Vintage Thunderbird Club International

I'd first disconnect the shift rod at the bottom of the steering column and see if the shift lever is free or not. If the problem is there then you have to disassemble the steering hub to investigate farther. If the shift linkage to the trans will not move, then I'd focus on the transmission for a s...

I've worked on several 430's and the linkage always has some slop in it. Adjusting the linkage so that the throttle plates come back to their adjusting screw is a simple procedure assuming the linkage is correct for the engine and the carb.
Carl

The 59 Trunk switch to open the deck lid is located at the bottom of the dash, left side, just a bit to the left of the hood release.