Vintage Thunderbird Club International

I bet that's the only gas station in town, and there isn't another nearby; such was the case when my brother and I rode our motorcycles to Bridgeport, CA 5-10 years ago. The nearest chain grocery store was 1 1/2 hours away. Hospital? You better be healthy.

Unless you have aftermarket rocker arms, the threads are the same. Only the adjuster threads are different. Make sure that the diameter of the ball on the replacement adjusters is correct.

Feel old?

The contestants were asked to identify a photo of a new Ford model that was introduced in 1954. One contestant said it was a Bronco. Another contestant said it was a Corvette. The third contestant didn't even guess. What was it?

John sells new rocker assemblies as well. You could also contact Rocker Arms Unlimited (rocker arms.com) in Redding, CA. Tim McMaster (yblockguy.com) in Hanford, CA also reconditions rocker assemblies and pressurizes them (watch his video). He's another guy that you'll want to contact by phone. Go t...

Try John Mummert (ford-y-block.com). You'll have better luck contacting him by calling.

Machinehand is correct. Although the early type requires a bit more effort and dexterity, they are preferable.

Clear coat or cast iron paint would look more original, if that's what you're after.

Don't these old cars have enough rattles without deliberately removing fasteners? Do these things need to be oiled so frequently that permanently removing fasteners is justified?

Hill's has the vacuum advance and rod for your 55.

You can. get the CTCI Manual, including binder and all supplements, from Concours Parts. Sign up for email notification of their 10% off sales. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and money restoring your car. I have close to $2000 invested in my 57 ECZ-G cylinder heads alone. Machine work is expensi...

If your car is equipped with a Fordomatic that works as designed, the tach isn't necessary, but I like everything with which my car was equipped to work well.

You might consider using Seymour PBE Flexible Primer. Although I've only used it on cast iron, it can be used on hard plastic. I think it will work as well as any to fill in cracks, covers well, and dries quickly.

Eckler's part # EK-66-27860-1 ($12.99). Although advertised for 55/56, Eckler's site confirms that it also fits 57. Larry's has the same needle (Part # B17361A for $12.78).

I bought it, but I haven't installed it yet. Hopefully, we'll hear from someone who has. Photos would be nice, too.