Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Thank you for all the input on this question. I discussed this issue with a mechanic that has a great deal of experience with Fords. Evidently the resistor wire was used to lower the voltage to the points so that they would last longer. Some car companies built the resistance into the coil, reason t...

While working on the convertible top I left the ignition on and went to lunch. Half an hour later the garage smelled of burning wire. Disconnected the battery and traced the smell to the pink resistance wire. The insulation was burned from the ignition switch to the the plug on the firewall. Luckily...

Jim

Thank you very much. Amazing what you see when you look in the right page.

Cam

Jim

Its a 1963.

Cam

hello Jim

My book indicates that the package tray is covered in section 4800. I've looked in the 4800-4841 pages and can't see them. I'll get a magnify glass and go through them again.

Thanks again for your time.

cam

It is a convertible.

Thanks
Cam

Jim Thank you very much for the information. I have the Jim Osborn Body, Trim & Sealant and the Electric wiring manuals but not the Body and Interior manual. I will try to find a copy. It is the small parts that are taking research time. I'm trying to get this restoration as close to original as...

Getting closer to completion but have 2 parts that I have not been able to find where they are installed. Below are pictures of both parts. Can anybody provide information as to where they belong?

Thank you
Cam

Hello Lots of progress on the 1963 convertible restoration. I have a defective temp control switch. The 61-63 Thunderbird Shop manual page 10-19 Fig.5 refers to the switch as Thermostatic switch. The original switch was manufactured by Ranco, and is a type 10A. other numbers are : C25A-19618-A. It i...

It appears that the RANCO Temperature control switch is defective. I have searched my catalogs and the internet and am unable to find a replacement. Looking through the older posts I found discussion on the control switches but unfortunately no source info. I would appreciate a source for these swit...

Thank you

I will give him a call.

Appreciate the help

Cam

Hello I'm in the final stages of restoring a 1963 model which came in the form of multiple boxes. I have been able to put it all together with the exception of the electrical and hydraulics of the convertible top. Does anyone know of a convertible top shop in South Georgia or North Florida capable o...