Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Alan H. Tast wrote: wheel covers cover (wait for it...) the wheel.

John

Or you can check the HF mail outs. They usually are giving away multimeters if you purchase something else for a few bucks.

John

ok guys, new motor new fuel tank, fuel pump pumping fuel, coil has spark. Took my car out the other day ran perfect. Trying to start it today, but stay running. Runs for 2 seconds. Spark to plugs? fuel pressure? I'm going to assume that after your day of your car running perfectly you just parked i...

I am trying to eliminate the rock and roll ride on my 61 convertible. The car has radial tires and the suspension has been gone thru. I was told that I need to replace the front springs. A while back I read an article about using MOOG springs out of a Ford Windstar. I have tried to track down this ...

Regarding placement of temperature switches for cooling fans, I have come up with 2 solutions for my 61. (1) Use a radiator probe type switch. Lots of people seem to do this with no mention of harm to the radiator. (2) Use an Auto Meter 2281 Heater Hose Adapter drilled and tapped for a threaded fan...

I had a '61 so I feel your pain. I had the same issues. IIRC, the way I got them to work was to get them to thread with my fingers as far as I could. Once they got too tight to be able to turn with just my fingers I could get an open end on it but it is tedious and frustrating. BTW I have an extra f...

Maybe it's just me but most people I know that own convertible 'Birds seem to have issues. I mentioned this before and I have heard other owners say their tops have been trouble free but for some reason the ones I know haven't had that experience.

John

It's not that hard. Just takes time. It's all R & R stuff.

John

I like what you did Ojobojo. Clean.

John

Anything more than Dot 3 would be a waste unless you're worried about boiling your brake fluid.

John

If it only happens in reverse I'm going to guess it's the auto adjust.....

John

Stock Steelies won't clear the calipers unless you are running '65 - '67 DB steelies.

John

Beautiful car Ledhed! You got the best year out of all the 'Birds although I'm a bit biased!

Sounds like you got a few projects ahead of you but sounds like you've got enough experience turning wrenches to iron them all out.

Keep us posted on your progress!!!

John

Hi Karl Thanks for the offer, but I agree the shipping will be rediculous. There is someone I know who might have a spare about 100 miles from me. Alternatively I do have '66 front hubs with rotors and lower arms. Just need to get calipers and maybe the later master cylinder. Regards If you have th...

Also keep in mind the new springs will need some time to settle to their final height after installation. Yes. Depending on how you drive her it should take around 500 - 1000 miles for the new springs to settle into their final ride height. If you turn her hard into a lot of corners the springs wil...