Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
07-06-2020, 12:14 PM
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
07-06-2020, 10:26 AM
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Horn ring parts diagram?
Perhaps someone can just take a photo of the steering wheel horn ring parts drawing and send it to me? The wheel is apart, and I would like to get back on the road; it is almost a daily driver for...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
07-01-2020, 06:18 PM
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Parts diagram 1955?
Can you refer me to a parts diagram link? I had one, but cannot find it. Specifically a drawing for the 1955 horn ring. Pieces are missing and bodges abound.
Thanks, Rick
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-23-2020, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-10-2020, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-06-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 4
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Bucket seat suggestion for a 1955?
Does anyone have any suggestions for bucket seats that would look appropriate in a 1955? My car is nearly bone stock, but the bench seat is completed broken down, and I thought if I could find two...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-06-2020, 01:39 PM
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1955 brake light fuse location?
Where is the brake light fuse?
My brake lights and turn signals stopped working, I think at the same time. There is no fuse to the flasher (at least not in the normal place. the wires go straight...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-02-2020, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-02-2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 748
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-01-2020, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 2
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Cigar lighter function
are you expected to hold the lighter in until it heats? Or should it retain it to heat, and then pop out when hot? Silly question since I don't smoke, but I would like to plug in an adapter for a...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-01-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 3
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turn signal flasher fuse?
Where is the fuse or breaker that is upstream from the flasher? There is no power to the flasher, but everything else seems to work.
The flasher works when I hot wire it. Car is a 1955,...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-16-2020, 02:19 PM
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4 wheel disc brakes on early TBirds?
I was told this by a knowledgable old mechanic:
"4 wheel live piston disc brakes was an exotic option on some early t birds and retro fitted by rodders onto other cars."
Ever heard of this?
Rick
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-16-2020, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 16
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Don't despair on electrical problems. These...
Don't despair on electrical problems. These systems are so simple that you can troubleshoot and fix one item at a time, and it will be reliable. That's one of the good things about older cars: They...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-16-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,177
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-29-2018, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-26-2018, 09:58 AM
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1955 trailer hitch?
Where do I get a trailer hitch? I have seen two, and a picture of a third. My '55 Bird is my only car, and I need sometimes need to carry something larger than my trunk will hold. Thanks, Rick
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
10-31-2017, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
10-26-2017, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 2
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What gas mileage do you get?
I recently began measuring my mileage, which is a consistent 10.4 mpg, which seems a little low. My '55 is all stock, engine,carb,tires, etc. Otherwise it runs great. What mpg do you get?
Thanks...
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
09-18-2017, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,554
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
09-17-2017, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,554
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
09-15-2017, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 5
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Doughnut spare for 1955?
What model car doughnut spare will fit a stock 1955? I need some room in the trunk! Thanks, Rick
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