Vintage Thunderbird Club International

On things like heater motors and window motors it's not the voltage that is the problem it's the speed that that these will operate on with 12 volts. They were not designed to run that fast so you get heat build up causing failure or worse. Window motors are not that much of a problem (as are seat m...

I had Arthur Gould (now AG Rebuilders) in Mass. rebuild a couple of pumps for me and had no problems. Been awhile, don't remember turn around time but it wasn't bad. Might have some in stock.

I installed the drop curtain in my 56. It's kind of late to do a write up but I can do it tomorrow and send it to you email. Just message me your email and I will send it to you. I had the garnish molding done by an upholsterer so cannot help you there.

If you want to look for another speedo, try Adrian Lori at 570-709-0823 or Bob Schermerhorn at 518-392-2472. I have dealt with these two in the past with no problems.

My 56 had a Prestige top with a swing arm. It worked perfectly. You do need to get the attaching hardware from Prestige as it is different from the factory attaching hardware.. I originally purchased the top used after I got my car (no conv top) and then located a factory swing arm. I did it my self...

Two places I know of - Bob's Speedometer and Williamson's Instruments.

In NJ there are two very good Tbird clubs if you are interested in joining a club. New Jersey Open Road Thunderbird Club (NJORTC) of which I am a member and the Garden State Classic Thunderbird Club.

NJORTC has a web site and a Facebook page. Look us up.

There is a shop that does brake conversions and they may be able to answer your question and provide a master cylinder. ECI (Engineered Components Inc.) in Connecticut.

When I went to a mechanical switch I left the old switch in place. been about 10 years and no leaks yet. Did the same with my 54 Ford with the same result. Way over ten years.

Does this apply to just 57 or does the length change apply to earlier years ? These numbers are incorrect and were corrected by Gil. The corrected driveshaft length for the Fordomatic transmission is 28.5 inches. The standard and overdrive transmission driveshaft length is 25.5 inches. This is per a...

From the Restoration Manual by Gil

1955, 1956 and 1957 Std and Auto All 27 inches
1955 & 1956 O/D 24 inches
1957 O/D 25.5 inches

Measured from the center to center points where the u-joints mount.

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Note = OP says supplier not taking any more orders


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Jimntempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:52 pm THis was posted on facebook a while ago.

There is no commercially available smaller steering wheel for a 55. As for the generator light, I suggest removing both the generator and regulator and have them checked out by an automotive electrical shop. One easy test to make - remove the negative battery cable (power cable if still 6V positive ...

Unless there is fuel in the floats, no sense in replacing them

The plastic "spacer" or tip is available by itself. CASCO lists them