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by jatkinson
Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Undercarriage detailing
Replies: 17
Views: 3931

Re: Undercarriage detailing

I guess it depends on what you are going for. In my opinion the bottom should be as clean as the top. At least that is what I like.
Mechanically things just work better when they are looked after, detailed and lubed as they are supposed to be.
by jatkinson
Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Dashboard cover material
Replies: 8
Views: 2707

Re: Dashboard cover material

Thessler, As I said earlier I did mine myself. It would be very hard to do with out taking the dash out of the car. I tried it twice and made a mess out of it until I taked to the guys at CACSO. I ordered the dash covering and glue from them and it was still hard but much easier. It is imperative th...
by jatkinson
Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Dashboard cover material
Replies: 8
Views: 2707

Re: Dashboard cover material

I replaced mine last winter. It was a bit of a job but I had the dash out of it anyways. I'm not sure if you can get some sort of dye that will work. The dash cover is just standard vinyl.
by jatkinson
Wed Nov 27, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: T-Bird Delivered Last Evening
Replies: 13
Views: 3989

Re: T-Bird Delivered Last Evening

You have a very nice car there! Enjoy..
by jatkinson
Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: Current Thunderbirds
Topic: marilyn monroe t bird
Replies: 4
Views: 4572

Re: marilyn monroe t bird

Thanks for your reply Alan, I thought is sounded funny . Next time we see him I'll take a look at the documentation that he says he has..
by jatkinson
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Current Thunderbirds
Topic: marilyn monroe t bird
Replies: 4
Views: 4572

marilyn monroe t bird

We were at a car show on the weekend and got talking to a guy that said he had a 2005 Marilyn Edition T Bird. The car was not at the show so I didnt see it. He said it was a special colour and had her name embroidered in the seats and other markings on the car. Said he had lots of documentation. Jus...
by jatkinson
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 TEAPOT LEAKING FUEL
Replies: 7
Views: 2822

Re: 1956 TEAPOT LEAKING FUEL

That is the plug and seal for the needle and seat, I think the fuel is running down from the plug making it look like you have more leaking than you do. The carbs had a press in and a screw in style needle and seat. I believe the screw in style plug is smaller. Yours looks like the press in style fr...
by jatkinson
Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oil bath air filter
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Re: Oil bath air filter

Mine has an element in it. It looks like a standard air filer. Nothing can get through it. Its brand new.
by jatkinson
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:05 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 'Bird Batteries
Replies: 10
Views: 3881

Re: 1956 'Bird Batteries

I ordered mine from Battery Central SG29NPP It is a stock appearing battery. I think it looks better with the proper battery in the engine compartment. That being said it took months to get it. It was worth the wait but as I said long time coming.
by jatkinson
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oil bath air filter
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Oil bath air filter

This might be a weird question. My 56 has an oil bath air filter. The car is all done now. Just wondering what happens if you don"t put oil in the air cleaner and just run it with the filter? Thanks
by jatkinson
Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Finally got my battery!!
Replies: 35
Views: 12481

Re: Finally got my battery!!

Maybe its me......That just looks better!!
by jatkinson
Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: How much do you drive your car?
Replies: 4
Views: 2495

How much do you drive your car?

As I was posting on another topic it came to mind that I hardly ever drive our cars. I don't seem to have enough time. But when I do have time I would rather work on them, or clean them, that sort of thing. Just wondering about every one else?
by jatkinson
Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Finally got my battery!!
Replies: 35
Views: 12481

Re: Finally got my battery!!

Our cars are hardly ever driven, not because I don't want to, because I don't seem to have enough time. I disconnect the battery completely.
by jatkinson
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Finally got my battery!!
Replies: 35
Views: 12481

Re: Finally got my battery!!

Glad, You finally have yours coming! It makes the engine compartment.
by jatkinson
Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing stains from vinyl seats
Replies: 2
Views: 2488

Re: Removing stains from vinyl seats

Did you try tooth paste? Sometimes it will work. Get the kind with the whiting bleach stuff in it...