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by claybreaker 144
Sat May 11, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: WIPER ARM ID
Replies: 0
Views: 44

WIPER ARM ID

I cleaned out a shelf in my barn and found wiper arms, 2 sets of 61-63 and 2 unidentified sets, one set has a funky isolator on the blade mount both appear to be unpolished stainless steel. Posting to see if anyone can identify these.
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by claybreaker 144
Sat May 04, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Quality Alert
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Re: Quality Alert

HYDRO-E-LECTRIC Florida based.
by claybreaker 144
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Quality Alert
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Quality Alert

Top relays C1SF-15672-A and 0SF-15672-D are now supplied with the bus bar tab boss shorter than the original. The swaging operation is ineffective in securing the tab to the boss as it can be lifted off with finger pressure. I called this to attention of the vendor and replacements were sent out but...
by claybreaker 144
Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Need 12 volts to coil 1962
Replies: 2
Views: 170

Re: Need 12 volts to coil 1962

The 61 and 62 Thunderbird harnesses that I worked on only had resistance wire under the dash. Easy to splice in standard copper wire from ignition switch to the harness plug on the firewall. Top plug, top row, second wire in from the right. I don't know what the spec is on the thunderbird resistance...
by claybreaker 144
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
Replies: 10
Views: 875

Re: Idle Control Solenoid

61 only. 62-63 had idle control moved to inside under dash. Suggest you get reproduction of 62 Tbird Electrical Assembly Manual to see how system went together. Fast Idle Device 62 Electric Assembly Manual shown on page 64 or Sheet 11 of 11 Drawing Page E2-4720-11. Shown on carb, when it moved unde...
by claybreaker 144
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 61 Base Steering Column Connection To Steering Gear
Replies: 3
Views: 378

Re: 61 Base Steering Column Connection To Steering Gear

I stumbled across this illustration in one of the vendor catalogs I have, it shows the rag joint coupling for the non-swing away steering column. The coupling that came with my 61 was beat and I could not locate a similar one to fit the splined input shaft of the steering box. I swapped in a steerin...
by claybreaker 144
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air conditioner clutch bearing.
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Re: Air conditioner clutch bearing.

Karl,
I replaced the bearing in my 61 a few months back and do not remember any spacers. Just remember the bearing was pricey and purchased from Amazon! Bearing was recently up on Rock Auto as a close-out deal. Sorry no photos!
by claybreaker 144
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Search of a Power Brake Booster for a 1962 Thunderbird
Replies: 2
Views: 158

Re: Search of a Power Brake Booster for a 1962 Thunderbird

I have a couple of cores, PM me if you are interested.
by claybreaker 144
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 tail light wiring mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 280

Re: 62 tail light wiring mystery

Do yourself a favor and solder a ground wire to the outside of the new sockets and run the wire to a good ground. I've done that to every new or old sockets on the rear and front turn signals on both my projects. No ground issues with the lights.
by claybreaker 144
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 63 windshield Front vent drains
Replies: 9
Views: 2192

Re: 63 windshield Front vent drains

Fresh air inlet duct.png This is what you need to purchase, they were in stock a month ago at Pat Wilson Thunderbird parts and I purchased one. You will have to remove the rubber and clamp from the new part and reuse the original flange. [img][/img][attachment=0]PXL_20240109_165209935.jpg (Below) O...
by claybreaker 144
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruise O Matic No reverse..All in....
Replies: 9
Views: 1925

Re: Cruise O Matic No reverse..All in....

Marketplace or Craigslist is where I would start, I looked on Car-Part.com and found a couple of salvage yards that wanted $900 for a core. I ended up driving 400 miles round trip for my replacement.
by claybreaker 144
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oil pressure sender wire connector
Replies: 8
Views: 1830

Re: Oil pressure sender wire connector

The part number for this connector is S2292 Standard Motor Products. Disclaimer on that part number, it appears the insulator has changed in the four years since I purchased this for my last build. I purchased two different brands and neither fit. The slot in the bottom of the insulator is too smal...
by claybreaker 144
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oil pressure sender wire connector
Replies: 8
Views: 1830

Re: Oil pressure sender wire connector

The part number for this connector is S2292 Standard Motor Products.
by claybreaker 144
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Door frame plug
Replies: 1
Views: 194

Re: Door frame plug

That plug is steel and painted the body color. Never had to purchase one so I can't say if they are reproduced but I guess not. Should be easy to find used.
by claybreaker 144
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Restoring interior textured metal?
Replies: 3
Views: 583

Re: Restoring interior textured metal?

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