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GREAT Idea Steve, Thanks for the GREAT idea. As you say, it is awfully dark under there, and I have an old can of white paint already hanging around in the garage. It certainly cannot hurt to have a little more light on the subject... Castor120

Clock Rebuild Price Update For those of you still looking at this thread in 2017, the "Clockwks" supplier is still in business. I am considering them for my clock rebuild. The T-Bird link is Tbird or "http://www.clockwks.com/Tbirdx.html". However the prices have changed (what hasn't?). The...

Many Thanks, on behalf of MANY you have helped! Paul, Your ideas are clearly those of an experienced T-Bird'er. I certainly thank you, and on behalf of many future T-Bird'ers that you will help for many years. My steering column is out, but more importantly, the dash is sitting on the bench...

Thanks for the huge help! Paul, As a result of your excellent comments, :cheers I have realized that the "sealed nature" of that wire/steering box joint is simply a grommet, and that the wire can be pulled through that grommet to remove the steering wheel assembly. Is there a particular...

Horn Wire in Steering Column Paul, Thanks for the heads up! I appreciate the response! Do I understand correctly that there is a connector near the steering box that can be disconnected and then removed with the rest of the steering column? I have ordered a new wiring harness, but the...

Wire sheath in the Steering Column Valhalla, Did you encounter a wire down the middle of the column exiting the forward end of the steering box? If so, how did you handle it? Right now, this wire is the only thing that prevents me from removing the entire steering column. I am thinking that...

I was recently given a 1957 Baby Bird for my Birthday by my wife with a 312 and Fordomatic. I am the third owner following 2 female owners. Body/chassis are in GREAT shape, but has not been driven since 2010 (or longer). In the process of a body-on restoration (rebuild engine, new tires...

Wire in Steering Column Near Steering Box pwadm, Thanks for posting this comprehensive checklist for dash removal. Upon completion of step 1, I noticed what appears to be a wire sheath down the center of the steering column near the steering box that prevents me from removing the entire...

'57 Wheel Covers I have a '57 with wheel covers, but the paint on the covers needs a refresh. The wheels are totally sound physically, but the black paint (turbine-like shadows) and the white paint (around the "Ford" letters) are not right. Does anyone know if there is a template or mask...