Did you figure this issue out??
-Jon in TX.
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- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: motor mount orientation 352 in '60
- Replies: 1
- Views: 704
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1958 thunderbird coupe info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1097
Re: 1958 thunderbird coupe info
Export model 1958 Birds had the 2-barrel carbureted 352cid engines too...
-Jon in TX.
-Jon in TX.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1960 352 Overheating issue.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 689
Re: 1960 352 Overheating issue.
I have a 1960 430cid bird with A/C. In Texas it has always ran HOT. If the cooling system has been flushed good, and you are using a 50/50 mixture of new coolant and distilled water, try a couple of bottles of a product called "Water Wetter". This stuff helps eliminate hot spots. I found i...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Thurderbird 1960 - steering pumps when turned
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1488
Re: Thurderbird 1960 - steering pumps when turned
There are different sizes of ports/seals inside these various years of control valves.
It is also imperative that the distance between the control valve shaft and the ram cylinder inner attachment mount is at exact service manual spec's for the 1958-1960 year model.
Good luck,
Jon in TX.
It is also imperative that the distance between the control valve shaft and the ram cylinder inner attachment mount is at exact service manual spec's for the 1958-1960 year model.
Good luck,
Jon in TX.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 60; TBird Windshield Wiper Motor Location.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 618
Re: 60; TBird Windshield Wiper Motor Location.
Depends on if you have the optional 430cid or the standard 352cid engine.
-Jon in TX.
-Jon in TX.
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:47 am
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: LH Brake Light Issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2406
Re: LH Brake Light Issue
Grounds good back there??
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 59 Thunderbird instrument cluster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3305
Re: 59 Thunderbird instrument cluster
He is correct, it is not too hard of a job....
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:34 am
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 59 conversion from hydraulic to disc
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4416
Re: 59 conversion from hydraulic to disc
My 1960 is still all stock drums. I only add maybe 300 miles a year on her. I've been just fine in traffic & on the highway. One just has to plan ahead & be aware of other "idiot" drivers...
-Jon in TX.
-Jon in TX.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Looking for 58-59-60 Conv, What Is Important?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2906
Re: Looking for 58-59-60 Conv, What Is Important?
'58 conv'ts are very limited, due to the production delay. These also have the rear coil spring suspension system which is a pain to restore. 1958-59's also didn't have the "full-power" conv't top. The brake system's were pretty much all the same. 1959-60 had the good old rear leaf-spring...
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1958-60 Spindles on a 64
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4578
Re: 1958-60 Spindles on a 64
No, will not work....
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:25 am
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1960 ford thunderbird
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3942
Re: 1960 ford thunderbird
Try searching for a man named John Draxler. He is your best bet, just be sitting down when you are discussing pricing.
-Jon in TX
-Jon in TX
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:11 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: replacement radio for 60 t-bird ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4483
Re: replacement radio for 60 t-bird ?
I like the AM/FM with RCA jacks "internal conversions" done on the original radio chassis.
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:09 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: wheels
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2534
Re: wheels
The 1959 T-Bird & new mid-year Fairlane Galaxie 500 cars shared the same "Sunray" full wheels covers. In 1960, the same body T-Bird carried over with this same wheel cover. Some early '60 T-Birds were rumored to have debuted with the all new body style '60 Fairlane 500 wheel covers to...
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:59 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: trunk lid compatibility - hardtop vs convertible
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3158
Re: trunk lid compatibility - hardtop vs convertible
I always though they were the same. The holes are there for both hinge set-ups??
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:56 pm
- Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
- Topic: my 60 Bird just picked up
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3347
Re: my 60 Bird just picked up
Should be a "T" shaped chrome handle, located down low, below the gauges. It would be seen in front of the drivers knee area.