CTCI – Technical Article Index

Exchange of generator end plate

• Author: Frank Gerken
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1965
• Page: 3

Combination 6 & 12 volt

• Author: Wes Pierce
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1965
• Page: 2

Battery Cable size

• Author: Frank Gerken
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1966
• Page: 3

12-volt conversion

• Author: James Eagle
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1966
• Page: 3

6 to 12 volt conversion

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1967
• Page: 2

Battery maintenance

• Author: Herb Carrier
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1967
• Page: 2

Excessive battery discharge

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1968
• Page: 2

Dual voltage system

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1968
• Page: 6

8-volt battery

• Author: Doug Watts
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1968
• Page: 4

Clock repairs

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1969
• Page: 10

Mercury seat-a-matic in a T-Bird

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1969
• Page: 10

6-volt air conditioned

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1969
• Page: 13

Ground strap (battery cable)

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1969
• Page: 13

1957 radio repairs

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 2

Converting manual windows and seat to power

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 2

1954 Ford radio identical to 1955 T-Bird radio

• Author: Editor
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 15

Cigarette lighter fuse

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 15

Clock repair

• Author: Sam Neely
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 15

Junkyard temperature gauge

• Author: Tom Lawford
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 15

1955 starting problem

• Author: Jerry Kramer
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1969
• Page: 16

6-volt stereo

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1969
• Page: 11

Clock repair

• Author: G. Gross
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1969
• Page: 12

1954 Ford radio NOT identical to 1955 T-Bird radio

• Author: Gary Noyes
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1969
• Page: 12

Trouble light under hood

• Author: Lou Cantino
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1969
• Page: 3

Hard starting 1955

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1969
• Page: 6

6-volt in 12-volt car

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1969
• Page: 9

Clock repair

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1970
• Page: 10

Lighter for a 1955

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1970
• Page: 21

Correct generator for T-Bird

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1970
• Page: 22

Make your tachometer talk

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1970
• Page: 22

Turn indicator problems

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1970
• Page: 24

Fog light kit for front bumper guards

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1970
• Page: 17

Power window and power seat switch and relays

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1970
• Page: 17

Tachometer drive

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1970
• Page: 18

Free clock repairs

• Author: Jon Gaines
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1970
• Page: 11

6-volt regulators and generators

• Author: Bird Calls
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1970
• Page: 13

Ground straps

• Author: Bird Calls
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1970
• Page: 13

1956 backup lights

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1970
• Page: 19

Newer style starter

• Author: Bird Calls
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1970
• Page: 2

Starter for 1957 T-Bird

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1970
• Page: 15

No AM-FM radio for Classic T-Bird

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1970
• Page: 16

Replacement radio

• Author: T. Brackeen
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1970
• Page: 46

Cigarette lighter fuse

• Author: Bird Calls
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1970
• Page: 47

Air conditioner on 6-volts

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1971
• Page: 12

Correct bulb for courtesy light

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1971
• Page: 12

1957 Ford radio not same as T-Bird radio

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1971
• Page: 3

Batteries and trays for 1955

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1972
• Page: 9

Volumatic radio on 1957

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1972
• Page: 10

Clock runs down battery

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1972
• Page: 8

Coil mounting position

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1972
• Page: 9

Do not use 8-volt battery

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1972
• Page: 9

Voltage regulator stuck closed

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1972
• Page: 10

12 to 6-volt battery conversion system

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1972
• Page: 10

Coil mounts with wires towards rear

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1972
• Page: 10

Headlight wire grommets

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1972
• Page: 10

1957 temperature gauge test and reading

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1972
• Page: 11

Oil gauge and ammeter for 1955/1957 T-Birds

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1972
• Page: 13

1955 battery description

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1973
• Page: 14

T-Bird and Ford heat gauges

• Author: Bill Dickey
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1973
• Page: 32

Correct length battery ground strap bolt

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1973
• Page: 34

Removing generator without loss of coolant

• Author: Editor
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1973
• Page: 36

