Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Thanks for that, Do you think there is any need to look at jet sizes from original spec? due to the current low grade fuel now days I use a 98 fuel with no ethanol, seems to run ok but wasn't driving a tri-power back in 63 to make a comparison. Brian.

G'Day all. I'm in the process of replacing the power valve in my Tri-power after a huge backfire. My question is it had been fitted with a lower number the 1963 Ford supplement shows the correct #65 but the spec in the same section shows the power valve opens at between 7 1/2 to 10 inches of mercury...

Thanks Jim as always a definitive answer, I guess you will have to add a few more names to that list now. Brian.

G'Day all. Can any one help with the original specifications on the size of this carriage bolt and nut and the correct finish also are the hold down plates sold by the major retailers exactly the same as original? thanks Brian

Hi ozzy 351. While the other half of the world is a sleep you some times can get a quick answer from down under. The clip I believe is a radio anti static device which should have sharp turned up ends at the corners to make contact to the underside of the bonnet or as the others say hood when closed...

Thanks for you help, the 5/8" heater hose arrived to-day, finished up $68 for made in Taiwan hose hope it last's. Brian.

Hi. Thanks for the eBay links I have sent a couple of emails just to check. the 5/8" white stripe hose does not show the grooves in the enlarged photo on there site but it's in the description and if Inline sells the hose clamps to suit. thanks Brian.

G'Day all. I was hope full that someone out there might be able to help in locating a supplier of the the correct 5/8" ribbed white stripe heater hose for my 63, the problem is my car is converted to right hand drive and now my heater is on the opposite side of the car I need about 8 foot in on...

Hi.This is a bit off the paint issue Can anybody tell me if my A/C line with the site glass, ever used brass fittings on the end of the hose the hose? looks original with green #P-7510-USR-5/16" numbers along the length of the hose It appears the same as Ian's first photo but without the black ...

Hi all. If you are going to carry a fire extinguisher it may be advisable to have one with a short hose,most of the compact extinguishers stop working when you turn them upside down and reduced on there side.As most fires start with fuel under the air cleaner you need to get to the source to put it ...

I used the engine assembly numbers when I first registered my 63 in N.S.W. they are just above the oil and fuel filter on a machined area toward the top of the block. I also have a 59 skyliner with a 352 ci with no numbers, wait for this.. the previous owner in Tas. was told to stamp the first 5 num...

Welcome a Kiwi now turned in to a swan a rare bird, we need all the birds we can get. Brian.

Thanks for that Jim, This is going the way of the story of the Three Bears.My two have a larger corner radius by just looking at the photo's now we have three types but now I know what is correct we are on the right track.I have seen NOS painted on e-Bay may have to look at having one chrome plated?...

G'Day all. I am looking for some direction in obtaining the correct oil breather cap for my 63 tri power with chrome dress up kit,after checking the OFS. and buying two from different major T-Bird suppliers I'm not sure I have the correct one. The edge radius looks to large and possible smaller in D...

G'Day all. Just received an short email following my enquire to Miller Obsolete Parts on vee belts as per the forum, "We do not have them." short and to the point may be sold out?