Vintage Thunderbird Club International

I'm also doing the same thing. It is probably cheaper to repair what you have than start over, and when you get done it will probably work better too.

Interesting modification, but that isn't the way it was from the factory. Also that plastic bottle is clearly mounted below the top of the radiator, so it is ineffective as a degas bottle, but it does catch coolant and prevent it from spilling on the ground.

I used to design automotive A/C systems, though I retired from engineering in 2008, my last design was the 2011 5.0L Mustang. I also did the 2002 T-Bird, but it was just a slight modification from the Lincoln LS. More modern designs use a pressure switch on the evaporator outlet line. Since the refr...

I'm in the process of doing exactly the same thing. I removed the dash and the whole box out of the car. I've opened the box up and discovered that at some point the heater core was replaced and during the replacement process some of the fiberglass was damaged. This weekend I will be cleaning and re...