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by Cliff Rankin
Sat May 30, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake Problem
Replies: 47
Views: 18226

Re: Brake Problem

Looking at the pictures my 63 was set up with no adjusters and I installed them when I went threw mine. I'll have to agree with replacing the brake flex lines. They are cheap and if nothing else a good idea on an old car. I did not find the angled Wheel cyl when I did mine so I knicked my knuckles w...
by Cliff Rankin
Sun May 17, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake Problem
Replies: 47
Views: 18226

Re: Brake Problem

After briefly reading this. I say go back and check the shoes. Primary / secondary installed
Correctly.
by Cliff Rankin
Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8531

Re: tilt away column

I still think that taking 2 strips of metal And moving the whole thing back would be an easy try. It works for me and lowers / moves back the seat. You can go to tractor suppy get 2 flat bars and 8 bolts and do this easily. If you sold the car you can easily remove it. This is not this first car I h...
by Cliff Rankin
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:24 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Correct Battery for the 1961
Replies: 26
Views: 8258

Re: Correct Battery for the 1961

Unless you want one that said power punch. I was talking to my interstate vendor. He still carry's the correct battery for my
63.
by Cliff Rankin
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: &*$% heater control cable
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Re: &*$% heater control cable

I think you are going a little overboard removing the seat and consoul. May I suggest removing a little dash trim. I broke my temp control
Cable. I removed it pulled the cable out
Of the housing lubed and cut it shorter.
Took needle nose vise grips made a new loop and reinstalled it.
by Cliff Rankin
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rag Joint Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 8593

Re: Rag Joint Replacement

I purchased mine at Aline. I'm in austin Texas. I'm sure any good parts store will Have it. Just watch some of the bolt options in the kit. You do not want to bind it every time you swing the wheel. I have found that there are a lot of parts still available at the local auto parts. The key is having...
by Cliff Rankin
Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:03 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rag Joint Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 8593

Re: Rag Joint Replacement

I'm not sure I understand your question. I did mine recently , took the hold down bolt off each side of the groves shafts. Slid the coloum Back a little. Put the joint on the bench. Used a grinder and a punch to remove the pins and replaced / installed bolts. I was carefull to mark things coming apa...
by Cliff Rankin
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8531

Re: tilt away column

I'll be glad to send you some pic's . But I will need a little help . Could you e-mail or call me as I will
have to do this with my Phone . I am on the shop P.C. at work this morning and IT limits us on use .
Still working on getting the home P.C. back up .
Thanks
Cliff
by Cliff Rankin
Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:43 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8531

Re: tilt away column

Hi ! I am new , I have a 63 convertable . I made simple adaptor strap brakets for the seat . 2 strips of metal bolted to the seat then threw the floor in the factory holes . I wanted something that would not hurt the car and easyly taken off . When the seat is back it is also naturaly a little lower...