1966 Front Bumper Needed

[eworker1]

Just bought 66 T-Bird, all original, a bit "tired" but no major rust. Someone put a bad paint job on it, but no rear trunk lid rust. Previous owner put a cheap sunroof in it.
What's a fair price to put sheet metal back on to replace sunroof? Anyone got a front bumper?

 

[Captain Mike]

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 through their parts inventory too. They're in Hollywood, Florida.

 

[eworker1]

Thank you Captain Mike!

 

[eworker1]

Captain Mike - would you replace sunroof with sheet metal or would it be too stupid to make a convertible out of the car?

 

[Captain Mike]

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 structural supports at the pillar. The frame has to then be reinforced somehow before it will support the now removable hardtop. Plus, you then have a removable hardtop that weighs a ton and is difficult to remove without a wench or hoist. I'd forget the convertible idea and just patch up the sunroof. Anybody else got any other ideas here?

 

[eworker1]

Captain Mike, did the standard hardtop have the overhead console? Or was the overhead console a upgrade option?

 

[Captain Mike]

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 Tbird, jump on the VTCI website at: www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org. You might find other things about your car that have been modified or tricked-up over the years.

 

[eworker1]

Thank you Captain Mike, you are very helpful.

 

[Joe Vandatta]

The 66 went overhead on the model 63C and 63D
A sun roof was not an option.
Joe