Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Good work. I took a short cut and cut the strut rod bushing sleeve about 1/4" or do. It was the thickness of two washers which I installed behind the nut to pull things tight . I also gained a stable ride up to 75 mph. I hope never to go that hast in this car again :)

I used aftermarket poly urethane boots.

Yeah, me too. I found both upper shafts badly worn . I did put a 1/8" washer behind the front bolt. Since I had the car aligned with the worn shafts who knows what the specs are now. Still trying to get my 4 wheel disc conversion sorted.

Anyone tilt the hood on their bullet bird? Ive been looking a universal kits but thought about using factory 58-60 hinges. Any thought, opinions or pics?

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Leon

Nothing interchanges. Keep the spindles and go with an adapter kit. You can buy the Granada rotors and GM calipers locally.

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Leon

I have the same problem and my car is uncomfortable to steer and drive on the open road. Wheel doesn't turn back either. On modern A-arms are the adjusting point either via a slot or shims. I'm going to shim between the front bolt and body. This will push the top of the spindle back increasing the c...

Here's a link to my solution:

http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/p ... f=6&t=9267

I see some guys running aluminum valve covers and wonder what you had to do to get them there. I have a pair of vintage M/T and Cal Custom covers that I can't get on as they hit the booster.

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Leon

Sorry about that. Rear axle outter. Looking for bearing size and bolt spacing.

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CPP confirmed the Lincoln kit won't work on the TBird and they don't sell the hubs separately.

I need to know the bearing size on my 62. I read the Tbird and all full sized Fords were medium. Early Mustangs small with later having the large bearing option and 70 & up Torino had their own. I'm looking to do a brake upgrade and would like to avoid pulling mine apart. My research did show th...

I saw this kit today and was wondering is it would fit my 62. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/Brakes/6164WBK-P13.htm http://www.classicperform.com/Instructions/PDF/6164WBK-P13instructions.pdf It's not cheap but they are 13" dual piston. Here's another kit but for early Mustang. http://www.e...

How did you get the valve covers to clear the brake booster? I can't get my Cal Custom finned covers to fit.

Leon

Yes, it's a good fan.

I think mine is 18" which fills the factory shroud. I also replaced my horns with new repo units. They are 100% better than stock. Even added a 16" electric pusher fan and adjustable thermostat. It's barely under control on a hot day in traffic.

Leon