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- Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:15 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tablet navigation as stock
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2273
Re: Tablet navigation as stock
I admire the ingenuity used to mount a tablet on the dash of a '56 Thunderbird. The problem I have, when I drive my '56 in Atlanta traffic, is that it is all I can do to concentrate on safely operating my car. I cannot afford any distractions. Most other drivers do not appreciate the fact that you a...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:16 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Battery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2481
Re: Battery
If you are interested in retaining the OEM appearance of the engine compartment, then purchase the reproduction Power Punch battery. Otherwise, the NAPA battery is fine. I entered my car in AACA Class Judging that requires battery. . ."must be visually of the era of vehicle manufacture." S...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Car cover question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1959
Re: Car cover question
Cat proof car cover!
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:59 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Anyone looking for a Car Capsule for their T-Bird? (not a for sale ad)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 933
Re: Anyone looking for a Car Capsule for their T-Bird? (not a for sale ad)
I have had the the Car Capsule Showcase for two years and it works well. Keeps the car clean and dust free. Moreover, the car doesn't have to be clean before you use it, since nothing touches the car.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Seat Belts for a '56 Fiesta Red Tbird
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3635
Re: Seat Belts for a '56 Fiesta Red Tbird
I have Fiesta Red seat belts from Concours Parts in my '56. They were installed in 2013 during the restoration, and they have performed flawlessly without showing dirt.
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:31 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door Alingment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1289
Re: Door Alingment
Shims were sometimes used at the factory to help make the doors align. In some cars that have been restored, the shims were removed without noting their location on the body. For the doors to align properly, when the car is reassembled, the shims need to be replaced in their original location.
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:32 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 getting hot.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3899
Re: 1956 getting hot.
Like you, I have a '56 Thunderbird. I live in Atlanta where 90 degree plus days are common in the summer. I have the six blade fan, the high flow water pump and the electric cooling fan. Still, I have experienced vapor lock. Last year, I was taking my car to the upholstery shop to have some work don...
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:43 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 Values today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2886
Re: 57 Values today
In general, prices of 1950's cars are down. That is because there is a shrinking demographic of interested buyers. Vintage car buyers crave the cars of their youth. Baby boomers are aging and looking to sell their cars. Younger buyers are not interested in these cars. They don't care about owning ca...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:24 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Oil Bath Conversion Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2956
Re: Oil Bath Conversion Question
When I restored my '56 Thunderbird, I purchased the reproduction "Dry" Air Cleaner. It looks like the original and is low maintenance.
- Sun May 31, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 replacement arm rests
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7299
Re: 1956 replacement arm rests
Looks like a professional job. You should be proud. After all, we don't actually own these old cars--we are just stewards preserving the past for future generations to enjoy.
- Wed May 27, 2020 7:51 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Wire wheel covers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2598
Re: Wire wheel covers
I agree with ICON 56: "I feel the skirts make the iconic look." The '56 Thunderbird has very little brightwork for a 50's car. Ford made the right decision to not include the Fairlane-style trim. The stainless trim on the fender skirts contrasts well with the body color and gives the car t...
- Mon May 25, 2020 7:12 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Wire wheel covers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2598
Re: Wire wheel covers
I have both the clipless wire wheel covers and fender skirts. Neither has given me any problems, and I drive my car approximately 1500 miles a year.
- Mon May 18, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 replacement arm rests
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7299
Re: 1956 replacement arm rests
I purchased all of my interior pieces from Concours Parts. The restorer had the interior professionally installed.
- Sun May 10, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 56 Tbird 15" steel wheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2600
Re: 56 Tbird 15" steel wheel
Kelsey Hayes made the wheels for the '56. Be sure to look for the letters K-H stamped near the lug holes to make sure you have OEM wheels not reproductions. I have seen full sets offered on eBay. Good luck.
- Thu May 07, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 replacement arm rests
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7299
Re: 1956 replacement arm rests
In 1956 no one could have predicted that these cars would still be desirable and around 64 years later. It was anticipated that a '56 Thunderbird would be traded for a newer model in two to three years. Ford built them with that thought in mind. Many of today's reproduction parts are superior to the...