1956 Ford Thunderbird

Factory correct restoration

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
Concours correct shocks are sourced and refinished to match the rest of the undercarriage.


1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
The exhaust is not yet aligned, this shows the detail of our work under the vehicle.

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

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
The shifter is being reassembled. Note that all of the FACTORY fasteners have been replated here as well. No detail goes unnoticed.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
The chrome pieces are mounted to the shifter and the reverse/neutral switch has been adjusted and tested.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
Ed assembles the rear bumper. All brackets have been powdercoated, chrome is finished and the fasteners are plated to a concours-correct finish.

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
Even the washer pump receives royal treatement with a new pad and diaphragm. The housing is refinished in accordance with CTCI accepted practice.
1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
The dash wiring is laid out with the old harnes as a guide.

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

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

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

1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
The tachometer has been serviced and refinished. note tha the lens is the original and was sanded and polished for a new appearance. The gauge needles are all refinished to the proper color.
1955 1956 1957 55 56 57 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird tbird t-bird thunderbird restoration authenticity concours
Have you ever seen so many pieces on a rear bumper?

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



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