Ford Thunderbird

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1. So you want to buy an early T-Bird?

   By 1957Birdman, March 31, 2011
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2. 1957 Ford Thunderbird - Carburetor Issue - Dumps fuel when shut off

   By Guest JonV, June 6, 2013
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3. 1957 Generator question

   By Detroit57Bird, January 28, 2012
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4. Early Bird engine swap

   By Guest oldguy668, August 21, 2013
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5. Options available for convertible top for 57 T Bird

   By Guest mball, August 8, 2012
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   • 1957Birdman
   • August 9, 2012

6. Tranny question for a 59 Thunderbird

   By juanatejeda, December 15, 2011
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   • March 9, 2012

7. Soft top restoration advice desired

   By 1957Birdman, December 28, 2011
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8. centering steering wheel

   By Guest billybird, June 17, 2011
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9. Starting thebird in Partk

   By Guest 56Tbird, December 9, 2012
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   • 1957Birdman
   • September 20, 2013

10. engine oil

    By bob duffer, September 25, 2014
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11. Simulated wire wheels technique

    By Povertycove, January 13, 2015
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    • January 16, 2015

12. '57 Tbird Instrument Cluster Removal

    By Guest nedaynow, January 29, 2014
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    • March 22, 2021

13. 55 TBIRD VIN Locations

    By Guest markar, August 28, 2013
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    • September 15, 2013

14. 1955 T-Bird vs. 1955 Corvette

    By 1957Birdman, April 9, 2011
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    • 1957Birdman
    • April 12, 2011

15. Overhaulin' a 1955 T-Bird

    By 1957Birdman, January 23, 2015
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    • John_Mc
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16. 1957 T bird transmission issue

    By Guest Jackson 1963, May 9, 2013
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    • February 13, 2017

17. 1957 Engine Swap?

    By Guest, May 17, 2017
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    • 1957Birdman
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18. 57 Thunderbird - no fuel?

    By Guest kevinscar, August 6, 2012   

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    • August 7, 2012

19. 57 T-Bird Window installation

    By Guest Deacon1, March 22, 2015
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    • miker98038
    • March 25, 2015

20. parting out 65 and 2 -66 thunder birds

    By nwclassics, August 29, 2014
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    • August 29, 2014

21. 2002-2005 T'Bird question

    By X-Frame, January 24, 2012
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    • X-Frame
    • January 30, 2012

22. 55 Thunderbird steering slop, is this normal? (video)

    By wex65, August 16, 2014
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    • Jim P
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23. Power seat question

    By Guest oldguy668, April 18, 2013
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    • 1957Birdman
    • September 16, 2019

24. Hard starting 1955 T-bird

    By Guest JohnMun, October 17, 2012
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    • October 17, 2012

25. Transmission fluid for a 62 plus

    By Hadders, April 26, 2018
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    • April 27, 2018

26. How do you tell if a squarebird is a real convertible?

    By auburnseeker, August 18, 2011
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27. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Nice 41K Mile Original

    By motoringicons, April 5, 2011
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    • August 2, 2011

28. 56 tbird rear main

    By Guest l danhausen, June 15, 2011
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    • miker98038
    • November 4, 2014

29. '63 T-Bird value?

    By Guest TurnWalt, May 9, 2011
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    • October 13, 2011

30. 6 volt to 12 volt wiring questions...

    By Guest lennyjay36, November 22, 2014
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    • wex65
    • December 26, 2014

31. For Sale - 1959 Thunderbird

    By Guest M R Simpers, October 31, 2011
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    • March 5, 2012

32. Tell us your T-Bird Story

    By 1957Birdman, April 1, 2011
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33. 1957 T-Bird Body Frame

    By Guest Beauxgus, November 24, 2013
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34. Ford Motor Company 3.8 Liter V6 Engine with Mass Balanced Flywheel For Sale

    By Guest SamHillParts, July 4, 2011
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35. Secret to closing the hood on a 56?

    By Guest frank bullet, February 16, 2015
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36. 64 front fenders

    By mrolds88, January 1, 2012
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37. 56 thunderbird door sag

    By Guest mbraun, August 8, 2012
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38. Ford Superfest Oct 1st

    By Guest Milan Dragway, September 28, 2011
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39. 1968 FORD T-BIRD 2DR LANDAU PARTS

    By Guest AlK, May 10, 2011
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    • June 6, 2011

40. 1956 windwing repair

    By trimacar, July 25, 2012
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    • paul2748
    • June 3, 2019

41. 56 Ford 292 oil dipstick question...

    By Guest 56daisy, November 10, 2011
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    • 1957Birdman
    • November 11, 2011

42. 1955 Thunderbird for sale

    By jerry whitfield, October 1, 2011   

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    • Dave Mellor NJ
    • October 12, 2011

43. Parts

    By Guest 56Tbird, October 19, 2012
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44. dipstick dilemma

    By Guest billybird, September 15, 2011
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45. Dolly Parton Christmas movie

    By eboose7, November 27, 2016
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    • ScarredKnightfan
    • December 4, 2016

46. For sale skirts

    By Dave Mellor NJ, March 31, 2011
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    • Dave Mellor NJ
    • September 3, 2012

47. 56 T-Bird Speedometer Calibration Revolutions/Mile

    By Pat_n_Pat, August 9, 2013
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48. 56 port hole

    By Guest Rich's 56, December 27, 2015
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49. '55 Dash board paint color and texture

    By Guest toppltd, March 3, 2013
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50. 1955-57 Ford pass and t-bird parts

    By harris speedster, January 22, 2013
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51. Tonneau Cover

    By 1957Birdman, April 15, 2011
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52. '55 tbird bumperettes

    By Guest paulmac1968, October 12, 2011
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53. Rare T-Bird and Ford Jr cars for sale

    By harris speedster, April 24, 2012
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    • juanatejeda
    • April 26, 2012

54. 1957 TBird VIN and #s questions

    By Guest waternchlorine, October 4, 2015
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55. 1957 ford thunderbird transmission issue

    By To Hanby, March 4, 2018
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    • 1957Birdman
    • March 20, 2018

56. Engine id Number '61 390

    By 55PackardGuy, May 14, 2011
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    • May 23, 2011

57. what year bird emblem?

