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by ellevee
Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Hard Top Question
Replies: 20
Views: 5750

Re: Hard Top Question

Where are you located? I have 3 hard tops in different conditions. I am in southern california
by ellevee
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seats?
Replies: 14
Views: 4357

Re: Seats?

Theres someone in Rialto CA selling a seat frame on craigslist for $200. I don't know him, but it may be just what you need.
by ellevee
Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Pusher fan
Replies: 7
Views: 3923

Re: Pusher fan

I was looking that a puller fan is better so it doesn’t interrupt airflow at highway speeds. Any truth to that. I’m looking at getting a single 16”
by ellevee
Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: My 1956 Ford Thunderbird, greetings from Texas
Replies: 14
Views: 12011

Re:

AndrewnTX wrote: Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:14 pm
When I get some time, I will put up a separate thread on the installation on vtci forums.
Just curious if you ever got around to posting this? Would love to read more about it.
by ellevee
Thu May 02, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Bag Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 2765

Re: Air Bag Suspension

fordrodsteven wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:04 pm Check out page 4 in this same section / tab. The post says 1956 thunderbird. greetings from Texas. The post is from 2014 but andrew says it has a setup from airride.
Thank you. Thats exactly what I needed.
by ellevee
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:53 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Bag Suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 2765

Air Bag Suspension

Anyone have any links for a complete Air Bag suspension kit for the front and back that have worked for you? I have a 56 and recently, I've been entertaining installing one of these kits for better suspension and the ride height adjustment ability.
by ellevee
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 continental kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1942

1956 continental kit

Hey Guys, Any tips in installing the spare tire covers? The car I bought had rust spots so I took the covers off--both sides along with the chrome wrap. I sanded off all the rust, primer, painted, clear coat, wet sanded, and rubbing and polishing compound. Was a lot of work. And of course, I go to p...
by ellevee
Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Removal of Trunk Lock Cylinder Housing for 56
Replies: 4
Views: 2311

Re: Removal of Trunk Lock Cylinder Housing for 56

Thanks. I called a few lock smiths, most seem to want the barrel out, but they said they can do it for me. One locksmith, in particular said they may be able to get the key by the vin number.

fordrodsteve, the lock on the glove box, at least for the car I have, is in the dash, not the door.
by ellevee
Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:23 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Removal of Trunk Lock Cylinder Housing for 56
Replies: 4
Views: 2311

Removal of Trunk Lock Cylinder Housing for 56

Hello Gentlemen, I do not have keys for my trunk. I crawled into the trunk enough to reach in and unbolted the latch. In doing so, I was able to open the trunk. I then unbolted the locking mechanism in the hopes of getting to the trunk lock cylinder housing. The goal is to take out the barrel so I c...
by ellevee
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest
Replies: 11
Views: 3829

Re: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest

Lew,
Thank you. That was very helpful. I was able to get it fitted properly.
by ellevee
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest
Replies: 11
Views: 3829

Re: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest

Finally got my car back from a shop. And had a chance to take photos. I can now see the issue causing the contact. Seems like the seat back was not placed properly on the driver side (see third pic vs the first pic showing the passenger side). The seat back isn't all the way back. Also the driver si...
by ellevee
Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest
Replies: 11
Views: 3829

Re: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest

I appreciate all the advice. I should be getting my car this week. Im always excited about all the things I need to do to make it mine.
by ellevee
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 Dual Master Cylinder Power Brake Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 5580

Re: 1956 Dual Master Cylinder Power Brake Conversion

I just bought one on eBay for under $300. But you will need to relocate your battery to the rear
by ellevee
Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest
Replies: 11
Views: 3829

Re: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest

That’s a great idea. Thank you. And I’ll post pictures as soon as I get the car back.
by ellevee
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest
Replies: 11
Views: 3829

Re: Seat Hits Driver Door Arm Rest

yes, it's the seat back frame and yes it looks to be a tbird seat. And no, no bow in the door card/panel. The car is pretty much stock, straight, no rust and actually really nice, other than this issue. The interior was redone at some point as the previous owner had the original vinyl pieces in the ...