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Although this thread looks like it's nearly two years old, with the problem fixed, I'll respond anyway. The 1965 and 66 Thunderbird AM/FM radios have flipover buttons. Depending on whether the red line is at the top or bottom, that button will select an AM or an FM station. The 65 set is...

I've just finished up a major suspension rebuild. It began with new wire wheels that wouldn't balance. The final verdict was that the wheels got bent by the idiots who mounted the tires, but in the process a LOT has been done to the car -- steering box, wheel alignment, all new shocks, new...

Yes, just about the time I get my car running and handling great, out goes the shift lever. The indicator does not line up with the markings, and I have to hold it up to start the car. You don't need to tell me; I'm about 99% certain that doughnut inside the steering column has worn out or...

This was posted a few months back, and I just saw it. However yes, I can get these for you. Looking through the thread, there is some clarification, and a lot has changed since my last post. First off, stereos: Custom Autosound has made some crap in the past, and over the years has improved...

Detent plate is cheap. Shift lever is cheap. Lower bushing is cheap. Upper bearing, if needed, is cheap. That lower bushing gets me. I replaced it, later disappeared, had it replaced again, and recently the shift has been acting up and I bet it's gone again. The shift lever and detent...

There were six axles offered by Ford for these cars. There was the standard 3:1, and 2 other ratios. Then all 3 were available in limited slip form. At least 95% of these cars had the 3:1 gears. I had my "pumpkin" rebuilt a few years ago, and at the time was tempted to try another speed, but...

Since I was mentioned in this thread, I suppose I should comment. First, a couple of quick comments on the radios themselves. If a radio was converted 4 or more years ago, that's fine, but it is no comparison to what's available now. I worked with a design engineer in Detroit, and introduced...

It's the standard, "leftie loosey, righty-tighty" thread. Pull the shaft out, get some small vise-grips or something that can REALLY hold the shaft, and then use another pair of pliers to remove the knob. Use a paper towel to help prevent scratching the chrome. If you want, try spraying a...

Don't disassemble the lamps unless you really have to. First test: flick on the turn signal, and use a long wire or clip lead. Touch one end to the bumper, the other end to the chrome lamp housing. If it suddenly starts working, it's a bad ground. I asked someone, while he had my car on the...

Actually I still have the drums. I have yet to totally determine what this sticky feel is. I've replaced the booster, and had this booster rebuilt, no change. Shop after shop can't find the problem. One shop finally found a rubber part rubbing somewhere around the brake pedal -- huge...

To moderators: For whatever strange reason I'm having serious trouble reading this thread. I got an e-mail stating there's a reply from Tompu, but when I clicked to read it the only thing I could read was my own message. There are ads on the page -- I have no problem whatsoever with ads, but...

Has anyone out there had experiences with the disk brake conversion kit for pre-1965 Thunderbirds -- or, for that matter, any car? I really feel like I've had enough with the brakes on my 64. I know that when new, the Thunderbirds were not known for having very good brakes; in fact they were...

I've got a really annoying problem on my 64; been living with it for a long time but recently it's become an issue because I'm starting to really do some work on this car to try and make it nice. The brakes work, I've had others comment on how good they feel and how straight they stop, and...

It has been four years since the original post. Do you still have this car, and if so, a general idea of what parts are available from it?

This isra ther interesting, as my car is in the shop right now as we speak. I'm in the middle of one of those sagas; got a flat tire so, after looking at dryrot, I decide to buy new tires. New tire goes flat -- again and again. I'm told the tubes are defective. Well, after much pondering I...

That's a very good question. It seems it was 1970 or 71 that right side mirrors became standard on all new cars. Through the 1960's there were very few of these, and your car is a lot more authentic without a passenger mirror than with one. However I believe they WERE available, as an extra...

Parts sources: Is there a single correct answer? I doubt it. Familiarize yourself with, and get catelogs from, several parts sources. Mac's has a catalog, so does Larry's and Bird Nest. I've doen business with all three and recommend them. Another is Bob's Bird House, but I'm not sure if...

This can indeed be confusing, as I have to deal with inquiries about this every day. Here's what your original car has: An antenna connector -- this should be easy enough, most all radios made since 1940 use the same motorola connector, just plug it into the antenna jack. Power connector --...

You lost me right there. Are we inside the steering column, underneath the car, or working on the brakes?

Something you may have already learned, get a little grease in your blood and you're infected forever! My first car was a 54 Plymouth Plaza; I tinkered with that car and sorta wish I still had it. But many years and many new cars later, I just had to pick up an older car, and it had to be a...