1970 Thunderbird; 74k Miles; Second Owner; Very Good Condition on 2040-cars
Abrams, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:429
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2 door hardtop
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 74,096
Exterior Color: White
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This was my dream car; I like most Thunderbirds but especially like the '70 and '71 for that unique and distinctive Bunkie beak nose! I searched for a few years and in 2009 finally found one in decent shape with low miles from the estate of the original owner, an elderly Michigan woman. Unfortunately she stopped driving 13 years before and just parked it in her garage; it only had 69,000 miles then. When I got it, it barely drove and was in need of lots of basic maintenance. I'm selling because I blew out my lower back and since this car is very low to the ground, it is hard for me to get in and out. I've got over $7k in it; would like at least $5k (buy it now).
The car is sound and you can drive it 70+ mph without worries. Engine starts right up, just a little puff of smoke if it's been sitting for a few weeks otherwise clean exhaust; transmission shifts as it should. Plenty of power from the 370 hp 429 4bbl. Doors, hood, trunk shut with that nice solid thump. Little to no rust anywhere. Interior is nearly perfect. All the gauges, AM radio, fan work fine. Sequential tail signal lights work as they're supposed to. Originally optioned with the front amber running lights.
To get it driveable I did the following:
- new tires
- new coil springs front and back
- most of the dual exhaust, including mufflers, replaced
- new front suspension upper control arm bushings; otherwise everything else was very good; inspected and packed wheel bearings
- new brake master cylinder; otherwise front disk and rear drum brakes very good
- new gas tank, fuel gauge sending unit, gas lines, filters, rebuilt choke and 4 bbl carb (sitting 13 years ruined the whole fuel delivery system)
- new points, plugs, wires, distributor cap/rotor, coil, battery, alternator, voltage regulator
- every coolant hose, clamps replaced; flush and new coolant; new thermostat
- transmission filter and fluids flushed
Other work:
- I replaced the driver's side taillight lens and the red reflective plastic strip beneath; they were slightly cracked
- custom Thunderbird floor mats
- bought but have not installed the weather strips that go between the side windows
- bought but have not installed 4 new power window motors; I was going to do both projects at the same time
What I think still needs to be done:
- when I bought the car all 4 power windows worked but slowly; now only the front passenger window works, hence the new electric motors
- there is a small dent on the roof and the rear bumper's lower dust panel; I wanted to smooth those out, then paint the whole car; paint is ok, has a nice shine but there are a couple of blemishes
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