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If your car has a stock interior that's "correct" for 1964, it's either the standard vinyl interior or the optional leather interior with leather bolsters. Presuming it's vinyl, there's probably several opinions on the best way to clean it. Someone on this list suggested cleaning dirty vinyl...

The guy in Vancouver, BC, Canada that you need to contact is named Gus Fortier. John Draxler at the Thunderbird Ranch sells their products and would know how to contact Gus. Visit www.tbirdranch.com and contact Mr. Draxler. He's extremely helpful and a great guy.

There's been talk on this site before of a newer product that replaces the original electro-mechanical sequential tail-light system with a fool-proof solid-state electronic system. The replacement kit was developed originally for 67-69 Mercury Cougars but can be installed on 65-71 Tbirds also...

Well-known Thunderbird restorer Lance Herrington perfected the first "anti-sway" bars for classic Tbirds and started selling and installing them in the mid-eighties. They've become very popular because they reduce the "floating sofa" effect of the factory suspension. Visit his website at...

Discussing a possible trade of my '64 for a '61 with a tri-power carb setup. The '61 owner states that the tripower on his '61 was dealer-installed and therefore "correct". I've always understood the tripower was only stock for 62 & 63 and denoted by an "M" code in the VIN#. My thought is...

I've spent time tracking down the history of my '64 from both ends (so to speak). Paid $35 for a copy of the original factory gate release which confirmed the original Ford dealership that sold the car. If your original dealership still exists, they may have old records on file..but I wasn't...

The various Thunderbird parts suppliers sell this spacer. I'd suggest calling Concourse Parts at (800) 722-0009 and asking them the dimensions. They should pull one off the shelf, measure it, and give you a quick answer. Good luck.

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Mark, Get to know the guys in the local Tbird Club (www.ntvtbird.org). Since Harley retired and closed his "T-Bird Nest" repair and restoration shop a coupla years ago, the guys in the club are your best bet. Good luck.

Sent my cracked 64 steering wheel to a Thunderbird parts supplier who also restores Tbirds. He can restore your wheel and re-paint it any color you like for no extra charge. He did a great job for me! Visit www.tbirdranch.com for contact information. Good luck!

The only engine offered in the 65 Tbird was the 390 FE. If you're confident the car has its original engine, then its a 390 FE by default. This engine carries the FE designation because it was designed in the late 50's to replace the Ford Y-block and would be used in both Fords (F) and Edsels (E).

Vacuum Diagrams for your 66 can be found at www.tbirdranch.com. Scroll down the choices on the left side of the home page and select: Diagrams Index This will open up a page full of vacuum and electrical diagrams that include: 64-66 heater/ac vacuum diagram, 64-66 vacuum trunk lock...

Welcome Let me also welcome you and your Tbird to Dallas. Although I'm not in the local club, you can check out their website at www.ntvtbird.org. Check this site on a regular basis..there's a lot of good information here.

Harley, Glad to see you're still active and on this site. I haven't logged on in over 4 months because not much was going on here. Now that a lot of Birds are in the garage for winter storage, postings appear to be on the upswing. Keep on dispensing wisdom and we'll keep on taking it in...

The Holley carb on your car was definitely added sometime later. The stock carb that Ford installed at the factory was an "Autolite 4100". Similar four-barrel setup as the Holley and pretty reliable to boot.

My 64 also had a cracked, chipped steering wheel. Rather than remove it and send it off to one of several steering wheel restorers that advertise in Hemmings, I purchased a used 64 steering wheel sight unseen for $30 from "Classic Ford Sales" -- a used Ford parts supplier in Dixfield, Maine. I...

Front End Kit "T-Birds By Nick" in Panorama City, California advertises a "Front-End Rebuild Kit" for 64-66 Tbirds in both their printed catalog and on their website. Check them out and see if this would fit your needs: www.t-birdsbynick.com. When I rebuilt my front-end last summer, I called...

I've heard stories about Bumper Boyz lack of quality -- so be cautious. They show up at all the big National swap meets (Hershey, Auburn, etc.) with two tractor trailers full of rechromed bumpers to sell. They'd probably have 64 Tbird bumpers on hand, but after a few months, the chrome may...

Send an email to Jim Cockerham in Winston-Salem who's the club president of the Carolina Thunderbird Club. He might know a good local source for those bumpers. His email is [email protected]. If no luck, try Hollywood Classic Cars in Hallandale, FL who have parted-out and restored over 200...

Very clean 1990 Thunderbird SuperCoupe for sale in Connecticut. One owner -- always pampered and babied. 3.8 liter supercharged V-6. Five speed automatic with overdrive, four wheel antilock disc brakes, auto adjustable suspension, A/C, speed sensitive steering, BOSE sound system, tinted...