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by RAVEN
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 142

Re: Radiator

WELCOME to the FORUM Ms Fallun No bad thought conveyed. As stated previous, there are two (2) different Rads for your car and its configuration of AC or NonAC. Another search title name is "HEAT EXCHANGERS" Rad shops are a dying business but many industrial rebuilders exist in the hydrauli...
by RAVEN
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: dead battery
Replies: 5
Views: 118

Re: dead battery

Nobad, ALL GOOD Before you go digging into the car to find your "Ghost" , check your trunk lite and your clock. Both stay energised with the ignition OFF. I have seen the trunk lite incorrectly mounted and remain working even if the lid is closed. Many do not realize that the trunk lite is...
by RAVEN
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Activating Lever only
Replies: 3
Views: 66

Re: Activating Lever only

Yes it appears that there is a bit of confusion, and TWO different answers and part locations. Baby T in your post you refer to a steering column but the text is a bit confusing and leads to the NSS lower down the column at your toe level under the dash. OR on the column up by the steering wheel? If...
by RAVEN
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: correct color for the engine compartment
Replies: 15
Views: 2411

Re: correct color for the engine compartment

It needs to be known that 1) Jim Wulf is probly one of the most respected 61/63 go to guy on Birds, and I have never seen him miss lead but direct members. 2) the VTCI membership dues are prorated, per issue. A full year is $40.00 for six SCOOPs, then steps down as the year progresses. If you joined...
by RAVEN
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Can anyone identify this ?
Replies: 2
Views: 149

Re: Can anyone identify this ?

More picture angles required.
Possible brace for convert screw mount at limit switch
by RAVEN
Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: What is this called?
Replies: 17
Views: 1334

Re: What is this called?

Long time digging out that information Alan. This part has no action of being a seal in its location, as it mounted to the underside of the cross frame of the upper rad support, and had no soft rubber seal to mate with any other part. The only seals that existed around the rad opening was the triang...
by RAVEN
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Engine Rebuild - Color Scheme
Replies: 7
Views: 946

Re: Engine Rebuild - Color Scheme

Jim W, nice to see the FAN decal has the correct White lettering. (Never questioned you.) I know that is correct. Sad to see on repop decals that the fonts and colours are incorrect In regard to the Castilian Gold colour, the Hyundi formula is the most correct available (Thanks Alan) I did a major r...
by RAVEN
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long have you owned your bird
Replies: 15
Views: 8137

Re: How long have you owned your bird

Original owner car.1964 Landau Bought November 1963. Traded in a 1962 Landau for purchase. I remember Dad bringing it home when I was 7 years old. Still have that car today, some 50 years later. In 1976 I bought the car from my Dad for $2.00 dollars and have had it since. Have been a VTCI member for...
by RAVEN
Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: What is this called?
Replies: 17
Views: 1334

Re: What is this called?

On about 90% of the cars I have putt my hands to, it has failed, fallen off its mounting screws and the owner rips it off and throws it away. IT IS A WIRING TROUGH that crosses the front of the car under the upper Rad support. It mounts with some small screws, and is used to protect the wiring harne...
by RAVEN
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted- 1961 to 1963 Tonneau
Replies: 3
Views: 895

Re: Wanted- 1961 to 1963 Tonneau

Two bad you were not looking for a 64/66 Tonneau. I know were one is for sale, is a repop, and price seems reasonable.
by RAVEN
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: exterior window scrapers
Replies: 6
Views: 367

Re: exterior window scrapers

In the past, I made my own from raw stock from a vender at Carlisle. The seal came with the scraper rubber seal and stainless bead, in a 8 foot length. I simply cut to my needed length, attached the felt/wicking velcro strip, sealed the open ends with a pin nail, in the SS bead and attached to the c...
by RAVEN
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: OEM Battery Size - 1965 Convertible
Replies: 10
Views: 536

Re: OEM Battery Size - 1965 Convertible

The parts suppliers that support the VTCI (Pat Wilson, Bird Nest, and others carry or can supply the trays and hold downs) From my experience the tray and hold downs are a multi fit item. The Hold down is slotted to fit either battery size. Do not think FORD would have 2 different trays and hold dow...
by RAVEN
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: OEM or Concours Heater Hoses
Replies: 26
Views: 1651

Re: OEM or Concours Heater Hoses

Nice to know that there are sources to be found to get the odds and ends.
by RAVEN
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: exterior window scrapers
Replies: 6
Views: 367

Re: exterior window scrapers

Yes with a little finesse and a few steps of disassembly. But this depends on how the existing window seals were mounted. How were "THEY" mounted? A big problem is the inner door panel trim, and the window needing to be lowered. You would have to remove the inner panel, access the rubber s...
by RAVEN
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: OEM or Concours Heater Hoses
Replies: 26
Views: 1651

Re: OEM or Concours Heater Hoses

ALSO if Marti can not send the ribbed hose material, check with your local """GM""" retro parts supplier. It is a little known fact that the repop GM suppliers sell ribbed hoses, minus the yellow or white paint line but a little finess and you can replicate that stripe....