If it runs well and looks good in the sunlight, I say go for it!! The manuals are the only correct source of information and without them anyone is just guessing at the solution to a problem. Be prepaired to learn how to work on the top yourself because "mechanics" today have no experience with them. The top operation is a bit overwhelming at first, but the manuals break things down and explain how only one thing happens at a time. My 63 was also in long term storage and worked fine at first, but soon needed work. Trust me you will need them sooner or later. The top looks nice and the best thing you can do is to buy the manuals for the top operation and repair. I don't think the price is out of line, considering getting it running, the trans work, shocks and other work could amount to quite a bit if you had to pay for it yourself. Cleaning and conditioning products will take care of the mold/mildew on the seats - just a washing with detergent should make a big difference. If I posted too many pics, I apologize.ĭave - I agree it is a nice find and looks like a solid car that basically needs some TLC. I am posting pictures to give you an idea of the car. Tires are G-78-15 and I would replace them with American Classic 2 1/2 inch whitewall radials. I am not looking for show car quality, just a safe driver that my wife and I can have fun with. The father wants $16,000 for the car and that is with the leaf springs replaced and transmission work and getting it running. I could not really see underneath but I snapped some pictures underneath. Don't know if top goes down but that expense would be on me.Ĭar was parked with cars all around so I could not open doors to look for VIN plate, but an insurance card showed number was 1Y73Z109752. I am not sure if it is leather or vinyl, and I am wondering if a good cleaner would take care of cleaning the mold? The dash looks like it would need recovered, not torn, but some ripples I guess from moisture.Ĭar does not have AC, but has power windows and power drivers seat. The interior is free of tears or rips, but from sitting so long, the seats have like a mold on them. The chrome is nice for a driver, not a show car. I went to look at car tonight and the paint is nice but is in need of claying, compounding, and waxing. If I buy the car the son said he will take it to a local garage that does a lot of vintage car work and get it running, have the guys install new leaf springs, pull the transmission and reseal it, new filter, new fluid, new torque converter settings and fluid, and probably shocks. About 4 years ago the son who is a heck of mechanic put on new brakes, drums, shoes, hardware, master cyl and vacuum booster, new fuel tank. He bought the car in 1972 from a woman and the car has basically sat in a unheated building for the last 40 years, maybe only driven 20 miles in the last 30 years. There may be a new engine part but I am not verse enough on Thunderbirds to tell. This is basically an unrestored original car. My friend's 87 year old father is willing to sell me his 1961 Thunderbird Convertible that has 44,584 original miles. I have learned a lot and found so much good information. I registered for the forums several weeks ago and have read almost all the posts for 1961-63.
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