Vintage Thunderbird Club International

If you're looking for a good introduction to finishes, part numbers, etc., VTCI's 1955-1957 Original Factory Specifications (OFS) Manual has this information. VTCI members-in-good-standing (i.e. dues-paying members) can purchase a copy through VTCI's Country Store by going to the link below - scroll...

Sorry, having issues posting pictures. The URL you're using is for a personal computer off of its C-drive. You should be able to load a photo into the Forum's server for display in a message by following these instructions: https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=17653 If it's...

I may have a bad ground - is that the other wire from sender? Silly question: is your car fitted with the Safety Convenience Control Panel? Part of this package is the "Low Fuel" light which comes on when a thermistor on the sending unit is exposed to air when the fuel level drops below w...

I finally figured out how to do it. I highlighted the text and then Right clicked to print. Otherwise the print option was not available. Great information as the manuals didn't go into the detail you did. My latch is binding but working I only discovered it by accident. I thought it was natural to...

This is very informative. I've been looking all over to find how to remove the latch. Mine is starting to bind and clunk when opening from the inside. I'll have to have the latch rebuilt at some point. Is there a way to print out this info? Can you not print this page from your computer to a printer?

There's always toothpics - something I was taught by an old-timer 40 years ago. I always try to hammer/dolly a worn-out hole first to push metal back into shape if I can, otherwise soft copper or steel wire. I do like the other suggestions, especially the cotter pin one.

Don't forget that big parts that determine success or failure of DIY steering wheel restoration are filing V-grooves in all of the cracks and filling them with a material that has similar expansion/contraction properties to the Tenite or similar plastics used from the mid-'50s-on. Not only that, tho...

I've never been a big fan of aluminum radiators, heads or manifolds because of dielectric activity and/or the proclivity of coolant to turn acidic, along with the damage that can be done when mixing aluminum and cast iron components without a proper barrier between them. Part of the maintenance rout...

I'm surprised Raven hasn't chimed in yet, as he's in suburban Toronto. We did have a chapter in Ontario - Southern Ontario Vintage Thunderbird Club, but the link to chapters from the Regional Director's Officer listing isn't working right now, and it's currently not listed in the Club's magazine, &q...

There were a bunch of years when we couldn't get the big oval air filters for the dual quad air cleaner and now Scott Drake makes them. Perhaps we can get them to make these too. I think Scott Drake would probably be reluctant to reproduce the '64 'Bird filter unless it can also be applied to Musta...

Here is a case where 'Search' can be your friend. Typing into the 'Search' box these words 1961 rear leaf spring came up with these results: https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/phpBB3/search.php?keywords=1961+rear+leaf+spring Take a look through these to see if any of them help with determining h...

Whom was your source for the reconditioned PCM? Cardone? Other? Inquiring minds want to know...and this sure sounds worthy of expanding on for a future tech article for the Scoop.

VTCI is seeking volunteers to serve as Technical Editor and/or Forum moderators to help answer directed questions for the following generations and provide content for the Club's magazine, "Thunderbird Scoop": 1955-1957 - Technical Editor (Forum moderator position is filled for stock &...

Seeing that your license plate is from Missouri, which metro area are you closer to - Kansas City or St. Louis? We have an extremely active chapter in KC, Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City, which has people involved in all generations. I suggest if you're in western Missouri that you look into www...

Good evening, everybody. I am currently working on a 1985 T-Bird 302. I have been interested in repainting it. However, in its past garage, the trim on the roof and silver trim all around the back glass was leaked on by water. Over time, it has rusted pretty badly. Does anyone know where i can find...