1962 THUNDERBIRD GAUGES PATCH

Everything does fit very well in the very busy space engine compartment. The engine compartment is fully loaded, you get the a/c compressor, radiator expansion tank, and 2 strands of a/c and heater hoses extending from the firewall to the engine front.

Engine color is black: Ford went to the blue oval color in the mid 1960’s. I opted for the well detailed 6 pack carburetor, with the classic early sixties Ford oval air cleaner (hint: need Thunderbird decal) and nicely chromed valve covers with “Thunderbird” in raised letters. All of these pieces were left off until the final assembly. Likewise, small chrome parts such as the rear view mirrors, antennae, and wipers needed clean up and re-chroming with BMF. I repaired the chrome with BMF, and it looked satisfactory. The front grill and rear bumper, as well as the windshield frame have some flash in the chrome, as well as some waviness. I misted the final coats on, leaving a nice smooth, semi-gloss finish. The hood, tonneau cover, and body were primed with Tamiya fine gray primer, airbrushed with Cobra Colors’ Pepper Grey metallic lacquer, and lightly sanded between coats (5). The trim on the top edge of both sides of the body extending from front to rear was left in place to be bare metal foiled (“BMF”). Note: all non-chrome parts are molded in white.īeing a custom, all scripts and side trim were sanded off, and the rear fender skirts were glued inside the wheel wells. The body is well proportioned and cleanly molded with minimal seam removal needed. I elected to make a mild custom version, here are my construction notes: Body The kit is accurate, well detailed, and for the most part fits well. To top off the custom look, choose the soft top, convertible, or tonneau cover. The decals are a customizer’s dream: scallops for the hood, rear deck and sides, pinstripes, and “T-bird for Two” logos in black and white. The customizing features include ride lowering suspension with rear skirts, low profile whitewall tires and sombrero wheels, Lucas style headlights and sombrero taillights, and a 4 barrel engine option with separate manifold and air cleaner. The 1962 Ford Thunderbird, known to aficionados as the “Bullet Bird”, was the 3 rd generation of the 3 most classic and beloved Thunderbird designs: “Square Bird” 1958-1960, “Bullet Bird” 1961-1963, and “Flair Bird” 1964-1966. The museum quality restored 1963 Thunderbird we have here at Adventure Classics is one of the finest restored examples you will ever find.Ĭall or email us 580-9919 OR (727) 688-1148Round 2 has reissued the AMT 1962 Thunderbird with both stock and custom parts, not offered in the original release. These were known for there bullet-like appearance and great lines. It rides on wire wheels with tri-bar spinners and thin white wall tires to carry that classy vibe to the exterior of this third generation Thunderbird. It features laser straight body panels and seams with brilliant trim and chrome front and rear bumpers, Thunderbird emblems, rear wheel covers, and chrome exhaust tips Our 1963 has an equally stunning white paint scheme on it including the top. This interior of our 1963 T-Bird is simply stunning, nicely appointed, and feels classy and stylish.

It has a quality restored red bucket seats with a wrap-around center console that provides storage, an armrest and looks fantastic, a futuristic feeling cockpit with all the correct gauges and controls, air conditioning, power windows, powers seats, with red carpet and floor mats. These cars are big and heavy and the great suspension make you feel as if you're riding on a cloud.

1962 THUNDERBIRD GAUGES PATCH

The 390 engine looks just as it did from the factory with its silver painted factory intake and valve covers, factory cast iron exhaust headers, power steering and brakes, period correct decals, and even the FOMOCO windshield washer bag on the fender of the clean, detailed and painted engine compartment.Įven the undercarriage is left stock and is very clean with no patch panels. Ours is powered by A 390 cubic inch 4-barrel engine and automatic transmission. It featured new and much sleeker styling than the second generation models and ours is powered by a 390 cubic inch engine and automatic transmission. The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. The museum quality restored 1963 Thunderbird we have here at Adventure Classics is a Corinthian White exterior and bright red interior with air conditioning. You don't come across the early 60s Thunderbirds very often, much less one in as nice of a color combination and complete frame on restoration as this example.

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