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Forum: Thunderbirds For Sale/Wanted 06-24-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,297
Posted By redbird1
Selling 66 Town Landau

Here is the link to many pictures of the Tbird.

TBIRD PICS FOR ADS album | Bob Hubbard | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy....
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 03-20-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By redbird1
If Mark doesn't have one, I do. I will get it...

If Mark doesn't have one, I do.
I will get it out of the storage shed tomorrow and see what kind of shape it's in.

Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 03-11-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By redbird1
Jason, Looks like it has a good straight...

Jason,
Looks like it has a good straight body.
Nice color combination.
You will find both forums are a big, big, help when doing anything on these birds.
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 02-05-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,688
Posted By redbird1
The gauge cluster is an aftermarket...

The gauge cluster is an aftermarket installation.
It was put in by the previous owner before I got the car.
It looks nice, but the gas gauge has never worked because the maker of the gauges (sun...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 02-05-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,688
Posted By redbird1
If it were me, I would NOT just replace the...

If it were me, I would NOT just replace the shocks.
If your springs are at the point where they no longer carry the load, you are risking a catastrophic failure if you are going to rely on the...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-30-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,998
Posted By redbird1
Do you have the lever for a power antenna on the...

Do you have the lever for a power antenna on the upper consol?
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-28-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,998
Posted By redbird1
I am a bit confused here. Doesn't your 66 have a...

I am a bit confused here.
Doesn't your 66 have a power antenna?
Why would you need to unscrew it at the base so you can use a car cover?
If it isn't a power antenna, I could understand it.
I...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-27-2014, 01:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,320
Posted By redbird1
I checked the vin number, and it is not listed in...

I checked the vin number, and it is not listed in the Thunderbird registry.
Perhaps the car is long gone, or if it still has an owner, he/she isn't aware of the Thunderbird registry.
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 12-29-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
Posted By redbird1
I did a little research, and came up with some...

I did a little research, and came up with some figures.
To begin with, looking at the two cars side by side, the front clip on the 66 is longer.
Here are the figures.: all are in inches.

1965 ...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 12-28-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,281
Posted By redbird1
The front clip from a 65 wouldn't fit on a 66. ...

The front clip from a 65 wouldn't fit on a 66.
The clip on the 66 is longer.
Can you post some pictures of your car here?
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 11-15-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Posted By redbird1
Glad I could help. Bob.

Glad I could help.

Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 11-12-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Posted By redbird1
When I installed the new audio system in my 66,...

When I installed the new audio system in my 66, taking the consol apart was not all that difficult.
Mine had screws holding the metal sides of the consol, as well as the chrome trim.
I can't...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-15-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,859
Posted By redbird1
A faulty battery would give the same reading. ...

A faulty battery would give the same reading.
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-15-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,859
Posted By redbird1
My first thought would be the battery. Just...

My first thought would be the battery.
Just because it is new does not mean it isn't defective.
Take it to a auto parts store and get it checked.
You should also take the alternator along and...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-06-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,071
Posted By redbird1
What I meant to say was adding shims to the mount...

What I meant to say was adding shims to the mount would put strain on the converter, and possibly the transmission, which in turn could cause a universal joint failure as well.
I still feel it is a...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-05-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,071
Posted By redbird1
I see one problem right away. Adding a shim to...

I see one problem right away.
Adding a shim to raise the engine(even a little) will cause the drive shaft to bind inside the torque converter, and flatten the teeth on both surfaces(that is if the...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 08-21-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,551
Posted By redbird1
My only other suggestion would be to disconnect...

My only other suggestion would be to disconnect the wire from the lighter, and run a new one that is connected to a wire that is "hot" when the ignition is on.

Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 08-21-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,551
Posted By redbird1
My guess would be to change out the fuse to a...

My guess would be to change out the fuse to a larger one for that circuit.
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-06-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,807
Posted By redbird1
A word of caution, before you get any further...

A word of caution, before you get any further into the removal, cover the steering column to avoid getting it scratched when you remove the cluster.
Now, if you are having a problem removing it, you...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 06-20-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,179
Posted By redbird1
It is located on the rear of the gauge/instrument...

It is located on the rear of the gauge/instrument cluster, on the top right side.
To get to it, you need to remove the upper console that holds the left and right vent handles wiper switch, and...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 05-19-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,229
Posted By redbird1
I'M not sure how wide you can go, but when I got...

I'M not sure how wide you can go, but when I got my bird, it had wider rims and tires on it, but I don't remember what size either of them were.
I hated the look, plus they rubbed the skirts so I...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 05-19-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,229
Posted By redbird1
Welcome to the forum. Over the years I have...

Welcome to the forum.
Over the years I have bought a few parts from LTP, , including ball joints, and they have worked fine.
Some people say that LTP is not the best place to deal with because...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-12-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,424
Posted By redbird1
When you install the electronic system, that...

When you install the electronic system, that should have done away with the relays you are talking about.
Can you post a picture of the relays you are talking about?
Bob.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 03-03-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,120
Posted By redbird1
Also, if you can't find the correct rims that...

Also, if you can't find the correct rims that will clear the calipers, you can pick up a pair of 1" offsets at any auto parts store.
With them installed, the rim doesn't touch the caliper.
That is...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-10-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,007
Posted By redbird1
To give you an idea of what this involves, here...

To give you an idea of what this involves, here are pics of the finished product.
This is the part you are concerned with.
Once you have the dash panel removed, you will see this part in place on...
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