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by redstangbob
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: E-brake release
Replies: 14
Views: 4007

I just started my 65 up after a winter of welding and grinding, had the gas tank and fuel lines out. I looked at the vacuum line for the rear vent-ebrake. I have air and door locks so the line starts differently, but goes through the firewall on pas side down where the electrical harness plugs in. F...
by redstangbob
Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: E-brake release
Replies: 14
Views: 4007

Hi Jerry and welcome to the forum, its the place to be as far as our tbirds go. Check this article from Nick's tbird, and if you have a question call there he answers the phone himself quite a bit.
http://www.t-birdsbynick.com/6466_brakes_tips.html
by redstangbob
Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:20 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Sway Bar - Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 14729

Try Espo Springs, I have first hand knowledge of them. Great people.
http://www.espo.com/
by redstangbob
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: M code '63 for sale in UK (on ebay)
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

I drove past the old plant on Friday and made up my mind to stop and get some pictures of it if I can sometime later this year. Its kinda sad looking, everything empty looking. Also a lot of construction right at the Wixom rd exit so its a little hard to get around. This is what I used to see drivin...
by redstangbob
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Newbie saying Hi
Replies: 6
Views: 2266

Hi Gary and welcome, I feel you've come to the right place. This is a very friendly place with tons of knowledge. I find as I read other posts I do some research and learn without even trying ;-) . I would recommend buying a shop manual, a good electrical chart ( the color charts are worth the money...
by redstangbob
Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Windscreen Wiper Arms Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Graeme, I just used a cheap socket and made a bezel tool out of it with a grinder. Someone makes the correct tool but sounds like time is short in your case. Good luck, Bob C
by redstangbob
Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: trunk relays
Replies: 10
Views: 2465

Thanks guys, as you may know Detroit is poised to be the next Hollywood. Maybe I can have a new career :idea: Skip you might have a replacement solid state unit installed. Can you post a picture?
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Near catastrophe!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2416

For you 64 owners, my understanding is you may be more apt to electrical fires! http://www.t-birdsbynick.com/6466_wiring_tips.html
Look you car over or have an expert do it if you're not sure how. I see too many being parted out, we don't want to loose any to unnesessary fires!
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Near catastrophe!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2416

I know a lot of guys use the disconnect type battery lugs (Art do you have a picture?) When you car is stored or siting, just turn the knob to "unhook" the battery.
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: trunk relays
Replies: 10
Views: 2465

Ok this is not a how to, but a watch it work kind of thing. I used a metal finger nail file. Years ago I owned a point file that I can't find so the nail file did the job. You can clean each point if you watch what you're doing. I know the car looks like s**t , its a work in progress (note the tag l...
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: trunk relays
Replies: 10
Views: 2465

I used a finger nail file to clean the outboard point, (Farthest from the motor) Ive got a video I can post later today.
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: M code '63 for sale in UK (on ebay)
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Thanks Art, yes this makes sense to me. My knowledge of Wixom in the 60's is only what can find on the web. I think it was one of, if not the largest assy plant Ford had. So can I read the stamping plants A B C D E in the respective order you listed? (just curious you know :mrgreen: ) I do believe W...
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:02 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: trunk relays
Replies: 10
Views: 2465

does it look anything like this?
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by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Points eliminator?
Replies: 23
Views: 8858

If you have an original non rebuilt distributor with any kind of miles on it your points can't perform like the Pertronix. I noticed an improvement in the way my car ran from idle right up to hi-way speed. If done well the Pertronix is nearly invisible. my 2 cents.
by redstangbob
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:47 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: M code '63 for sale in UK (on ebay)
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Art, not to high-jack this thread..but can you tell me how to de-code the sheet metal fab data? Thanks, Bob C