Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Anyone come up with a good workable solution?

Have same problem and would be very interested in hearing any updates.

Thanx,

Tom

Really sorry to hear about your problems. Don't want to sound like I am trying to "rub salt into the wounds", but doing a SEARCH and asking questions before taking the leap of a purchase and/or installation can often (actually = usually) save a LOT of headaches. I am a wealth of advice bas...

Icon, that's Tom's Bird that was repeated in my last post (I WISH mine looked that good! Lol! All that it takes is time and money .....and skinned knuckles and aching back and banged head and searching the web and forum for answers and advice and understanding neighbors and a garage that is too cro...

For what it's worth, here is a picture of my '63 with her "wire wheel hubcaps". I picked these up at a swap meet a couple of years ago for around $50-$60 if I remember correctly. If you can find them, you can usually get a pretty good deal since thaer is not a real big demand for 14" ...

It's a d@mn good thing that this is a HOBBY!!

No one could pay us enough to do it as a JOB!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Tom

Raven,

So SORRY!! Have been out of town. Just got back this afternoon!

Drop me another PM.

Tom

Does anyone know if the valve out of a '63 HT will fit? I have a complete heater assembly and controls that I removed when I installed the Vintage Air system a while back. Can't say what kind of condition the valve is in, but will be glad to look. It might at least make a good rebuild core. I can ta...

HOWDY Karl,

THANX!!

I have a history of having parts left over after a rebuild/repair!! This is one of the few times that I came up short!

What you are saying makes a lot of sense!!

Anyone else??

Tom

Guys, I currently have my '63 HT's steering column (Swing Away) disconnected from the steering box (Power Steering) replacing the rag joint. I thought that while I was in there, I would replace all the pressure hoses and other "consumables". I find a "Steering Column Cone, Lower, Tape...

OMG!!! Is Jim W. suggesting doing something the "easy way"??? :shock: :shock: Just funning you Jim!! Seems like forever since I ragged you about something. :lol: IT CAN BE DONE!! :mrgreen: Take a look at this thread. http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=373...

Elliot, Engine looks GREAT!! I don't want to be a downer, but having just completed an engine assembly - I don't think that you are going to be able to install the tube and hose with the water pump in place. It is a piece-of-cake without the water pump already installed. I hope that you can prove me...

I am finishing up :multi: :multi: the resto-mod of a '63 HT and have quite an assortment of original parts that I no longer need. They are too numerous to list, but included are: > Complete 390 4V engine (will part out if need be) > Autolite 4100 Carb > Original points type Dist. > Fuel Pump > Radia...

They must have shipped them pretty fast.

They sure did!!

Ordered on-line Monday. Received on Friday!

They look like they should last a looooooong time. Well made!! Nice and thick but very pliable.

Tom

Just in case anyone is interested!! I ordered the 9.13101, piece #13001 Tie Rod Boot. Fits perfectly when you tighten the nut. Sorta' squashes the boot down on base creating a nice tight seal. Piece of cake to install. Looks (and should work) MUCH better than the old rubber OEM boots. :cool: :cool: ...

Do you guys think its big negative to not have power windows on our tbirds?

I would trade the power windows on my '63 HT for roll-ups in a heartbeat!!

Tom