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by Royce Richmond
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Vinyl top removal… frame damage
Replies: 2
Views: 235

Re: Vinyl top removal… frame damage

Cliff, i just got done with the exact same fix on my 66 conv. What a chore! I heard a large BANG and discovered that a weld on the drivers side main aluminum frame broke. It had been welded before I bought the car, so the weld lasted for the 15 or so years that I've owned it. when it went it also br...
by Royce Richmond
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:18 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Turn Signals
Replies: 3
Views: 434

Re: Turn Signals

my switch was doing the same thing. pull the steering whell off and look at the switch. on the right is a very small conical spring. take it off and gently streach the spring. put it back and put the steering wheel on but don't tighten the wheel down yet.turn the wheel with the signal switch on, tes...
by Royce Richmond
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Convertible Question
Replies: 5
Views: 583

Re: 1961 Convertible Question

It sounds like your plug on the top down and top up needs to be cleaned as well as the connetors on the relays too.
by Royce Richmond
Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: conv top frame repair
Replies: 1
Views: 266

conv top frame repair

To replace parts of the conv. frame on a 66 tbird, is it better to remove the frame from the car to make repairs or is it better to do the replacement with the frame on the car? Not fun!!!
by Royce Richmond
Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: steering collar removal
Replies: 0
Views: 228

steering collar removal

My steering column collar on my 62 conv. needs to be replaced. Can it be done without pulling the column? How difficult a job is it? Anywhere is there a step by step instruction? Thanks for your help, Royce
by Royce Richmond
Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: 66 front wobble

The wheels were only 3 years old, I paid over $2200.00 for the set. They were made by The Wheel Smith company. I bought them through Concours Parts. Concours were the ones who contacted Wheel Smiths and worked out the repair deal for me. Concours Parts have always treated me very well and I have nev...
by Royce Richmond
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: 66 front wobble

The Tbird outfit that I bought them from contacted the manufacturer and they agreed to replace the broken spokes if I would remove the tires and tubes at my expense then ship all 3 wheels to them at my expense and then pay for shipping back to me at my expense. I don"t think I can trust the rep...
by Royce Richmond
Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: 66 front wobble

I was able to pull off my driverside wheel and found only 5 of the inner spokes were still attached!!! So I put my spare on and the wobbling stopped. So I checked the right side and 3 0f the inner spokes were broken. Also the right side rear had 5 spokes broken. The left rear checked ok. This set of...
by Royce Richmond
Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:02 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: 66 front wobble

Yes Alan I have wire wheels. They are about 2 years old. You think one has come apart?
by Royce Richmond
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

Re: 66 front wobble

Thanks for the replies, there is no red fluid under the car and the tie rod ends are fine as well as the drag link. I'll look at the rag joint as soon as the weather warms up. Could one of the front wire wheels have broken? I am going to have it towed to a front end shop probably on Monday. My 77 ye...
by Royce Richmond
Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front wobble
Replies: 16
Views: 1431

66 front wobble

I have a 66 conv. yesterday I was going down my street and made a right turn and heard a very loud BANG and then the whole front of the car started to wobble. The steering wheel moved back and forth about 1 or 2 inches side to side back and forth. Its as if one of the tires is square. Any suggestion...
by Royce Richmond
Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:31 am
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: over speed at idle
Replies: 3
Views: 1679

over speed at idle

Hi folks, I have a 59 coupe with a wierd problem. At idle it goes about 1500RPM but when taken out of park it almost stumbles to a stall. I have tried adjusting the carb and timing but with no results. i can turn in the mixture screws all the way shut with no effect on RPMs. I have a new carb on ord...
by Royce Richmond
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 surging
Replies: 5
Views: 617

Re: 66 surging

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I am in for some hunting but not for a while as we are in for a cold 3-4 days. I'll post what I find. I have a 66 conv surging, a 62 conv with a rear axle bearing going out and a 59 in for a brake job, ac work and carburetor rebuild. T-birds keep you young ha ha Ro...
by Royce Richmond
Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 surging
Replies: 5
Views: 617

66 surging

On the way back from an event my 66 conv started surging at higher speeds (60mph+) its a pulsing surge rather than a hard miss like you would get from the ignition. At idle it seems ok but upon acceleration it surges. Any ideas guys?
Thanks Royce
by Royce Richmond
Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:54 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: '66 turn signal switch
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Re: '66 turn signal switch

I had the same problem with my BLack Beauty. In the turn signal switch there is a small coil spring. Take it out and gently stretch it a bit to put more pressure on the mechanism and it will work just fine. No need to replace the switch.
Royce