Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Oh I also forgot to mention, since you have the engine out and the tranny, I would also make sure that the cable to the hood is in good condition and or find a way to have a back up cable release incase the primary one craps out.

I fully agree with Paul ! Yes the engine bay/trunk and body color are suppose to be the same color....But if your not going to be judged, Then you make it what you want. It's your car your taste. I'm a purist I want the exact the color, and other things that went with the car at the assembly line. N...

Welcome to the forum, We are here to offer any advice you need. First these cars are very old. Depending were you live in the US climate does cause a factor in the cars structure. I would first go over every little detail with the frame, body, and motor. then the interior is last. ask your self is t...

The antenna is a vertical electric which goes all the way down into the base of the unit, all that is exposed is just the top round button.

With a warm Spring day with record temps 69, Myself and my neighbor with his brother we gathered to show off our 56 birds at the American Legion hall. With the dropping of Covid-19 I'm looking fore ward to many of these gatherings. Let's all do our part to get vaccinated ! Now I can finally see my g...

When I helped restore my neighbors 56 his car had a electric antenna (after market) mounted on the left rear fender.

When I put my car 56 in reverse my back up lights work, with out the headlights being on. I have heard that when the headlights are on the reverse lights work, I spoke to the restorer "jewel Meets'" had them rewired for safety reasons. He told me to turn on the electric fuel pump only when...

I hear you 55 black tie , My antenna when fully down still is up about foot and a half. I still throw caution when I'n cleaning the windshield. After what I have been through with the issue of the low ceiling on the lift.

How far are you from San Bernadino ?I would recommend Gabe's. He is old school and does fantastic work.

Have you tried our Bird Nest,Pat Wilson's Thunderbird,?

Hope the bolts are made of harden steel, No Chinese junk.....

I find that having the base of the Antenna placed on the right side (passenger). I always wonder how many times when the gas station attendant hit it or even bend it when cleaning the windshield. When I clean my windshield I also take caution not to interfere with it. This brings me back when I firs...

Yes it would be a PITA ,when removing the Hard top. You would need two strong individuals to help lift up it high. If you had no hoist to help lift it out of the way.

Are referring to the 55-57 Birds? If so the 57 had the option of placing the antenna in the middle of the deck "trunk," mounted in a slanted position to clear the top of the lid when raised. The right front fender did not have a hole for the more conventional antenna.

I found one on E Bay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Ford-Thunderbird-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-Engine-Drivetrain-Electrical/132397996207?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111314%26meid%3D55ee9ed66fbf4348a471cef84dc4b675%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26meh...