Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
02-05-2018, 04:22 PM
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Magnum 500
It's good question. The 77-79 Thunderbirds were manufactured as a mid-size luxury vehicle, sitting on a Torino chassis. So, naturally, the factory wheels were appointed to enhance the luxury look....
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
10-23-2017, 07:52 AM
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Gauges
Adam: Your description of a problem is a new one for me.
Both your gas gauge and temperature gauge operate from the printed circuit in back of the gauge cluster. Has it ever been changed? Or is it...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
03-15-2017, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 22
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switch
I don't have any intermittent units in my pile of parts. So sorry. Best wishes in finding what you need.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
03-14-2017, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,806
wiper switch
Well, I do have the intermittent switch; let me check for the non-intermittent style and get back with you. Sorry for the delay.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
03-05-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,806
wiper switch
Found a wiper switch for the 77-79 Birds. But as luck would have it, I have to fly out of town tomorrow morning early and won't return until the weekend. So sorry for the wait. But if you wish, go...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
03-03-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,806
wiper switch
Will have a look tomorrow for the switch when there is light.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
03-02-2017, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 22
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wiper switch
I think I do have a wiper switch in stock.
Let me check my collection of parts and get back with you.
Congrats on getting a 78 Bird! Well done.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-26-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 2
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Timing chain
My T-Bird has a 3023 and I have changed mine out 4 times (car has 400,000 miles on it). So, no comparison. But it does sound like you will experience a power boost with the new chain. I've owned a...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-26-2016, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,806
78 or 79?
I wonder if the door was replaced prior to your owning the car and this is why you have 78 VIN but 79 door codes??? If that is the case, you would go for a 78 unit. I am not sure what you mean by a...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-25-2016, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
10-14-2016, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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Stalling Bird
If a car sits for a long period of time, there tends to be a build up of gunk in the gas tank and lines and carb. I would remove the tank, clean it out thoroughly, blow out the gas lines, and try to...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
10-11-2016, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 3
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Stalling Issue
How long has it been since the carb was rebuilt completely? I have professionals rebuild my 1979 302 carb--it's an easy one for them--and the results have always been palpable.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
08-12-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,297
Air Conditioning
Hope the new part will achieve what you want: coolness in the Bird!!!
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
08-10-2016, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,297
Ac
The POA valve--tubular shaped part by the passenger side hood spring- may be clogged up if it is icing up on you. Sounds like a task for an AC guy. I leave the AC business to the professionals here...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
08-09-2016, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 7
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clock
Did you get it working
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
08-05-2016, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,297
Clock
To determine whether or not your NOS clock works, using two wires, connect the positive side of the battery to one of the clock terminals and the negative side to the other clock terminal. Make sure...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
02-17-2016, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 22
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Lower control arms
No lower control arms in my supply, but I have seen them listed in ebay motors under 1977-79 Thunderbirds.
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-13-2015, 06:26 PM
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-02-2015, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
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wire connection
If you are feeling bold, you could drop the headliner and run a power wire from the rear wiring harness up and around to your visor. But you might want to save that task for the future when other...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-01-2015, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,869
Vanity Light
Hey:
Please forgive my mistake. You wrote, 'vanity lights' and I read 'opera lights'. Big difference.
If you are looking for the plug-in for the vanity light, the power cord starts in the back by...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
12-01-2015, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,869
Vanity Light
Do you have the wiring harness for the vanity light?
If so, remove the entire back seat set-up (top and bottom) as well as the quarter trim panel on the side you want to install the light. Both...
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
11-28-2015, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979]
11-04-2015, 12:22 PM
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Forum: Parts For Sale / Wanted
11-03-2015, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,609
Part Number
The part number for the backing plate and strap together appears to be
D8LB-6522676-A
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Forum: Parts For Sale / Wanted
11-03-2015, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,609
door strap
I have a used 1978 DJE blue, door-strap assembly attached to the mounting plate (18 inches X 2 inches) with hardware if you are interested. tim
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