55Greg&Amy
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Sun visors for 55
Replies: 6
Views: 400

Re: Sun visors for 55

To install Sun visors you would need to obtain the proper 56/57 windshield moldings. You will need the left and right inside chrome doglegs (vertical pieces) as well as the inside upper chrome strip ( horizontal piece). Then you will need visors as well as the attaching hardware and hooks. It will n...
by 55Greg&Amy
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: 67 starts then dies as I let go of key
Replies: 6
Views: 842

Re: 67 starts then dies as I let go of key

Not sure in a 67 but look for something like this. Usually near the ignition coil or on the firewall.
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by 55Greg&Amy
Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: 67 starts then dies as I let go of key
Replies: 6
Views: 842

Re: 67 starts then dies as I let go of key

That is the exact symptom of a bad ballast resistor.
by 55Greg&Amy
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gasoline to use?
Replies: 7
Views: 2686

Re: Gasoline to use?

I’ve been running E-0 or non-ethanol in my 55 since owning it except for the rare case I’m out of town and can’t find a station that offers it. I then use at least 90-91 octane and try to use it up as soon as possible to not let it sit around long and ruin seals and gaskets. Try this to find ethanol...
by 55Greg&Amy
Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: head light switch shaft button
Replies: 7
Views: 528

Re: head light switch shaft button

Yes, the wiring and button are on the top when installed in the dash.
by 55Greg&Amy
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Round heater duct link '56 TB
Replies: 13
Views: 697

Re: Round heater duct link '56 TB

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That information is actually in the Ford Sports Car Electrical installation manual pg. 69.
Part #52726-s8 or s2
Screw-#8-15 x 1/2 cross recess pan hd. Tapp. Type -A
by 55Greg&Amy
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Help me answer these questions
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: Help me answer these questions

It’s actually quite easy to remove the steering column. Under the hood: loosen the clamp around the steering tube at the steering gear. Unplug the horn wire from the other side of the steering gear and tie a thin string or fishing line around the end that goes toward the firewall. This will help pul...
by 55Greg&Amy
Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Carburetor Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 463

Re: Carburetor Leak

Might need to add a copper flare washer if the fittings are getting worn.
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by 55Greg&Amy
Fri Jun 09, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: '56 TB Washer Tubing Routing
Replies: 10
Views: 568

Re: '56 TB Washer Tubing Routing

My 55 doesn’t have washers but the vacuum line for the wipers enters the firewall just below the starter solenoid.
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by 55Greg&Amy
Sat May 06, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ground battery and body ground connection
Replies: 5
Views: 445

Re: Ground battery and body ground connection

Zoom in and you can see where it mounts to the firewall.
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