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I've got the parts catalogs from many suppliers, and often when I need something I'll start there -- if only to see what they charge for the parts. A good rule of thumb, if the price seems reasonable, head on down to your local auto parts store because they probably have it. If the price is...

I don't know this guy so I'm not going to comment on his personality in any way. A forum is not an easy thing to run, and sometimes moderating it can be a thankless job. There are a number of Thunderbird forums out there and I chose this one -- that should certainly give it some merit. I...

You can't beat the price, and if you decide you hate it you can easily get your money back and then some. As for the car itself, no it is not the easiest car to work on. If you're looking for easy, get a Mustang or even a Volkswagen. But go to the show fields and see how many Mustangs and...

I need to throw another update into this. Last week the pavers were at it again! I stopped and asked; they said, "A few folks with Corvettes were having trouble . . ." So I'm not the lone complainer! Now it's more like it should be.

Although I didn't get an answer on height, I DID get action, a lot faster than I expected. This morning the pavers came back and shaved off the humps. They're still higher than I prefer, but very much improved, and at least I can drive the car over them. And by the way, don't let anybody tell...

Surprise, surprise, two days ago a truck showed up, a couple guys got out, and installed a speed bump on the road to my house. Yes, this is a private road and this neighborhood has an association (Someday I would like to move out!), and apparently someone decided another speed bump is in order...

Besides looking at your computer monitor, that is. It's February. Here in Sarasota the weather this week has been sunny and in the low 80's. Dallas is buried in snow for the Super Bowl. Anywhere "up north" is ranging from 60's and melting, to minus 40 and two more feet of snow. So -- what's...

Welcome to the forum! I have a 64 which originated as quite a project -- and I distinctly remember the very first time I took it out "on the open road." Yes, I backed it out of the driveway, drove it around the neighborhood, and came back in. The next day my wife actually got in the car with...

I would be VERY curious to hear the difference between the Kickers, similar Kenwoods, and the CAM 5x7 (DVC-3015). Generally the larger the cone area of the woofer, the better the bass -- but -- I HATE anything in the 5x7 size, and the Dual Voice Coils are no exception. I personally have a...

That car is not the easiest to restore, nor the cheapest, as you will soon find out. But if you persist you'll be rewarded with a really nice car.

It's a long, long drive, but the first Friday of every month we have a car cruise at Hooters in Sarasota. As for the big sshows that people travel to, there's Devoreaux coming up this Sunday, there are cruises such as Old Town in Kissimmee, a huge one in Daytona in November, but nothing I can...

The other thread about locations has me wondering, just how many other Thunderbirds do you see at local car cruises and shows? Do you attend many of these yourself? This is probably a dumb time to bring up the subject, as it seems right now everything north of the Florida peninsula is covered...

Personally I'm curious as to how many T-Bird owners in FLORIDA are on this list. I frequent the car cruises in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice. There is one other, a 62 convertible, that frequents the Venice shows. Several others I see once in a blue moon, but compared to Mustangs and...

Your car looks in better shape than mine was in when I first got it. If you think it's ugly, taking it to a car cruise will change your mind in a hurry! I guarantee you, that car will attract attention -- then clean it up and give it a coat of paint, and it will REALLY attract attention! Last...

I wouldn't go through all the work and fuss trying to bypass the switch, without checking the switch first! Yes, switches go bad, but if ALL the windows quit I seriously doubt that the switch is the problem anyway. As a matter of fact, the rear windows indeed have other switches. If you can't...

Personally I wish more people would give their locations -- many don't. I suspect in this case, Harley may have sold this fellow some parts -- or known about him from the Cybernest or other forum.

I'm still on a learning curve on this forum. I've uploaded a picture of my 64; preview it shows up as a thumbnail. In trying to get it from there to here, I finally found an "insert image" option. SO -- I'll try the insert thing. EDIT: Looks like the thumbnail DID show up, at the bottom of...

I've got a T-Bird and certainly have had my share of experiences with it, but I'm 3,000 miles away, in Sarasota, Florida. If nobody answers here, get to some area car shows. Best way in the world to meet other Bird owners in your area. I'll bet there are plenty, that just don't belong to this...

Harley, The wheels I'm referring to are the aftermarket wires. The front wheels are designed to accommodate the disk brakes, the rear wheels are narrower to allow for skirts. My spare tire is on an original T-Bird wheel, so it can be used on any hub should the tire go flat. Original wires...

>>>>Funny how Gary suggested that huh? I have a certain hole in my garage wall that reminds me to bring that up . . . Waldorf -- right on US 301. To get to my house, get on US 301 and head south to the end. Turn left, go about three miles, turn left again. Oh, by the way, from your place to...