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by Hasl3r
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General T-Bird Tech
Topic: 1963 Sun Visor
Replies: 0
Views: 513

1963 Sun Visor

Has anyone here had to fabricate new Sun Visors? If so how did you proceed and do you have a template you can send/post for me to do same.

Cheers
John
by Hasl3r
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1963 Head liner bows
Replies: 0
Views: 190

1963 Head liner bows

My car came minus one rear headliner bow. I managed to purchase from States a used set, but it arrived minus one bow.......guess which. Soooo my question to you that know, are the two rear bows identical. I know the front three are the same and the first of the rear three is quite short but back two...
by Hasl3r
Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:37 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted used seat belts
Replies: 2
Views: 511

Wanted used seat belts

Hi, to get my car compliant, without extreme bureaucracy, I need set of "original" seat belts when it is inspected. would need black front pal belts complete with eye bolts. Anything out there that I do not need a mortgage for?

Cheers Haz
by Hasl3r
Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:35 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?
Replies: 9
Views: 5042

Re: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?

Have now fitted 18 x 8 riddler with 225/55 on front and 235/55 on back.
tbird wheels 3.jpg
by Hasl3r
Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:49 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Can I put wider rear wheels on my stock 1966 convertible?
Replies: 15
Views: 6437

Re: Can I put wider rear wheels on my stock 1966 convertible?

I fitted 7" X 15" alloy wheels with 215/75/15 radials on my '66 with no rubbing issues - even with four on board and the trunk full of luggage. Not the widest wheel I know but (a) not that big of choice of wheels in NZ that clear the front calipers and (b) I could use the tyres I had on t...
by Hasl3r
Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?
Replies: 9
Views: 5042

Re: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?

Thank you for your prompt response Alan. I had suspected 5 & 1/2" Backspace was a bit much. I had based my front choice 18x8 c/w 225 wide tyres on novanutcase actual fitment albeit 17x8. Will see if they wheel vendor will do a full set of 18x8 and just vary tyres. I would have thought someo...
by Hasl3r
Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:32 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?
Replies: 9
Views: 5042

Re: Will these wheels and tires fit on my 62 TBird?

Thank you for the add. I am after basically the same info. My variation is will will 18" rear wheel, 9 & 1/2" rims with 5 & 1/2" back space fit in stock 1963 TBird. Drum brakes & no spats to be used. Cannot go and measure as Car is in storage in New Zealand, and have been ...