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thanks, I will check him out Rear speaker went south on me so speakers are the first priority

Thanks Terry. I know I am going to have to replace the speakers anyway so I guess I will start there. Just not sure which supplier to use. I also might experiment with some old JBL computer speakers I have great sound and hook them up long enough to determine if this Custom Auto Sound radio I...

I'm a flair bird guy but I did a handfull of these quite a few years ago. If money is not an issue get the rebuilt parts form a Tbird house. The problem I for see with doing it your self is corrosion on the sealing surfaces. Age when sitting is a bad thing. New seals will slow the leaks down but...

Congrats! Even though they didn't look bad I suspect disturbing the connections at the battery and at the solenoid were the key. If it were the I and S post thing it would not have explained why you lost power in your headlights. One is the solenoid energizing post, the other is the ignition...

Low voltage will indeed cause the solenoid to stick closed. I was in disbelief the first time I saw it years ago and ran into it many times since.There is a fireshow of current jumping across the terminals inside when it has weak holding pressure due to low voltage that will fuse the terminals...

If you lost headlights as well (or some other non ignition source) your problem is close to the battery. The battery cables could be breaking down under where they crimped on (even if they are fairly new). The more likely cause is at the starter solenoid where the main power feeds branc out. The...

When I bought the 65 it has one of the classic auto sound radios in it. Previous owner installed the dual cone speakers front and rear. It's not the high dollar radio, it just has auxillary input. This thing ain't the best sound in the world. I like the radio but unsure of it's ability to put...

You bring up a good point. Getting a rebuilt is one thing. Getting one that has been run is optimum. Other than doing an idle mix adjustment per altitude it is your best bet to getting a quality product. Problem with some of the local talent who have kitted carbs in the past is being unfamiliar...

Though I suspect a switch issue as water can intrude in the rain if you are an idiot like me and leave the top down, check each relay connector. I have been bit twice by the rubber molded 4 prong connectors on the relays (and of course the problem was intermittent). When plugged in it is easy...

Addressing the electrical first.... is the battery in good shape with decent cables? If so and it slows quickly upon cranking the starter may be weak when it gets warm. Your mechanic can do volt drop tests and an amp draw test to isolate this. Very simple...and yes you can jump it but run the...

I am a mechanic who has done carburetion for 30 + yrs. Depends on the rebuild. They are simple inside so beware of outside issues like the choke not coming off. It also depends on how it runs, don't get sucked into the "it smells rich" idea as most people do not know lean from rich. Also...

Mine came without a latch so I don't have mine to gut and use Terry. I think you answered the question, the one I got must be for a 64. Some day I will pull it and have a key cut but at least I know what blank to use. I should have researched it better before I bought it but it works and looks...

I received my console latch and with a little shimming it works pretty good. Question.. I have no key for it which is no big deal but I was curious as to what style key was supposed to work in my 65. I have the newer style ford key (the double cut style) for the doors and ignition which would...

Depends on use and condition of engine. Regular 10w-30 is fine for most conditions, 5w - 30 came out for energy conservation. As far as brands og, did a lot of engine rebuilding over the yrs and all I can say is use a brand name and stick with it. Mixing additive packages is corrosive and hard...

As said a lot of it depends on rust (and I think salvageble interior parts). From what I have seen (I have looked a bit) I would think about $1500 for the white one would be a good settling price but bear in mind I have not seen the inside. Also bear in mind geographics make a difference as...

If you get a chance post a picture of the box. It intrigues me. I love old technology.

Nice looking bird Bob

I'm with Paul on this one. Everything I've purchased from the Tbird places has been good quality. I would opt for new however. They are only marketing companies and in my business rebuilt has always been a crap shoot. Compared to new vehicles even $110 is an outstanding price. I guess that's one...

There is a yes and no to the ethanol thing. Yes it is harder on rubber.It tends to dry it out and promotes faster rubber rot. The catch here is that pretty much all fuel has alcohol in it so it is what it is. The no part is that most quality replacement pumps are made with alcohol resistant...

30 plus years in this business and I have never seen Fords transistorized ignition. Production electronic ignition didn't happen until 73 for Ford (and GM). First I ever read about what you had was in a Ford forum. I suspect it was probably troublesome or too complicated for average repair shops...