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- Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Headlights and some gauges backlight gone
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5094
Re: Headlight System Relay How-To Article?
I think adding relays to the headlight circuit should be done by everyone. There is no downside to it. In a lot of ways it's a safety upgrade and should be considered as such when judging. It can be done in such a way that it is almost impossible to detect (mine are hidden behind the washer bag), a...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:31 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Fair Price?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1571
Re: Fair Price?
I'd recommend a lot of research on your part - comparing other cars for sale in similar condition. $2k sounds high to me for a car that may need "everything". Some guys can provide the "elbow grease", but it is hard to hide from parts prices, paint materials, and engine-trans reb...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: restoration shop in new jersey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1386
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:45 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: New member & car - '66 Town Hardtop
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3622
Re: New member & car - '66 Town Hardtop
looks like a gorgeous car - great find, and welcome aboard.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Just bought 1966 tbird for restore
- Replies: 53
- Views: 18245
Re: Just bought 1966 tbird for restore
+1 on the gasket sealer for holding the thermostat in place. Also (fwiw) Permatex makes a special sealer for water pump/thermostat area; # 22071 not sure if it would be helpful on these cars? ... but on my small block I was able to cut a couple of bolts off (to make short studs) and that made the al...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: another 1966 tbird for restore
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4182
Re: another 1966 tbird for restore
Welcome aboard - very sharp color there! :cool: I'd guess that the "modified" guys have plenty of tips for hopping up the motor, but 425 ft-lbs of twist is already stout. I got standard shocks and rear springs, added the big front sway bar... it rides like a dream. It's no sports car... bu...
- Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: High Mileage oils
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
Re: High Mileage oils
I've been using 10W30 (per the factory manual) with ZDDP - fwiw.
Mark
Mark
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:00 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: High Mileage oils
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
Re: High Mileage oils
(FWIW) My understanding of one of the "main differences" with the High Mileage motor oils is that they have an additive to help swell the gaskets/seals. The idea is to cut down on leaks. I'm sure that there are other differences, but that's the one that I've heard the most about. I tried i...
- Mon May 13, 2019 10:15 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!
- Replies: 484
- Views: 181932
Re: OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!
^^^ LOVE the Silver (and the song) Thanks for posting.
- Mon May 13, 2019 1:10 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!
- Replies: 484
- Views: 181932
- Sun May 12, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!
- Replies: 484
- Views: 181932
Re: OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!
^^^ very sharp
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:15 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rebirth of a 64 Hardtop - Part 2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3604
Re: Rebirth of a 64 Hardtop - Part 2
Looks like you are doing a super job, and have a good understanding of the time/effort/costs ahead.
Thanks for posting, and i'm looking forward to watching your progress
Good luck moving forward.
Thanks for posting, and i'm looking forward to watching your progress
Good luck moving forward.
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:56 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: hood pad function?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3283
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Just bought 1966 tbird for restore
- Replies: 53
- Views: 18245
Re: Just bought 1966 tbird for restore
Wow, kind of a mess. Is that a 2bbl carb? Perhaps that was done in the 70's to save gas? Not sure what to make of the chrome covers with the quick removal screws. Why would you have a 2bbl and a solid lifter cam? There are good 390s out there, either used or rebuild (make sure you work with a rebui...
- Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:45 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: hood pad function?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3283
Re: hood pad function?
Thanks for all of the good input
I'll see about the removal / clean-up and go from there. Engine noise in this case is minimal, car is basically stock and the wind noise is pretty loud at anything above about 35 mph.
I'll see about the removal / clean-up and go from there. Engine noise in this case is minimal, car is basically stock and the wind noise is pretty loud at anything above about 35 mph.