Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-14-2024, 04:43 PM
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
04-14-2024, 04:40 PM
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It might be a transmission issue. With age/...
It might be a transmission issue. With age/ abuse/ lack of maintenance an torque convertor can try to lock up at idle speeds. I'd find a reputable transmission shop and ask them to look at it.
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
04-14-2024, 04:36 PM
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Forum: Parts For Sale / Wanted
11-10-2021, 12:56 PM
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
09-22-2021, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-01-2021, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Macs has them for $250....
Macs has them for $250. https://www.macsautoparts.com/1955-1956-ford-thunderbird-speedometer-angle-drive-66-27856-1.html
You could probably install a longer cable with a loop, or go with an...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-25-2021, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,182
Hose is measured inside diameter, and you are...
Hose is measured inside diameter, and you are probably measuring the outside. And I've never seen a hose made of plastic. Should be fabric reinforced rubber for a pressure line, plain rubber for...
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
11-26-2020, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,682
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
10-09-2020, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 1
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The metal is distorted due to over torquing of...
The metal is distorted due to over torquing of the pan bolts. It's common practice to work it flat by placing flange down on a hard flat surface and using a hardwood block as a drift for a hammer....
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
09-12-2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 889
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
09-12-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,701
Disc conversion on a '64
Five years ago I did a front disc brake conversion on my car using a kit from Toms Classics. They sell on ebay and uses the existing spindles. It has a special bracket to hold a GM D154 type caliper...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
09-12-2020, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 889
I'm not sure if we are talking about the same...
I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing but I assume that you are talking about ball joints. They attach into a tapered seat and the nut forces the connection together so that there is no...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
08-31-2020, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
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Forum: Square Birds [1958-1960]
06-28-2020, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,549
Buy one of these...
Buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/ZOOKOTO-Circuit-Breaker-Automotive-Waterproof/dp/B07GCVSBNP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=30+amp+automotive+circuit+breaker&qid=1593395131&sr=8-4 or similar,...
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Forum: Square Birds [1958-1960]
06-28-2020, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,549
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Forum: Square Birds [1958-1960]
06-28-2020, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,549
Your original generator used a remote voltage...
Your original generator used a remote voltage regulator. The new one has an internal regulator. So the two wires from your regulator may be taped up and abandoned.
You old generator probably put out...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
06-26-2020, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
I have an 81 Corvette with that feature. Last...
I have an 81 Corvette with that feature. Last time I had the wheel off I was had to adjust the mechanism to make it perfect. Mine works by cinching down on a nylon bushing. Yours is probably similar....
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
06-04-2020, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
I found this diagram. Looks like there is...
I found this diagram. Looks like there is supposed to be only one switch.
https://www.tbirdranch.com/diagrams/vacuumdooloks.jpg
The object at the top of the drawing, just left of center, looks to...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
05-21-2020, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
05-21-2020, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
05-21-2020, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
05-04-2020, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
With the body off its not a difficult repair....
With the body off its not a difficult repair. Back in the day I had a '72 full size Ford that the frame rotted at that exact spot. I had a local guy weld it up and the car was as solid as a rock,...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-10-2020, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
I would measure the width that would fit, and...
I would measure the width that would fit, and together with the height off the floor, seat length and back height, visit your local "you pick it" junkyard and find a set that works. Most newer cars...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-05-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-16-2020, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 10
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