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by wayne63011
Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thunderbird Illustrated publication
Replies: 2
Views: 2070

Re: Thunderbird Illustrated publication

Alan, Thanks for your quick and insightful reply! I respect your knowledge and advice, thus I will continue to read these books with interest, but will not implement nor quote any of its comments. Your concern about the lack of post '66 bird articles for our Scoop magazine is sad, but true. I've met...
by wayne63011
Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thunderbird Illustrated publication
Replies: 2
Views: 2070

Thunderbird Illustrated publication

Just received Thunderbird Illustrated Volume 1 Numbers 1,2,3 & 4 and Volume 2 Numbers 1, 2, 3 & 4 from a vendor on ebay. Reportedly the Publisher was Jake Vandersluis and it was published quarterly by Thunderbird Publications in California. The 8 books have some great pictures and very inter...
by wayne63011
Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Trying To Salvage My Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 2864

Re: Trying To Salvage My Radio

Ralph Poor has "fixed" two of my radios. An AM/FM radio for our '65 and an AM plus 8 track for our '66. Both radios now sound great and if you have a factory installed rear seat speaker (on the '654) he can fix the knob to make it function just like it did from the factory. Make sure you t...
by wayne63011
Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Turn Signals not working
Replies: 4
Views: 3223

1964 Ford Thunderbird Turn Signals not working

I have a 1964 Ford thunder bird. The two signal indicators on the fender do not work . Nor does the driver side turn signal work in the front. All rear turn signal indicators work, left and right. I traced the wires from the front indicators and driver side turn signal back to the steering column. I...
by wayne63011
Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: I have a set of 1966 hubcaps that need a good home.
Replies: 2
Views: 1698

Re: I have a set of 1966 hubcaps that need a good home.

Are they the standard hubcap or the optional "spinner" cap?
by wayne63011
Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1966 LH Parking light
Replies: 2
Views: 4016

1966 LH Parking light

Looking for a 1966 left hand parking light unit with good chrome of the exposed frame. I have a good lens, that part is not important on this unit.
by wayne63011
Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1966 Parchment Seat Belts
Replies: 0
Views: 1156

1966 Parchment Seat Belts

Looking for an original set of 1966 Parchment interior seat belts that are in good condition. Possibly someone's rear belts from a parts car are in good enough condition to be used for a concours condition front seat application. Let me know what you have.
by wayne63011
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:08 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: St. Louis area vintage Bird mechanic.
Replies: 2
Views: 1434

Re: St. Louis area vintage Bird mechanic.

Custom Auto Center, 11721 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO
Phone number: 314-739-4391
Ask for Mr Ken Farrar as he is the owner.
Ken owns a 1966 T'bird and is currently working on the restoration (mechanical and appearance wise) of our 1966 T'bird.
Good luck!!
by wayne63011
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1966 P9 leather interior
Replies: 0
Views: 995

1966 P9 leather interior

Getting ready to replace the original P9 (leather - Parchment color) seat covers in our '66 convertible. Several of the Thunderbird parts suppliers offer replacement leather covers. I've been told the original Parchment color is hard to accurately reproduce. Does anyone know if all of the suppliers ...
by wayne63011
Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Radio noise suppression condenser.
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: 1965 Radio noise suppression condenser.

Many thanks for the quick replies!!
It sounds like the one Bob suggested is the one that's most likely an exact replacement for the one that is currently broken on my '65 alternator.
by wayne63011
Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Radio noise suppression condenser.
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

1965 Radio noise suppression condenser.

The connection wire to my radio noise suppression condenser (mounted on the alternator) broke off. Has anyone ever successfully repaired one of these? If not, does anyone know the part number? Or better yet, does anyone know where I can find a replacement?
by wayne63011
Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: '66 8 track face plate
Replies: 4
Views: 2826

Re: '66 8 track face plate

I have an extra, but it isn't "show quality". It's not bad, but it does have some very small pits in it.
After obtaining several, I finally had to send the one for our '66 out and have it re-chromed as none of them were ideal.
I'll send you a picture if you want.
by wayne63011
Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Bias-ply vs Radial replacement tires.
Replies: 13
Views: 6207

Re: Bias-ply vs Radial replacement tires.

Three years ago we put a set of the Diamond Back Dunlap radials on our '65 convertible. They have the correct width white wall with the red band and do look like the tires that were available on T'birds in 1965. We've now put nearly 15,000 miles on these tires with no issues at all. The Dunlap tire ...
by wayne63011
Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Looking for advice on issues with Convertible flair birds
Replies: 7
Views: 3200

AB . . . . good luck with your new project! Our '65 convertible is the same red on red combination with the reclining passenger's seat. I'd suggest you keep it, as my wife says it is very comfortable on long trips. Since your car is reportedly "original", I'd sure appreciate a color pictur...
by wayne63011
Tue May 27, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1966 RH exhaust manifold for a 428 engine
Replies: 1
Views: 1201

Stop the search!
We've found one that is correct (part number and date code) and has no cracks!