Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-16-2020, 02:05 PM
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-15-2020, 08:17 PM
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You're right! I used a quick-disconnect ground...
You're right! I used a quick-disconnect ground terminal on the battery, which became corroded in a hidden spot underneath. I removed it, cleaned up the ground cable battery connection and lo and...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
01-14-2020, 04:12 PM
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solenoid clicks, but doesn't turn starter
Long story: car's been plagued with electrical issues forever. Therefore she mostly sits parked. We are going to put her up for sale, but would like to get it to start so the buyer can test drive it...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-25-2014, 01:03 AM
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Ok, I'm back again. Turns out my bride needed...
Ok, I'm back again. Turns out my bride needed about a year to process the grieving of her loss of Gran, who was a fantastic lady with a lot of positive attitude.
Now she's accepted that Gran wanted...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-25-2014, 12:54 AM
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Thanks, this is exactly what I was searching...
Thanks, this is exactly what I was searching for...
Followed a similar procedure on a '60 Comet we used to have before Gran's Bird. I'll try it out and comment later on how it went.
Thanks again!
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-04-2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 2
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soft top supplier?
Granzbird's softtop has only a frame, with no canvas (vinyl), so I need to order a new one, then have it installed.
Seems there are lots of suppliers with a wide range in prices. This bird is a...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-01-2013, 07:26 PM
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Forum: What Does Your Plate Say?
03-11-2013, 04:50 PM
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Granz
New plate says GRANZ since my wife's "Gran" was the original owner. :angel
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-05-2013, 09:14 PM
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-05-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
:agree Agree on the activity, but as another...
:agree Agree on the activity, but as another noob, I can say I've gotten some good feedback on my requests for info. Also just inherited a '57 and have a bit to learn about some of the unique...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-19-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 16
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Sure enough, the brake lights worked when the...
Sure enough, the brake lights worked when the jumper bypassed the stoplight switch. So the replacement switch will be an easy fix. Once I get the car registered and safety checked I'll go through the...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-14-2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
02-13-2013, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,156
Gran's '57
1st post:
My wife's grandmother "Gran" bought her Thunderbird new in 1957, never sold it, and left it to my wife when she passed away last year. Gran used to say her husband "Ivar always kept it in...
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