Poll is over and we can crown a winner! Thank you to @AngellsGarage for the winning submission for this project that will now be known by the official name "Thunderstruck". If you folks don't know, @AngellsGarage is currently working on restoring an awesome 1963 and 1964 Thunderbird. He does an amazing job at detailing the difficulties of a complete restoration, so take a moment and go check out his channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted a name for the project and a special thanks to everyone who cast a vote!
With the engine, trans and rear end out of the car, now would be a great time to hot water pressure wash everything before moving forward. The guts are so dirty on this car it would make sense to do it. Great videos. Thanks for sharing.
Tackling a job that great on your own is a big challenge. Please be careful, and I hope the project turns out well and u can enjoy your 59 thunderbird for years to come.👌😊
to be definitively efficient against rust, you should put grease everywhere. grease is the only thing very efficient. put grease between metal and carpet, inside door, behind metallic bumper, under the vehicle, behind the repairs you can make (everywhere inside the body, cavities - hidden erea - instead of using paint), hollow areas (necessarily hidden, so no need to be aesthetic). For rear wings unreachable with a paintbrush, use an extender and poor old oil everywhere each year.Handyman Experience - 35 years. From france
Excellent advice! Especially in the areas that won't be seen. Problem with underneath the vehicle is that dirt will stick. I plan on using an undercoat to make sure rust won't be a problem again.
@@walkercustomgarage my experience says to me that dirt is not a problem. Grease will be dirty but does not lose lts power protection. that is the important thing.
The Thunderbird suppliers are The Bird Nest , Larrys , Pat Wilson of course eBay and Amazon . Another source is finding Thunderbird Clubs . U receive tips and also members post parts for sale . I always purchased the factory repair manual also for the specific year and model . The model u have is a base coupe , They did come with power windows plus doors and u do have the power seat driver seat . Some of this had leather interiors . The carpet was loop pile . I tried to keep my builds original . The hub cap u have is one that did come with that car they do have others . U also have a generator not a alternator plus no PCV but a breather tube . The tank u have is a expansion tank for the radiator had these for several years on the T Birds . I did have a 1961 T Bird that I did paint candy apple red but with a black top . At the time I lived in Little Rock , Arkansas in the 70s .
They must have got it shut down quick for as little damage as was done to the piston! Most I have seen over the years there was no cylinder wall damage unless the top piston glan was broke. Those old 352's were almost bullet proof!
Well... your video appear in my recommended so I watched the three parts so far and I'm pretty interested in this build. Although I'm a Chevrolet fan, I love old cars, no matter the brand, so you've got a new sub, man! Looking forward to the next installment. Happy Holidays from Argentina!
Thanks for the follow! I'm partial to these old Fords myself but like you, I love all the older cars regardless of the make and model. They just don't build them like they used to unfortunately. Can't wait to bring you the next video! Happy holidays!!
I don't know what state you live in, but there are now several T Bird places to order parts from. I have a '65 Tbird and I have ordered a whole bushing kit and springs from them for my rear end and it was a quality parts and all installed. New gas tank from them too. place called the Birds's nest in Portland Oregon. Good luck and God bless.
Maybe could have done with a pressure wash before it went in the shop.. cool car. Did you see the one Bad Chad shortened the roof up on. You got a great base to work with. Thanks for the video. Good luck..
Lol, I know! All that dirt that piled up over the years is a hassle! But it's never too late for a power wash. Unfortunately, I haven't seen that video but I'm going to have to find it now! Thanks!
Note the heavy gauge inner fenders welded to the frame, one of the safest cars ever built. Minor ridges top of the bores indicates high nickel block, a good thing. Long lead time for seat foams and headliner.
I am noticing a lot of things with this vehicle like the inner fenders as you mentioned. Excited to get the motor disassembled and look into it thoroughly. I am looking into doing all the upholstery on my own. Going to be a huge learning curve but I'm up for it!
