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by jbrd66
Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Whhitewall Cleaner
Replies: 1
Views: 1186

Whhitewall Cleaner

Anyone have any recommendations for product that works well for cleaning and protecting whitewall tires? I was using Detail Pro Whitewall Wipes for years and this product was easy to use and effective. Unfortunately, no longer available. Thanks.
by jbrd66
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Converetible Limit Switch Locations
Replies: 2
Views: 1131

Re: Converetible Limit Switch Locations

Thanks much. Found 'em all.
by jbrd66
Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Converetible Limit Switch Locations
Replies: 2
Views: 1131

Converetible Limit Switch Locations

I am attempting to clean all of the limit switches. I have located the deck lid released, top up and flipper rotary switches. I can't locate the convertible top down, deck lid up, deck lid down switches. The convertible trouble shooting manual indicates these are located next to the deck lid hinges ...
by jbrd66
Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuse Block - 1962
Replies: 4
Views: 2008

Re: Fuse Block - 1962

Thanks. Neutral safety switch connection was the issue.
by jbrd66
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuse Block - 1962
Replies: 4
Views: 2008

Fuse Block - 1962

Can someone please post a photo or a schematic of the fuse block and a list of the fuses for a '62? The backup lights are out. I suspect wither a blown fuse or a problem with the gear shift linkage in the steering column - I'd like to know which fuse I have to go after :). Thank you !!
by jbrd66
Wed May 23, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Package Tray (Flipper) Motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1993

Re: Package Tray (Flipper) Motor

Spoke to John at T Bird Ranch. He has developed an "amped up" tray motor - 1/2 HP in the small footprint. Requires relay add (to change polarity) and minor mod to mounting on gear box. I'll let you know what happens after the swap out. Thanks for the lead.
by jbrd66
Wed May 23, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Package Tray (Flipper) Motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1993

Re: Package Tray (Flipper) Motor

Thanks Fly,
Will give John a call.
by jbrd66
Wed May 23, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Package Tray (Flipper) Motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1993

Package Tray (Flipper) Motor

My '62 has an intermittent flipper motor. Sometimes flipper panel goes all the way vertical, but most of the time, it gets hung up about mid way. Works OK on retract cycle buy of course, no load. Relay, limit switches, transmission gear OK. I have contacted EVERY TBird parts house and learned: (1) c...
by jbrd66
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: First hand experience with this "reproduction" AM/FM radio
Replies: 15
Views: 7254

Re: First hand experience with this "reproduction" AM/FM radio

If the original AM radio is working, another less expensive option would be the addition of a RediRad (https://redirad.com/). This device converts the AM radio to accept input from anything that accepts a 1/8" mini-jack (for example, a phone or MP3 player). It works like the old FM converters -...
by jbrd66
Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Antenna
Replies: 7
Views: 2806

Antenna

Does the mast unscrew on 61-63? I've attempted to unscrew it turning it by hand and can't. I don't want to risk using a tool and snapping it off. Thanks.
by jbrd66
Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2427

Re: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down

By the way, Jim, which way is down - CW or CCW?
by jbrd66
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2427

Re: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down

Thanks very much Jim.
by jbrd66
Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible Top Service/Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Convertible Top Service/Repair

Can anyone recommend an individual or shop on Cape Cod that services TBird convertible tops?
by jbrd66
Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2427

Re: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down

Thanks - please review steps to lower the receivers. Any special tools required? Thank you.
by jbrd66
Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:49 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down
Replies: 7
Views: 2427

Convertible - Deck Lid Dowsn't Go Fully Down

Greetings. Just took delivery of a '62 convertible. Overall, the mechanism is working fine (flipper lid needs an occasional assist on the "up" cycle). On the close cycle, deck lid stops about 1/8" above package tray (both sides). I tried to lower the deck lid limit switch, but it's al...