1955 Thunderbird on 2040-cars
La Porte, Indiana, United States
Thunderbird Description
This 1955 Ford
Thunderbird is my daily driver.(weather permitting) It is not a
show car. Every aspect of this car is daily driver quality and I
drive it. There are many up grades to make it more driver friendly.
I have most of the parts that were removed and they could be put back
on the car. The car runs and drives fine. It has a Y block with a 3 speed overdrive transmission, The shifter linkage needs to be adjusted as it sometimes hangs up not a huge problem just an inconvenience. it has a 9 inch rear end with 389 gears. Has plenty of power but still good on gas due to the overdrive. I believe the drive train is from a 1957. The engine appears to be a 312 based on the heads and intake manifold. The engine looks to have been rebuilt. It is very clean inside and has compression of 130# on all cylinders. The following was done in the summer of 2013. New Holley 600 cfm carburetor with electric choke. New Mallory Electronic distributor w/ tach drive, New Mallory coil. Conversion to 12 volt system that includes New 12 volt high torque starter. New GM style 12 volt alternator up grade. New electric wiper conversion. I replaced the seat relays and motors with a 12 system from 1956 bird. New Model 29 12 volt battery. New Casco high volume water pump,Thermostat and new 6 blade cooling fan. The following was done in 2011 & 12 New gas tank , sending unit & gas lines. New Brake Shoes,spring kits,wheel cylinders,steel lines and rubber hoses. New hand brake cables. 4 New shocks (rear are air shocks), and complete front end bushing & ball joint kit. 4 new radial tires. Complete new exhaust system manifold to bumper. The interior s mostly stock with a power seat. Telescoping after market steering wheel. The clock and radio do not work. I added after market gauges so I really know what is going on. The gas gauge is intermittent and left signal does not cancel. I replaced the steering wheel with a smaller 15” wheel. Paint and body work was done 2009. Both inner & outer rockers were replaced. All floor braces were replaced. A small section of the floor was replaced. Patches were installed on both rear fender bottoms and dog legs. The body and paint are not perfect but very nice. Most of the chrome trim is new. The bumpers are driver quality. This is a great car for local shows and cruises not a show car. Car has an after market soft top. and available Port hole hard top. The hard top needs to be restored but is all there.
If Purchased with the buy it now option. These additional parts will be included: 1, Complete used power steering set up 2, Used power brake booster. may or may not need reconditioning. 3. Port hole hard top. The hard top needs to be restored but is all there 4, New door panels & Aluminum engine turned panels 5, Good used sill plates 5 Many other misc parts.
This 59 year old Thunderbird is offered for sale as is where is. Actual milage is unknown.The mileage stated is not believed to be accurate. The Instrument cluster has been replaced The buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements. I'll help where I can. The car and or title will not leave my procession until I have clear funds. I will accept a $500.00 deposit through pay pal within 48 hrs. and the balance in cash or certified check within 7 days of auction ending. The car will be available for pick up after June 3,2014 |
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