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by arunice
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Sylvania Zevo?
Replies: 4
Views: 3218

Re: Sylvania Zevo?

Great to hear. Thank you. I ended up putting some lazfit in the taillights. They are great. I will be deciding what to put in the front turn signals. May go zevo. In a cheap trial I slapped some no name led 1157 in the front signals but it wouldn't flash with the front and rear being LED. Went back ...
by arunice
Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Rear Axle Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 2443

Re: Rear Axle Mods

I love your optimism. I dont have anything to say as it comes to swappable drivetrain parts. My suggestion is to just get it driving and enjoy it. The stock brakes will do their job more than one thinks. I had intentions on converting my 63 to front disc but it's now on the back burner after feeling...
by arunice
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Manual
Replies: 4
Views: 1045

Re: Manual

I ordered a digital manual online for about $30 and then discovered this. Free and download able.
http://www.fordramair.com/new/info/tech ... w_to's.htm
by arunice
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering gear box
Replies: 5
Views: 1508

Re: Steering gear box

Very cool stuff you got here. I'll give it a shot and make some tools. And thank you for the directions. The clockwise vs counter clockwise I found was in the shop manual but I will reference your advice. You're the best.
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:33 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering gear box
Replies: 5
Views: 1508

Re: Steering gear box

Thank you thats reassuring. Youre thinking mine is adjusted way to much one way that its force is whats causing the wheel to turn all on its own?
The threaded plug is a nightmare itself. I used a punch and hammer to slowly tap it off. I'd love to see the tool you used.
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering gear box
Replies: 5
Views: 1508

Steering gear box

I had a bad leaking problem from my steering gearbox. I eventually got around to removing it. I disassembled the whole thing and put new orings and seals in. After the biggest fight of my life trying to wrestle it back up and in I fired it up. No leaks! However the steering wheel turned on its own a...
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: HEADLIGHT UPGRADE '62 Thunderbird
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Re: HEADLIGHT UPGRADE '62 Thunderbird

Yes. I bought h4 bulb accepting headlights off fleabay. Had to modify the a bit so they were orientated correctly and slapped some led bulbs inside. They're glass.

The bulbs have cooling motors so had to cut a little room in the backside of the housing.

Its all hidden and looks factoryish.
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Tire options for a 63
Replies: 25
Views: 7476

Re: Tire options for a 63

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Hankook on mine.
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Autolite 4100 carburator problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1139

Re: Autolite 4100 carburator problem

Agree with binding surfaces. Another could be the shafts the plates screw into. Disassemble and hit them with emery cloth so they have no resistance sliding in or rotating. If this is a high idle issue after warmed up and 2 carbs are doing the same, I'd look elsewhere. Most likely its vacuum advance...
by arunice
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Headlight Adjustment Nut
Replies: 2
Views: 806

Re: Headlight Adjustment Nut

Yup, I have the experience. I converted my headlights to headlights that except H4 light bulbs. In doing so I had to modify the retaining rings. Well those adjuster screws were gummed up and the thin metal holding them snapped as I tried taking them out. I went to the store, bought some new stainles...
by arunice
Mon May 25, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruising RPMs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2508

Re: Cruising RPMs?

Will do. Thanks.
by arunice
Sat May 23, 2020 10:35 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruising RPMs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2508

Re: Cruising RPMs?

Update- I can't tell its shifting 3 gears at all. In L it certainly is low. Both green dot and white dot shift the same. The car feels like a 2 speed oh well, Rpms at 55mph is about 2000. Good enough for me. Thanks guys.
by arunice
Sat May 23, 2020 12:10 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Sylvania Zevo?
Replies: 4
Views: 3218

Sylvania Zevo?

Anyone running the Sylvania Zevo Led bulbs in your taillights? How are they? If not, what else do you use and what is the results?
by arunice
Sat May 23, 2020 12:03 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruising RPMs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2508

Re: Cruising RPMs?

Thank you for your help. I'll see what I can find now from your advice.
by arunice
Thu May 21, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruising RPMs?
Replies: 7
Views: 2508

Cruising RPMs?

What rpms are you all seeing when running at about 55mph? I want to determine if mine is not shifting to 3rd. I feel only 1 shift when taking off in green dot mode. 1963