Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Nice to see another northerner (I am just outside Toronto) on the forum.

I bought my first bird this year too, but invested in one that was ready to roll. I cut my teeth years ago building racebikes, so I know some of what you are going to go through.

Good luck, and good on ya!

Thanks for sending out the link on the Yahoo groups, that is how I found my way back.

Found on eBay. Thanks.

Nice ride, I love the turbine wheels on those Heritage Editions!

I was really close on a 1968 in that color, but eventually found the red 1969 I bought.

I too have a stuck power antenna... $385 on eBay for a new one!

I cannot comment on your specific question, but I own a 69 with the 2.80 in it with the 429. I get around 10mpg. From various books on 64-71 models with either the 390 or the 429, all appear to get similar mileage, and all appear to do 0-60 in similar times. I guess all I could recommend is that the...

As an update, I have bought some used armrest parts from a car that originally had the 4 speaker stock setup. I intend to mount modern speakers behind them. Amp sourced, subwoofer sourced, still on the hunt for the right 3 way speaker setup. I intend to use an iPod Touch as the head unit and am look...

Thanks for posting this. I already bought the ebay cd with the 5 manuals on it, but this is a fantastic resource for any Glamorbird owner.

Of course I don't actually "get" the cd until Christmas!

Love the burgundy, that is my all time fav colour.

My 1969 is candy apple red, but my Dad's 2006 Lincoln LS is black cherry, which is pretty close to that colour.

Love the resto!

I decided to risk it, and went ahead and bought a set of used pieces off eBay from a Tudor that had the 4 speaker system originally. I can use these pieces in my car, with speakers mounted behind them, and still retain the originals in a box for a future return to true stock. Will give the illusion ...

I have a 1969 with the AM mono stereo. I understand that there was a 4 speaker AM/FM option available for the car. Does anyone know what size the speakers in the door were? I know that the rears were 5 1/4, from the holes back there. Looking to put door speakers into mine, to appear stock etc. Car i...

I'd take a run at that car at that price if I were that young again. I could see the beginnings of a great hot rod there. Have you thought about a budget to make the improvements you feel it needs? Looks to need: 1 tire paint (I would be very comfortable with a suede black job initially) review by a...

I bought the 1969 in October of this year. I first drove it at night sometime in late October, and noticed that I had no reverse lights active. I had cleaned the car thoroughly, including laying on my back in the driveway and working on the lower area at the back of the car, so I "knew" th...

Happy to try to help.

There are not many of us (Glamorbird lovers), have to help each other for sure!

I have noted that many late 60's Ford cars have been retrofitted with Mustang Bullitt rims, so those are easier to find the specs on.

FYI.

I am running 225 on my 1969, so I would think a 235 should no problem. The car is not in the garage at the moment (winter storage off site) but I think they are 225/75/15's. I like this site to check out the differences between tires - plug in the stock size on the top, and then play around with con...