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- Sun May 02, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Transmission Identification
- Replies: 0
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Transmission Identification
I have a transmission out of a 57+ Ford that I need help identifying. Most people just refer to them as old Ford 3 speeds. Anyway the casing number on the main body is AF-7006-D. The case side cover has AB-7222 on it and the Tail casing has AB-7651-A on it. Bottom line is I need a new 17 tooth input...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:00 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 57 312 3 speed transmission needed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 636
57 312 3 speed transmission needed
Looking for a three speed transmission for my 57 E code. So I need the 312 or T85C-1 transmission. I have one but it has the wrong tail shaft housing. You can send me an e-mail at rbowen8@comcast.net.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:05 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Looking for a 57 Transmission
- Replies: 0
- Views: 674
Looking for a 57 Transmission
I am restoring a 1957 Thunderbird and looking for a T85C 3 speed transmission for it. Anyone know where there is one up for sale. I found a couple overdrives, but my Vin tag has a 1, which rules that out as I am trying to get it back to correct.
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 312 Block
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1885
Re: 57 312 Block
I am located in Houston, Texas
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:31 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 312 Block
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1885
57 312 Block
I am in the process of restoring an E code 57 and looking for a 312 Block and heads. Anyone know of anyone that might have one or maybe where I can find one?
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: E code carburetors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
E code carburetors
I am restoring an E code bird. I have the manifold and carburetors, but need the linkage and air cleaner. Anyone know where I can pick up a linkage and air cleaner? How about someone that is good at restoring that setup?
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Overheating 57
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1672
Re: Overheating 57
Thanks Lew, my next step is to try the the big mouth T-stat, Casco Water pump and Chris's device. But I agree heat is very common and a lot of post don't seem to have a one size fits all answer. Once I do that, then the only other option is to change the radiator to an aluminum one. Which many peopl...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:56 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Overheating 57
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1672
Overheating 57
Ok so I read through a bunch of the threads on attempts to cool down our birds. One question I was not sure I found a solid answer on is the combination of Chris's spacer and the Casco pump. Is anyone aware of any issues with running that combination?
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:18 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 57 E code info guys
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4362
Re: 57 E code info guys
Well it appears you have a lot of input. I guess we have all found that value will depend on the desire for something specific like color or options and depth of the buyers pockets. Finding the right buyer is the challenge as one post points out. But your E and F cars are your best value cars for th...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:17 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Engines for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1599
Re: Engines for sale
Thanks for the replies. One has a good frame so I will hang onto the drive train on the frame. The other was on the upper lift and it collapsed on the other one as is bent. But it has the 312 so I will pull that engine and send the rest to the crusher. I agree the local buyer is probably the most li...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:17 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Engines for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1599
Engines for sale
Sorry to say I experienced a fire in my garage where I kept my 57 and 55 T-bird. Both were totally destroyed. As we go through the process of pulling these out of the garage and send them to be crushed, I was wondering it there is a market for the drive trains in them. I know in many of my other cla...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:19 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Placing your t-bird on a car lift
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5834
Re: Placing your t-bird on a car lift
Thanks everyone for your responses. I generally leave my doors closed. I am like the one post, as I have opened one while on the lift to turn the power on or shift it in neutral, but generally I keep them closed. X frame cars are one of the strongest designs for four point lifting, so I was surprise...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:07 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Placing your t-bird on a car lift
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5834
Placing your t-bird on a car lift
So a couple of us are having the debate... I have the typical two post lift with the four adjustable arms for positioning. I always thought you lifted these cars with the doors closed to maintain the integrity of the structure, in case there is more weight in one direction or the other. Others are t...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:06 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Carburetors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2202
Re: Carburetors
Thanks guys for you comments/suggestions. I hear you on just buying a new one, but I am kind of a originality guy with this bird as it was my dad's that I inherited. I did as you suggested with my 55.
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:26 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Carburetors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2202
Carburetors
Need to rebuild my the carb on my 57. Any recommendations on someone that knows what they are doing on these old carbs?