Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
06-18-2019, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 978
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
06-17-2019, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 978
Dipstick tube replacement
The dipstick tube for the 312 on my 57 broke and I purchased a new tube recently. The old tube had broken and it looked like someone tried to weld it back together before I owned the car and it...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-21-2019, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,992
I see most of those screws. Can the main panel...
I see most of those screws. Can the main panel around the gauges be removed as well without removing the gauges themselves? It seems the bezels hold the metal on so if I remove the rings, will the...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-17-2019, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,992
Aluminum instrument panel removal.
I am restoring the interior of my 57 and am trying to find out how to remove the aluminum panel to touch up paint on the dash brow. I am replacing most of the aluminum trim as well. I am trying to do...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-15-2019, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,372
Engine Steady rest bent
I just had something unexpected happen and I am not sure why. About a year ago, I removed the engine and transmission and pretty much everything in the engine compartment to have some metal work and...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
08-20-2018, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,384
Engine Transmission Reinstall
About two months ago, i pulled the engine and transmission to have the engine compartment worked on. It had been in an accident prior to me purchasing the car and the passenger side inner apron was...
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
04-18-2018, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 16,016
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
04-17-2018, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 16,016
I got back from the fire station today and went...
I got back from the fire station today and went through the process of bleeding the brakes. It went well and I drove it around and the brakes seemed spongy and weak at first but then they seemed to...
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Forum: Refinishing / Restoration Tips
04-14-2018, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,896
painting springs
I am trying to make the undercarriage look a little nicer. i have the leaf springs cleaned up but I want to paint them black so they look a little nicer and have some protection. What is a good...
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Forum: Parts For Sale / Wanted
04-14-2018, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Looking for interior parts
I am getting ready to do the interior on my 57 and am looking for a red dash pad. I am also looking for door panels, kick panels and a seat cover. What are you asking for the dash? Where are you...
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Forum: What Does Your Plate Say?
04-14-2018, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 17,963
TBirds57
My name is Tim Bird and I️ got the nickname TBird when I️ was 9. Since then, I’ve always wanted a 1957 Thunderbird. Finally bought I️t after 3 deployments to the Middle East, about 5 years ago.
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
04-12-2018, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 16,016
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Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires
04-12-2018, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 16,016
Brakes dragging/wheels locking
I️ have a 1957 Tbird and the last two times we’ve taken I️t out to drive, the wheels have locked up after parking the car and then starting the car up to drive away. I️t seemed like the brakes would...
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