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by goldwinghg
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 'Bird Batteries
Replies: 10
Views: 3880

Re: 1956 'Bird Batteries

The battery brand is Super Start 29NF. I have had it,for about 6 months. Works great. I do keep a battery tender,or it,when it is setting.
by goldwinghg
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1956 'Bird Batteries
Replies: 10
Views: 3880

Re: 1956 'Bird Batteries

Unless you want to pay $300, or more. O'Reilly auto parts,has a battery,that is listed for a truck. It is the same size as a OEM, battery,for less than $100.
by goldwinghg
Fri May 31, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Car Painting
Replies: 3
Views: 1233

Re: Car Painting

I agree. I think that would be your best option.
by goldwinghg
Thu May 30, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Car Painting
Replies: 3
Views: 1233

Re: Car Painting

What I would do,is to look in the intranet for auto paint shops,in your area. See if there is reviews on there work. That might help,in your decesion. I would think there would be some good shops,in the Miami area.
by goldwinghg
Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Recommended plugs,and gap
Replies: 5
Views: 3463

Recommended plugs,and gap

What is the recommended brand plugs,and gap,for a 56, 312.
by goldwinghg
Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Recommended Anti freeze
Replies: 4
Views: 2114

Recommended Anti freeze

I think I am going to flush my cooling system. What is the recommended brand anti freeze do I use?
by goldwinghg
Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Engine Flush?
Replies: 4
Views: 1740

Re: Engine Flush?

You can buy radiator,engine flush,at your local parts dealer.
by goldwinghg
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas cap leak
Replies: 7
Views: 2026

Re: Gas cap leak

Sound like the gas cap is leaking. If you can find some Teflon sheet material. Make you another gasket for the cap.
by goldwinghg
Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas cap leak
Replies: 7
Views: 2026

Re: Gas cap leak

You need to ask somebody,that knows,more about,than me. If the cap is vented,I don't understand how the gas could be puking out,if it is vented. Is there pressure on the tank,when you open the gas cap. Are you sure,you aren't over filling the tank.
by goldwinghg
Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas cap leak
Replies: 7
Views: 2026

Re: Gas cap leak

You need to ask somebody,that knows,more about,than me. If the cap is vented,I don't understand how the gas could be puking out,if it is vented. Is there pressure on the tank,when you open the gas cap. Are you sure,you aren't over filling the tank.
by goldwinghg
Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gas cap leak
Replies: 7
Views: 2026

Re: Gas cap leak

I believe,your gas tank,has a vent. If it does,sounds like it is plugged.
by goldwinghg
Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: help needed for my 55 bird
Replies: 4
Views: 1967

Re: help needed for my 55 bird

Check with Hills,or Casco, Concours Parts. You might even check Ebay.
by goldwinghg
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 56 interior dash light
Replies: 2
Views: 1234

Re: 56 interior dash light

Not much to it. I was able to reach the back side of the assemble,and pull the bulb, and assemble. Replace the bulb,and reinstalled. Not much to it.
by goldwinghg
Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:21 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Front Spring - spacer?? on my 56
Replies: 9
Views: 2644

Re: Front Spring - spacer?? on my 56

The spacer on top of the spring stays. The spacer in the coils,doesn't belong there.
by goldwinghg
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Front Spring - spacer?? on my 56
Replies: 9
Views: 2644

Re: Front Spring - spacer?? on my 56


I believe there was a spacer on the drivers side, from the factory. I have heard, it was there to offset the road not being completely flat. I think is on the top side of the spring. Check to see if it is there, on the drivers side only.