Questions 1962 thunderbird possible purchase

[kennyscherer1990]

Good evening all,

I’m looking at a 1962 thunderbird hardtop. Unknown mileage. Body is in good shape, engine starts but starts to overheat, but I believe it’s just a radiator clog as the intake pipe is hot but the outlet pipe on bottom is cold. I don’t think it’s getting through the radiator. Interior is in good of shape and looks well kept for the age.

I know this is a stupid question, but he guy wants $7500 for it and it seems like a steal, what are your opinions on the worth of these cars? I have no idea about thunderbirds. Attached some pics. I’m all in on it but the wife needs convincing. And no, I can’t get rid of the wife.

 

[lostinthe50s]

Good evening all,

I’m looking at a 1962 thunderbird hardtop. Unknown mileage. Body is in good shape, engine starts but starts to overheat, but I believe it’s just a radiator clog as the intake pipe is hot but the outlet pipe on bottom is cold. I don’t think it’s getting through the radiator. Interior is in good of shape and looks well kept for the age.

I know this is a stupid question, but he guy wants $7500 for it and it seems like a steal, what are your opinions on the worth of these cars? I have no idea about thunderbirds. Attached some pics. I’m all in on it but the wife needs convincing. And no, I can’t get rid of the wife.

Check it all over before you buy. I have a 1962 t-bird. My wife loves it. check it from top to bottom for rust etc. If you really want it afterword, ask to pay 6000 cash, who knows?

 

[74 Harley]

From the pictures it looks like a nice car. Over heating could be as easy as a sticky thermostat. If the body is really solid it's probably not a terrible price. Hopefully you can tackle any work it may need yourself and save a lot of money. We're here to help, just ask. Another thing to look at could be the water pump.
Good luck!

 

[sre]

Looks like a nice clean car, well cared for. I would still look underneath.Check the frame, bottom of doors and bottom of quarters. If I bought the car I would install a NEW radiator and nNEW thermostat. After removing the thermostat run a hose thru the engine for 5 minutes then install the radiator hoses and thermostat. Car looks good, if bottom of car is solid it's a good price. Just a thought before you buy the car remove the radiator cap run the engine, check radiator for BUBBLES. If there are bubbles it may be a blown head gasket.