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1979

  1. JAM8957

    1979 351w Swap Headers

    I swapped the 302 out of my '79 for a 351w. I noticed when the 351w was in there, because of its wider block, the exhaust manifold was really close to the steering box. I am in the middle of rebuilding the 351 for more performance to make it a hot rod and was wondering if anyone knew what...
  2. StenTarvo

    1978 Gold Carpets vs Chamois Carpets, is the difference noticeable?

    Im buying new carpets for my 1978 Ford Thunderbird, I found some on ebay for 358$ with mass backing in Chamois which is the original color of my carpets and I found some on stockinteriors.com for only 200$ with mass backing but they had no chamois option (Color code 850), but only gold (Color...
    • StenTarvo
    • Thread
    • 1977 1977-1979 ca 1977-1979 ford th 1978 1979 carpet colors chamois gold
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: 1967 - 1988 Ford Thunderbird
  3. C

    1979 Thunderbird Odd Rear Gear Ratio?

    I have a 1979 Thunderbird that I've been building and i was looking for new higher gear rear end and the tag on the 3rd member says the ratio is a 2.75... which was not offered in 1979? The data plate also has a rear axle code of "2". I even got a Marti Report and it says the same thing, anyone...
    • ConnorH
    • Thread
    • 1979 1979 t-bird 1979 thunderbird gear ratio rear axle rear end t-bird thunderbird
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: 1967 - 1988 Ford Thunderbird
  4. B

    351m wont start

    I have a 78 bird with 351 modified it spins over but wont start. acts like its not getting gas. new fuel pump no difference tore front of engine apart to check cam essentric all good there replaced timing chain while I had it tore apart. I got it all back together yesterday and still wont fire...
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