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by benelliman
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:15 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

Okay. Got the C6 in. Question: Does the FPA get in the way of your linkages? It seems to mess with my settings on the park, reverse, neutral, drive. I can get into gears... but they're not where they're supposed to be. The "drive" is on Neutral. Neutral is between R and N, and reverse is ...
by benelliman
Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:15 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

Okay. Got the C6 in. Question: Does the FPA get in the way of your linkages? It seems to mess with my settings on the park, reverse, neutral, drive. I can get into gears... but they're not where they're supposed to be. The "drive" is on Neutral. Neutral is between R and N, and reverse is o...
by benelliman
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Aftermarket Exhaust:performance options/suggestions/opinions
Replies: 8
Views: 8430

I am running FPA headers, 2.5" pipes that exit in the stock location, with an "H" pipe behind the transmission. I had this done in '07 when I rebuilt the drivetrain and I have been very pleased with the results. I nearly went with Flowmaster mufflers, but at the last minute decided o...
by benelliman
Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: OK Rocket/Bullet-Birders, time to show off!
Replies: 293
Views: 116973

@Benelliman: Hang in there... You've been putting a lot into your car lately. Take a break & regroup a bit - you don't have to get it all done at once. That's certainly the case with me - I could probably drop $5,000 on my car without even thinking too hard, except that my family's budget could...
by benelliman
Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:24 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: OK Rocket/Bullet-Birders, time to show off!
Replies: 293
Views: 116973

I'm crying

I've hit financial low.. and I was getting ready to sell a piece of history... but seeing all you guys and your birds makes me want to hang onto mine. It sucks being young, barely making ends meet, with a bird collecting dust... *sigh* I'll hold onto my bird for as long as I can... but I fear I'll h...
by benelliman
Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Shock absorbers
Replies: 19
Views: 12339

Napa sold shocks for my 62. they're perfectly awesome.. + lifetime warranty.
by benelliman
Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

Another reminder.

C6 = tranny mount... + the engine block seems to move a bit forward.
This part is tricky because of the FPAs I have installed in it.

*crosses fingers*

bleh....
by benelliman
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: General T-Bird Tech
Topic: Heater Core Removal, with photos...
Replies: 23
Views: 41464

Today I noticed a small green puddle on the passenger floormat -dang! Thank You very much for taking the time to post images and notes on removing the heater core from an A/C car. I found the thread doing a search for heater core. I'd like to replace it with a new core if they're available, otherwi...
by benelliman
Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

Actually, it's sad but true, these days $750 to rebuild an automatic transmission is actually a darn good price. When I was thinking about rebuilding mine instead of putting in the 5-speed manual, I was quoted $1200 to $1500 for the job from the shops in Tallahassee. I guess living in L.A. you stil...
by benelliman
Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1962 vehicle weight
Replies: 15
Views: 8088

Car manufacturers always calculate curb weight to include the model's standard equipment and a full tank of gas, but not any passengers or cargo. So, with a gallon of gas weighing around 6 pounds, a full 20-gallon tank accounts for about 120 pounds of that curb weight. are you sure the tank is 20 g...
by benelliman
Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:58 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: LED reverse lights/turn signals.
Replies: 8
Views: 4705

note to self. 61 lights are not the same as the 62-63.
by benelliman
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

The transmission used in the Lincoln is called an HX/Turbohydromatic and might not work for you. It was used behind the 430s through '65 and has a larger, longer case than the MX used in T-birds/full-size Fords, and I don't know how it compares length-wise or for mounting points by the time you fac...
by benelliman
Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: C6 Conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 21558

Thank you all for the wonderful advice! Truly, truly a vast knowledge worth sharing. For the time being, I managed to find a fully rebuilt transmission for $150.00 including the torque converter... however, it's a 1959-1966 FoMo 3 speed used in the Lincolns. It... is called... something.. turbo... /...
by benelliman
Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: 1964 Thunderbird for sale SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 2438

out of curiosity, is this thing still available?
by benelliman
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: NEED DASH PAD ADVICE QUICK!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2932

Hey there, Yes I did get it taken care of. I called several parts places for advice, but not a single one of them has ever replaced a dash pad, so they couldn't help. Another member here was kind enough to spend an hour or better explaining the process to me. So armed with his explination of the pr...