1956 Ford Thunderbird

Factory correct restoration
1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
The reproduction tie rods are not concours correct. The originals are in good shape but will require refinishing. Here is an original yellow inspection mark, done 53 years ago as it went down the line. It will make a return.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
The hood support bracket is installed.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
We've started installing the headlamp springs and retainers. Is anyone hiding 12V 1956 FoMoCo sealed beams they'd like to sell?

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
THe heater case has been refinished to look original.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Taillamps and reverse lamps are installed.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird


1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird


1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Tim makes some last adjustments to get the frame ready.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird


1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Installing the power steering fluid hoses.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Now the heater case is attached to the firewall as is the firewall pad (inside) and the steering column seal and starter relay.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Control arm seals are stapled to their frames and installed.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
Ed begins taping the shims to the frame in the factory manner. We've had the shims replated the correct finish and have already marked the shim amount at each of the body mount locations.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird
It's ready to install!

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird


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