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  1. T

    1966 Convertible 428 $2,500 parts car included

    Selling for my dad. 1966 Thunderbird Convertible Q-Code project car. We bought the car several years back from someone that stated the engine caught fire. We removed the front cap including the engine with plans to rebuild it all but never happened. Everything is included with the car: hood...
  2. cwink5

    1966 Holley 4160 Carb setup

    I have 66 & just got a holley 4160 600cfm 0-80457S Carb used. Should I have just went with a new one? I also have the Holley Marine Carb on the car now but I had issues so going with the new one. From what iv read going with a Holley Performance Heat Shield 108-70 ($60) + 1/2 inch Spacer (don’t...
  3. CuzCrash

    1966 Town Hardtop Emergency Flasher not working

    Hi All, My 1966 63D 428 town hardtop's Emergency Flashers are not working and never have since I've owned it. That's just over 19 years. Sequential turn signals and brake lights work just fine, although a little noisy ;O) I have a new two pin flasher unit and I have two new relays (the ones...
  4. lkaroll

    1966 Thunderbird Landau 41,000 For sale

    1966 Thunderbird Landau for sale 41,000 miles in excellent condition $23,000
  5. aardvark

    Back Window Leak 66 Town Landau

    Hi folks, my wife's uncle left her his 1966 Town Landau, which he bought in the early 1970's. He was in the process of fixing a back window leak. He removed the rear window moulding, but that is as far as he got. The car is fairly good overall, and has been buried under a mountain of trash is...
  6. pafudd

    66 Power Seat Problem

    Tilt and raise/lower works but seat doesn’t move in forward direction. Pretty sure it’s all the way to the reverse stop but assuming that control doesn’t work in reverse as well. Could this just be the switch or is it more complicated than that?o
  7. pafudd

    66 TBird Headlights Kill Battery

    We have chronic issue with charging system. Headlights will eventually kill the battery if we our out for an evening drive. Didn’t last 15 minutes the other night. Stopped for an ice cream and car wouldn’t start. Got a boost and drove home. Tinkered with it in driveway next day. Battery...
  8. M

    1966 Tbird steering shaft removal

    Hey guys, I looked in the book and didn't see it but maybe I missed it. What bolts need to be removed/loosened to slide the shaft back a few inches to get the coupler on. I've never loosened this before so any help would be appreciated. I added a photo.
  9. M

    1966 Tbird Inner rear fender removal

    Hi guys, I was trying to remove the rear inner fender on the drive side to get a better view of the steering gear box area. Are there any bolts inside the engine area? I had all but one removed inside the tire area but the bottom of the fender seemed very tight still. I didn't want to just...
  10. M

    1966 Tbird Rag joint

    Does anyone know where I can find replacement Rag joint/Steering coupler or do they have to be rebuilt using the original clamps? Thanks.
  11. T

    66 convertible top not working

    Recently acquired a 66 thunderbird. When I try to actuate the top nothing happens. No motor sounds, no Hydraulic sounds of any kind, the fuses are all intact. Not exactly sure where to go from here any advice would be helpful on what to do or check next.
  12. M

    66 Tbird Transmission dipstick tube Cruise-o-matic MX

    Howdy all, Does anyone know of a place where I can order a dipstick tube for the cruise-o-matic mx Tranny. I only need the tube as mine apparently has a crack in it causing a leak. Thanks in advance.
  13. M

    WTB 1966 Tbird cruise-o-matic Tranny pan

    Howdy, I've looked but with no luck. Does anyone sell a transmission Pan for the cruise-o-matic MX transmission. Thanks.
  14. C

    1966 390 value?

    Curious, I have a 390 I pulled from my 66 and am wondering what its worth. Its in great shape, I have the cylinders at .060, I was running a three core with two electric fans and she stayed around 175 even on a hot day. Stock intake, D2TEAA heads that just came out of the shop, had em hardened...
  15. tbird4rickandjess

    1966 FORD TBIRD CONVERTIBLE WITH CRUISE CONTROL Q CODE FOR SALE

    Selling a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Q Code 428 only 700 made and this one has cruise control which is very rare for a Q code Here is the listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Q-CODE/123181680716?hash=item1cae33484c:g:sKsAAOSwwTlbHHzN&vxp=mtr call any questions 954 394 6581
  16. G

    Mechanic Owned Maroon 1966 390 T-Bird

    1966 Thunderbird 2-Door Landau Special 390 V-8, overhauled around 5,000 miles ago 3-Speed Dual Range Automatic 3.00 axle ratio Maroon Metallic, originally Raven Black Vinyl Black interior This ’66 T-Bird is a solid driver that idles, accelerates, and cruises well. It was built in April of...
  17. Patdown45

    1966 fuel line replacement

    Just received replacement fuel lines for my 1999 coupes hardtop with 390 engine. The old lines must have been hacked pretty bad as they don't look anything like their replacements. Wondering if there is some way of changing the front secton going to the fuel pump without pulling the fender off...
  18. birdissues

    ‘66 Steering Column Issue - NOT the common cause

    Hi everyone, I hope an expert can help me with this one. I just bought the T-bird, and I’ve been tearing my hair out with this one. I have a ‘66 t-bird that has ~1/4” play between the column shifter housing and the hub that holds the detent. The play is in the direction where if I grab the...
  19. R

    Eliminating the smog kit from a 64-66

    I have a 1966 hardtop with a 390 in it - looking to eliminate the smog system on it and know I will need a new bracket and pulley. Was wondering if anyone has done this and if they could recommend a good kit?
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