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by ranchbird
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: T85 C Transmission Tail Bushing
Replies: 3
Views: 143

Re: T85 C Transmission Tail Bushing

If you google that part # there is a quit a few n.o.s ones on eBay or Dennis Carpenter has them.
by ranchbird
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Mystery Item
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: Mystery Item

concours parts catalog
by ranchbird
Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: '56 TB Mystery hangers/supports
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: '56 TB Mystery hangers/supports

Whatever they were for in the past they don't belong there, every picture you google there is nothing there but the bolt that holds the bracket to the frame, maybe somebody had the exhaust routed through there at one time ?
by ranchbird
Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Installing options cost and difficulty
Replies: 23
Views: 1378

Re: Installing options cost and difficulty

These baby birds aren't bringing much money lately, there's a 57 that came on with a lot of maintenance records with a no reserve should be interesting.
by ranchbird
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Installing options cost and difficulty
Replies: 23
Views: 1378

Re: Installing options cost and difficulty

Another really nice 55 just sold for 24k on bring a trailer, snowshoe white, red and white interior. PS-power seat- PW-AC front disc brakes- wire wheels. There's also a beautiful gray 57 and turquoise 55 on right now.
by ranchbird
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Installing options cost and difficulty
Replies: 23
Views: 1378

Re: Installing options cost and difficulty

Well, the yellow 55 Bird on bring a trailer only reached $13,750 and didn't sell, could be that there was no interaction with the seller when questions were asked, there's another nice red 55 on there with a no reserve, it's up to $15,555 with 3 days left and a black 56 no reserve currently at $7,20...
by ranchbird
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Clutch mechanism 57 with a 312 engine.
Replies: 1
Views: 179

Re: Clutch mechanism 57 with a 312 engine.

I have a 56 with a 3spd o.d,so I looked at mine if it's the same the only way I could see it being lower on the engine side is if the steady rest mount on the driver's side is missing the rubber donuts or there severely squished, the steady mount rod is threaded so there is a little adjustment. Mine...
by ranchbird
Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Installing options cost and difficulty
Replies: 23
Views: 1378

Re: Installing options cost and difficulty

I've said this before, Bring A Trailer is a good place to look at to see what certain cars are going for, there are quite a few T-Birds that come on and usually sell from the mid twenty's to low thirty's. You'll find Minter quality restored to daily drivers, lots of detailed pictures you can also go...
by ranchbird
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: softtop seals leaking
Replies: 35
Views: 2290

Re: softtop seals leaking

So, after reading all the comments I'd say the solution is don't drive it in the rain.
by ranchbird
Sun Sep 10, 2023 12:49 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: softtop seals leaking
Replies: 35
Views: 2290

Re: softtop seals leaking

Unless it's a daily driver why would you need to or want to drive it in the rain, I know everybody says you gotta drive um but I will wait for a sunny day.
by ranchbird
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake switch
Replies: 16
Views: 986

Re: Brake switch

I just changed mine today to a mechanical switch, made my own brackets and bought a universal stop light switch. Plugged into the existing pressure switch wires extended the length and ran them through the main rubber grommet inside the passenger compartment. works great instant brake lights. Alread...
by ranchbird
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: '56 TB Washer Tubing Routing
Replies: 10
Views: 568

Re: '56 TB Washer Tubing Routing

I think the two holes that are circled in your picture is where the e-brake handle bolts to.
by ranchbird
Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: bring a trailer
Replies: 1
Views: 238

bring a trailer

56 t-bird coyote powered on bring a trailer.
by ranchbird
Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: bring a trailer
Replies: 1
Views: 333

bring a trailer

56 T-bird with coyote power on bring a trailer.