How did we disassemble the T-Bird Thunderbird?
How did we disassemble the T-Bird Thunderbird?
The Thunderbird is coming apart. Once it was positioned in the garage we removed the hard top, hood and trunk lid and stored them away from harm. We then went through all the boxes of parts in the trunk and sorted out what was in good condition, what wasn’t, and started a list of missing pieces.
What to remove from a 1955 T Bird?
Steering wheel, radio, switches, heater all have been removed. Speedometer and gauges module comes off. The next thing to remove was the seat. All T-Birds had power seats in 1955, and the mechanism was fairly complex. We unbolted the track assembly from the floor and then uncoupled the two electric motors underneath.
When did the T Bird have power seats?
All T-Birds had power seats in 1955, and the mechanism was fairly complex. We unbolted the track assembly from the floor and then uncoupled the two electric motors underneath. Once the seat was turned over we could remove the framework from the seat body.
What did we remove from the T-Bird garage?
The heater assembly came out as a unit. The wiring to the engine was disconnected, after which we removed the throttle linkage, hood latch, starter solenoid and everything else on the firewall. This left the body bare and ready for removal from the frame.
How to restore a 1956 Thunderbird club harness?
Page 68 #105, Delete 1955, the harness is correct for 1956 models only. Page 116 #6, Change photo #7 to #14. Page 132 #5, Change page 76 to 78. Page 312 #27, Delete the words and # after #9. Page 343 # 15f, Picture is inverted the notched bell crank is on the bottom.
Steering wheel, radio, switches, heater all have been removed. Speedometer and gauges module comes off. The next thing to remove was the seat. All T-Birds had power seats in 1955, and the mechanism was fairly complex. We unbolted the track assembly from the floor and then uncoupled the two electric motors underneath.
When did the Ford Thunderbird Forum Club start?
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All T-Birds had power seats in 1955, and the mechanism was fairly complex. We unbolted the track assembly from the floor and then uncoupled the two electric motors underneath. Once the seat was turned over we could remove the framework from the seat body.
