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by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: best brand of convertble top
Replies: 2
Views: 3620

Re: best brand of convertble top

I got mine from Electron top , but i asked for a width 3/4" wider down the pass & driver door , and i wanted the Chrysler " Sailcloth " finish in
bright white . i got it at company cost . (less than a hundred ) but i put these on every day . birds are a snap .
by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: 59 conversion from hydraulic to disc
Replies: 3
Views: 4434

Re: 59 conversion from hydraulic to disc

my conversion was with 1969 -70 LTD Only spindles they bolt up in birds spot just fine with iron caliper . I had the 1978 ranchero rims that are reversed .14x6 .. But since have switched to 1996 ford ranger pu wheels 14x6 Alloy . and lost 1/3 the weight . the ford hubcaps bite in just fine though yo...
by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: Swapping a 5.0L FI motor with AOD in a 58-60?
Replies: 11
Views: 6493

Re: Swapping a 5.0L FI motor with AOD in a 58-60?

i was thinking the 10 cylinder ford f 250 from 2000 -03 . to bolt up to ford aod these im told have the 300 six bell pattern .
And smooth /power in spades
by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: '59 T Bird rear brake compatibility
Replies: 1
Views: 2117

Re: '59 T Bird rear brake compatibility

look up 78 bronco , the bolt up pattern is differnt but it has 11.1 x 2 .5 shoe :shock:
by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: replacement radio for 60 t-bird ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4492

Re: replacement radio for 60 t-bird ?

I liked the radio conversion shown on you tube that pulls tubes from a old donor radio , the add circuit boards to give it
Am /Fm . blue tooth , and Thumb drive to store music . jump to the jet age ! ;-)
by Tbird60
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: 4 core aluminum radiator
Replies: 2
Views: 2528

Re: 4 core aluminum radiator

don at US radiator will make one in alloy . but the high density 3/8 core is the one you want . ask for heavy duty tanks and for them to sweat
In your inlet and old outlet for more authentic look . copper can be repaired easy :idea: