If you go to all the trouble of removing the hinges, why not have them repaired and replated. But when the painted item is right there in your face, the results are not the best. It's fair to say that from twenty feet away the color looks good. As for the Eastwood cad color painting kit, it's just that a paint kit. Both hinge "colors" will be accepted by VTCI w/o point deduction. There are many factory delivered 1966 Thunderbirds that have These were a medium gray phosphate color. However during the flairbird era, Ford had service replacement hinges that were not this yellowish/gold cad color. Research has shown that the original factory hood hinges were a yellow cad color. The Ditzler paint charts show factory color code "V" for Emberglo, andĭitzler's code number is 22610. The relay is about 1/2 inch by 2 inches long and is located up under the dash by the steering column. Some of the early 1966 cars may still have the retractor switch. Obviously in those years when we did not like wearing seat belts there was enough complaining that Ford changed it again by installing a time delay relay that would wait for about a minute then turn the light off automatically Somewhere along the line in 65 they also used a switch in the seat belt retractor that was supposed to shut this off. You tap the lens and the light would shut off. The seat belt light on the 64 and the early 65 were conrolled by a push swich located inside the light unit. It is not concours correct as the cover is quite a bit lower, about half as hight. Here is the direct Ford Part number for the electronic regulator a solid state regulator is available that will fit these cars and will help eliminate the bouncing of the ammeter and the flickering of the lights. It has "FoMoCo" in large letters toward the center of the bag with a rectangular surround (rounded upper corners) and the phrase "Made Right.Fits Right.Lasts Longer"Ģ7BF used an unusual top cover style hold down with one hole offset from center, because the squarebirds battery bracket required it. Tolerance: Front +1.26, -.62 inches Rear +.58 -.67 inchesįord offered a blue-colored as well as a black-colored washer bag with dealer-installed windshield washer kits in '64 or so which was the same size as the one used in '61-'63 'Birds. Rear - 22.72 inches - hardtop -22.60 Convertible Again measure height on both front sides. Lift on Center of front bumper and release. Push down on centre of front bumper and release. Wheel opening at highest horizontal point parellel to road or level surface. 2) Spare tire, wheel, Jack and handle in place. 1) Full tank of gasoline, radiator filled and engine oil level full. Before performing procedure, "curb loading" and tire inflation must be checked. If these are out of specificaiton, the suspension method must be used. Wheelhouse opening method used for an initial evaluation. If there is information you wish me to put here or if you find mistakes I should correct, please email me Here.īlock, heads, intake, front cover, oil pan,įrom Product information, 1966 Cars Technical Service Advance Information. Out of state buyers will only have a $125 Title Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged.The following is an attempt to get some of the basic information regarding originality for Thunderbirds into the hands of all who want it and to do it for free. MN residents are responsible for tax, license and title procurement fees.Out of state buyers will only have a $125 Title Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged. This particular vehicle IS ELIGIBLE for an extended warranty! Ask us for more details! TRADES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND FINANCING IS AVAILABLE Give us a call at 50 or email to inquire about this vehicle. Please see video for full breakdown of this vehicle Seats and headliner are in good shape! Wipers, Oil pressure, fuel gauge, temp gauge, and amp meter all functioning. Updated GT steering wheel has since been added along the line. Interior appears original with the Palomino/Gold vinyl bucket seat interior with center console. Riding on radial white wall tires with original Thunderbird wheel covers. A/C turns on and off, blows cool and has been converted but may need to be recharged. Nicely equipped with power steering, power brakes, and A/C. Powered by the 390 4bbl V8 that is paired with the Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Chrome and brightwork in just as nice shape and show nicely. This car has the landau look without the vinyl top! Paint is in great shape with a nice shine to it, paint was laid on well. 1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop finished in Dark Strawberry paint, has had a repaint along the line.
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