The rear trunk came with a bunch of bits and pieces.
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Daily Archives: March 12, 2016
1963 Ford Thunderbird Interior…
The interior is in fairly good condition. I know the carpet has been replaced with a drop in aftermarket setup.
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1963′ Bird is hot!…
Literally!! I met the T-Bird seller at Rio Vista sort of a halfway point between us since he lives in Napa area. I went on a short ride when I arrived home from my maiden voyage. The temperature started creeping up while on the surface streets. Once it hit 220F I pulled over to cool off. Too late! The lower radiator hose burst open and sprayed fluid all over the street. Not a good first time cruising, especially with the wifey.
I originally wondered why there was a spring inside of the tube. The replacement hose did not have any wiring inside. It turns out it is very important and used to prevent any hose collapse caused by the large water pump vacuum at high RPM’s. I had to of course change this write away. If the hose collapse at higher RPM’s it will regulate or cutoff the water into the pump and seize circulation.
On the positive note, a few passerby vehicles stopped and said what an awesome car! Sort of took some of the sting out of an embarrassing situation.
Rag Top Time…
I wanted to try out the rag top since the weather forecast still calls for rainy weather. It was a bitch to close down and setting the locks. I had to ask the wifey for some of her muscle to push down on the top so I can use the special tools.
I’m digging the way the rag top looks. It’s not the standard black you see most of the time. This one matches the 904 stock paint color of the MB.