More on heat gauges

• Author: (no author listed)
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1973
• Page: 24

Audible turn signals

• Author: Ed Mace
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1973
• Page: 32

Double vacuum advance correct for 1956 distributor

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1973
• Page: 16

Wandering temperature gauge

• Author: J.G. Sketoe
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1973
• Page: 42

Fuel tank unit gauge assembly

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1973
• Page: 14

6-Volt temperature sending unit and adapter

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1973
• Page: 16

Neutral switch-start in Park

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1973
• Page: 16

Fix headlight switch for panel dimming

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1973
• Page: 12

Ignition coil resistor interference

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1973
• Page: 36

Modify start switch for park

• Author: Bill Osborn
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1974
• Page: 28

Clock repair

• Author: Peter Papademetriou
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1974
• Page: 34

Wiring power windows 1955

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1974
• Page: 14

Parking light sockets 1956

• Author: Ed Ferguson
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1974
• Page: 47

Clocks 1957 versus 1956

• Author: Jesse Raine
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1974
• Page: 47

Battery dry charge

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1974
• Page: 44

Radio output transformer

• Author: Ron Dow
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1974
• Page: 44

Auxiliary batteries

• Author: Fred Hudspeth
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1974
• Page: 6

Engine timing 1957

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1975
• Page: 7

Electrical problem in 6-volt system

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1975
• Page: 9

Ground battery cable attachment

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1975
• Page: 9

Auxiliary batteries

• Author: Ed Edwards
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1975
• Page: 13

Generator pulley

• Author: Ron Hitter
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1975
• Page: 30

Converting fuel gauge 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1976
• Page: 27

Fuel gauge conversion 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1976
• Page: 27

Converting to 12-volt system 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1976
• Page: 35

Modifying to start in park position

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1977
• Page: 32

Battery hold down assembly

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1977
• Page: 23

Gauges check & repair

• Author: George Barlow
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1977
• Page: 26

Proper battery jumping

• Author: Editor
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1977
• Page: 22

Which battery to buy

• Author: Editor
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1977
• Page: 22

Wiper motor, W/W

• Author: T-Birds Inc
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1977
• Page: 38

Hard starting with 8-volt system

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1977
• Page: 37

6-volt versus 12-volt 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1978
• Page: 33

6-volt versus 8-volt 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1978
• Page: 35

Electric fuel pump

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1978
• Page: 32

Electrical short battery 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1978
• Page: 32

Heat gauge reverse reading

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1978
• Page: 37

Finishes, engine compartment, electrical

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1979
• Page: 8

6 to 12-volt conversion

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1979
• Page: 25

Wiring harness availability

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1979
• Page: 25

Battery charging system problem areas

• Author: Charlie Bautsch
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1979
• Page: 42

Authenticity – Finishes electrical components

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1979
• Page: 9

Finishes electrical components

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1979
• Page: 9

Finishes, electrical components

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1979
• Page: 9

Battery options 1957

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1979
• Page: 25

Cleaning wire harnesses

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1979
• Page: 25

12-volt conversion for 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1979
• Page: 42

12-volt conversion for 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1980
• Page: 23

6/12-volt battery helps hard starting 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1980
• Page: 30

Battery discharges in long storage

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1981
• Page: 24

6-volt battery ratings

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1981
• Page: 26

1957 battery cables have rubber sleeves

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1981
• Page: 41

Generator pulley size

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1982
• Page: 14

Battery needs frequent recharging

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1982
• Page: 14

Generator to alternator conversion

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1982
• Page: 16

12-volt conversion 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1982
• Page: 18

1956 or 1957 battery box in 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1982
• Page: 19

1955 battery cable advice

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1982
• Page: 30

Hard starting due to 6-volt system poor shape

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1982
• Page: 30

1955 T-Bird 6/12 volt battery

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1983
• Page: 24

Voltage regulator for the 1955 T-Bird

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1983
• Page: 28

Checking why a battery goes dead in a 1956

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1985
• Page: 38

1955 positive cable and clock wiring

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1985
• Page: 38

Battery goes dead while my 1956 is garaged

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1985
• Page: 21

Thunderbird wiring

• Author: John Sailors
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1985
• Page: 22

