Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-21-2024, 10:48 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-16-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,422
Re: 55s
Some see cars,I see money. Lots of it!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-16-2023, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,163
Re: Remember when
The paint job on the car in the first post is absolutely fantastic. I cannot even imagine how many hours were invested in the end result.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2023, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,132
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-07-2023, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 787
Re: Engine ID tags YBlocks
According to the restoration manual from CTCI ,Gil Baumgartner, that tag indicates that the engine is a 1956 with an overdrive transmission.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-30-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 537
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2023, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,138
Re: Vacuum wiper ,fuel pump Questions
OK, great information.
I was concerned about damaging the fuel pump if I left the two ports open.
Since I went with the manual control heat valve I have no need to run any vacuum line up under...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-28-2023, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,138
Vacuum wiper ,fuel pump Questions
While doing the restoration on my 1957 Thunderbird I eliminated the vacuum wipers and went to the electric.
Now that I and getting ready for the final paint ,I am doing a few last minute tasks...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-24-2023, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 798
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-13-2023, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
Re: Looking for a little knowledge
Thanks GLAmes, I was hoping for a number close to that.
I have been out of the used parts for some time at this stage, but I was a junk rat back in the day and had a better idea of what things...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-13-2023, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-12-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
Re: Looking for a little knowledge
The last time I taught someone to drive a stick,she drove my 300ZX thru an intersection and up a embankment.
That left a mark. No more lessons for me.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-12-2023, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-12-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-11-2023, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
Looking for a little knowledge
When I obtained my 1957 Thunderbird it had a 292 motor,with a 3 speed manual transmission.
As I started to work on the car,and spend money on the car ,thing just started to snowball.
Before...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-01-2023, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-29-2023, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,652
Re: 292 rod bolts
I wonder how many 292 equipped Fords with rebuilt motors using the same rod bolts, crank cap bolts, etc are parked at the Saturday car shows.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-14-2023, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,497
Re: Kultulz
No Jersey Subs yet. In fact we had a Jimmie John',s about 30 miles away and that closed down.
We are moving backwards.
Good to see you back.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2023, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,497
Kultulz
Has anyone heard anything from KULTULZ lately. I don't get over here every day, but it has been some time since I have seen one his exasperated responses to some poor unsuspecting poster.
I always...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-29-2023, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 720
Re: 1957 Thunderbird Design Drawing
I am by no means bashing the poster.
I saw the "1957 Thunderbird" in the drawing block, and noticed the rear fenders were not 1957.
I would still love to own it,regardless.
If I had the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-29-2023, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 720
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 813
Re: throttle bell crank
There is a big difference between the 56 and 57 Thunderbird bellcranks, trust me I know.
55,56 birds ,most had the teapot carburetor, 57 Holley 4 barrel.
Different transmissions had an effect on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-17-2023, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,645
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-12-2023, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,878
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