Orange light behind grill 1976

[Richard 76]

I have 76 tbird found a single orange light behind grill, any info on this lights purpose would be appreciated

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[biddle]

Did you see this thread? https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...orange-ford-driving-lights-in-the-grill.5493/

 

[Richard 76]

Did you see this thread? https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...orange-ford-driving-lights-in-the-grill.5493/

I did it is not a driving light. I think it may be sensor for auto high beam

 

[40birds]

Your correct, it’s the auto dimming sensor. We had a 76 here same color as yours had the same option.

 

[Richard 76]

40 birds thank you for the clarification on the sensor in the grill. What technology for 43 years ago.

 

[OneAmongOthers]

40 birds thank you for the clarification on the sensor in the grill. What technology for 43 years ago.

Believe it or not, but in 1969 they had offered anti-lock brakes for the thunderbird as well. One year only.

 

[jazbo]

I once drove a 69 Mark III with ABS when I was younger. It was a used car at a dealer I worked at. When I tried the ABS it was very rough and sounded like rear wheel axle hop!

 

[OneAmongOthers]

I once drove a 69 Mark III with ABS when I was younger. It was a used car at a dealer I worked at. When I tried the ABS it was very rough and sounded like rear wheel axle hop!

Yeah I’d imagine that’s probably one of the reasons it’s was a one year only thing. Probably couldn’t get it to work right. Glad I don’t have it. I can only imagine trying to get replacement parts for a 50 year old abs system. Most would probably think you were just talking crazy to even ask for parts for such a thing.