![]() I ran into 2 '62 Birds with fixed columns! Naturally, I checked number plates and body stampings and found that both were indeed very early '62's. I've always known that the swing away steering was optional in '61 and standard from '62 on. _(there is a sideline to this from one of my readers " 2 "exceptions to the rule" I ran across while I was boneyard hunting in Michigan a couple of years ago. ![]() Swing away wheel was an option in 61 and became standard for 62 and 63. engine, which is similar to the 352 but not the same as also rated at 300 hp.Īll valve covers should say Thunderbird on them. Other Bits of Information regarding these carsĪll 61 to 63 used the 390 ci. while the other states may have used clear lenses with amber bulbs. According to research the amber lenses were installed in cars destined for Wisc. It seems that in 1963 these cars started using either amber bulbs or lenses for the front park / signal lights. In magazine reviews of the car, I noticed that the one featured had the PCV valve. From what I could find out, all cars destined for California had PCV valves, but it wasn't until late in the 1962 model run that all 1962 Tbirds had the PCV valve. I have a 1962 dated Feb 5 1962, and it still uses the older road draft crank case ventilation system. This is generally considered the first year for any kind of emission controls. I really enjoy your website! I just wanted to mention one thing about the 1962 Thunderbird's engine. Ģ7BF used an unusual top cover style hold down with one hole offset from center, because the squarebirds battery bracket required it. Measure the rear by the same method and th height should be 20.5". Measure at the highest point of the front wheel opening on each fender, height should be very near 27". Making sure you are on a level surface and the fuel level is topped off and your car has only it's original equipment on board such as jack and spare and not extra luggage etc., tires at proper pressure and size, rock it up and down by pushing on the front and rear bumpers. This is a simple method of measuring the ride height of your 61-63 Thunderbird. This is because 1963 was the first year that a clean air tube was used for the automatic choke from the exh. ![]() Power steering reservoir cover with and without air cond.ĭate for Dash and Door Panel change over wasĪir Cleaners for 1963 had a small hose nipple on the bottom whereas the 61-62 did not. The "M" series engines also had the following chromed itemsĪll throttle linkage to indlude cross piece and rod to firewall (trans kickdown brkt. Valve covers, "Thunderbird" stamped on them The Optional Chrome Dress-Up package included the following items:Īir cleaner (finned alum. If there is information you wish me to put here or if you find mistakes I should correct, please email me Here.īlock, heads, intake, front cover, oil pan, PS-Which body do you have- a hardtop? A Landau hardtop? (A hardtop with a vinyl roof with S-bars on the sides and wood grain interior.) A convertible? A Sports Roadster? (Convertible with a tonneau cover, wire wheels, emblems on front fenders, grab bar on pass.The following is an attempt to get some of the basic information regarding originality for Thunderbirds into the hands of all who want it and to do it for free. Good Luck, and don't give this car away or even think of selling it, it is a gem like all T-Birds. MAC?s: Dealer of Restoration Parts for Classic, Antique, Vintage Ford Autos, Cars & Trucks: Street Rod Parts, Vintage/Classic Ford Manuals & much more!įord Falcon - Thunderbird Parts - Fairlane Parts - Comet Parts T-Birds by Nick: Your San Fernando Valley source for Thunderbirds! Thunderbird Headquarters Ford Thunderbird Parts Here are a few web sites for them:įord Thunderbird Parts - Bird Nest 1958-66 The headlight switch is also available form T-Bird resto parts suppliers. As far as the dash lights, you either have a blown fuse or a bad headlight switch. If they still don't work then you have further wiring problems, which is not very likely. If the left side windows now work then this is proof the switches are bad. side switches into the left side connectors. A quick and easy final check for the switches is to plug the good R. The switches and the motors are available through T-Bird restoration parts suppliers. If the test light lights up all 4 times, you have a bad motor. Light should light up in one dirrection on each wire. ![]() Hook the test light to power and repeat the process. Light should light up in one direction on each pin. using a test light hooked to ground, operate the switches in the up and down positions. Click to expand.Could be either bad switches or bad regulator motors.
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