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by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air vent scoops/deflectors on a '57
Replies: 6
Views: 139

Re: Air vent scoops/deflectors on a '57

Here's a picture how mine is mounted on the drivers side
by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 Restoration Project
Replies: 23
Views: 435

Re: 55 Restoration Project

I agree, The neighbor is happy how he and his brother and yours truly did. I don't claim to be "Amos Minter" I have learned plenty by seeing how my car was put together by Jewel Meetz up in Wisconsin. It was a fun project. The garage is on the other side of the block. Working later was not...
by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 Restoration Project
Replies: 23
Views: 435

Re: 55 Restoration Project

As you have noticed the Red bird is the project car we worked on. Noticed it's stance is higher that the two other birds. We agreed that once driven the car should settle down a bit. The picture was taken a week after the restoration was complete.
by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas mileage ?
Replies: 30
Views: 711

Re: Gas mileage ?

My lips are sealed. let's get back to the Thunderbird forum...
by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 Restoration Project
Replies: 23
Views: 435

Re: 55 Restoration Project

Been there done that on restoration on the neighbor's 56 Red T Bird. BTW he spend too much.
by ICON 1956
Mon May 13, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas mileage ?
Replies: 30
Views: 711

Re: Gas mileage ?

That's Bindenomic's !
by ICON 1956
Sat May 11, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 Restoration Project
Replies: 23
Views: 435

Re: 55 Restoration Project

I would set up a budget, Restoring these birds can cost you plenty $$$$$$$....
by ICON 1956
Sat May 11, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oem Wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 137

Re: Oem Wheels

Here's a picture of mine that are OEM.
by ICON 1956
Sat May 11, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
Replies: 4
Views: 104

Re: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode

Got me on a technicality ! ::?
by ICON 1956
Fri May 10, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
Replies: 4
Views: 104

Re: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode

The answer is Thunderbird !
by ICON 1956
Thu May 09, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
Replies: 25
Views: 2104

Re: 56 Speedometer lubrication

Here's a picture that might help:
by ICON 1956
Thu May 02, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rust again in master cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 198

Re: Rust again in master cylinder

I suggest you run denature alcohol through the lines then fresh unopened brake fluid then bleed all of the lines. There could be a chemical reaction with a metal ( Aluminum) fitting that also could be the issue.
by ICON 1956
Wed May 01, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a lift in my garage
Replies: 8
Views: 153

Re: Need a lift in my garage

Found this one, at reasonable price :
https://randjautomotive.shop/product/66 ... -car-lift/
by ICON 1956
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas mileage ?
Replies: 30
Views: 711

Re: Gas mileage ?

The milage on the 53 Customline with a flat eight with Henderson triple duals which gets 6-9 MPG OUCH !
by ICON 1956
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas mileage ?
Replies: 30
Views: 711

Re: Gas mileage ?

My milage is between 12-14 mpg. When I had the 61 T Bird it was 7-10 mpg.