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Of course there’s always air shocks
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I recall this being from the Fairlane. The early 'Birds were built, in large part, from the parts bins available from other models. If you look at contemporary Fairlane, the chrome is quite similar. I have considered adding this to my 'Bird.The illustration of the car in the ad material show a chrome like strip along the rear quarter, across the door and up towards the hood. I am new but I have not seen that on any t-bird I have looked at since I have been hunting last summer. Is that for illustration or is it an optional trim?
I decided to toss my 2 cents in on the paint, as well. For original paint in that condition, I'd suggest you get some Dupont #2 rubbing compound and go to work! Less than 5 bucks and a ton of elbow grease can make a HUGE change in oxidized paint, if it's otherwise in good condition. In my opinion, the paint on your car would respond favorably. Even though it's a respray, it appears to have been high quality. I didn't notice any bubbles or pits.Hi everyone,
Thank you SO much for all of your awesome replies and advice. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your responses. I definitely want to keep it as original but I'd also really like it to shine like it used to. Again, I'm not great at this and I know almost nothing about car restoration. From the photos, do you think that the the chrome, interior, and paint can be cleaned up enough to look like it used to without replacing anything? I know the rips in the floor and seats aren't able to be mended but can the rest be polished/cleaned/rejuvenated enough to make it look like it did?
I guess the first thing I need to do is figure out what needs to be done to the engine to make it run and the foundation to make it safe. I'm really hoping that there isn't any huge glaring issues that will require a lot of money to fix but I know that's fool's thinking.
Also, I'll try and get more pictures this weekend and the information of what people are requesting and update this thread.
Thank you again!
I tried to install air shocks but the top portion was too big in diameter and they hit the exhaust. I thought of mounting them upside down but gave up on that!Of course there’s always air shocks