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by ICON 1956
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rotunda Tach
Replies: 34
Views: 13987

Re: Rotunda Tach

Well being a newbie on this site and owning a 1961 thunderbird I was on a mission to find the Rotunda Tach which I did, Lucky I sold my Ultra Classic motor cycle and had funds to pay for it. I know that the price was high but I wanted to get the exact tachometer that came with the car. I also found ...
by ICON 1956
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Is there a tackometer for our Bird?
Replies: 3
Views: 1741

Is there a tackometer for our Bird?

Hello has ford produced a Tachometer for our Bird?
by ICON 1956
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Generator light stays on !
Replies: 5
Views: 3170

Re: Generator light stays on !

It's still cold here in Illinois, garage is not heated :( I will start as soon the weather is milder....
by ICON 1956
Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Speedo not Working
Replies: 3
Views: 1708

Speedo not Working

Hello again gees! I have noticed that my speedometer is not working, Now I did not see the needle jump back and forth, no ticking noise either these would tell me that the cable is not all the in the back of the speedometer, So Here's what I did so far I found the OEM cable on E Bay it does match th...
by ICON 1956
Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Generator light stays on !
Replies: 5
Views: 3170

Re: Generator light stays on !

Thanks for your reply , I do have the Ford shop Manuel . Part 10-1 Generating system and Battery . I have read this chapter still a little confused The book goes into such detail like taking apart the Generator to bench test the armature and so on.....I was figure that I will test the Regulator with...
by ICON 1956
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Generator light stays on !
Replies: 5
Views: 3170

Generator light stays on !

Hello fellow bullet birds, I just purchased a 1961 Bullet Nose Bird, I noticed that the Generator light stays on, I have check the tightness of the belts, I haven't checked the regulator or the Generator, what is the bench test readings on the voltage meter to look for and the same for the generator...
by ICON 1956
Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner
Replies: 13
Views: 5231

Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner

I'm a Dental Technician and in my work we use Ultrasonic units daily if it is dental related it would be expensive, You can try Harbor Freight , or Granger to find one at a reasonable price. depending on the size of the unit. I use another for unit for cleaning small parts of guns when I field strip...
by ICON 1956
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 1882

Re: Newbie

Welcome ! I myself are a newbie too! I just acquired a 1961 hard top I should receive my new car this week can't wait to check her out! I also would like to know more about the car.
by ICON 1956
Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Air Contion Metal Tag
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

Air Contion Metal Tag

Hello fellow T Birds, I'll be getting my 1961 Thunderbird everything on this car is all original completely redone very clean, I want to detail the car with accurate placing of the aluminum air condition tag I found one at MAC's also a few decals to detail the motor. Where does this tag go around th...
by ICON 1956
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rotunda Tach
Replies: 34
Views: 13987

Re: Rotunda Tach

I hooked up my rally pac on my 65 Mustang, was this the same for a thunderbird? I'm new to the thunderbird and want to learn a lot about my new addition which is being delivered this coming week. :multi:
by ICON 1956
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Turn signal arm available
Replies: 8
Views: 3307

Re: Turn signal arm available

I saw this on the news a few weeks ago, I just bought a 61 bird I have to wonder someone wasn't thinking during the time of the accident what the x ray technician must have been sleeping. :mrgreen:
by ICON 1956
Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So...what other toys are in your garage?
Replies: 98
Views: 44155

Re: So...what other toys are in your garage?

I just finalized the deal the 1961 Thunderbird is all mine, I did go on line to pick up a few extras, I was able to find from MAC thunderbird some detailed items that I wanted to add to the motor, all I needed to make my car complete was the Aluminum Data plate for the air conditioner, tire cover pl...
by ICON 1956
Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Detailing
Topic: Polishing door sill plates
Replies: 10
Views: 10329

Re: Polishing door sill plates

I had polished many things from motorcycles to Mustangs, I use Semi-Chrome it's great for using on the scuff plates.
by ICON 1956
Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So...what other toys are in your garage?
Replies: 98
Views: 44155

Re: So...what other toys are in your garage?

Just arrived ! [img][/i [IMG]./image-archive/i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/lakesidedtl/thunderbird4-1.jpg[/img] mg] My other car[img][/i [IMG]./image-archive/i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/lakesidedtl/SallyinfrontofTexaco-1.png[/img] mg] My Harley Davidson Heritage Springers [img][/i [IMG]./i...
by ICON 1956
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Just Purchased a T Bird
Replies: 2
Views: 2302

I Just Purchased a T Bird

Hello I would like to introduce myself my name is Steve I just purchase a 1961 Thunderbird, I'm very excited in learning more about this beautiful car. When I was young growing up in the Sixties I have always wanted one. Since I saw one on the Andy Griffith show with Bill Bixby and Andy's girl frien...