1956 Ford Thunderbird
| Factory correct restoration |
 All engine pieces are cleaned, inspected and laid out for installation. Note the use of our favorite compounds.  The pistons lifters, camshaft, pistons and crankshaft are installed after the block is thoroughly cleaned and prepared.  This wild contraption is the throttle linkage and bracket that mounts to the intake manifold. All of this must be disassembled and sent out for plating, then reassembled at a later date. Many pictures were taken for reassembly assistance.  This is the inside of the generator. We are fairly sure there are field coils in there beneath the West Texas dust.  Note the brushes from the generator- they'd seen an easy life.  Here's the inside of the starter. Note the brushes are pretty well worn.  Starter end plate and brush springs. The springs and bushing will be renewed prior to reassembly. The frame and end plates will be sent out for powdercoating, the hardware will be plated then all will be reassembled and tested.  Back to the engine- this is a worn out rocker shaft. This is a common problem with the Ford Y-blocks. A weak oil system caused the rocker and shaft to run dry.  Note the bore of the rocker arm. The bottom is worn out as it takes the heaviest load. Without proper oiling, this is your result.  All of the parts required for the rocker shafts. We found FoMoCo replacements for the hard parts- NOS rocker shafts and rocker arms.  A completed rocker shaft.  The cylinder heads installed, the motor is rolled over to install the oil pan then oil pump.  A completed view of the valvetrain.  Time to reassemble the generator. The armiture was cleaned, frame pieces plated and housing powdercoated.  The balance of the engine parts requiring paint were installed and the engine is painted the proper red-orange color. NEXT PAGE Go to page PREVIOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NEXT PAGE |