    By 1909schacht, September 8, 2011
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58. exaust manifols

    By Guest B1rdman, May 29, 2011
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    • July 10, 2011

59. hard top for a '57 thunderbird

    By Guest roger hilderbrand, August 24, 2014
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    • wex65
    • September 11, 2014

60. Rare Finds on Auction Sites

    By 1957Birdman, May 24, 2011
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    • keiser31
    • July 6, 2011

61. 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird Restoration Shop

    By Guest Showcaserestorations, September 10, 2011
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62. Emissions

    By Guest Rich's 56, January 15, 2016
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63. steering shaft

    By Guest Rich R, March 24, 2015
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    • March 31, 2015

64. For Sale, 61-62 T-Bird MOOG parts

    By tony lucckino, February 26, 2012
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65. Ethanol Gas

    By bob duffer, September 12, 2014
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    • September 12, 2014

66. Steering Problem '57 T-Bird

    By Guest Beauxgus, March 29, 2015   

    • 1957 t-bird
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67. 2 1/4" Whitewall Bias Ply Tires

    By Detroit57Bird, September 20, 2012
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68. 1958-1960 Birds

    By Guest Win1941, June 21, 2011
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69. hard top weight, wiper repair, dash lights

    By Guest parkerpug, August 30, 2012
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70. 1966 T-Bird Hood

    By Lawteachr, April 2, 2011
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    • June 2, 2011

71. 1964 1965 1966 Reconditioned Ford Thunderbird Clocks For Sale

    By jcs2001, June 9, 2015
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    • September 9, 2015

72. Ford Superfest Oct 1st

    By Guest Milan Dragway, September 28, 2011
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73. Tonneau instructions

    By Guest oldguy668, June 5, 2013
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74. Really Nice '67 Thunderbird Bucket Seats For Sale

    By Rolling Sculpture, August 26, 2011
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    • August 26, 2011

75. 1968 thunderbird washer reservoir

    By ramair, September 20, 2011
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    • September 20, 2011

76. Early T-Birds and DPC

    By 1957Birdman, April 22, 2011
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    • July 6, 2011

77. Anyone have a 1956 white bird with peacock blue interior?

    By Guest 56Tbird, October 9, 2012
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    • June 20, 2013

78. 55-56 Road Lamp Kit

    By ThunderVette, February 17, 2015
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79. Door striker adjustment

    By Guest 56Tbird, June 10, 2013
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80. 1955 T BIRD THROTTLE LINKAGE

    By Guest Tbird55, November 27, 2014
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    • miker98038
    • December 17, 2014

81. FOR SALE: 1959 THUNDERBIRD - TURQUOISE & IVORY 2-DR HARDTOP

    By Peter Zobian, September 29, 2014
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    • Peter Zobian
    • March 11, 2015

82. 1955 Thunderbird Disc Brake Conversion

    By Guest Tbird55, February 28, 2015
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83. Spare tire for a 55 T-Bird

    By Guest 55ENJOYTHERIDE, October 27, 2012
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    • July 10, 2013

84. 1957 Thunderbird Oil Pan

    By Guest JERRY FISHER, January 8, 2013
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    • July 22, 2013

85. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Info.

    By Guest UniqueCollector, March 13, 2013
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    • November 24, 2013

86. 57 T-Bird Purchase

    By Guest jerseyjoe, December 27, 2017
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    • paul2748
    • December 28, 2017

87. Power Brake Conversion

    By Guest 56Tbird, October 9, 2012
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    • November 24, 2013

88. 1957 Thunderbird Blinker not working

    By 1949Chrysler, July 16, 2018
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    • 1957Birdman
    • July 26, 2018

89. New member-new car-first post

    By Guest oldguy668, April 13, 2013
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    • April 17, 2013

90. 56 Fordomatic Trans won't turn at all

    By Guest RevDon, January 15, 2014
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    • 1957Birdman
    • January 19, 2014

91. 1958 Thunderbird Coupe

    By Lawteachr, December 23, 2017   

    • for sale
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    • Lawteachr
    • January 25, 2018

92. 1963 Thunderbird for sale

    By Guest willcmb, October 27, 2012
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    • October 27, 2012

93. Need recommendations for proper transmission, brake and oil fluids

    By Guest miturn, August 30, 2013
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    • September 4, 2013

94. Park setting on transmission

    By Guest whittj1, June 5, 2013
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    • October 6, 2013

95. Great year for '56 Thunderbird

    By eboose7, November 9, 2015
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    • January 29, 2017

96. For Sale 1961 - 1963 Thunderbird Front Bumper/Grill Assembly

    By mpneroz, May 8, 2013
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    • September 4, 2013

97. 1964 Ford T Bird for sale

    By Guest jimuris, November 14, 2011
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    • November 14, 2011

98. Question On Wiring of Pertronix 1281 with Flame Thrower Coil on 57

    By Tim Shea, July 25, 2020
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    • 1957Birdman
    • August 16, 2020

99. 1966 Thunderbird NOS Grill and TBird Emblem

    By mpneroz, January 16, 2017   

    • for sale
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    • May 10, 2017

100. 1959/60 T-Bird Hub Caps (4)-For Sale

     By Lawteachr, June 28, 2011
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     • June 28, 2011