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- Mon May 16, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
- Topic: 55/56 Thunderbird jack plates
- Replies: 0
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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....
- Tue May 10, 2022 5:32 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: "Rope Gasket" 57 Oil Pan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 700
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.
- Sun May 08, 2022 11:07 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Rear End Lub.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 260
56 Rear End Lub.
What rear end oil,goes in the 56 Third? I don't want to use synthetic.
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:23 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 312 Spark Plugs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1244
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.
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Spare tire well
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4897
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.
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:33 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1780
Re: Looking for Replacement Center Caps for 14" Wire Wheels on 57
Check with Coker Tire.
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 Air Cleaner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2053
Re: 1956 Air Cleaner
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They set to high on no factory carb. Will hit your hood.
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 Air Cleaner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2053
Re: 1956 Air Cleaner
Check out eBay. I see them,from time to time.
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:17 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Under Hood Installation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1851
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...
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Coil over rear shocks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1363
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.
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Hardtop Cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1772
Re: Hardtop Cover
I have a stand. The cover,that comes,with them,are pretty cheap. Not much more than,soft thick paper.
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Hardtop Cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1772
Re: Hardtop Cover
Can you post contact info,on your cover?
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:13 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1963 T bird oil pan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1155
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!
Thanks, for any suggestion,or help!
- Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:19 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 tbird trunk weather strip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1425
Re: 55 tbird trunk weather strip
On my 56. It is on the trunk lid.
- Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:40 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Valve Train Oil Tube Issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1373
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.