Can't imagine not ordering the seat foams and pre-made headliner. But look at the bux you'd save. Very few people in this region can do old car interiors and I've been getting quotes to do the interior of my 32 four door very simple non stock driver quality cloth. Averaging 150'hr T/M and guestimates 18K and car gone 4-12 months. More than the finished car would be worth. Might have to drive it to Tijuana for the $200 Mexican vinyl job.@@walkercustomgarage
Man that's crazy! About 6 months back I tried to get the seats and door cards done on my rat rod but couldn't even get anyone to call me back. The last place I called said they had a 4 month wait before they could even start! Figured I'd look into it myself. Could be a new side hustle...
Those Cruise-O-Matics are heavy, aren't they?!? Looks like your horns were relocated with the A/C conversion. Do you have the brake booster mounted under the dash? That style was seen primarily on 430 big block cars. The 352 versions usually had an engine compartment mounted booster. Merry Christmas from Vancouver Island!
Oh my gosh, sooo heavy!! Couldn't move this thing around like I did my C4. I have not gotten to look under the dash just yet. Didn't realize that may be a thing with the brakes but I'm anxious to get under there and check since you bring this up. It would be a wonderful surprise but I'm operating on the assumption that there is no booster. May be an option worth looking into. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Poll is over and we can crown a winner! Thank you to @AngellsGarage for the winning submission for this project that will now be known by the official name "Thunderstruck". If you folks don't know, @AngellsGarage is currently working on restoring an awesome 1963 and 1964 Thunderbird. He does an amazing job at detailing the difficulties of a complete restoration, so take a moment and go check out his channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted a name for the project and a special thanks to everyone who cast a vote!
With the engine, trans and rear end out of the car, now would be a great time to hot water pressure wash everything before moving forward. The guts are so dirty on this car it would make sense to do it. Great videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Agreed! I'm trying to track down a pressure washer right now.
Tackling a job that great on your own is a big challenge. Please be careful, and I hope the project turns out well and u can enjoy your 59 thunderbird for years to come.👌😊
Thank you my friend! It is certainly a monumental challenge.
I was so excited to see your new posting. I kept my fingers crossed for you about the motor.
Awe thanks! Yeah, totally got lucky with that one! Hopefully I can keep getting lucky
Great project! Keep the old T-Birds running!
Thank you! Couldn't pass up the opportunity to return her to her former glory.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you my friend! I hope you had a great Christmas and a more amazing New Year!
Nice video! Glad to see your 352 is rebuildable, not even one scratch on that cylinder wall!
How lucky I got on that cylinder!! I was sure it was damaged to some degree but things are looking good!
It's a 1959 T bird. Rockin Robin Was a Cool song In that era. Like the progress keep getting it done son.
Man, that would have been a perfect name! Love the song too. I appreciate you!
to be definitively efficient against rust, you should put grease everywhere. grease is the only thing very efficient. put grease between metal and carpet, inside door, behind metallic bumper, under the vehicle, behind the repairs you can make (everywhere inside the body, cavities - hidden erea - instead of using paint), hollow areas (necessarily hidden, so no need to be aesthetic). For rear wings unreachable with a paintbrush, use an extender and poor old oil everywhere each year.Handyman Experience - 35 years. From france
Excellent advice! Especially in the areas that won't be seen. Problem with underneath the vehicle is that dirt will stick. I plan on using an undercoat to make sure rust won't be a problem again.
@@walkercustomgarage my experience says to me that dirt is not a problem. Grease will be dirty but does not lose lts power protection. that is the important thing.
One of the best engines ford ever built .
The more research I do, the more I realize exactly this. Ford did build some amazing engines. Lucky to have picked this one up!
Not enough time for Christmas but I'll keep it in mind for other occasions 😉
You're the best!
Love the name! I'm so excited for this rebirth of a beautiful classic!
I'm glad you like it! I can't wait to show you how it will turn out.
Glad you lucked out on that valve! Great video!
Oh man! Got super lucky on this one. How lucky can a guy get?
