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1955-57 Owners handbooks

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From time to time, I see questions posted on forum websites that are easily answered by reviewing the owner handbook. This is just a reminder to people who are new to the Thunderbird hobby that your car's handbook is just as important today as it was when our cars were new. A careful review of it may save you trouble in the future. After that, a shop manual is also key if you plan to do most of your own maintenance.
Lew Bachman
1957 Colonial White

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Did you buy your owner's manuals? Where did you find the best value? Do the contain useful information not in the shop manual?
 
Well, for example, it points out for new owners that the steering column telescopes which helps in getting a comfortable seating position. It also shows how to adjust the engine's valves, change spark plugs and points, raise and lower the convertible top, and lists all the car's refill capacities. It is also a handy size that fits in your glove box. All the T-Bird parts suppliers have them at reasonable prices.
Lew Bachman
1957 Colonial White
 
It does sound helpful. I knew about the telescoping steering column but have yet to figure out how to turn the collar, I think mine is seized. Learned by trying how to raise on lower the top, so that would have been helpful. Overall, it sounds like a nice to have. I like the fluid capacitities, how to change spark plugs (and I assume proper gaps) and points. Some of that is in the shop manual but may be easier to read in the owners manual. Thanks
 
The collar on my steering column was seized but using my wifes strap wrench for opening jars she got at the dollar store I was able to free it up. It has a rubberized strap so no risk of scratching the finish
 
When I got my ‘57 last July (2025) I ordered a TON of books from Ford Thunderbird Forum and it has proven to be quit an asset!
 
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