I actually doubt the wiring will be all that bad and with the help of Nick at Vintage Thunderbird Repair the vacuum lines will also be a snap. In fact, he's already done a great video on on them. Regards, John
Patrick, sorry to hear about your car. I hate to hear and see stuff like that. it makes me want to cry, its verry sad to see a old car that has survived the test of time come to a very sad end.
Hi John, jeez, you might as well try to match up two ends of pasta in a plate of spaghetti! Thats what the T-bird wiring loom reminds me of! You have the patience of Job my friend!
Hey Gordon, It actually looks worse than it really is. Nick of Vintage Thunderbird Repair did en excellent video showing which vacuum lines go where. I'll be referring to it a lot. I also have a vacuum line routing drawing compliments of Auto Anatomy. You'll see, my friend. Regards, John
Thank you for another great video. I’m so happy old cars are gone from my system. Man what it must cost today. We use to build 40 fords years ago and we had fun showing and building. A lot of kind people. I’m happy you are having fun that’s the most important thing. Thank you again Sir Travis In KY
You're very welcome, my friend. I always enjoy working on a car and whether or not it gets fixed is of no concern. It's the therapeutic quest that counts. Regards, John
John sorry for not catching the disturbance in the force. But let me say this you have come so far with the Thunderbird that nothing is going to stop you not evan the force. Hope you had a great Christmas and new year take care my friend.
Don, Sorry for the delay, my friend. I'm still catching up on my backlog of email and comments. The holidays have a way of getting a critter behind. Anyway, you and yours have a very Happy New Year. As you've no doubt already heard in the news, here in the States it's starting off with a bang. 😁😁😁 Regards, John
Another excellent video John! The soldering tips are very helpful. I love your patience.. Wish you lived next door to me so you could help me with my 66’ 😀
Auto wiring,,, oh man,,, Gotta say John that you nailed it with the flux review. I have a jar of some liquid flux that looks like it came out of a Canadian tree. Good for pancakes but not no. 18 wire.
Carl, Go with the paste flux every time. I use the general purpose stuff bought at Lowe's in the plumbing Department. I've had that little can for over 10 years.😁 Regards, John
Happy New Year John. One job at a time and do it well. That has been what you have said right along. You inspire me to work on m T-Bird. It is coming along nicely. The lip stick and mascara is easy. The underlying wiring, nuts, bolts and endless age related issues (both car and me) are a challenge. I will get my car done by spring if I don't run out of money or time first.
Walter, One job at a time is the only way I can do anything. I'm too old for a change now. 😁 And I'm glad you're making progress on your Bird. Just remember that it's a hobby. Nothing more - nothing less. Regards, John
John, something tells me when the fuse blew there was more cussin, than sussin. You are now digging into the most fun part. the troubleshooting and skull braining... If anyone can make that inside look great, its you. So sad about that car fire.. that sucks !!! Great work as usual - Ron
Hey John, nice going on that solder job! I though you had found the problem when you discovered the flasher switch in pieces. I feel so sorry for Patrick. His T-Bird was looking good. Anyway, here's hoping for better things for us all in this coming year! George B. In Michigan
Thanks George. 2021 has to be a better year as we have nowhere to go but up. Eazy-Peazy, eh? And Patrick will come out of his situation, but he might opt for a different model car. I wouldn't blame him.😁 Regards, John.
Hi John. I've never been able to comment so early on one of your videos so I decide to do it now BEFORE watching it. LOL I'll comment later when I'm done. On to the show...
Well, well, well... I'm done. Yikes, what vacuum disaster under the console! Have you got vacuum diagrams to help you? It must be pretty miserable crawling around in the cabin. I've done my share of fishing around behind the dashboard. Not fun! I have to admit, I was getting a little sad for you when you were confronting that mess, until you showed us what happened to that man's T-Bird two days before Christmas! All that work wiped out in a heartbeat. I was first bracing myself that the guy got in an accident. Sadly ended up even worse. Hang in there, it can only go in one direction from here. Progress to completion! Happy New Year! (I hope and pray) 73s Tom /
Happy New Year, John! I am doing a nut and bolt restoration on my Father's 1966 Town coupe third. He has owned it since 1972. I have watched all of your videos and find them quite useful. I would guess that I am the only female subscriber. Lol!! The thing that went flying out of the switch is a small spring. I hope that helps.
Michele, Since starting this channel in 2008 I've had only two lady subscribers. Both are gone now, so it looks like you da man! Errr, lady! 😁😁😁😁 It's so good to have you here, my friend. And congrats on being a '66 owner. You're very fortunate. As for that stupid flasher switch...it's going to get a makeover, so stand by to stand by. Regards, John
John, on the flasher switch on the upper console. I bought a switch for 5-6 $ at homedepot to replace the broken one - easy fix. (It passed inspection in Dec. before putting it storage).
