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1957 Distributor

Gil's Garage, Ignition System

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The function of the 1957 distributor differs from the ’55 and ’56 models in that the 57 model has centrifugal and vacuum advance. The construction of the ’57 model is also different. The...

Balancer (Squeaking Noise Lower Front Engine)

Engine, Gil's Garage

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman I will quote a statement that I have heard from several 1955/56/57 Thunderbird owners. “I have a squealing noise coming from the front of my engine. I have checked the belts and they are ok.” In...

1957 Thermostat

Engine, Gil's Garage

Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Because of its large opening the NAPA # 6 has been a very popular thermostat for our Thunderbirds. (click on picture for larger image) An alert tech article reader, Ted Woods, Palm City, FL, has brought to...