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- Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Trunk lock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1460
Re: Trunk lock
Removed, thanks for the helpful tip!
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:13 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Trunk lock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1460
Re: Trunk lock
Thanks Greg, we will try that. Regards, Joseph.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:52 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Trunk lock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1460
Trunk lock
We need to remove the key barrel from the lock housing of the trunk of a 57 Thunderbird. Any tips how this can be done? It looks like it is being kept in place by a pin projecting from the inner part. Would this be spring loaded? It seems stuck. Thanks.
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:21 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gunmetal grey code colour
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2158
Re: Gunmetal grey code colour
Thanks Steve, that should help us a lot. Regards, Joseph.
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gunmetal grey code colour
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2158
Re: Gunmetal grey code colour
Thanks Steve, but is there a standard code which we can give to the paint shop so they can make the paint for us? We are located in Europe.
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:26 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gunmetal grey code colour
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2158
Gunmetal grey code colour
Looking for the code colour for Gun metal grey paint for an early 57 Thunderbird. Were there any variations? Thanks.
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:58 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rebuilding the 312 engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2932
Re: Rebuilding the 312 engine
Thanks!goldwinghg wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:30 pm Pay special attention when installing the rear main seal. They can be a pain,if not installed correctly. They are known to leak.
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:08 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rebuilding the 312 engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2932
Re: Rebuilding the 312 engine
Thanks for all your advice, much appreciated!
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rebuilding the 312 engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2932
Re: Rebuilding the 312 engine
He is getting the engine rebuilt by a professional mechanic, however these engines are quite rare in our little corner of the world
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rebuilding the 312 engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2932
Rebuilding the 312 engine
A friend is currently rebuilding the 312 engine on his 57 Thunderbird. Is this engine type more prone to some particular failure, should he be paying extra attention to anything or take any precaution measures to some aspect of this engine? Thanks in advance.
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:55 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 driveshaft indentification
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6013
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:13 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 driveshaft indentification
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6013
Re: 57 driveshaft indentification
Many thanks for the specifications. Can you tell me if there should be any other stencilled markings anywhere else on the car? Thanks again.
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:05 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 driveshaft indentification
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6013
Re: 57 driveshaft indentification
Thanks for your swift reply! Feedback from others in the know would be greatly appreciated
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:25 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 driveshaft indentification
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6013
Re: 57 driveshaft indentification
Would any similar painted markings be present on the frame or anywhere else? Is there a guide as to where and how these should be applied for a factory restoration? Thanks.
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:28 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rod big end and Main bearing question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 798
Re: Rod big end and Main bearing question
Main bearing.