Mark, I saw the replacement switch for sale on Bird Nest and figured either Lowe's, Home Depot or my local fav hardware store would also carry it. Thanks for telling me my hunch was right. Regards, John
There is a copper disc with I believe 3 raised places made to contact the 2 contacts on the piece that came off. There is also a small spring. The whole setup will come apart easily so be careful when you reassemble it
Hey John, I guess its too late to tell you not to let the flasher switch come apart like you did. DOH!! There is a spring and round copper plate in there that will go flying as you described in your video. If you lose these pieces I don't think you will find them, hens teeth, and I don't have them either! You need to find those parts. Get an analog voltage meter so you can better see quick changes in voltage like when testing the flasher. Digital volt meters suck for that. The fat chrome moldings along the edge of the center console that lead up around the AC vent and also down under the steering column holding the ignition switch are all interconnected. This means that you cannot take them out separately, they are all screwed together. In the video you can see the one to the right and above the AC vent is still installed meaning that the one it attaches to that goes along the right side of the center console is broken now because it was removed without removing the screw to hold it to the one still in the car. The one holding the ignition switch is also attached to the one going along the left side of the center console and both moldings must be removed together so not to break the attaching tabs. The chrome pieces on the edge of the roof console that hold the visors are heavily pitted on your car and the roof console itself has leprosy. Ill send you good ones for no charge if you like, let me know. I have a pile that will never go anywhere. Hey Patrick, I want to say I feel your pain but I don' think anyone can really know what that must feel like to watch your car burn to the ground and melt. That sucks. I'm very sorry.
Nick, Yeah, I never expected that switch to pop apart. 😋 But there is a plan B for that bugger. You'll hopefully see it within the next two videos, but I will try to find those parts that went flying. I do have a few analog multimeters, but right now we're trying to get the flasher relays to work properly. It's turning out to be a chore, but we'll get it. Almost everything in the interior of this car is broken in one way or another. As I said in the video, it's been completely torn apart. Oh well, such is the life, my friend. No need to whine. I just have to dig in and make it happen! I do very much appreciate the parts offer. I accept, but the cost of shipping will be reimbursed. Sound like a plan? Regards, John
These wonderful cars required a high octane gasoline. Phillips 66 Flight Fuel worked best for me when I had one but that was in the late 1960s.. So, what can you use today to protect the internal engine parts or have I not gone back far enough to find that discussion on another video?
Glenn, Hello there. Premium gasoline coupled with a bottle of octane booster and diesel engine oil to protect the valve seats are the way to go. There's plenty of YT vids on both subjects as a lot of folks need to know. Regards, John
Just picked up a 66 and started my repair list. Any idea which video of you 105+ has fuel line stuff? My car has a rubber line zip tied to the underside of the car, I see a two piece line for sale... just not seeing any info/pics/videos of the mounting/routing.
Hey Joel, congrats on grabbing the '66. Good stuff. The gas line on my Bird had been recently changed by the previous owner, so except for the very front section behind the wheel I didn't have to mess with it, thus it wasn't covered in the videos. If your line is rubber I' recommend that you snatch up this one from Mac's Thunderbird. The price is right and you'll need that short piece as it's what runs behind the wheel. I also recommend that you get the line that runs from the fuel pump to the carburetor. www.macsautoparts.com/1965-1966-ford-thunderbird-3-8-fuel-line-tank-to-pump-2-piece-oe-steel-66-69373-1.html www.macsautoparts.com/1966-ford-thunderbird-fuel-pump-to-carburetor-line-390-v8-oem-steel-66-94806-1.html Do you have a shop manual? And is the carburetor an Autolite 4100? Regards, John
@@jljmonky Joel, You'll need a shop manual, but it doesn't have to be a high-priced repro. There's some good used ones out there for half the price. Like this one: www.ebay.com/itm/1966-THUNDERBIRD-SHOP-MANUAL-ORIGINAL-VERY-NICE/233726542509?hash=item366b3002ad:g:SNAAAOSwKRhe799d Regards, John
How do you eat a elephant? one bite at a time. I think this applies to rebuilding a Ford Thunderbird. You will know your Ford real , real well when it is finished.Dreadful what happened to Patrick's Thunderbird and just before Christmas. Hope the insurance comes through for him.