Cool project, zoom zoom 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
The Thunderbird suppliers are The Bird Nest , Larrys , Pat Wilson of course eBay and Amazon . Another source is finding Thunderbird Clubs . U receive tips and also members post parts for sale . I always purchased the factory repair manual also for the specific year and model . The model u have is a base coupe , They did come with power windows plus doors and u do have the power seat driver seat . Some of this had leather interiors . The carpet was loop pile . I tried to keep my builds original . The hub cap u have is one that did come with that car they do have others . U also have a generator not a alternator plus no PCV but a breather tube . The tank u have is a expansion tank for the radiator had these for several years on the T Birds . I did have a 1961 T Bird that I did paint candy apple red but with a black top . At the time I lived in Little Rock , Arkansas in the 70s .
That is excellent information! Thank you for posting those sites for the community.
awesome video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool TBird!
They must have got it shut down quick for as little damage as was done to the piston!
Most I have seen over the years there was no cylinder wall damage unless the top piston glan was broke.
Those old 352's were almost bullet proof!
I was thinking the exact same thing. You're absolutely right though, this block is solid!
Well... your video appear in my recommended so I watched the three parts so far and I'm pretty interested in this build. Although I'm a Chevrolet fan, I love old cars, no matter the brand, so you've got a new sub, man! Looking forward to the next installment. Happy Holidays from Argentina!
Thanks for the follow! I'm partial to these old Fords myself but like you, I love all the older cars regardless of the make and model. They just don't build them like they used to unfortunately. Can't wait to bring you the next video! Happy holidays!!
I don't know what state you live in, but there are now several T Bird places to order parts from. I have a '65 Tbird and I have ordered a whole bushing kit and springs from them for my rear end and it was a quality parts and all installed. New gas tank from them too. place called the Birds's nest in Portland Oregon. Good luck and God bless.
Thank you! I'm searching for several parts at the moment. Definitely need a gas tank and motor mounts. I'm in Oklahoma
Maybe could have done with a pressure wash before it went in the shop.. cool car. Did you see the one Bad Chad shortened the roof up on. You got a great base to work with. Thanks for the video. Good luck..
Lol, I know! All that dirt that piled up over the years is a hassle! But it's never too late for a power wash. Unfortunately, I haven't seen that video but I'm going to have to find it now! Thanks!
Note the heavy gauge inner fenders welded to the frame, one of the safest cars ever built. Minor ridges top of the bores indicates high nickel block, a good thing. Long lead time for seat foams and headliner.
I am noticing a lot of things with this vehicle like the inner fenders as you mentioned. Excited to get the motor disassembled and look into it thoroughly. I am looking into doing all the upholstery on my own. Going to be a huge learning curve but I'm up for it!
Can't imagine not ordering the seat foams and pre-made headliner. But look at the bux you'd save. Very few people in this region can do old car interiors and I've been getting quotes to do the interior of my 32 four door very simple non stock driver quality cloth. Averaging 150'hr T/M and guestimates 18K and car gone 4-12 months. More than the finished car would be worth. Might have to drive it to Tijuana for the $200 Mexican vinyl job.@@walkercustomgarage
Man that's crazy! About 6 months back I tried to get the seats and door cards done on my rat rod but couldn't even get anyone to call me back. The last place I called said they had a 4 month wait before they could even start! Figured I'd look into it myself. Could be a new side hustle...
Those Cruise-O-Matics are heavy, aren't they?!? Looks like your horns were relocated with the A/C conversion. Do you have the brake booster mounted under the dash? That style was seen primarily on 430 big block cars. The 352 versions usually had an engine compartment mounted booster. Merry Christmas from Vancouver Island!
Oh my gosh, sooo heavy!! Couldn't move this thing around like I did my C4. I have not gotten to look under the dash just yet. Didn't realize that may be a thing with the brakes but I'm anxious to get under there and check since you bring this up. It would be a wonderful surprise but I'm operating on the assumption that there is no booster. May be an option worth looking into. Have a very Merry Christmas!