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What was the body type of a 1955 Ford Thunderbird?

What was the body type of a 1955 Ford Thunderbird?

The data plate starts by repeating the body type (40 for Thunderbird), followed by the color: A (Raven Black), R (Torch Red) T (Thunderbird Blue), E (Snowshoe White), V (Goldenrod Yellow), P (Primer), S (Special Color) for 1955.

How many Ford Thunderbirds were made in 1956?

1956 Ford Thunderbird Mecum In total, 53,166 Thunderbirds were built during its initial three-year run: 16,155 for ’55, 15,631 for ’56, and 21,380 for ’57.

What is the brake switch on a Ford Thunderbird?

This switch is hydraulic and is activated by the brake fluid when pressure is applied during braking. This switch has a tendency to grow less sensitive with age. The same switch was used on all Thunderbirds from 1957 to 1964 and on Ford Pickup Trucks from 1957 to 1967.

What kind of car was the Ford Thunderbird?

Although developed in response to the ‘Vette, the T-Bird would travel down a winding path, as the vehicle would over the course of its lifetime be made available as a coupe, a roadster, and a sedan.

The data plate starts by repeating the body type (40 for Thunderbird), followed by the color: A (Raven Black), R (Torch Red) T (Thunderbird Blue), E (Snowshoe White), V (Goldenrod Yellow), P (Primer), S (Special Color) for 1955.

What was the color of the Ford Thunderbird in 1956?

In 1956, the color codes were A (Raven Black), E (Colonial White), J (Buckskin Tan), K, (Fiesta Red), L (Peacock Blue), P (Thunderbird Grey), Z (Thunderbird Green), M (Goldenglow Yellow) and Y (Sunset Coral).

Where is the serial number on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird?

Additionally, the serial number is stamped on the right front chassis rail, which can be observed with the hood raised. Above: 1955 Ford Thunderbird in Thunderbird Blue. Note the matching bolsters on the seats with white inserts. With the wide whitewall tires and black convertible top, it’s a stunning mid-fifties color combination.

When did air conditioning come to the Ford Thunderbird?

Many changes were made during the three year run, including a major restyling for 1957. About the only comfort or luxury feature not offered on the T-birds of this era was factory-installed air conditioning. It was available on other Ford models, but not on the T-bird until 1958.

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Ruth Doyle