1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Coupe (mild Custom Cruiser) on 2040-cars

 This is a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Coupe. This car is a custom work that has been owned for years and driven sparingly. It has had a number of its components upgraded and repaired. And was well cared for all of its time with me. I intended to make this into a Pro Touring coupe. I cant foot the requirements of that project now so i am letting go of this for the time being and going to opt for a daily driver rather than letting this fall into disrepair. The car drives well but it is a 1966 and I treasure it. I Never tried to push the block which I haven't rebuilt, floor it, do burnouts, or carve through corners in the car. In my opinion it isn't for that, until it has been re-engineered to do that. Its just a car with a good strong drive train and a lot of potential and room for power. The engine is one of fords most famous blocks and it makes an easy three hundred horses with a regular two barrel carburetor on it. I cruise it only. I have had it garaged for around a year now, since I have seriously decided on letting it go-along with the parts for it.

It does have wear on it as I did use it. It was driven and historically registered and insured and appraised. To make it show room you'll have to repair the passenger side trunk hinge which is separated from the interior mount. You will have to reupholster the vinyl headliner which has some waving/rippling from the aging of the adhesive and condensation due to decades of temperature change. The interior trim has typical wear but is in considerably good condition as can be seen in the images. The door pads are candidates for replacement due to age and weakening of mounting hardware. And the Dash and steering wheel are typical issues The wheel has temperature cracks in it and the wheel button is separated from the wheel. I will provide wheel re-builder information. I am still trying to source information for a new wheel which I can acquire if available but will factor into the cost of the vehicle. The dash has the usual sun cracks and fade. You'll have to reapply undercoating to the undercarriage. Best to use some sound deadening bed-liner maybe a Kevlar imbued option. And the Bright work/trim is decent enough but not at all showroom here. it shows honest age. The floor boards and carpet were redone less than three years ago.Weathered engine bay parts cracked fan shroud. Rear view mirror is a used replacement. Decent non-excessive wear on the upholstery. Half dollar sized chip in passenger side rear deck at the trunk lid.. Interior cabin heat insulation is weak at firewall. No cabin air vent doors (foot well). Air conditioning compressor offline (possibly seized) 200 replacement. Those are the issues. there have been a number of other replacement parts installed to refresh it also. It beautiful and worth the investment especially for a one off cruiser steampunk or rat rod or lead sled.

Parts changed:
horn contacts and steering column harness
new power steering pump and hoses
Rear view mirror bird emblem
lower bushings and ball joints
Roof console button contacts
Sequential light relay
interior carpeting

*used radiator and window regulator swap*


Included parts:
replacement steering wheel*** if available and acquirable AT  additional COST TO BUYER
new "sticky" exhaust gaskets if they can be found
dash and rear passenger area 3 way speakers
upgraded amperage alternator
new window regulators
fm radio

Features:
custom rear suspension lowering
select color matched trim
Center grill emblem delete
molded rear valance
molded side skirts
fm antenna delete
 


This car is SOLD AS IS with no guarantees to any level of performance. I can only relate my own experience and knowledge of the condition and function of the car. I do not presume to pose as a ford technician or anything of the sort. I will say that although it is drivable it is still a fixer. I purchased it in this condition and meant to and did work/have work done on on it. Furthermore you will not find another Thunderbird like this one. It is a great platform to start with and you can get some use out of it now. You can buy and use it now, but it is OLD and Not Getting any NEWER UNLESS YOU MAKE IT SO. An old car lover knows you will run into problems, and any t-bird enthusiast knows you wont run into this car again. With some love and intent it'll become a jewel that will make anything else on the road pale in comparison. I am honestly at a loss for selling it. But when the time is right i will build a pro touring Thunderbird. This car also comes with a number of catalogs from parts suppliers in various areas of the nation to assist the buyer in moving his/her own vision for the car along. This Car is Listed locally as well and this auction may be terminated at any point for any cause by seller without notice or warning. NO WARRANTY IS IMPLIED OR EXPLICITLY STATED.

Please ask any questions. No Trades accepted. No Returns permitted. Buyer must Pay ALL money within 24 hours of the close of auction. The Vehicle will be released to the winner after and no time before funds from payment have cleared and are available. Shipping and transportation costs are the responsibility of the buyer, but the seller is willing to Accommodate efforts to COORDINATE an option with the buyer and a third party or the buyer themselves. If you would like to view the vehicle please give 5days notice in order to schedule the time and access to the vehicle being stored.

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