What was the competition for the Ford Thunderbird in 1956?
What was the competition for the Ford Thunderbird in 1956?
It’s likely that these issues cost Ford a few sales. And for 1956, the Thunderbird’s main competitor, the Chevrolet Corvette, got its act together and made big improvements, introducing a new V-8 engine and creature comforts such as roll-up windows instead of the plastic side curtains.
What kind of paint did a 1956 Ford Thunderbird have?
Above: 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Raven Black with a Colonial White hard top. Notice the exhaust outlets in the side of the rear bumper, and the profile view of the rear spare tire carrier. The optional full wheel covers, white sidewall tires, two tone paint, and rear fender shields really give the car a dressed up appearance.
Where is the data plate on a 1956 Ford Thunderbird?
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. The Data Plate for the 1956 Thunderbird (shown below) is located in the engine compartment on the cowl just to the right of and below the hood latch mechanism on the passenger’s side of the car.
What was the rear tire carrier on a 1956 Ford Thunderbird?
The rear-mounted spare tire carrier would last just one year, due to the handling issues it created. Above: 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Raven Black with a Colonial White hard top. Notice the exhaust outlets in the side of the rear bumper, and the profile view of the rear spare tire carrier.
Are there any problems with my Ford Thunderbird?
There are problems with the temp sensors in the heater box that can also cause heater concerns like going back and forth temperatures. auto test got me these codes 27 98, 27 98, and 12 65.
When did they switch to electronic blend door control?
Beginning in the ’90s, many vehicle manufacturers moved from manual blend door control to blend door motors and electronic control. When they switched to electronic control, various stepper motors were deployed to provide fine control over the position of the blend door.
Where is the dual coolant control valve on a Ford Thunderbird?
As they explained to me it seems the problem lies in the Heater control valve, aka the Dual coolant control valve. This valve is located attached to the radiator shroud and has three hoses running out of it, two of them are the heater core hoses. They wanted $150 for the part and another $325 to install it (4 hrs. labor).
How do you change the AC in a Ford Thunderbird?
Release the hose clamp and disconnect the hose that runs from the control valve to the upper radiator hose, where it attachs to the upper radiator hose. It is easier to remove this hose from the control valve after you remove it from the vehicle, then attach to the new control valve.
