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This is a discussion on Thunderbird? Subaru doesn't make a thunderbird! HELP! within the Bullet Birds [1961-1963] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; Hello! I've always been a fan of old fords but now I actually have one! I just got a 61 ...
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03-30-2011, 12:06 PM
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Thunderbird? Subaru doesn't make a thunderbird! HELP!
Hello! I've always been a fan of old fords but now I actually have one! I just got a 61 Tbird from my uncle. Of coarse it needs Work! lots! It is all original EXCEPT some one painted the bottom half red and tried to get rid of the teal interior by recovering the seats and headliner and painting most of the plastic red. The dash has cracks in it. There is a dent in the passenger door and a tiny rust spot on the corner of the hood, it has the tilt away steering wheel but i have issues getting it to go into drive and reverse sometimes, As with a lot of old cars while he was doing this my uncle ran out of extra cash and its not done. Now for the good! the motor and tranny are original to the car and have been completely gone through! My uncle drove it home from the shop then a few months later thought he could replace the dist. and then it wouldn't start any more. I Just went and adjusted the points and the thing runs better than my 2004 forester! I would like to put this car back to stock as possible but want to replace the WHOLE interior (as close to factory as possible)! Oh yeah also need to replace the rear window regulators and glass. I dont have the money to do this all at once so I was wondering what a good starting point would be. Should I start with the carpet and work my way up or start with the roof and work my way down? And any tips for good new/used parts would be very helpful! can post pictures if needed!
Last edited by Thunderbird????; 03-30-2011 at 12:07 PM. Reason: pictures didn't work 
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04-01-2011, 12:21 AM
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Leave the interior for last. If something goes wrong it won't matter with the old one in there plus you have to take parts of it out from time to time to fix things, best to practice with the old stuff then when you have the bucks for the new interior it will be a snap to put it in.
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02-12-2012, 04:05 AM
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Hi and congrats on getting a Tbird.
I agree with Ford blue blood. I'm in the process of chasing a mysterious electrical problem and have taken out half of the interior in the process. Since my interior is original and in pretty good shape I am worried that I am going to break, bend or tear something in the process. Good luck with whatever you choose. The most important thing is to drive it and enjoy it!!  cheers
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