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- Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:11 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: '62 will not go into park
- Replies: 1
- Views: 287
Re: '62 will not go into park
Check for wear on the detent plate and shift lever. Losing Park position is an early sign of failure of those parts. Do a search of this forum....type in "transmission detent" . In that search you will find a post with alink to instructions on how to replace the detent plate and shifter le...
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:41 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: New member - here's the story.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1245
Re: New member - here's the story.....
There is no trim (shown as black trim in your photo) in that location. So just remove that trim in your photo and you will be as original.
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:32 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: NO 2ND GEAR - '61 THUNDERBIRD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1229
Re: NO 2ND GEAR - '61 THUNDERBIRD
Check the vacuum line to the modulator valve at the transmission for leaks, and the modulator valve might be failing and need replacing.
Those two items would be an easy and inexpensive fix. Worth looking at before getting into the inner workings of the transmission.
Good Luck!!
Those two items would be an easy and inexpensive fix. Worth looking at before getting into the inner workings of the transmission.
Good Luck!!
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:01 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Trim on a 61
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1084
Re: Trim on a 61
Those two chrome dashes, I believe, were meant to fit between the three rectangular "hash marks" on the '62 rear quarter as seen on my '62.
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:04 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Trim on a 61
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1084
Re: Trim on a 61
According to the 1961-1963 OFS, Sports Side Trim Body Protection Molding was a dealer installed option in 1962 only. Pg. H6-1 and H6-2.
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What is the best source to purchase a 1961-1963 TBIRD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2273
Re: What is the best source to purchase a 1961-1963 TBIRD
I heartily agree with Icon's opinion on auctions. And his warning applies to all sale venues, auctions, magazines, online sales, private sales, etc. A buyer should always be wary, become educated about the item he is seeking, and perform due diligence with an in depth inspection before parting with ...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What is the best source to purchase a 1961-1963 TBIRD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2273
Re: What is the best source to purchase a 1961-1963 TBIRD
Hemmings Motor News has several listed that look decent.
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rear Quarter weatherstrip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
Re: Rear Quarter weatherstrip
Just went to the garage to look....the 45' cut is on the bottom on my '62.
I can get a picture if you need it.
I can get a picture if you need it.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 2:50 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3499
Re: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
Great!!! Glad that worked out for you.
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:48 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3499
Re: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
According to Superbrightleds.com , you should use a red LED behind a red lens for maximum brightness.
Here's a link to that info....
https://www.superbrightleds.com/carbulb ... olorChoice
Good Luck!!
Here's a link to that info....
https://www.superbrightleds.com/carbulb ... olorChoice
Good Luck!!
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3499
Re: Brake Light Bulb Replacement
My Tbird is a 1962. To change tail light bulbs, remove taillight red lens for access to the bulb. Your '63 is probably the same? 4 screws in the lens hold it all together. Shown and described in the 62 shop manual, pages 10-4 and 10-5. Also check the Electrical Assembly Manual.
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:24 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tag Light
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2165
Re: Tag Light
There are two "tag lights" on the '62. They are located in the upper corners of the bumper opening for the license plate. They are described in the shop manual pages 10-4 and 10-5 with an illustration and take a #67 bulb. Sponsoring vendors have reproductions available. I've included a pho...
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: window washer pump and bag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2635
Re: window washer pump and bag
Hope these photos can help. The T bird is now in winter storage so I can't get to it until Spring for more specific photos. PA200004 (1024x766).jpg PA170048 (1024x750).jpg PA170038 (1024x682).jpg You can see the hose running along the passenger side fender and across the cowl to each nozzle. Pretty ...
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:25 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: brake drum vendor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2617
Re: brake drum vendor
Try Pat Wilson's Thunderbird.
www.wilsontbird.com
www.wilsontbird.com
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:01 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Odds & Ends
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3723
Re: Odds & Ends
ricklove-----the shop manual says #1445 for that bulb.