Vintage Thunderbird Club International

That's good news, EmanuelJ. The engine bay in the short video you sent looks really clean, would be interested in seeing more photos of your '64 when you have a chance. Doug

jtschug wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 4:40 pm Does your car use a starter with a long nose?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to remember that the number of teeth on the starter pinion gear and flywheel can also vary?

When I installed the Pertronix III, they recommended using a relay, which Pertronix provided, to route a full 12 volts to the coil.

A nice mod that pepped my car up considerably was to replace the stock wires with 8mm wires, for example by MSD. I also installed a hotter coil and replaced the stock points with a Pertronix III igniter which delivers multiple sparks per power stroke. More juice, better combustion, more fun:)

Peter - If the engine continued running after the ignition was turned off, it may have overheated or the timing is way off. And the cooling system may be bone dry. I wouldn't run it, find another way to get it out to where the tow truck can snag it. Doug

Hello Peter. I would say there's just an inch of pedal travel then a firm pedal. But when I first got the '64, I had a situation similar to what you're describing. That plus the level of fluid in the brake reservoir was going down but not leaking under the car. Turned out the master cylinder seal wa...

The AVS2 is 650 cfm which is a good match for the 390. If you're running the stock air filter housing, you could upgrade to a K&N and round filter housing to get more air flow and power.

Hello there Uk-Tbird. Welcome to the forum and good to hear about your progress.

I'm curious about your "1 of 89" comment, I didn't know that interiors were numbered? Anyway, like Terry said, please post some photos, we're all curious!

Doug

Hello Peter. Likely your brake booster is failing internally or not doing it's job due to a vacuum leak or fluid leaking inside the booster. It may also be the brakes are not adjusted properly, the linings are worn, the drums need to be turned or there is a blockage in the brake lines. Unless you're...

Hello assim111, please share photos of your new acquisition when you can.

Doug

Hi there eddtheman, Re-reading your original post, I noticed you said the door sticking problem is only when using the outside door handle. So for some reason, the outside handle doesn't release the door latch the way that it should. Hopefully lubrication will free the latch up and fix this, but the...

Welcome to TBird ownership and the forum. You could start by making sure the door is not physically binding against the door frame. Then apply penetrating oil liberally to the hinges and latch and work the mechanisms until they free up.

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The charging system appears to be working. You may have a power drain happening when the car is not running and the ignition is off. Try disconnecting the plus battery clamp from the battery terminal, then connect an ammeter between the two. If it registers current flow, then you have a power drain ...

Thanks Alan, I'll check that out.

Doug