Hey, my old buddy! I check in here from time to time and was a little sad to see you've sold your '65. I have some idea how much time and love you put into that car but it's nice to know it went to a good home.
Look forward to seeing what your next project will be.
Take care Bob, Gary.
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- Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:27 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: My Tbird is going to Long Island
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1015
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:19 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: How Does She Look?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8387
Re: How Does She Look?
Paint job looks great!
One thing my detail-oriented brain couldn't help noticing though - the rear quarter panel emblems are installed back-to-front. Should be a simple matter to remove the retaining nuts and flip them around, if you're so inclined.
One thing my detail-oriented brain couldn't help noticing though - the rear quarter panel emblems are installed back-to-front. Should be a simple matter to remove the retaining nuts and flip them around, if you're so inclined.
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:20 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1964 Engine Original to Car?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4854
Re: 1964 Engine Original to Car?
My '64 was also a paint code C car. It had been repainted several times by the time it found its way to me, but traces of the original paint could be seen in the trunk.
I believe the color was called Princeton Gray when used in the Lincoln line.
I believe the color was called Princeton Gray when used in the Lincoln line.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sold the '69
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4982
Re: Sold the '69
Take care, Gixxer Man!
I've been Birdless myself for a while now since selling my '62. Right now, with two motorcycles taking up space in my garage, there just isn't room for one. But someday, I know I will rejoin the flock!
I've been Birdless myself for a while now since selling my '62. Right now, with two motorcycles taking up space in my garage, there just isn't room for one. But someday, I know I will rejoin the flock!
- Tue May 30, 2017 4:51 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tires 225/70 Fit & Whitewalls
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13444
Re: Tires 225/70 Fit & Whitewalls
I just went through a lot of searching for tires to move from my wide white walls closer to the 1" that was period correct for 63. As Alan mentioned the current cross reference for the 800x14/G78-14 tire sizes is 215-75/14s if you check a number of tire manufactures web sites. As also mentione...
- Tue May 23, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 64 Front Disc Conversion
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5477
Re: 64 Front Disc Conversion
Has anyone converted there front drum brakes to disc? Aftermarket kit? Home made? I was thinking of having a fab shop plasma cut out the caliper mounting bracket and maybe using 69-70 mustang calipers , master cylinder and discs. Any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks You'll find a ton of information ...
- Mon May 01, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Looking to sell. Need advice what to ask for.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2739
Re: Looking to sell. Need advice what to ask for.
Personally, I'd take a car with a seized engine over one with a Swiss cheese body any day. Engines are "relatively" cheap to rebuild compared with extensive unibody repairs, the cost of which can run into the tens of thousands. Anyway OP, it's tough to accurately value a car sight unseen, ...
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Label, 1962 Power Window Instruction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2509
Re: Label, 1962 Power Window Instruction
The 10,000 original mile '62 survivor I owned did not have this sticker, and there was no evidence (ie. adhesive residue) to indicate one had ever been installed.
- Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:20 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Lenses for Fender Mounted Turn Signals
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6067
Re: Lenses for Fender Mounted Turn Signals
That's right Wally, the NOS set of lenses I bought had both "L" and "R" on them.
And as Paul said they have ridges on them while the repro lenses do not.
And as Paul said they have ridges on them while the repro lenses do not.
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:28 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Lenses for Fender Mounted Turn Signals
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6067
Re: Lenses for Fender Mounted Turn Signals
Check on eBay. I found a set of NOS lenses on there a while back. Think I only paid $10 for the pair.
By the way I also found a whole NOS indicator on eBay. I think it adorns redstangbob's car now.
By the way I also found a whole NOS indicator on eBay. I think it adorns redstangbob's car now.
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:41 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1963 dashboard pieces
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2694
Re: 1963 dashboard pieces
Originally the aluminum trim was anodized; usually a clear finish was used but they could also be tinted blue or beige depending on the interior color.
- Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:16 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Am I correct?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2480
Re: Am I correct?
Far as I know there are no hard and fast guidelines spelled out in the Concours Rules on this subject. Using the very original '62 I owned as an example, all the parts I could find date codes on (with the exception of the glass) were produced less than a month prior to the car's scheduled build date...
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:28 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Strange letter in VIN number
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1442
Re: Strange letter in VIN number
All T-Birds of that vintage were assembled at the Wixom MI plant, the code for which is "Y".
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Exhaust Manifold Woes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5282
Re: Exhaust Manifold Woes
Has anybody tried Loctite Freeze & Release for stubborn fasteners?
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-996456-C ... op?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-996456-C ... op?ie=UTF8
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:47 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Cleaning White Interior & Top?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2386
Re: Cleaning White Interior & Top?
A necro-thread regarding upholstery cleaning has just resurfaced in this section. It recommends using Fast Orange hand cleaner to clean upholstery. Might want to check it out.