Thunderbird Restoration Guide 1958-1966

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Item # MB-03900  ISBN: 9780760303900




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Ford unveiled a winner when the curtain rode on its 1958 Thunderbird. The public voted with its pocketbook, and Ford insiders had not been wrong when they had asked for a four-passenger T-Bird to replace the two-seater of 1955-1957.

From 1958 to 1966, through three distinct body styles, Thunderbird virtually defined the "personal luxury" concept.

Today, 1958-1966 Thunderbirds are popular collector cars, coveted for their handsome lines and elegant appointments. But under that distinctive sheet metal and chrome lies a very complex car.

Thunderbird Restoration Guide 1958-1966 covers the myriad details critical to correctly restoring Ford's premier offering. Author William Wonder brings his many years as a Vintage Thunderbird Club International technical advisor and concours judge to bear in this incredibly detailed guide.

From sheet metal to interior trim to powertrains, every Thunderbird component is exhaustively reviewed to ensure a winning restoration. More than 300 photos, factory drawings, and tables complement the thoroughly researched text. Required reading for all Thunderbird restorers and enthusiasts!

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Cracking the Codes
• Four-Seat 'Bird Emerges for 1958-1960 But Not Too Refined
• Detailing Your 1958-1960 Thunderbird
• 1961-1963: Experience Something Unique in All the World
• "M" Series Cars in Detail
• Detailing Your 1961-1963 Thunderbird
• All You Need is a Flight Plan... Thunderbird for 1964-1966
• Detailing Your 1964-1966 Thunderbird
• Supplier Directory
• Club Directory
• Index

"The information in this book comes from factory manuals, brochures, salesman's guides, technical service bulletins, VTCI Club archives, and nearly 25 years of personal research and restoration experience with Thunderbirds."
—William Wonder

Thunderbird Restoration Guide 1958-1966