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Yes, that could be it. The clock hasn't worked in years, but it's still wired up, so that could be the draw. Thanks

You're right! I used a quick-disconnect ground terminal on the battery, which became corroded in a hidden spot underneath. I removed it, cleaned up the ground cable battery connection and lo and behold, she starts again! Thanks, and aloha

solenoid clicks, but doesn't turn starter Long story: car's been plagued with electrical issues forever. Therefore she mostly sits parked. We are going to put her up for sale, but would like to get it to start so the buyer can test drive it and drive it home instead of putting it on a flatbed...

Ok, I'm back again. Turns out my bride needed about a year to process the grieving of her loss of Gran, who was a fantastic lady with a lot of positive attitude. Now she's accepted that Gran wanted her to drive the Tbird and that's why she left it to her. Since it's been sitting for (another)...

Thanks, this is exactly what I was searching for... Followed a similar procedure on a '60 Comet we used to have before Gran's Bird. I'll try it out and comment later on how it went. Thanks again!

Granzbird's softtop has only a frame, with no canvas (vinyl), so I need to order a new one, then have it installed. Seems there are lots of suppliers with a wide range in prices. This bird is a driver, in maintained as original condition, but not a show car or concours car. Any suggestions on...

Hey Lex, I had the same challenge, and ended up crawling under the dash to move the mechanism by hand (still couldn't see it from under there, but I could feel it by reaching over the top of the glove box) Then it turns out that the locking button you're trying to turn is actually a push...

New plate says GRANZ since my wife's "Gran" was the original owner. :angel

Ok, so I sent my check off to CTCI, and was able to remove the nut below the top clamp receptacle, and the whole thing came out just like you said. It looks much more worn, or even overworn, than the other one, so I'll just replace it - soon. Got the hard top off and started to raise the soft...

:agree Agree on the activity, but as another noob, I can say I've gotten some good feedback on my requests for info. Also just inherited a '57 and have a bit to learn about some of the unique features of these beautiful classics. Aloha :coolg

Sure enough, the brake lights worked when the jumper bypassed the stoplight switch. So the replacement switch will be an easy fix. Once I get the car registered and safety checked I'll go through the entire brake system. For now, the brakes stop the car. I cleaned up the horn relay contacts...

Thanks Paul, I do have power to one of the wires. Checked that, but did not do the jumper - will try that this weekend. Thanks for the other tips too. Aloha

1st post: My wife's grandmother "Gran" bought her Thunderbird new in 1957, never sold it, and left it to my wife when she passed away last year. Gran used to say her husband "Ivar always kept it in apple pie condition". Gran always garaged it, but as she grew older, she didn't drive it more...