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RichardF
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- Reaction score
- 6
- Thunderbird Year
- 1956
I've had this 56 since 1965. Drove it all through college and a little after. Life got in the way and other car projects came up so it just got parked in the garage in the late 1990's. Last week I decided to get it in the shop and see how hard it would be to get it going. I aired the tires up (they were stuck to the floor) and rolled it down to the shop. The engine was not stuck so that was good news. I pulled the plugs, changed the oil, stuck a new battery in it, and spun it over and watched the iol pressure come up. I figured the tank was all gummed up, so I dropped the tank to clean it out. I must have pit Stabil in it because it was clean as a new one. I sealed it anyways and after a couple of days to let it cure, I put some fresh gas in it, pored a little gas in the carb and it started right up. Topped off the transmission and took it for a short drive. I was suprised it actually ran and moved after that long. Now I remember why I parked it. It drives like a boat. Going around a curve is an adventure. so now my plans are an AOD, upgraded suspension, new wiring, and interior. The fun begins.View attachment 10179
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