Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Now I need to : verify my production code Engine Code P= V8 312 OHV 4V Carb (215hp MT, 225 hp AT Assembly Plant F Dearborn Michigan Body Style H Thunderbird Body Type 40 A Thunderbird Body Paint Color Code Z Sage Green Interior Trim Code XF Green and White Vinyl Production Code 23BBF49 February 23, ...

agree with 55Blacktie Water will seek it's way inside regardless .....Ask me how I know this.

I'm 5-10 240 before my open heart surgery. The steering wheel was hitting my stomach tight squeeze for sure. After my surgery working out three times a week for two years after surgery I'm down to 185. Now I have no issues fitting behind the steering wheel. I have plenty of room. I wish that no one ...

All tops from 55-57 leak like a seve. Been there have experience it !

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That is a cool combination, Thanks for posting.....God Bless you Gil .

Not to change the subject, After I would come home from a long ride on my Harley. The smells of a cool down motor remind me of the police motorcycle garage when I was a kid. Oh and after a ride in the country my 56 would have that classic old car smell.

May I add this suggestion, When mounting a right side mirror. Make sure the A pillar does not obstruct the mirror viewing . Measure before you drill holes to mount. been there done that.

Picture of OEM Power Steering Filter

Thank You Alan and Lew. This information is very helpful reading the data plate also understanding the dealers literature when ordering your car with the options available at that time.

Ward , I looked at my invoice, The invoice read in lieu of the hard top, The soft top was a extra add on for $58.50.

According to the 57 sales brochure the "Port"window is the standard window for all 57 Thunderbirds. Or for those who prefer
the hard top is available without "port" windows. This is taken from the original 1957 Thunderbird brochure.

Sorry to hear this, I was lured to a 56 bird 7 years ago. The car had everything going for it. Nice pictures etc. I drove out to see the car 150 miles . The car was put together like a scape book. The guy photoshopped the pictures !

NO, ... a blunt nail should do the trick.

YES !