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I might add, regarding the wheels, the original wires were 14" even though the standard wheels were 15". They could not be used on the 65's because of the switch to disk brakes. However aftermarket wires are available -- in fact the ones on my 64 actually came off of a 65. You'll soon see...

Matt, Welcome to the Thunderbird community! I too have a 64, purchased as a project car, and unfortunately has become the victim of bad service so it has its share of problems. However when it runs, it's fantastic. I'm curious as to where you are in Maryland. I grew up in Camp Springs...

The situation here is, I'm not a mechanic, and I do not rebuild engines. I can do smaller work; I can tinker with various parts of the car, and yes indeed I can tell you anything you would ever want to know about the radio, but rebuilding engines is not my thing. I had hoped that buying a new...

Verdict: Freeze plugs are fine, and new, but anti-freeze is pouring out of the intake manifold. Apparently instead of a gasket, there is silicone, which let go. This mess has been leaking vacuum for some time. I've helped by putting RTV over it. Now maybe the mess will be fixed -- an...

As for USA Stereo sound quality, read my last post. The difference in sound quality is not really dependent on FM vs. iPod or whatever, but on the stereo itself -- and of course speakers. There are old wives' tales and myths concerning "head units" and "amps." If your purpose for obtaining an...

I just now stumbled onto this thread. Quick story about the Custom Autosound USA stereos: Several years ago I was looking into becoming a dealer for Custom Autosound; not for their stereos but because I liked the Dual Voice Coil speakers. In the beginning I ordered a USA-5 for my T-Bird, and...

Boy oh boy is THAT a loaded question! Maybe the folks here haven't heard . . . History of the car, in an attempt to be brief: About 15 years ago I bought this car as a project to fix up. It had been sitting in Front Royal, Virginia, with rodents living in it. I had it shipped here, where I...

As it appears now, looks like a freeze plug. Absolutely frustrating, as this is supposedly a new motor. Seems I'm constantly havivng major problems, and all of them are the result of shoddy workmanship. I need another motor, but can't afford it because I spent all my money on the last one.

Now I regret spending money on the surge tank. It's in, new tank, new thermostat, new hose, new clamps. Filled it up, started car, and anti-freeze POURED out from the back of the engine block! Maybe everyone else is right; maybe it's time to sell this thing for junk.

Broke down and got a NEW tank. It arrived in the mail and it looks great -- but I MUST scratch my head, on the box it sez SERGE TANK. Makes me wonder if they can't spell, just like an auto repair shop sign that says "Volkswagon Specialist." See 'em all the time. Anyway, I'll try to put the...

Ye Olde 64 Thunderbirde is sick again . . . This time it’s a bit strange. For awhile I’ve noticed a slight anti-freeze smell a short time after heading down the road. Then it disappears. I’ve looked under the hood and found nothing – except a small blemish/buildup on the back side of the...

This is one of the many things I like about Florida. There is only one tag -- nothing to spoil the appearance of the front of the car, and no inspection or tax stickers to clutter up the windshield. When I lived in Virginia, we had two tags and three windshield stickers -- inspection sticker...

I just signed onto this forum, never realized there would be a complete section just on tags. In any case I own a 1964 hardtop, and in Florida you can use a vintage plate provided it's dated the same model year as the car. So I've got a 64 plate in Gator colors. But we're talking frames...

Just wanted to stop in and say hello. I'm brand new to this forum, first message. However I've been on Jerry Wotel's message list since like, forever. About 12 years ago I purchased a basket case 64 Thunderbird. It was a mess. Now, after a dozen years of restoration, it's an even bigger...