Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Alan - "To get this thread back on-topic, it would be interesting to see a similar camera angle showing a larger-spoke wheel to determine if there is a visual difference between the two." Alan - This got my curiosity going and I found some pics from Brian Harris's '62 SR ('early' VIN ?) to...

Alan - YOU DA MAN !!!

Alan - I found a pic awhile back of what I think was the time Elvis was taking possession of the early '62 SR from the dealer:






It'd be neat if someone could track down the vin# on that SR !

Art

Hi Gary ! Winter here in Chi-town simply won't end ... another 8" to 10" drop today. :sad: Hopefully, everything is going well for you and your family (including 'Salt... :mrgreen: )! Just working with my Car Show team for the Chicagoland Thunderbirds and putting together a list of enjoyab...

Jim/Alan - another VTCI member (Richs Redbird) mentions 'paint inspection markings' in another post. Just curious if this topic will be addressed in the new '61 - '63 OFS books? ex. of some ' original ' Wixom inspect. markings: http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2380/10489549/18763396/356374108.jpg ht...

Jim - do you need a macro pic of the battery clamp hold-down bolt and nut? Just asking...

Art

Thanks Oldmics...

If it gets to that stage in discussions, I'll certainly PM you for a few names if you don't mind....

Art

Thanks Oldmics! I passed the info. on to my friend for him to consider this car... Seems like the 3-speed OD is a much rarer option vs. the Ford-o-Matic on these 'treasures'! Again, thanks for your help and you're right... that 3-speed stick 'boot' needs to be looked at! :shock: *** Update, I just t...

Gentlemen, A good friend of mine (who collects 'Little' and 'Squarebirds') has the opportunity to place in his collection a fully restored '57 'F' Code (Raven Blk/Red., 2 tops, manual 3-spd). The resto was recently completed this spring and completed a 6 yr. project. *** Any, idea on what the curren...

David - the 'Bucskin Tan' -56 currently belongs to Dennis Roxworthy (Chicagoland Thunderbird Club)... Dennis has a very nice collection of 'birds, and has had many of his cars (birds and muscle cars) grace the pages of Hemmings Classic Car mag. The 'Bucskin Tan' was given to his wife so she can have...

Thanks much David! We're holding a Chicagoland Thunderbird Car Show this morning (if the weather holds up!) and I'll let him know the 'yellow' is proper for the #32 HD... Below is a pic of his 'Starmist'... Beautiful Minter resto! http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2380/10489549/23135201/406959083.jpg...

A good friend of mine just got a nice '57 (Starmist) that went through an Amos Minter restoration. He needed a new battery for it and got the heavy duty #32 (gel cell) encased in proper shell. Question: "Are the yellow battery caps correct for the HD #32 battery or are Red (as stated in the OFS...

Dang! I never noticed that before Tom !!!

I'll have to take care of it this spring before the shows start up!

Thanks for the observation...

Art

Just thought I'd add a pic of the frnt. brakes on my (April, 24th 1962) 'survivor' color of the paint on the various springs...

Olkeith - below are a couple of ref. pics from my '62 Mid April, 1962 build date: http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2380/10489549/19002752/386408390.jpg http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2380/10489549/19002752/386408389.jpg http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2380/10489549/19002752/362306035.jpg Hope the...