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by T.A.O.T
Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

Re: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working

The cable can only be reached right where it attaches to the speedo head. Your clock housing (center of the dash) has to be removed to reach your cable; there is a basic removal outline with some pictures in your '65 shop manual, part 15. Here's a tip they don't put in the manual: once your clock h...
by T.A.O.T
Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

Re: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working

@ Raven and Jim,

Indeed it is an 8 trac old music tape player, current owner built it in this car since he was a collector of these old tapes. But i guess i'm going to take it out again. Like Jim said, it just is not original.
by T.A.O.T
Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

Re: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working

Well here it is: (some pics from the sellers advertisement and pics i shot myself) http://i62.tinypic.com/2nst8g2.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/rmijpc.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/2chxrao.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/xpr6gj.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/vooqv6.jpg Original color (it has been repainted), engin...
by T.A.O.T
Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird rear bumper center emblem housing
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: 1965 Ford Thunderbird rear bumper center emblem housing

@Paul

That is good to know, i already had a feeling that this would be a hard part to find at the '2nd hand' market. But the housing at the webshop you're mentioning looks like a perfect solution! Let's call it a homerun. Thank you so much!
by T.A.O.T
Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

Re: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working

@ Paul: Thank you for the warm welcome and for the usefull description about how to work this repair. Let's hope the speedometer is in a good mood and will respond on the easy solution ar first aim. Am i right when i say that the dashboard will need to be dismounted party in order to gain access to ...
by T.A.O.T
Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 thunderbird speedometer not working
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

65 thunderbird speedometer not working

Hi, First of all, i'm new on this forum so let me introduce myself: My name is Arthur, 26 years old (27 next month) and i'm from the Netherlands. Last week my dream Finaly came true, buying a real american classic cruiser with a beautifull american V8 muscle. It became a beautifull Ford Thunderbird ...
by T.A.O.T
Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird rear bumper center emblem housing
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

1965 Ford Thunderbird rear bumper center emblem housing

Hi,

I'm looking for a rear bumper center Chrome emblem housing for my 1965 ford thunderbird. It's missing after restoration. If somebody has this spare part please PM and hopefully we can work something out.

Greetings,
Arthur
The Netherlands