Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2023, 02:59 PM
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Views: 430
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2022, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 700
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Front Brake Drum Issue
I purchased the drums from Larrys Thunderbird. The guys I dealt with were very professional and kind. They've already contacted their supplier and getting corrections in order. My issue was resolved...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2022, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 700
1957 Thunderbird Front Brake Drum Issue
Replacing my front brake drums and ran into a rubbing issue with the right side. Noticed my new drum is missing a chamfer in the area where the drum fits over the backing plate flange. Anyone run...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-09-2021, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Re: '57 Thunderbird Front Brake Drum/Hub
The swage cutter is around $90 from Goodson Tools. I've seen an article where a guy used a hole saw. I'm going to replace my drums so I may try the hole saw route. Guess I'll have to press the new...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-08-2021, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
'57 Thunderbird Front Brake Drum/Hub
Anyone have experience separating the front brake drum from the wheel hub? I need to replace both front drums and have come to understand a press is needed to separate the hub from the drum.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-04-2021, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 704
'57 T Bird Hard Top Removal
Anyone out there use their lift to pull the hardtop off of a T Bird? I need to come up with something. I've seen the rope and pulley system. Just thought I might rig up something with the lift arms...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-01-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 752
1957 Thunderbird Shocks
Anyone out there have experience with the KYB shock set offered by several dealers? I'm ready to replace our Thunderbird shocks and don't want to make a mistake.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2021, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,509
1957 Thunderbird Heater Valve
I need a recommendation on the best place to buy a new heater valve. Previous one suffered an internal rupture. It doesn't look to be really old so I'm wondering if it is one of low quality. Thanks...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-01-2021, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
Tires
My '57 Thunderbird has a set of Coker Classic radials. When my right front brake locked up, the wheel got very hot and fatally damaged the tire. I'll buy a new one to replace it but my question is,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-10-2021, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
Just wanted to put this out there in the event someone else runs into a problem like I did. The master cylinder push rod end cap (see pic) should fit snugly into the bore of the master cylinder...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-10-2021, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Re: Brake Question...Again 1957 Thunderbird
Local shop was successful in machining the drum with the hub in place. The i.d. measured right at 11" so it had never been turned before. I swept the drum braking area with a dial indicator before I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-07-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Re: Brake Question...Again 1957 Thunderbird
I am going to see if the local "old school" shop can turn the drum with the hub attached. If not, I'll get a replacement drum and press my old one apart. Thanks for all the advice! This forum is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-06-2021, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Brake Question...Again 1957 Thunderbird
Seems I have an out of round brake drum. Am I mistaken in thinking the front drums and hubs are one piece? I see offerings from vendors for front drums less the hubs but I believe my hubs/drums are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
I found the plastic tip stuck inside the old master cylinder spool. Fitting the rod back into the old master cylinder, I found that the end of the rod slips into and out of the tip rather easily....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
Ridges. At first I thought they were threads but nope. So the push rod end cap is what I need? Should it fit tightly into the receiving bore of the master cylinder spool? Should some type of adhesive...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
This is the push rod as it came out of my '57 master cylinder. I've seen a couple different ends on these. A flat end with what looks like an o-ring and a rounded end with the same o-ring. Which one...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-31-2021, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,077
1957 Ford Thunderbird Shop Manual
Anyone out there have success purchasing a downloadable shop manual? I prefer a pdf version but want to make sure the vendor is reputable.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2021, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,674
Re: Brake Frustration
I've seen both 2" wide and 1 3/4" wide. I'm going with what I removed. Brake cylinder bores are correct
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2021, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,674
Brake Frustration
I don't like doing drum brakes...really don't. In the middle of a complete brake rebuild on the '57 Thunderbird. Fronts done, moving to the rear I discover the shoes are 1 3/4" wide compared to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-25-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 636
1957 Thunderbird Brake Rebuild
Rebuilding the brakes on the '57 Thunderbird and I noticed something missing from my front brakes. Everything looks good except the horizontal spring in the image I found on the internet. Is this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-11-2020, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Disc Brake Conversion
Second attempt to drive the Thunderbird to our new home. Everything great until about thirty miles from our destination the right front brake locked up. It got so hot the paint was burnt off the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-10-2020, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Cooling System
Thanks! That is exactly what I did. Cleaned the area down to the brass and original solder. Took about three soldering sessions but finally got it sealed. I'd hate to have to buy a new radiator based...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-09-2020, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
1957 Thunderbird Cooling System
We were on our way, in the Thunderbird, to our new home, about a three hour drive when about 40 miles into the trip the car overheated. Upon inspection, evidently the heater valve diaphragm ruptured...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2019, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,404
Re: Regal Soft Top
The one I'm looking at is on Ebay. Says it is manufactured by Regal Roadsters. #2395.00 for the assembly. I've seen frames for sale that are more.
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