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- Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:07 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1966 town landau 2 barrel carb rebuild
- Replies: 10
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Re: 1966 town landau 2 barrel carb rebuild
When I got my 64 Tbird it had been sitting for awhile and did not run well due to fuel delivery issues. Based on my experience my advice is to start at the fuel tank. Disconnect the line to tank and at the fuel pump. Using a compressor air line and blow out the line to release any rust, etc. When I ...
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:35 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Refresh or Rebuild?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1837
Re: Refresh or Rebuild?
Vince, your tranny advice is welcome and I would definitely be having a transmission place doing this work for sure. Raven, your expertise as always is appreciated and I will use your checklist as a guide when dealing with a shop to look at what needs to be done to diagnose and determine next steps....
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:05 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Refresh or Rebuild?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1837
Re: Refresh or Rebuild?
Thanks to all for your input. The car odometer is 24700 miles but I am pretty sure it has rolled over but not sure. No history for service records when purchased. It originated from San Jose, CA (have original gate release) then purchased by a gentleman in Boston and stored for 10 years before being...
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Refresh or Rebuild?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1837
Refresh or Rebuild?
Hello All Looking for some advice on what constitutes a refresh vs a rebuild on my 1964 390 and COM tranny. Drivetrain has been great since I purchased back in 2013 but past couple of years have noticed more fluid leaks-both oil and tranny fluid. After some prelim investigation I feel the rear main ...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Emblem Barrel clips
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4335
Re: Emblem Barrel clips
On a few different projects, I have used my trusty hot glue gun (gorilla glue sticks) to add some confidence to a barrel nut or Two that just didn't feel like it was tight or could be tight enough to my liking. Had to do this to a few of the Thunderbird letters on the front of hood on my 64. Not con...
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Good Neighbor Sam
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2200
Re: Good Neighbor Sam
Love this post and the video! Jack Lemon was a pretty good driver given the factory handing issues of that 64 tbird especially with those old bias ply tires! Brought back some memories of a business trip I took to San Fran back in the early 80s experiencing those crazy hill streets especially for me...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Number of Thunderbirds produced
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2456
Re: Number of Thunderbirds produced
Is it possible that John Rotella at the Thunderbird registry may be able to provide some info? I know he helped me with questions a few years back which included info on old dealerships in California for my bird.
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:52 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Part identification
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2129
Re: Part identification
Thanks Wally for the info. I always wondered why the drivers and passenger side were different on my 64. Why is that??
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:10 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Need advise
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2649
Re: Need advise
Not sure where you are located but maybe once you have it inside try connecting with your nearest Tbird club and get some opinions on what you have. That might help in your decision on the project. I hung out at many cruise nights and car shows before I bought/attempted mine....knowing I would need ...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: hood fit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2131
Re: hood fit
I have found in my experience that anything under extreme tension with bind points will cause fitment issues with hoods, trunk lids, doors, etc. Before panicking, take Raven's advice and lube those pivot points first. It may be all that needs to be done to correct the issue. I have had luck doing th...
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Clarification on motor/trans pull EDIT followup on pull both ways, photos
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7714
Re: Clarification on motor/trans pull EDIT followup on pull both ways, photos
Great pics and write up Paul. When I do decide to pull my 64 390/COM, I will take your advice and look at a combined pull going slow and sure. Good info on the picker setting. As I am reading your write up I am appreciating my easy recent experience with a picker and an inline 6 cylinder from a Falc...
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:07 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What do i need to look for buying a 65
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3223
Re: What do i need to look for buying a 65
I answered your PM Tim. Let me know.
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Randy
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Clarification on motor/trans pull EDIT followup on pull both ways, photos
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7714
Re: Clarification on motor/trans pull
Thanks Wally for the offer of help when needed.
Steve....I hear you ........saw a sign in a shop not long ago that sums it up:
Hourly Shop Rates
$50.00 per hour
$75.00 per hour if you watch
$100.00 per hour if you help
$150.00 per hour if you tried once and couldn't
Steve....I hear you ........saw a sign in a shop not long ago that sums it up:
Hourly Shop Rates
$50.00 per hour
$75.00 per hour if you watch
$100.00 per hour if you help
$150.00 per hour if you tried once and couldn't
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:41 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Clarification on motor/trans pull EDIT followup on pull both ways, photos
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7714
Re: Clarification on motor/trans pull
Although it requires a dedicated person to video and may not be at the top of this list for this event, sure would be interesting to have it YouTubed for the benefit of those of us who will possibly be facing the same job in the future. So much excellent advice on this forum to add commentary to the...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Value of a Custom 1964 Thunderbird
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3099
Re: Value of a Custom 1964 Thunderbird
If I were looking at a custom car like this, I would be mostly concerned with the quality of the work. If simple things like gauges were overlooked in the build, it would be difficult to believe that the rest of the work was done meticulously. If you can share photos of the car, it's possible we co...