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- Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1955 with a Luggage Rack Agree or Disagree
- Replies: 9
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- Wed May 25, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Unmarked rocker arms
- Replies: 7
- Views: 538
Re: Unmarked rocker arms
"If your engine is stock, the rocker arms are in good shape, and you have no trouble adjusting them, I wouldn't be too concerned about the ratio".
I would be, due to the unbalanced 7+% difference in flow area between the two heads.
I would be, due to the unbalanced 7+% difference in flow area between the two heads.
- Fri May 20, 2022 1:28 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Vinyl Porthole Top
- Replies: 59
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Re: Vinyl Porthole Top
That looks exactly like the vinyl top that was on my 55 when I bought it in 1965.
It has never bothered me that it wasn't original.
It has never bothered me that it wasn't original.
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 1957 Clock in a 1955
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1534
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:48 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Hood art
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3244
Re: Hood art
"The chrome headlight eyebrows were NEVER an option on the Thunderbird".
This memory is from back in the day. I believe the first 14 Thunderbirds had them.
This memory is from back in the day. I believe the first 14 Thunderbirds had them.
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:42 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1956 1957 Clock in a 1955
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1534
Re: 1956 1957 Clock in a 1955
Paul, do you have contact information for Williamson?
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:51 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Self Adjusting Brakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1573
Re: Self Adjusting Brakes
Just use a hand drill with a 5 inch sanding disc. 80 grit is quick.
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:40 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Self Adjusting Brakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1573
Re: Self Adjusting Brakes
"t looked like you were stating that you had problems finding the 2.5” thin washer. Now that I re-read it you mean two 1/2” thin washers, not a 2 1/2” washer!" You read it right the first time. I have been unable to find 2.5" diameter washers of the proper thickness. However, you can ...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Self Adjusting Brakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1573
Re: Self Adjusting Brakes
The conversion kits are available at NAPA stores and are quite reasonably priced ($20-$25).
The thinner washer is required to allow room for the second spring to fit on the post.
The thinner washer is required to allow room for the second spring to fit on the post.
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:51 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
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- Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:51 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
"Pride goeth before a fall."
Not pride, just 60 some odd years of experience working on this stuff. It ain't difficult.
Not pride, just 60 some odd years of experience working on this stuff. It ain't difficult.
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
I think I may have more confidence in my mechanical ability than you do. :-) Been working on automobiles, airplanes, and boats for over sixty years now. So far, I haven't run in to anything I can't do. That said, I sometimes elect to have work done. My time is better spent on my day job, though mess...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:39 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
"TCI should have an AOD shift kit that will allow holding 2nd without having to manually shift back into low". Thanks for the info. What's the issue with shifting back into Low? I got used to doing that in 1965. Never saw a problem with it. I'm comfortable with modifying mechanical devices...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:27 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
55blacktie, could you say more about the AOD valve body mod?
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Shifter question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2729
Re: Shifter question
For me, it was very desirable with my 55 Fordomatic. It allowed the two speed T-Bird selector to access all three gears at will.
I do not know if it will work with a C4.
I do not know if it will work with a C4.