Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Just a thought, do you have a braided ground strap from the engine block to the firewall?

Do you have the Electrical Manual and the Trim and Sealer Manual? Lots of drawings and info to help you.

While the dash is out, paint the underside white. It makes things a lot easier to see when you have to crawl under the dash again.

I had one for years and never swapped it because I never had a problem. YES it was close, but never an issue. I switched to a Delco 3 wire alternator and sold everything many years ago. Change if you must, but it was not a priority for me.

I have an invoice for a 56 HO
P6FH 171264 7 M HO123
FORD MOTOR CO
ENGR STAFF
DEARBORN MICH
RECEIVING B

If anyone should have this 56 with matching vin, I would be happy to mail them the invoice.

Thank you for your understanding and additional Information. Hope you are successful. J

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Although something like the brake system is very important, I certainly do not want anyone to be accused of "overthinking" this issue, as we all have to be within our own comfort level. It is not complicated. These pressure operated switches WILL fail, at some point in time! It's a fact. I...

Interesting. I notice you also don't have the full wheel covers or fender skirts. Was this an attempt to lower the initial price of the car? Are there any other accessories not installed such as P/S, P/B power windows or seat & auto transmission? Looks great though. Mine has almost every option ...

An example of my correct 57 non-porthole hardtop.

Have you contacted Old Air??

I also have been the beneficiary of Ted Eaton's generosity!!
Definitely a knowledgeable person and a first-class act!
I too have paid it forward to fellow hobbyists as this is what our love for Thunderbirds or Y-Blocks is all about!
Share the knowledge, share the stash of parts, and help a buddy!

The picture should enlarge if you view on a PC and click on it.

And if anyone wants to compliment me, I like bourbon..!!

I definitely agree with the above comments and will continue to remain neutral in any recommendations as I am/was a member in both for MANY years! I'm a life member in one local club, and a current member in another. I will suggest, join both. See what fits YOU best. MORE IMPORTANTLY, JOIN A LOCAL T...

I marked the existing screw holes and a couple were not equally spaced, so I made a couple of new holes to get equal spacing. I started in the center top and worked each way for a few and then the bottom center to the ends as well. No problem.