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by sacredsteel
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1961 Power Steering Box
Replies: 3
Views: 349

Re: 1961 Power Steering Box

I have one. PM sent.
by sacredsteel
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 radiator replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 218

Re: 1961 radiator replacement

I just bent the tubing with a tubing bender and made up some line and ran them across the bottom cross member and up to the rad connections. Pretty easy to do. I bought a set from inline tube but the connections weren't the right size and it's a bear to get to the connections at the transmission
by sacredsteel
Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 radiator replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 218

Re: 1961 radiator replacement

My radiator was the same way. I read that they changed it so the ports are on the driver side mid way through 61 because of the transmission fluid not cooling properly. US radiator makes them so you can still get them. I went with the late model and just extended the cooler lines. They build to orde...
by sacredsteel
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt
Replies: 1
Views: 138

Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing Bolt

It's not pressed in, it's probably just rusted to the bushing. Heat or a bigger hammer may work but try to get a sawsall blade between the bushing and the frame mount and try to cut it.
by sacredsteel
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 64 Moog Idler arm
Replies: 3
Views: 171

Re: 64 Moog Idler arm

Thanks Alan
by sacredsteel
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 64 Moog Idler arm
Replies: 3
Views: 171

64 Moog Idler arm

I'm upgrading my 61 idler arm and center link to the more beefier 64 parts and came across this Moog idler arm that is the ball joint style vs the shaft/bushing. Has anyone ever seen or used one of these? Seems like a good design. Moog must not make them anymore because they are not listed on their ...
by sacredsteel
Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Cruise-o-matic shift point
Replies: 4
Views: 1063

Re: Cruise-o-matic shift point

Did he replace the modulator? Might just need adjusting. Maybe when he pulled the valve body out the modulator pin fell out with it.
by sacredsteel
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)
Replies: 3
Views: 553

Re: Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)

Anybody? Also I know there are different lengths pins so looking for that info as well.
Thanks
by sacredsteel
Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)
Replies: 3
Views: 553

Re: Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)

It's not that bad. Just be careful and don't drop anything. Take pictures so you can see how it all goes back together. There is a good step by step write up on squarebirds.org. One thig that makes it a lot easier is to disconnect the detent arm to get the detent pin and spring back in. Here is a vi...
by sacredsteel
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)
Replies: 3
Views: 553

Transmission vacuum modulator (Early 61)

So I replaced the seals for the shift lever and while removing the valve body I noticed the pin for the vacuum modulator was missing. I don't think I lost it during disassembly because I was very careful and going slow but maybe I did. Didn't hear or see anything drop so I'm thinking maybe the modul...
by sacredsteel
Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:57 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted - 61 - 63 Tonneau cover headrest
Replies: 0
Views: 637

Wanted - 61 - 63 Tonneau cover headrest

Looking for a set of headrests for a 61-63 tonneau cover. I have the cover but it's missing the headrests.
Thanks.
by sacredsteel
Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rear end width
Replies: 0
Views: 424

Rear end width

Anyone know the width of the 61 - 63 rear ends flange face to flange face? Tried measuring mine while it's still in the car and getting about 56.25" but want to verify. Also, anyone know if the 60 Thunderbird is the same width? I'm getting ready to build a 4 link and looking for a housing to us...
by sacredsteel
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: 65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Re: 65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00

Price drop. $400 pick up. $450 shipped to the lower 48.
by sacredsteel
Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: 65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Re: 65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00

Well, Like it says, I'm in Easton Ma. and I guess locally would be how far someone wants to drive to get it.
by sacredsteel
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:43 am
Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
Topic: 65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00
Replies: 4
Views: 347

65-66 Rebuilt Steering box Easton, Ma. $450.00

Power steering box Rebuilt by Old Car Clearance out of Connecticut. It has never been installed or used since the rebuild. Don't need it anymore. Save some money by not having to ship your core back. Would rather sell it locally but would ship at buyers cost. IMG_8795.jpg IMG_8796.jpg IMG_8797.jpg I...