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I have been doing upholstery for 15 years and can tell you the only real way to fix it is to replace it!!! Before you fix it though, find out were it is rubbing and fix that first. I have seen "proffesionals" try and fix vinyl and leather rips and it looks poor at best for a few months. Just...

I recently sent my 312 c.i. motor and transmission to JASPER ENGINES to be rebuilt to factory specs. They told me they will not rebuild it with warranty due to a couple very small hairline cracks found in the webbing above the crank journals durring the magnuflux inspection. :sad Has anyone...

I am starting to restore a '57 t-bird with a 312 ci, 3speed and was wondering about the "numbers matching" theory. Did the '57 t-bird have any markings on the block, heads, tranny, rear end, ect... that would indicate if it matched the VIN number of the car? If so where are they located? Or is...

Thanks for the tire info guys. Any suggestions on a replacement radial with the correct size white wall? :confused: I'm guessing there are only a couple manufacturers of that type of tire. I'm surprised GoodYear or one of the big tire guys don't make them. Was the Tbird restoration place...

Thank you for your input. :thumbsup I figured it almost had to be that, but I have never owned a car with bias ply's, so I didn't really know for sure. Those bias ply's are a safety hazard for sure. FYI - the front end was alligned when they rebuilt it, so I know it isn't that. I think I will...

There is a body guy in Dixon, IL who use to specialize in T-Bird restoration and has done lead work for 30+ years. Rich Kanzler @ Dixon Metal Specialties on Route 2 Hope this helps! I see you are from Colorado, but if you want it done right?!?!? Mike

I am new to this forum and a new T-bird owner. I recently aquired a black '57 from my father-in-law. He has owned it for 20+ years and it is mostly original and only driven a few times per year. It has 60,000 miles and is very solid. It was repainted in the early 80's, but other than that it is...