Doug, I once did the same type of refurbishment to a '57 Chevy. You're right, I knew it real, real well. One in awhile I'll run into some who owns a '57 and we'll talk about it for an hour or more. Regards, John
I dont think there will ever be good years again John....the world has become too "attached"... what happens overseas affect the US.... you are lucky not to be living in a major urban city.. its a mess ! cheers Rob
There have been worse times, my friend. The Vietnam War protest days were horrendous...making the BLM and antifa chumps look like pikers. Today's protesters are so oldskool! 😁😁😁😁 Regards, John
@@joernone I am trying to restore a radio my dad and I restored when I was thirteen. I am now eighty. I tried to order the capacitors, but the place I tried to buy them from no longer sells radio kits, They want me to buy $55.00 worth. Do you know a company that will sell only what I need? Also, do you still have the transoceanic you used to figure out how the buttons work, if so, what would you want for it?
Go here for your capacitors: www.tuberadios.com/capacitors/ I do still have the Transoceanic and have been debating whether to sell it or give it to one of our grandsons. I'm not getting any younger so a decision has to be made fairly soon. Btw...at least supply a first name when requesting something. It's rude not to do so. Regards, John
the wiring in the car is like working on your Juke Box, but I think its easier. you will get it my Friend!
I actually doubt the wiring will be all that bad and with the help of Nick at Vintage Thunderbird Repair the vacuum lines will also be a snap. In fact, he's already done a great video on on them.
Regards,
John
Patrick, sorry to hear about your car. I hate to hear and see stuff like that. it makes me want to cry, its verry sad to see a old car that has survived the test of time come to a very sad end.
Hi John, jeez, you might as well try to match up two ends of pasta in a plate of spaghetti! Thats what the T-bird wiring loom reminds me of! You have the patience of Job my friend!
Hey Gordon,
It actually looks worse than it really is. Nick of Vintage Thunderbird Repair did en excellent video showing which vacuum lines go where. I'll be referring to it a lot. I also have a vacuum line routing drawing compliments of Auto Anatomy.
You'll see, my friend.
Regards,
John
Keep at it John . . . .you are doing good . . . . . Rog
Rog,
I just have to keep taking deeper breaths. 😁😁
Regards,
John
Thank you for another great video. I’m so happy old cars are gone from my system. Man what it must cost today. We use to build 40 fords years ago and we had fun showing and building. A lot of kind people. I’m happy you are having fun that’s the most important thing.
Thank you again Sir
Travis In KY
You're very welcome, my friend. I always enjoy working on a car and whether or not it gets fixed is of no concern. It's the therapeutic quest that counts.
Regards,
John
John sorry for not catching the disturbance in the force. But let me say this you have come so far with the Thunderbird that nothing is going to stop you not evan the force. Hope you had a great Christmas and new year take care my friend.
Don,
Sorry for the delay, my friend. I'm still catching up on my backlog of email and comments. The holidays have a way of getting a critter behind. Anyway, you and yours have a very Happy New Year. As you've no doubt already heard in the news, here in the States it's starting off with a bang. 😁😁😁
Regards,
John
Another excellent video John! The soldering tips are very helpful. I love your patience.. Wish you lived next door to me so you could help me with my 66’ 😀
Happy new year from Ken from New Zealand, Christchurch
Thank you, Ken. Same to you and yours.
Regards,
John
Good to see you in the new year
Same here David. You and yours stay safe, hear?
Regards,
John
Auto wiring,,, oh man,,, Gotta say John that you nailed it with the flux review. I have a jar of some liquid flux that looks like it came out of a Canadian tree. Good for pancakes but not no. 18 wire.
Carl,
Go with the paste flux every time. I use the general purpose stuff bought at Lowe's in the plumbing Department. I've had that little can for over 10 years.😁
Regards,
John
happy new year john and wifey and the rest of the family your getting there john slowly but surely your getting there.
David,
And a happy New Year to you and yours as well, my friend. Btw...the repair hill seems to be getting higher and higher. 😀
Regards,
John
Thanks for rebalancing the force Jedi John! That's a terrible thing that Patrick has to deal with!
Correct, my friend. Patrick's situation is one I hope never happens to me.
Regards,
John
Happy New Year John. One job at a time and do it well. That has been what you have said right along. You inspire me to work on m T-Bird. It is coming along nicely. The lip stick and mascara is easy. The underlying wiring, nuts, bolts and endless age related issues (both car and me) are a challenge. I will get my car done by spring if I don't run out of money or time first.
Walter,
One job at a time is the only way I can do anything. I'm too old for a change now. 😁 And I'm glad you're making progress on your Bird. Just remember that it's a hobby. Nothing more - nothing less.
