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- Sun May 12, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Oem Wheels
- Replies: 2
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Re: Oem Wheels
I don't see any difference, other than color. My 55 wheels are the same; however, the CTCI Manual says that they should have "KH" (Kelsey Hayes) stamped into them, but mine don't, and I don't see it on either of the wheels shown. The wheels are 15 x 5, but I'm not sure about the backspacing.
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:09 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 627
Re: Gas mileage ?
I bet that's the only gas station in town, and there isn't another nearby; such was the case when my brother and I rode our motorcycles to Bridgeport, CA 5-10 years ago. The nearest chain grocery store was 1 1/2 hours away. Hospital? You better be healthy.
- Sat May 11, 2024 12:19 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 232
Re: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
Unless you have aftermarket rocker arms, the threads are the same. Only the adjuster threads are different. Make sure that the diameter of the ball on the replacement adjusters is correct.
- Sat May 11, 2024 12:17 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
- Replies: 4
- Views: 99
Re: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
Feel old?
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:25 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
- Replies: 4
- Views: 99
Tonight's Jeopardy Episode
The contestants were asked to identify a photo of a new Ford model that was introduced in 1954. One contestant said it was a Bronco. Another contestant said it was a Corvette. The third contestant didn't even guess. What was it?
- Fri May 10, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 232
Re: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
John sells new rocker assemblies as well. You could also contact Rocker Arms Unlimited (rocker arms.com) in Redding, CA. Tim McMaster (yblockguy.com) in Hanford, CA also reconditions rocker assemblies and pressurizes them (watch his video). He's another guy that you'll want to contact by phone. Go t...
- Fri May 10, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 232
Re: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
Try John Mummert (ford-y-block.com). You'll have better luck contacting him by calling.
- Fri May 10, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 232
Re: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
Machinehand is correct. Although the early type requires a bit more effort and dexterity, they are preferable.
- Fri May 10, 2024 5:54 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 Restoration Project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 319
Re: 55 Restoration Project
Clear coat or cast iron paint would look more original, if that's what you're after.
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:49 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1998
Re: 56 Speedometer lubrication
Don't these old cars have enough rattles without deliberately removing fasteners? Do these things need to be oiled so frequently that permanently removing fasteners is justified?
- Wed May 08, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1955 Distributor and vacuum advance ?'s
- Replies: 3
- Views: 106
Re: 1955 Distributor and vacuum advance ?'s
Hill's has the vacuum advance and rod for your 55.
- Wed May 08, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 Restoration Project
- Replies: 17
- Views: 319
Re: 55 Restoration Project
You can. get the CTCI Manual, including binder and all supplements, from Concours Parts. Sign up for email notification of their 10% off sales. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and money restoring your car. I have close to $2000 invested in my 57 ECZ-G cylinder heads alone. Machine work is expensi...
- Tue May 07, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Broken tach needle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 172
Re: Broken tach needle
If your car is equipped with a Fordomatic that works as designed, the tach isn't necessary, but I like everything with which my car was equipped to work well.
- Tue May 07, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 Steering wheel restoration
- Replies: 13
- Views: 286
Re: 55 Steering wheel restoration
You might consider using Seymour PBE Flexible Primer. Although I've only used it on cast iron, it can be used on hard plastic. I think it will work as well as any to fill in cracks, covers well, and dries quickly.
- Tue May 07, 2024 12:44 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Broken tach needle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 172
Re: Broken tach needle
Eckler's part # EK-66-27860-1 ($12.99). Although advertised for 55/56, Eckler's site confirms that it also fits 57. Larry's has the same needle (Part # B17361A for $12.78).