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In the Northeast, begin your search by checking out two reputable Tbird repair shops: Bob's Bird House in Pennsylvania at www.bobsbirdhouse.com and Pat wilson's Thunderbird Parts in New Jersey at www.wilsontbird.com. Also visit www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org to find other Tbird enthusiasts...

The speedomoeter numbers should be silver -- not white. I know a couple of folks who've bought a "silver paint marker" at a hobby shop and restored the number faces that way. That's what I intend to try...and it sounds easier and more precise than using a small paintbrush. Apparently, faded...

Welcome! I'd suggest you do two things before going any further: 1. Buy the 65 Tbird shop manual (used ones are always for sale on eBay, new reprints are available through the various Tbird parts houses, and most recently, the shop manual is available on CD-ROM at www.tbirdranch.com). 2...

The stock AM radio that was standard on the 1964 was made by Motorola and was (and is) considered very reliable and trusty. However, the AM/FM radio that was offered as an upgrade was made by Bendix, I believe, and were troublesome and prone to problems. In fact, the vintage radio rebuilders...

You might also consider joining the local vintage Thunderbird club there in Austin. They call themselves the "Capitol City Thunderbirds" and are a local chapter of the national Vintage Thunderbird Club International. Their website is: www.capitolcitythunderbirds.org. The national club's...

For many years Ford sold a power steering rebuild kit for the 64 Tbird through their dealerships. Longtime Ford dealers can often locate old NOS parts in their warehouse -- including this rebuild kit. One such dealer that found the rebuild kit for me (and another guy) is Forest Lake Ford in...

Vintage Thunderbird Connection (a parts supplier) in Phoenix, Arizona sells all the proper engine decals for the 66. Included in their printed catalog are diagrams showing their correct placement in the engine bay (according to the Vintage Thunderbird Club International). The diagrams aren't on...

Come to think of it, maybe only the 66 Landau had the overhead console. I've got a 64 and am not completely sure about the 66. I bet your 66 didn't have it to start with because removing it to cut a sunroof would've really been a big job. To see the factory original specifics for the 1966...

Did your Dad keep the car pretty much stock over the years or had he modified it and tricked it up? If it's already been modded, then why not give it a try. However, if the car is bone-stock, then I'd rebuild the 390 and the tranny and keep it stock. These cars are pretty valuable when...

I'd talk to a good body man about welding a large "patch panel" to permanently close the home-made sunroof. Then you'd have to replace the inside overhead console somehow next (and its wiring). From what I've heard, cutting the complete roof off these cars to make a convertible, weakens the...

Call Mel or Errol at Hollywood Motorcars 800-235-2444 and get their thoughts about the best way to handle your sunroof situation. These guys run a great Thunderbird-only restoration shop and could also sell you a 66 bumper over the phone. Visit their website at: http://t-bird.net and look...

For new floor pans, trunk pans, and other new Tbird sheet metal visit this website: www.classicsheetmetal.com. These guys started out restoring Tbirds and then started fabricating Tbird sheet metal for sale to others. They've been around for 10+ years and the panels are high quality (good...

You should be able to get these from Pat Wilson at www.wilsontbird.com. You can call him at 888/262-1153 if necessary. He could locate these last time I checked.

The 64 shop manual is now also available on CD-ROM. In addition to all pages of the original shop manual, it also includes added wiring diagrams, Ford service bulletins, and other tech tips for the 64 Tbird. Also provided is a list of Tbird suppliers and restorers and Tbird club information...

The gentleman you need to talk to is Mr. O.G. McDonald who owns two beautiful 62 M Series Tbirds which he's beautifully restored himself. He's a friendly and helpful guy who also serves as the "Concours Director" for the Vintage Thunderbird Club International. He can tell you what is (or...

Just wondering if you ever purchased the car or not? If so, post a reply and let us know. Post a photo too showing us that beautiful "bunkie beak"!

The information you need to restore your Tbird back to correct factory specs can be found on the following website: www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org Most of it is downloadable or printable and should help determine what non-Ford aftermarket junk may have been added to your car.

I would suggest you send an email to a chap named Graham Hurley asking his advice. He's the director of a club called, "Thunderbirds of England" and could be helpful in other ways besides just Thunderbird paint. His email is [email protected]. And yes......rust-proof the car first thing!!

Bumper Boyz is based out of Los Angeles and they show up coast to coast at all the big auto shows. They'll be at Auburn on Labor Day weekend for example and they'll have hundreds of re-chromed bumpers on hand ready to buy. I've heard complaints about their quality however and for my money I'd...

Not surprised that transmission shop guys discourage folks from using additives. They don't make any money that way and would rather you bring it in to them and spend a coupla hundred bucks. A transmission guy that I trust once suggested that a teaspoonful of paint thinner added to the tranny...