Buying the proper battery for your 1956 T-Bird

• Author: Ben Owen
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1985
• Page: 36

Changing back to original from 12 volts to 6 volts on my 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1985
• Page: 36

Changing my 1955 from 6-volts to 12-volts

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1985
• Page: 36

The correct battery for my 1957 T-Bird

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1986
• Page: 32

Painless restoration

• Author: Pete Peterson
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1986
• Page: 35

A battery of battery questions

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1986
• Page: 33

Corrosion buildup on battery carrier

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1986
• Page: 38

Batteries need love too

• Author: Hank Calonkey
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1987
• Page: 29

What not to do when working around your vehicle’s battery

• Author: AAA Washington Motorist
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1987
• Page: 22

Fighting battery corrosion

• Author: Ford Car Club Newsletter
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1987
• Page: 35

Converting a 1955 from 6 volt to 12 volt system and 1955 paint Thunderbird blue

• Author: Roger Mohr
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1987
• Page: 37

Prolonging the useful life of a car battery

• Author: K.L. Martin
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1987
• Page: 33

1955 6-volt electrical system

• Author: Frank Gloss
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1988
• Page: 41

Drop curtain installation and trouble starting engine when hot

• Author: Phil Eckhoff
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1988
• Page: 41

Battery fumes

• Author: Robert Ubaldo
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1988
• Page: 42

1955 T-bird 6 to 12 volt electrical system conversion

• Author: Dewey Trogdon
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1988
• Page: 22

Starter motors

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1988
• Page: 38

Proper storage means longer battery life

• Author: John Lee
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1989
• Page: 36

Exhaust system and battery – running a car for a short period of time

• Author: Dan Deane
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1989
• Page: 46

Original-looking batteries

• Author: Dave Tulowitzky
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1990
• Page: 48

Save your battery

• Author: Old Cars Weekly
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1990
• Page: 22

1955 generator

• Author: Tulsa Thunderbird News
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1990
• Page: 27

Six-volt alternator tips

• Author: Randy Rundle
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1990
• Page: 23

Battery replacement program

• Author: Old Cars News
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1991
• Page: 7

Starter removal/installation

• Author: Alan White
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1991
• Page: 42

Still more on the 1955 starter problems

• Author: Frank Watson
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1992
• Page: 24

Battery buddy and start-n-charge

• Author: Old Cars News
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1992
• Page: 33

Jump-starting – do it safely

• Author: Thunderbird Circle
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1992
• Page: 45

Hard starting 1955 or 1956

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1993
• Page: 25

Battery maintenance

• Author: David Barnes
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1993
• Page: 35

Belt to battery

• Author: Dennis Baetz
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1993
• Page: 35

Replacement 1957 horn relays

• Author: Bill Brown
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1993
• Page: 21

Never a dead battery again

• Author: Tom Brownell
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1993
• Page: 41

6-volt jump start

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1993
• Page: 27

Wintertime battery care

• Author: Thunder Enlightning
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1993
• Page: 27

Care and feeding of the generator

• Author: Bill Abate
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1994
• Page: 31

Rebuild guidelines – hard start 1955 and 1956

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1994
• Page: 36

Repair generator rear housing

• Author: Lloyd Van De Bogart
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1994
• Page: 32

Replacement alternators

• Author: Jay Raine
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1994
• Page: 66

Clearcoat on batteries

• Author: William Richardson
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1994
• Page: 29

Generator article comments

• Author: Bill Abate
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1994
• Page: 34

Correct battery size

• Author: Bob Boone
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1994
• Page: 47

Explosion warning

• Author: James Lenzke
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1994
• Page: 50

At home alternator check

• Author: Old Car News
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1995
• Page: 37