Regards,
John
John, something tells me when the fuse blew there was more cussin, than sussin. You are now digging into the most fun part. the troubleshooting and skull braining... If anyone can make that inside look great, its you. So sad about that car fire.. that sucks !!! Great work as usual - Ron
Thanks Ron. I'm pretty tired right now. Trying to keep Brendan straight on all this stuff has about worn me out.
Regards,
John
Happy new year, John
Hey John, nice going on that solder job! I though you had found the problem when you discovered the flasher switch in pieces. I feel so sorry for Patrick. His T-Bird was looking good. Anyway, here's hoping for better things for us all in this coming year!
George B. In Michigan
Thanks George. 2021 has to be a better year as we have nowhere to go but up. Eazy-Peazy, eh?
And Patrick will come out of his situation, but he might opt for a different model car. I wouldn't blame him.😁
Regards,
John.
Hi John. I've never been able to comment so early on one of your videos so I decide to do it now BEFORE watching it. LOL I'll comment later when I'm done. On to the show...
Well, well, well... I'm done. Yikes, what vacuum disaster under the console! Have you got vacuum diagrams to help you? It must be pretty miserable crawling around in the cabin. I've done my share of fishing around behind the dashboard. Not fun!
I have to admit, I was getting a little sad for you when you were confronting that mess, until you showed us what happened to that man's T-Bird two days before Christmas! All that work wiped out in a heartbeat. I was first bracing myself that the guy got in an accident. Sadly ended up even worse.
Hang in there, it can only go in one direction from here. Progress to completion!
Happy New Year! (I hope and pray)
73s Tom
/
Happy New Year, John!
I am doing a nut and bolt restoration on my Father's 1966 Town coupe third. He has owned it since 1972.
I have watched all of your videos and find them quite useful.
I would guess that I am the only female subscriber. Lol!!
The thing that went flying out of the switch is a small spring. I hope that helps.
Good for you Michele !!! are you creating video of the experience ? I'd love to follow along
Michele,
Since starting this channel in 2008 I've had only two lady subscribers. Both are gone now, so it looks like you da man! Errr, lady! 😁😁😁😁 It's so good to have you here, my friend. And congrats on being a '66 owner. You're very fortunate. As for that stupid flasher switch...it's going to get a makeover, so stand by to stand by.
Regards,
John
Happy newyear John 👍
And a Happy New Year to you and yours as well, my friend.
Regards,
John
John, on the flasher switch on the upper console. I bought a switch for 5-6 $ at homedepot to replace the broken one - easy fix. (It passed inspection in Dec. before putting it storage).
Mark,
I saw the replacement switch for sale on Bird Nest and figured either Lowe's, Home Depot or my local fav hardware store would also carry it. Thanks for telling me my hunch was right.
Regards,
John
There is a copper disc with I believe 3 raised places made to contact the 2 contacts on the piece that came off. There is also a small spring. The whole setup will come apart easily so be careful when you reassemble it
Jeremy,
Thanks, my friend. I've decided to just buy a replacement push switch downtown. It's time for an upgrade.
Regards,
John
Hey John, I guess its too late to tell you not to let the flasher switch come apart like you did. DOH!! There is a spring and round copper plate in there that will go flying as you described in your video. If you lose these pieces I don't think you will find them, hens teeth, and I don't have them either! You need to find those parts.
Get an analog voltage meter so you can better see quick changes in voltage like when testing the flasher. Digital volt meters suck for that.
The fat chrome moldings along the edge of the center console that lead up around the AC vent and also down under the steering column holding the ignition switch are all interconnected. This means that you cannot take them out separately, they are all screwed together. In the video you can see the one to the right and above the AC vent is still installed meaning that the one it attaches to that goes along the right side of the center console is broken now because it was removed without removing the screw to hold it to the one still in the car. The one holding the ignition switch is also attached to the one going along the left side of the center console and both moldings must be removed together so not to break the attaching tabs.
The chrome pieces on the edge of the roof console that hold the visors are heavily pitted on your car and the roof console itself has leprosy. Ill send you good ones for no charge if you like, let me know. I have a pile that will never go anywhere.
Hey Patrick, I want to say I feel your pain but I don' think anyone can really know what that must feel like to watch your car burn to the ground and melt. That sucks. I'm very sorry.
Nick,
Yeah, I never expected that switch to pop apart. 😋 But there is a plan B for that bugger. You'll hopefully see it within the next two videos, but I will try to find those parts that went flying.
I do have a few analog multimeters, but right now we're trying to get the flasher relays to work properly. It's turning out to be a chore, but we'll get it.
Almost everything in the interior of this car is broken in one way or another. As I said in the video, it's been completely torn apart. Oh well, such is the life, my friend. No need to whine. I just have to dig in and make it happen!
