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by yummy
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Okay, I think if I can just rely on the manual choke that will due just fine for me :) Put the (rebuilt) carb back on and attached the fuel line & etc... put the key in and it started right up! I will need to tune the carburetor a bit, right after I put the car into gear (reverse) it dies. Any q...
by yummy
Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Thanks for the diagram! Two questions:

Any tips on removing the plug without removing the intake manifold?

Do I use a brass hammer and bang it into the air passage on the intake?
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by yummy
Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Good eyes Bob!

Grabbed some parts that the local shop, after I pull the plug in the manifold... which of pieces of hardware should I use in the bags?
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by yummy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Thanks Bob! I ended up holding off on the 12v conversion (removing the Holley 12v carb) and returning to things to stock 6v system. Cleaned up some old leaks, replaced some gaskets and rebuilt the original carb that was in really bad shape in the trunk. The previous owner gave up trying to fix it.....
by yummy
Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Who sells the best electrical wiring harness? I’m assuming they’re not all created equal.
by yummy
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Thought I'd upload a better photo, washed and waxed. Not a terrible example for a $10k
by yummy
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Great tip.

What other high ROI things that will stop a catastrophic event from happening?
by yummy
Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Reduces body roll and flex, will improve you ability to do round a bouts faster and U turns will be less painful.

But I am speaking directly about the heavy duty sway bars
by yummy
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Sharing information like this far more useful than peer to peer. Just like this mod for keeping your baby bird riding cooler. I hope this leads to a few extra sales for the owner who spent so much time perfecting it. I’m in Gold Country in Nevada City / Grass Valley and have chatted with some awesom...
by yummy
Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Yep, that’s the owner from Arizona I was referring. Thanks for posting the PDF link
by yummy
Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

How much time would you think it take to swap the electrical harness? Who sells the best product?
by yummy
Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Thanks for the tip about redoing the electrical, definitely would help eleminate some gremlins in the future. Till then I'll be getting a larger fire extinguisher for the bird. I was chatting with some with a local chapter based in Sacramento, they mentioned an upgraded hood release mod... anybody h...
by yummy
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

I'm definitely trying to keep things simple. My goal is to drive the hell out of this car, modifications will improve that function. You're right, it will be like slipping into a time machine and I don't want to deviate too far from that experience. I'd like to keep the cabin / body as period-correc...
by yummy
Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Added a video of the startup (below)
https://youtu.be/p_CRmaT_vV8
by yummy
Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Millennial bought a classic (55)
Replies: 52
Views: 13531

Re: Millennial bought a classic (55)

Thanks for so far, great to hear different perspectives.