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by bammer
Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:33 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission pan/torque converter
Replies: 6
Views: 2332

Re: Transmission pan/torque converter

Thanks, that’s what I was thinking. Didn’t seem to have any paint on it.
by bammer
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission pan/torque converter
Replies: 6
Views: 2332

Re: Transmission pan/torque converter

sorry, its a '57
by bammer
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission pan/torque converter
Replies: 6
Views: 2332

Transmission pan/torque converter

hey guys, just dropped my transmission pan. I sand blasted it, anyone know the correct color? Also how do you drain the torque converter?...thanks!

Byron
by bammer
Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tire recommendation for a '57
Replies: 6
Views: 2373

Re: Tire recommendation for a '57

Diamond Back that is
by bammer
Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tire recommendation for a '57
Replies: 6
Views: 2373

Re: Tire recommendation for a '57

Nice pictures, thanks for posting. BTW, Ive got the same hub caps. Appreciate the tips on balancing. My car will be a driver so I think I may get the radials. I'll also look at the Black Diamond
by bammer
Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tire recommendation for a '57
Replies: 6
Views: 2373

Tire recommendation for a '57

Hey guys, can you please give me some guidance on where and what to order. Looking for wide whitewalls for my '57. I've read about the tire rub on the skirts, so want to avoid that...thanks, Byron
by bammer
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: '57 paint color behind front chrome grill
Replies: 9
Views: 2797

'57 paint color behind front chrome grill

Hey guys, anyone know what color to paint the area behind the front chrome grill? Specifically the metal deck that with the round inspection hole and the grills for the heater air intake....thanks
by bammer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Holley carburator issue
Replies: 5
Views: 2552

Holley carburator issue

My '57 Holley 4150 operates ok for the most part. After sitting for 25+ years, the car started right up after changing the fuel/water pump among other things. I have an issue with hesitation when I apply too much pedal coming off a stop however. If not applied very gradually it will stall. I suspect...
by bammer
Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Chrome plating recommendations around MD/PA
Replies: 7
Views: 2788

Re: Chrome plating recommendations around MD/PA

Looks nice, what did they charge and what was the turn around time?
by bammer
Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Chrome plating recommendations around MD/PA
Replies: 7
Views: 2788

Chrome plating recommendations around MD/PA

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has used Labrandis chrome plating near Middletown PA. They are significantly closer to me than Paul's plating near Pittsburg......Thanks, Byron
by bammer
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Generator light came on then off
Replies: 3
Views: 1359

Re: Generator light came on then off

loose fan belt?
by bammer
Fri Sep 08, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ignition coil
Replies: 8
Views: 2659

Re: Ignition coil

Paul2748 you were correct sir, I put the old condenser back in and she started right up. I also noticed that the old one is heavier than the new one. Though I've drained the tank a couple times, I may head that advice and drain the tank or replace....thanks for the help!

Byron
by bammer
Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ignition coil
Replies: 8
Views: 2659

Re: Ignition coil

Thanks, changed coil, same issue except now it won't start, it kicks a bit but no start. I do smell fuel while pumping the accelerator however. A little confused by it all cuz it was running great before. Will try flushing out fuel tank again. If that doesn't solve the problem and I change out the t...
by bammer
Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ignition coil
Replies: 8
Views: 2659

Ignition coil

Driving my '57 for the first time today at highway speed, 55mph. Went about 5 miles then turned around. Car ran great initially then suddenly started missing/backfiring real bad, somehow limped home. The temps were all good, not even half way. I've changed the points and plugs already, am thinking t...