1960 Thunderbird Nice Car on 2040-cars
Wendell, Idaho, United States
Engine:352
Vehicle Title:Clear
Mileage: 92,000
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: Palm Springs Rose
Model: Thunderbird
Interior Color: Black and White
Trim: 2dr hardtop
Drive Type: automatic
Originally a high desert southern Idaho car, 352/cruiseomatic trans, Palm Springs Rose paint with black/white vinyl interior. Originally from our inventory of restorable project cars, purchased in the mid 90s by a retired law enforcement officer to restore in his retirement years. He sold it back to us after completing all of the mechanical work. Restoration was finished at our in-house restoration shop early this year and has done the show and shine tour this summer. Now its ready for a new home!!!
The original 352 was bored .030 and fitted with new pistons, crank turned .010 and all new parts installed. The heads were rebuilt with new valves and hardened seats. All the machinework was done at a reputable machineshop. A Edelbrock Performer intake, edelbrock carb, and pertronics ignition conversion were installed along with a later Ford alternator. A complete new exhaust was installed. The original trans was rebuilt and installed and the front suspension was cleaned, re built and installed. The brakes were rebuilt at the same time with new wheel cylinders ect. The rear diff was treated to a good cleaning and re-seal. Wheels were changed to later tbird 15; and new Goodyear tires installed (the original 14; wheels go with the car if you want them). Milage at the time of restoration was believed to be 81,000 or close to that. At this point the owner decided to sell it back to us after working on it for about 10 years. Bodywork consisted of repairing some light damage to the front above the bumper, and some minor dings and dents here and there. The car was 99% rust free and did not require any patches to the floors or trunk. All of the materials were quality BASF primers and base/clear products. Paint was re-done in the original code V Palm Springs Rose. The interior is completely new top to bottom including headliner, dash pad, carpet, door panels and seats. Driver seat is power and works good. Over $2000.00 was spent on the interior alone!!! New weatherstripping was used on the doors and roofrails. The wipers were converted to electric New Port engineering wiper motor. All of the stainless trim was polished and re-installed. A new trunk trim kit and underhood kit was installed.
Since restoration was completed early this year, the car has done the local show and shines and cruise nights. The engine runs flawlessly, the trans shifts smooth, everything works great. Excellent driver, very dependable. About the only issues it has are- The windshield is original therefor has a few light scratches accumulated over the years. The bumpers are also original but the chrome is driver quality only, when examined up close they present some scratches and thin spots. They are very straight and no dents so a good replating job shouldnt cost that much. Overall a very nice car, no way one could be restored for the reserve amount, let alone parts and labor costs.
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