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- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:14 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Replacement Carb?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1124
Re: Replacement Carb?
Is originality a consideration. If not, Summitt makes a very nice 500 CFM carb. Not sure the stock air cleaner will work.
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1957 rock guard replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1091
Re: 1957 rock guard replacement
The last time I looked there is no metal replacement. There was a fibreglass replacement at one time, not sure if still available.
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Replacement Wiper Arms, Common?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 925
Re: Replacement Wiper Arms, Common?
They look alike the set I bought for my 54 Ford - from Mac's. Don't know man8ufacturer. If your looking for replacements, I would go to CASCO , Hill's or Concour Parts. They would have original type, not the ones shown
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Pusher fan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3940
Re: Pusher fan
If you have a cooling problem, I would suggest you find out why. Radiator need cleaning?, block needs cleaning? Got a wide mouth thermostat? Timing OK? Vacuum advance working OK?
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:46 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1955 T Bird Camshaft identification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3121
Re: 1955 T Bird Camshaft identification
If it's a 58 cam, I doubt that it was better than a 57 cam. In 58, the 292(Ford) and 312 (Mercury) engines were base engines, not a performance engine like 57. Talk to John Mummert about a replacement cam. Bear in mind that many aftermarket grooved cams for a YBlock have a less than satisfactory gro...
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:53 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: horn wire replacement 57 t bird
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2451
Re: horn wire replacement 57 t bird
After three years, I hope the the wire has been changed. I don't recommend putting any kind of lubricant on the wire as it may cause the outside to disintegrate. Certainly not necessary. I have replaced a number of horn wires (in Tbirds and sedans) and never used a lubricant. I also find that string...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: soft top installation instructions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4210
Re: soft top installation instructions
CASCO has a video on recovering the soft top.
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:41 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: '57 seat belt installation questions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1106
Re: '57 seat belt installation questions
If you are using the one eyebolt mounting, you can drill the hole where you want. I think the most important thing is the 2 inch figure as shown in the diagram. Just be sure wherever you drill the holes that you check underneath first to make sure you have room for the reinforcing plate and you are ...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:07 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Transmission pan/torque converter
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2295
Re: Transmission pan/torque converter
The automatic trans was never painted. This goes for the pan. To prevent rust, paint it flat clear if you want to factory correct, otherwise paint it the color you wish..
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Used Parts Supplier?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3966
Re: Used Parts Supplier?
Hill's Restorations and CASCO are good sources for used parts. I don't know why some one is taking you to task for a very simple question. but it's real petty. Good way to turn off a new member.
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:49 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Skirt Gaskets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1123
Re: Skirt Gaskets
I use weatherstrip cement and the staples on my skirts. I DO NOT recommend stretching the gasket as It may pull back even though you have the cement and staples.
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:41 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 interior replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1450
Re: 57 interior replacement
CASCO has a video on Seat recovering
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:26 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Upper grill molding 1957
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2467
Re: Upper grill molding 1957
Sounds like the trim need a good polishing, which should be done off the car.
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:15 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Reverse lights problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6886
Re: Reverse lights problem
Power to the back up lights comes through the headlight switch. That is why the lights have to be on for the backup lights to work.
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:10 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: SUN VISOR INSTALATION
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1277
Re: SUN VISOR INSTALATION
If I remember correctly, I had to made the hole on mine. Yes.call CASCO tech line and they will help. Visors are usually made with a metal piece attached to the cardboard that the rod goes into. The rod does not go into the cardboard.