Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 1957 T-Bird Power Brakes
So based on the "S" (Thunderbird) designation it seems '55 Birds used one style and '56 / '57 Birds used the other.
With the '55 version being the same as used in '54 to '56 full-sized cars.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-05-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 419
Re: 1957 T-Bird Power Brakes
This may be the plumbing difference?
The large-ish C shaped vacuum pipe attached to the breather can be either vertical or horizontal.
I have a faded memory of reading somewhere (the big red CTCI...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-04-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 419
Re: 1957 T-Bird Power Brakes
I've got a '55 Bird that uses the same brake booster. I had heard they don't really 'boost' or change the pedal feel all that much.
After about a year driving it around the (original 68 yr old ?)...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!
I hesitated before adding these photos.
But they are very much in keeping with the thread title.
Not responsible for spontaneous bodily dysfunctions. :eek:
It's also for sale, if anyone is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-02-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-01-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 340
Re: Camshaft Question
Higher lift on a stock camshaft can be accomplished with the hi-ratio ECG rocker arms original to '56 and '57.
More info at this link...
http://ford-y-block.com/rockerarm.htm
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-01-2024, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 348
Re: Oil guage indicating backwards
New replacement/reproduction parts are most often made 'off-shore' and usually unreliable at best.
Look for a used original from '55 or a few years earlier, hopefully still in working condition of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-01-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 348
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-27-2024, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 274
Re: 54 Mercury electrical question
In a Positive Ground vehicle of this vintage fuses were in the Negative wire supplying power to the device. Preferably as close to the power source as possible.
Having a blown fuse in a Ground...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-13-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,236
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car
I seriously doubt TTC/TS/Lance H. made them on site. Last time I was there I didn't see any kind of that capability, manufacturing equipment, etc. just a large repair shop and a small salvage yard...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,236
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car
Call Concours directly and ask.
Many times online listings are out-of-date, not real-time current information. Especially true of the print catalogs, since they have to be done so far ahead of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,236
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car
Abe Lugo, I've bought only two things from Timeless Texas Classics/Thunderbirds Southwest/Lance H. in the past and chose not to do so again.
The folks at Bird Nest are light years better, glad to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 506
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-24-2024, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 368
Re: Electrical question-54 Mercury
An electrically powered item is grounded to the body, frame or engine where it is attached or mounted to the body, frame or engine. I'm betting it would be very impractical to have the powered items...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-23-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 525
Re: 1965 Mustang signal lights
If you have a 2 wire signal flasher they are load sensitive. One bulb may have a poor connection or be a similar bulb that has a different resistance/current rating.
Also check for corrosion of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
Re: Fuel gas tank sender.
What fuel gauge and sensor are in the car now? Original parts, or...?
Was a gauge voltage regulator added, or any resistors?
The originals are a matched pair. If you change the sensor to a newer...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 539
Re: Outside rear view mirror question
I'm almost old enough to remember, but Factory available/optional/installed outside mirrors may not have been a high demand item in the early to mid 50's. They started being popular in the mid to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 411
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 575
Re: 1960 Ford/Edsel Frame VIN location
Yes, a '57 T-Bird.
Depending on the vehicle line, year & model it's my understanding the serial number is 'usually' on top of the right front frame rail between the firewall and front bumper, on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-19-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 646
Re: Frame issues
Depending on how strict the DMV regulations are there in Tennessee they may want to see the serial number on the frame (assuming a '63 has them) when you go to Title or Register the car for the road,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-19-2024, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,855
Re: Correct fuel sending unit found for 1956
The original sensor had heated bi-metal on/off switching contacts. The condenser was there to cut down pitting & arcing on the contacts. It isn't needed on the 'new replacement' or variable resistor...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-14-2024, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 362
Re: 54 mercury wheel question
Wheel measurements to make note of, other than the bolt circle and center hub hole diameter...
Don't assume all the original looking wheels on an existing old car are the same, they may not be.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,216
Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit
57ragtop, I suspect you'll also need to beef up the rear suspension for the extra weight, distance / leverage off the back end of the car.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 634
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 522
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