Vintage Thunderbird Club International

I understand. I have a few mechanical clocks and understand the mechanics. From the symptoms some grit got between the magnets or into the bearings. It came on suddenly. What's nice about the '57 the lense just pops out and just enough room to get an air hose behind the face. I'll try that first the...

That's why the shop told me to back off the attaching nut. I don't know if I have an odd ball as the restoration manual says all three years do have the oil port. But it did say to try to get some oil inside and blow it around with compressed air.

Is anybody familiar with the '57 speedo? As I mentioned before it stuck at 10mph and then after I parked it slowly drifted to 0. I loosened the cable nut per the speedometer shop but no difference. The shop said they should go 100k with no issues. I popped off the lense and manipulated the needle. A...

Don't you just wonder when somebody strips a car but runs out of steam when it comes to put it back together many stories out there. At least it was inherited and his biggest expense is going to be time.

I would do what machine head said. Check to see of the rockers match. If they don't, Hills may have a complete rocker arm assembly #6563. No price but to call.

The second photo shows original adjusters. They are held by friction. I have no idea what is on the other head. Definitely not stock.

paul2748 wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 8:45 pm Mosr speedo's have a small oil hole at the top where the cable goes in. A light oil, like 3 In One is the type to use.

As I said, the '57s are not built that way.

Well, I just crawled under there and there is no provision for oiling for a '57 speedo. Called the speedometer shop that rebuilt it and they suggested the cable may be too tight putting pressure on the magnet set. They said to loosen the nut 1/4 turn and see what happens. They have seen it before bu...

Thank goodness I'm small. Only 5'6" 125lbs. I used to install phones in cars so I'm used to working under the dash. Butt on the seat feet up the backrest so I'm not trying to squeeze in on the floor in front of the seat.

Perfect! I know I had seen that photo before but at another bulletin board I no longer have access to. Thank You

Has anybody found that oil port for a '57 speedometer. I think I saw a picture on another forum. My speedometer needle just quit moving on my last drive stuck at about 10MPH. it wavered just a bit at slow speed and then just quit moving. After I parked it slowly drifted back to zero. I just had it r...

When working with wood, toothpicks and white glue are your friend. But when it comes to steel different techniques are needed. It's the best solution I've found. As many times I've had to pull my door cards JB weld is the best solution I have found. The screws bite and sit secure like original.

Don't we all at some point spend more than the resale value of our hobby? Fortunately they are not like a boat which will continue to depreciate over time. Your sunk cost at this point is nil so anything spent should bring the joy of ownership and experience should be worth the cost unlike the curre...

Also contact the usual parts suppliers for their current catalogs. Hills, Concours, CASCO, NDP and Larrys but the last time I checked their paper catalog is being revamped but their website has current listings on line.
You also may consider joining CTCI and here at VTCI.

Buy all the documentation you can find including the restoration manual. It's not inexpensive but minor in the scope of work you are undertaking. It is the 'bible' for authenticity. Then the shop manual and at different points you may want the electrical and trim & sealer manuals.