Vintage Thunderbird Club International

I live in Illinois suburb of Chicago, We do get some freezing cold winters my garage is not heated. I would start the car once a month to keep the fluids going. My car came equipped with Pertronix ignition I never had a problem starting.

Here you are these are the standard hub caps for a 1963 T Bird; https://www.ebay.com/itm/293082419774?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=293082419774&targetid=1071860197901&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9021612&poi=&campaignid...

I had a 61, My suggestion think about installing a pertronix ignition system to help in starting. That is what I had. I did help ...

The NAPA is not period correct, I switched to the period correct battery from This web site:
https://www.batterycentralmall.com/Batt ... rt/TB.html
This is NAPA S Site for 29NF Battery
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?te ... vehicleAdd

That looks like a brass (natural gas) fitting....

My top was done by Jewels, So was the entire car restored It opens up with no trouble.

Here's a photo of my jack that came with my car, This is the refurbished that came with my car. The base has AJ-C on the base and a A on the other side... Hope this helps.

I totally agree with 55blacktie, Having been riding my Harley across Canada and the out West. Which I have experience in riding in cold and wet trips. I'll take the Baby Bird hands down.

Congrats and Welcome to the forum. I can not express this so please understand when you have a vehicle over 60 years. You should have the literature manuals, books for the year of the car to understand on the needs of the car. First you should buy the Shop Manual https://www.ebay.com/itm/THUNDERBIRD...

I too, also would welcome you. I did own a 1961 hard top T Bird, Then I sold it for my dream T Bird 1956. Sage Green. Sorry I did not want to hi jack this forum page... Ask away any questions... BTW Alan is the guru when it comes to knowing every bit of fact on the Thunderbirds.....

I would only say that adding a thicker swag bar can help cornering around the turns. I don't think it would help in a better smoother ride just stabilize the car in turning.......

would buffing out the center section bring out the chrome shine?

Like I have posted, have a hydraulic jack to support the frame (not the bumper) to change the tire if needed. Plus I do carry a few spare tools to make it easier to remove the hub cap and a socket lug nut wrench. My main concern is to change the tire as quickly as I can and then to have it repaired ...

When I store my car over the winter months I use a plain car cover, But I also use the softener sheets with the aroma smell that keeps the mice away. I place a few inside the car and on the wires in the motor bay. I would like to have the same bubble as Greg has but I think I would need a bit more r...

The spare donut came with the car, When you do a search this subject was discussed.