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by rgebbie
Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 tbird trunk weather strip
Replies: 4
Views: 1409

Re: 55 tbird trunk weather strip

thank you, that is what i thought. it has been fun getting on!

Rich
by rgebbie
Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 55 tbird trunk weather strip
Replies: 4
Views: 1409

55 tbird trunk weather strip

Hi, dumb question. does the weather strip get glued to the trunk lid or the body?

thank you

rich
by rgebbie
Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 55 bird windshield trim
Replies: 6
Views: 2773

Re: 55 bird windshield trim

thank you
by rgebbie
Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 55 bird windshield trim
Replies: 6
Views: 2773

55 bird windshield trim

hi, i need all of the horizontal inner and outer windshield stainless. i have the uprights on either side. obviously struggling to find some.

thanks in advance

rich
by rgebbie
Sun Aug 25, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible Deck Lid Won't Open
Replies: 11
Views: 13104

Re: Convertible Deck Lid Won't Open

so, i was not jumpering the relay correctly, when i realized what i was doing wrong, the deck lid went right up. i replaced the to relays for the deck lid, then found out it was in the flipper motor closed limit switch on the deck lid. as soon as i adjusted it, things are working now. thank you for ...
by rgebbie
Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible Deck Lid Won't Open
Replies: 11
Views: 13104

Re: Convertible Deck Lid Won't Open

having the same issue on my 62 m-code. replaced hoses, and pump, went perfect. cycled the top and deck lide 4 times over a period of time and was great. went for a short ride with the top up, came back and the switch only works for the top up and not down. when i tried to jumper the deck unlock rela...
by rgebbie
Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 thunderbird m code convertible top help needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1262

Re: 62 thunderbird m code convertible top help needed

the flipper top limit switch lever was bent away from the switch to far and it looked right, but i bent it a little bit away from the switch and it then allowed the convertible top to retract. the switch wasn't closed properly.
by rgebbie
Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 thunderbird m code convertible top help needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1262

62 thunderbird m code convertible top help needed

just replaced my pump and motor for the convertible top and replaced hoses and deck lid pistons. bled system and top worked fine, installed deck lid pistons and re-bled system, now the read deck works perfect, but the top won't retract. in fact when the deck lid and flipper lid finish, nothing happe...
by rgebbie
Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 thunderbird m code convertible
Replies: 2
Views: 1168

Re: 62 thunderbird m code convertible

He is completely out of stock

rich
by rgebbie
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 thunderbird m code convertible
Replies: 2
Views: 1168

62 thunderbird m code convertible

i need a flipper motor and am struggling finding one. does anyone have any recommendations as to where i could purchase one?

thanks for your help

rich
by rgebbie
Sun May 26, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: help needed for my 55 bird
Replies: 1
Views: 1203

help needed for my 55 bird

i have a 55 bird, that needs the door post panel replaced. i bought the door post repair panels. not sure how the existing panels are attached? looks like i can cut the inside of the panel off and the outside, fender side is not attached to the fender. anyone done this without destroying fenders and...
by rgebbie
Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: steering wheel needed
Replies: 6
Views: 2965

steering wheel needed

hello, looking for a 55 TBird steering wheel. been on ebay, one for $750.00 and is not perfect, can't seem to locate any. any help will be appreciated.

rich
by rgebbie
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: help needed for my 55 bird
Replies: 4
Views: 1951

Re: help needed for my 55 bird

Oldmics wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:16 am If its the same as on a 57 I have a 57 that I am parting out. Contact me thru a PM if the other sources are of no help.

Oldmics
how much do you want? do you have Pics?

rich
by rgebbie
Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: help needed for my 55 bird
Replies: 4
Views: 1951

help needed for my 55 bird

looking for a stone guard for my 55. just purchased it and i am re-assembling it. i am missing the stone guard in the front of the card ahead of the radiator. if you know where i could purchase one it would be most appreciated.

rich