Vintage Thunderbird Club International

That sounds like a good plan. thanks for the tip! Still a long road ahead before I get to that detail...

Thanks for that info, Bob! Do you know if the same paint was used on the differential carrier housing? It's listed as red oxide in the VCTI specs, but that red Glyptal looks a lot like red oxide.

Alan, I did just locate a 2008 thread from you re: the bell housings being painted the same as the engine, so thank you for that.

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what the original finish was on the '59 manual transmission, tail housing and bell housing? I've reviewed the VTCI specs and have not found this info in there. From what I understand, the tranny and tail housing were left natural. I discovered the tail housing was painted ...

Ah, ok. Thanks for that clarification. I'll proceed with red oxide diff, black rear axles and black or some sort of simulated natural drive shaft.

HI all, Can anyone clarify the correct colors for the differential housing, rear axle and drive shaft on an early '59? The VTCI specs (section 75, G5-1) indicate red oxide diff housing, black rear axle housing and natural drive shaft. But page G5-10 shows an unrestored diff and rear axle that is all...

Ahhh, so sorry. I did read through that, but thought the reference to the coming section was different. Thanks so much.

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone knows what color was used for the 1959 accelerator linkage rods, brackets, etc. I recently purchased the VCTI volume 3 OFS, and that item is not yet listed. Mine were pretty rusty, but under the rust it appeared as though the brackets had a gray or drab finish. Hard t...