Thanks Scotty for the comments. I have just recently found a gate release for a 1957 thunderbird that had a metric odometer installed. The sheet calls it a METRIC SPEEDO and the price was noted as 1.00. I will have my gate release in a few weeks and then I'll be able to tell if mine had it...
Tom
You have been very helpful and I thank you. Today the DMV gave me clear title so I put my check and copies of the appropriate information in the mail to T.A.R.T.C. I'll keep you posted and probably send a scan, for your interest, of the final data sheet when it arrives. Of course that...
Tom
Send me your E-mail and I'll send you a photo of the build plate information. The car has two build plates, both from Ford and they both have the VIN number on them. Send me an E'mail to [email protected]
Thanks
Gregory
Is Lois Emminger still handleing all build sheet information for Thunderbirds or has it been handed off to another party. I am trying to search out information about my Thunderbird with out much success. Can anyone recommend an expert knowledgeable about data plate information? Does anyone...
Looking for information on how many metric odometers were made and under what conditions they were made. I can't find anything in the literature.
Gregory
I have a 63 Roadster with the K/H wheels. They are 48 spoke and are marked with the K/H stamp in the hub area. Currently aftermarket wheels are available in both 48 and 56 spoke with both tube and tubeless wheels available. 56 spoke are considered much stronger and safer and are highly...
Question about painting the engine compartment. Someone in the past blacked out the engine compartment in my 57 bird and I like to know if it would require pulling the engine to repaint it the same as the outer paint? Looks like a big job.
Steve
The 62 and 63 Thunderbird "M" code 390 engines came with a cast iron header manifold. These manifolds were also used on later Ford Engines. I am currently in the process of replacing my stock duel exhaust manifolds with the stock header type manifold. Look around they are...
Does the correct Trunk Lid Ornament Assembly for the 63 Roadster have a (Part# 43516C)key opening with out the lock assembly or does it look like the hood emblem?