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by goldwinghg
Mon May 16, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: 55/56 Thunderbird jack plates
Replies: 0
Views: 364

55/56 Thunderbird jack plates

I have front and rear jack plates,for the 55/56 Tbird. I bought these thinking my car didn't have them. I guess I should have looked closer,before buying these. I'm not sure,these have ever been installed,they still have the description tag,on them. You can read the wording,on a couple,of them. $65....
by goldwinghg
Tue May 10, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: "Rope Gasket" 57 Oil Pan
Replies: 8
Views: 649

Re: "Rope Gasket" 57 Oil Pan

The rear main seal,can be replaced. Without pulling the engine. I just had mine replaced,about a month ago. Not,leaking so for. It can be done,with a little patience,and know now.
by goldwinghg
Sun May 08, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 56 Rear End Lub.
Replies: 2
Views: 255

56 Rear End Lub.

What rear end oil,goes in the 56 Third? I don't want to use synthetic.
by goldwinghg
Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 56 312 Spark Plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 1180

56 312 Spark Plugs

I'm wanting to change my spark plugs,in my 56 312. The plugs,that are in it now,are Motocraft 5125. I can't find,anything that says,what the should be. Any help,with choosing the best plugs,would be very helpful.
by goldwinghg
Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Spare tire well
Replies: 20
Views: 4787

Re: Spare tire well

I found an aluminum space saver wheel,and tire,from a Lincoln. A lot less weight,in the trunk. Found it in eBay.
by goldwinghg
Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 Air Cleaner
Replies: 6
Views: 2034

Re: 1956 Air Cleaner

You just want to make sure it will work with your csrb.

They set to high on no factory carb. Will hit your hood.
by goldwinghg
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 Air Cleaner
Replies: 6
Views: 2034

Re: 1956 Air Cleaner

Check out eBay. I see them,from time to time.
by goldwinghg
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Under Hood Installation
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: Under Hood Installation

I don't think I would do that. They didn't come insulated. I would think,it would cause more harm,than good. You will be trapping more heat,in the engine compartment. They already have a hard time,keeping the engine cool. I would think,it will be easier for the engine,to overheat. Also more heat ins...
by goldwinghg
Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Coil over rear shocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1339

Coil over rear shocks

Has anybody,installed coil over rear shocks,on there 56 tbird. If so,how was the ride? Does it cause the rear to sit high.
by goldwinghg
Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Hardtop Cover
Replies: 5
Views: 1750

Re: Hardtop Cover

I have a stand. The cover,that comes,with them,are pretty cheap. Not much more than,soft thick paper.
by goldwinghg
Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Hardtop Cover
Replies: 5
Views: 1750

Re: Hardtop Cover

Can you post contact info,on your cover?
by goldwinghg
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1963 T bird oil pan
Replies: 2
Views: 1139

1963 T bird oil pan

My brother has a 63 tbird,with 390. The oil pan,is pretty beat up. He is wanting to replace it. Is there anything special,about the oil pan,on a 63 t bird? Where would be a good place for him to find one.


Thanks, for any suggestion,or help!
by goldwinghg
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 tbird trunk weather strip
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Re: 55 tbird trunk weather strip

On my 56. It is on the trunk lid.
by goldwinghg
Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Valve Train Oil Tube Issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1344

Re: Valve Train Oil Tube Issue

I would think. Somebody,wanted to force more flow to the other end. Restricting the flow to that end. Why, I'm not sure. Does look like it was done on purpose.