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by edpol
Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 front break conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 14766

Re: 62 front break conversion

If you've only driven these cars with drums and GM conversions, the GM conversions, if done properly, seem way better than the drums, and quite adequate. But once you drive one with the '65-'66 conversion, or any 4 piston conversion for that matter, you see how much better they are. If you're just g...
by edpol
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 62 front break conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 14766

Re: 62 front break conversion

I'm surprised John didn't suggest what he did with that Black beauty. It's the easiest conversion - '65-'66 spindles, rotors, hubs, shields. Direct bolt on. John also changed the lower control arms, but it's not necessary. You just have to make simple mods to the stops. I did that conversion on a '6...
by edpol
Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: painting my 63...
Replies: 16
Views: 8256

Re: painting my 63...

ATTN ALL: I am in process of redoing my convert. I am breaking car down to basic body. Motor out, interior out, trunk emptied, soft top removed, all trim removed. Have done some shopping around, and all who I have talked to, will not quote until seeing car. This means moving a rolling bare body to ...
by edpol
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: painting my 63...
Replies: 16
Views: 8256

Re: painting my 63...

I got prices for leather interiors from SMC and Original Auto interiors 2 or 3 years ago, for $1800. Their samples had the correct grain. The other outlets were $1200, but the grain of the vachette isn't the same as original. John's paint job was a while ago, and a similar job would probably now cos...
by edpol
Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Baby Moon Hubcaps
Replies: 4
Views: 4198

Re: Baby Moon Hubcaps

For the record, hub caps cover just the center of the rim; wheel covers cover (wait for it...) the wheel.
Thanks Alan, for not making us wait too long. :lol:
by edpol
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Labor of love
Replies: 426
Views: 174788

Re: Labor of love

Congratulations Grandpa. Kid looks just like you.
by edpol
Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Major malfunction-bent pushrods
Replies: 14
Views: 4817

Re: Major malfunction-bent pushrods

Wow! The prices have gone up steeply. I bought a new stock cam off ebay 4 years ago for $70, and there were several sellers that carried them.
by edpol
Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Blue Thunder Intake
Replies: 10
Views: 5900

Re: Blue Thunder Intake

Obviously, the carb is never level when going uphill or downhill, so it's not that critical while driving. However, when adjusting the carb after installing, or doing tune-ups, the carb should be level, or close to level. If you don't use a tapered spacer, just jack the fornt of the car up a little ...
by edpol
Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Major malfunction-bent pushrods
Replies: 14
Views: 4817

Re: Major malfunction-bent pushrods

Since the engine has been unused for years, it's a good idea to at least change the front oil seal. I'd change the camshaft and timing chain as well, while the timing cover is removed. Stock cams and chains aren't that expensive, around $100 for both.
by edpol
Tue Dec 16, 2014 1:15 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Cleaner Dent Repair
Replies: 70
Views: 21231

Re: Air Cleaner Dent Repair

It's a lot cheaper. I was referred to a contractor by a company that sells it. That $12-$14 figure sounds familiar, but the shipping would have been $30 IIRC. So, they told me to call one of their customers who was nearby. He added 200 lbs to his order, which was the next day. IIRC it's 80 grit. Mad...
by edpol
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Cleaner Dent Repair
Replies: 70
Views: 21231

Re: Air Cleaner Dent Repair

Great job. \:D/
by edpol
Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 13
Views: 5188

Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner

That would be just the ticket for cleaning relays, switches, etc. That brings back memories, Alan. When in high school, I took a course in automatic heating. Our teacher said to use a dollar bill to clean relay and thermostat contacts. He said to get the dollar from the customer, that way you're al...
by edpol
Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:57 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 13
Views: 5188

Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner

Also jewelers and watchmakers
by edpol
Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Cleaner Dent Repair
Replies: 70
Views: 21231

Re: Air Cleaner Dent Repair

Looks real good Tom.
by edpol
Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:20 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Front wheel cylinders.
Replies: 20
Views: 7269

Re: Front wheel cylinders.

A lot of ebay sellers drop ship. I had stuff I ordered from nearby NJ, delivered from China! A lot of different sellers also sell the same items from the same warehouse. Some charge more, hoping to attract buyers who avoid "too cheap" merchandise.