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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:06 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: correct color for the engine compartment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2534
Re: correct color for the engine compartment
Just to add my 2 cents, if you are doing a modified or custom, let your desires and thoughts be your guide and do it your way. As for me I am a fan of doing the engine compartment close to stock. Attached is my '62 Chestnut's engine compartment. Forgive me for the extra chrome, it's my old school he...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: For Sale Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Parts
- Topic: 1962 Convertible For Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 439
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:31 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961-1963 Air cleaner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 536
Re: 1961-1963 Air cleaner
The air cleaner housing can't be turned as the bottom of the housing is dished for distributor clearance.
Regards, Old Rusty1
Regards, Old Rusty1
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:15 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1962 Roadster?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 592
Re: 1962 Roadster?
The "89" in the VIN denotes a Sports Roadster. With that 89 in the VIN you should show a "76B" in the Body Code area on the Data Plate.
Regards, Old Rusty1
Regards, Old Rusty1
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:55 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Powergen
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3092
Re: Powergen
ToniR, Connection at the PowerGen: Use the existing Yellow with Black Stripe generator wire and connect it to the Light Terminal Post on the PowerGen. On the Regulator, it's OK to leave the "A" coil in place as I did. No changes or adds to the wiring at the Voltage Regulator, just leave it...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:41 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Battery Hold Down Clamp
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5800
Re: 1961 Battery Hold Down Clamp
I've used this battery in my '62 convertible for a couple of years now. Works and fits without any issues. I got mine from a BatteriesPlus+ store. They had it in stock and listed as a SLI27FM.
Regards, OldRusty1
Regards, OldRusty1
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Powergen
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3092
Re: Powergen
PowerMaster, at the time, did not have a step pulley for this application. I was the first installation requiring this and they custom made a pulley for me. It appears that they have now made this part a stock item. You should be able to order the PowerGen with the step pulley installed directly fro...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 62 Cylinder Shields Over or Under Trunk Mat?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1010
Re: 62 Cylinder Shields Over or Under Trunk Mat?
I concur with Alan. The mats should go over the shield mounting hardware.
Note the photos on Jim Wulf's link to an original '62 convertible trunk.
http://www.tbirdgarage.com/Site_2/Techn ... Trunk.html
Regards,
Old Rusty1
Note the photos on Jim Wulf's link to an original '62 convertible trunk.
http://www.tbirdgarage.com/Site_2/Techn ... Trunk.html
Regards,
Old Rusty1
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:45 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Master Parts Catalog
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1362
Re: Master Parts Catalog
Here is the info on where you can obtain an electronic copy. It's where I got mine.
https://www.forelpublishing.com/estore2 ... .html#1962
Product #D10042
Regards,
OldRusty1
https://www.forelpublishing.com/estore2 ... .html#1962
Product #D10042
Regards,
OldRusty1
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:15 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Front Suspension upgrade
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3329
Re: Front Suspension upgrade
I purchased my coil springs and related front suspension parts from The Bird Nest.
http://www.tbirdparts.com/main.htm
https://tbirdparts.com/
Welcome and Happy T-Birding!
Old Rusty1
http://www.tbirdparts.com/main.htm
https://tbirdparts.com/
Welcome and Happy T-Birding!
Old Rusty1
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:44 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Wiper blade size
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1287
Re: Wiper blade size
Per the Blue Bible:
1961-1963 use a 16 1/2" arm
1961-1962 use a 16" blade giving a 2" overlap (also verified on my '62)
1963 uses a 18" blade which should result in a 4" overlap
Hope this helps!
1961-1963 use a 16 1/2" arm
1961-1962 use a 16" blade giving a 2" overlap (also verified on my '62)
1963 uses a 18" blade which should result in a 4" overlap
Hope this helps!
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 63 fan blade for AC car
- Replies: 3
- Views: 906
Re: 63 fan blade for AC car
Almost forgot, here's a link to an older post.
https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/ ... 125#p99125
Run Cool, summer is coming.
Old Rusty1
https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/ ... 125#p99125
Run Cool, summer is coming.
Old Rusty1
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:09 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 63 fan blade for AC car
- Replies: 3
- Views: 906
Re: 63 fan blade for AC car
The correct setup for your A/C car would be the 7 blade fan using the shorty fan clutch along with the fan shroud.
Click on the photo and it will rotate to the correct orientation and expand. Regards, Old Rusty1
Click on the photo and it will rotate to the correct orientation and expand. Regards, Old Rusty1
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:15 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Engine Cranks Slowly
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2774
Re: Engine Cranks Slowly
I think Bill and Cliff hit it on the head. Assuming that all electrical connections are good, then a multi-vis oil, 10W-30 or I use 10W-40 along with a fully charged battery that has ample capacity, I'm running a Duracell 840 CCA battery then you should be good to go. If it's still slow cranking the...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tire options for a 63
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7666
Re: Tire options for a 63
Just my 2 cents worth, two things you never skimp on are tires and brakes.
Amen,
Old Rusty1
Amen,
Old Rusty1