I do very much appreciate the parts offer. I accept, but the cost of shipping will be reimbursed. Sound like a plan?
Regards,
John
I would get out my old trusty shop vac and hope that you could catch those little parts up in the filter.....
Hey John..if you find any good drugs in that car, please send them to me....🤣🤣🤣
Sorry Buzz, but someone previously sussed it out.
Regards,
John
Hey I finally get to watch this before the idiot that hits the thumbs down button ,means its going to be a great year
These wonderful cars required a high octane gasoline. Phillips 66 Flight Fuel worked best for me when I had one but that was in the late 1960s.. So, what can you use today to protect the internal engine parts or have I not gone back far enough to find that discussion on another video?
Glenn,
Hello there.
Premium gasoline coupled with a bottle of octane booster and diesel engine oil to protect the valve seats are the way to go. There's plenty of YT vids on both subjects as a lot of folks need to know.
Regards,
John
Just picked up a 66 and started my repair list. Any idea which video of you 105+ has fuel line stuff? My car has a rubber line zip tied to the underside of the car, I see a two piece line for sale... just not seeing any info/pics/videos of the mounting/routing.
Hey Joel, congrats on grabbing the '66. Good stuff.
The gas line on my Bird had been recently changed by the previous owner, so except for the very front section behind the wheel I didn't have to mess with it, thus it wasn't covered in the videos. If your line is rubber I' recommend that you snatch up this one from Mac's Thunderbird. The price is right and you'll need that short piece as it's what runs behind the wheel. I also recommend that you get the line that runs from the fuel pump to the carburetor.
www.macsautoparts.com/1965-1966-ford-thunderbird-3-8-fuel-line-tank-to-pump-2-piece-oe-steel-66-69373-1.html
www.macsautoparts.com/1966-ford-thunderbird-fuel-pump-to-carburetor-line-390-v8-oem-steel-66-94806-1.html
Do you have a shop manual? And is the carburetor an Autolite 4100?
Regards,
John
@@joernone best I can tell factory Autolite 4100 and I have not yet purchased the manual.
@@jljmonky Joel,
You'll need a shop manual, but it doesn't have to be a high-priced repro. There's some good used ones out there for half the price. Like this one:
www.ebay.com/itm/1966-THUNDERBIRD-SHOP-MANUAL-ORIGINAL-VERY-NICE/233726542509?hash=item366b3002ad:g:SNAAAOSwKRhe799d
Regards,
John
@@joernone Thanks John for the link on the Repair Manual I needed one.
John, I’m pretty sure Neil Diamond wrote that song after watching your videos.
Cracklin Rosie? 😁😁
Regards,
John
YAY!!!
Thanks, Donald. Hope you enjoy it.
Regards,
John
How do you eat a elephant? one bite at a time. I think this applies to rebuilding a Ford Thunderbird. You will know your Ford real , real well when it is finished.Dreadful what happened to Patrick's Thunderbird and just before Christmas. Hope the insurance comes through for him.
Doug,
I once did the same type of refurbishment to a '57 Chevy. You're right, I knew it real, real well. One in awhile I'll run into some who owns a '57 and we'll talk about it for an hour or more.
Regards,
John
I dont think there will ever be good years again John....the world has become too "attached"... what happens overseas affect the US.... you are lucky not to be living in a major urban city.. its a mess !
cheers
Rob
Rob,
I could never live in a city of any kind. "Elbow room!", cried Daniel Boone!
Regards,
John
There have been worse times, my friend. The Vietnam War protest days were horrendous...making the BLM and antifa chumps look like pikers. Today's protesters are so oldskool! 😁😁😁😁
Regards,
John
Is there a way to contact you?
What do you need, my friend?
Regards,
John
@@joernone I am trying to restore a radio my dad and I restored when I was thirteen. I am now eighty. I tried to order the capacitors, but the place I tried to buy them from no longer sells radio kits, They want me to buy $55.00 worth. Do you know a company that will sell only what I need? Also, do you still have the transoceanic you used to figure out how the buttons work, if so, what would you want for it?
Go here for your capacitors:
www.tuberadios.com/capacitors/
I do still have the Transoceanic and have been debating whether to sell it or give it to one of our grandsons. I'm not getting any younger so a decision has to be made fairly soon.
Btw...at least supply a first name when requesting something. It's rude not to do so.
Regards,
John
@@joernone Sorry, This is the first time I have ever commented.
Robert
tell Patrick mine is still for sale
Dewey,
Thanks, my friend. I'm sure he'll see your comment.
Regards,
John