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Royal Ryser · 04-11-2019, 12:12 PM

I am not a newbe to the Fordbarn, but usually use the Early V8 Forum for info about my 36 Ford tudor. However, I have had a 56 T-Bird for 48 years and need some help with it. It is a 312 with auto trans., all original.
I pretty much stopped using the Bird about 28 years ago and before that could always find somebody knowledgeable to work on it, as needed. bout four years ago, I started using it again, only to discover it heated badly. I got a great carb overhaul from "scicala" and installed a NOS secondary vacuum advance mechanism, but it still overheats. I think the overheating results from the distributor setting. Now, due to age and health, I need to give this car to my daughter, and it must be "right" when she gets it.

My need is for help finding somebody who can work on these cars in the area of Ft. Collins, Greeley, Loveland or Boulder, CO. I could go as far as Denver, but that is somewhat a logistical problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Royal Ryser

04-11-2019, 12:12 PM	#1
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Old newbe needs help I am not a newbe to the Fordbarn, but usually use the Early V8 Forum for info about my 36 Ford tudor. However, I have had a 56 T-Bird for 48 years and need some help with it. It is a 312 with auto trans., all original. I pretty much stopped using the Bird about 28 years ago and before that could always find somebody knowledgeable to work on it, as needed. bout four years ago, I started using it again, only to discover it heated badly. I got a great carb overhaul from "scicala" and installed a NOS secondary vacuum advance mechanism, but it still overheats. I think the overheating results from the distributor setting. Now, due to age and health, I need to give this car to my daughter, and it must be "right" when she gets it. My need is for help finding somebody who can work on these cars in the area of Ft. Collins, Greeley, Loveland or Boulder, CO. I could go as far as Denver, but that is somewhat a logistical problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Royal Ryser