Safety warning at home alternator check

• Author: Dan Schulz
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1995
• Page: 45

Wintertime battery care

• Author: Thunder Enlightening
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:1995
• Page: 55

Terminal solution

• Author: Kjell Goranson
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1996
• Page: 69

Battery post cleaner solves light problems

• Author: Joe Guevara
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1996
• Page: 33

The care and feeding of a healthy battery

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1997
• Page: 34

Bringing the 1955 into the 21st century – power invertor

• Author: Bill Abate
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1997
• Page: 45

Hard starting

• Author: Bill Abate
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1998
• Page: 37

Alternator – that revolutionary charging system

• Author: Brad Sears
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1998
• Page: 38

Installing an alternator on your Thunderbird

• Author: Jimmie Scruggs
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:1998
• Page: 40

Tips for a trouble-free road trip in your old car

• Author: Old Cars
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:1999
• Page: 44

Converting 1955 T-bird to a 12-volt system

• Author: Al Brodeur
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:1999
• Page: 41

Inaccurate readings on the temperature and fuel gauges

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1999
• Page: 49

Authenticity – color of generator pulley

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:1999
• Page: 51

Check out your battery before storing your car for winter

• Author: Bill Siuru
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1999
• Page: 44

Hard starting problems

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:1999
• Page: 48

Finding electrical current drains

• Author: Bill Siuru
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2000
• Page: 41

Battery charger

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2000
• Page: 45

Does your generator leave you weak

• Author: Classic Auto Restorer
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2000
• Page: 46

Battery cover

• Author: Tom McCorkendale
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:2000
• Page: 36

Generator pulleys

• Author: Walt Serviss
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:2000
• Page: 40

Battery guide offers use tips

• Author: Old Cars
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2001
• Page: 42

Upgrade your electrical system

• Author: Old Cars
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2001
• Page: 45

What to do if your old car drops dead on the freeway

• Author: Old Cars
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2001
• Page: 47

Authenticity – unusual buildup on the battery terminal

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2001
• Page: 51

T-bird trivia

• Author: Thunder Enlightening
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2001
• Page: 29

Authenticity – door panel, voltage regulator

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2001
• Page: 42

Authenticity – generator color

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2001
• Page: 52

Temperature Sending Units

• Author: Walt Nuckels
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2002
• Page: 37

Horn Replacement

• Author: Pete Shields
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2002
• Page: 45

Authenticity – 1956 T-Bird Battery

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2002
• Page: 48

Wiring Connectors

• Author: Jay Raine
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2002
• Page: 37

Extend Battery Life

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:2002
• Page: 51

12 V Conversion & AM/FM conversion 55 Tbird

• Author: Pete Shields
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2003
• Page: 41

Maintenance Free Batteries

• Author: Peter Eisenberg
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2003
• Page: 41

6 to 12 Volt Conversion

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2003
• Page: 42

56 Electrical Problems

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2005
• Page: 41

More Wiring

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2005
• Page: 43

Wiring!

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2005
• Page: 43

Ground Cable

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:2005
• Page: 43

Battery Drain

• Author: Trail Birds of Southwest Florida
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2006
• Page: 28

Generator Question

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2006
• Page: 36

Wiring

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2006
• Page: 36

Tech Tips-Battery Drain

• Author: Trail Birds of Southwest Florida
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2006
• Page: 26

Alternator Conversion

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2006
• Page: 34

Fizzy Battery

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2006
• Page: 34

8 or 12-Volt Conversion?

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2006
• Page: 36

Correct Battery Sizes for T-Birds

• Author: Metroplex Early Birds
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Year:2006
• Page: 43

1955 T-Bird Modifications?

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2006
• Page: 43

1955/57 T-Bird Generator Pulley

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2007
• Page: 21

1957 Alternator Conversion

• Author: Bob Larrabee
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2007
• Page: 38

Additional Fuse Box Panel

• Author: Felipe Cos
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2007
• Page: 27

57 T-Bird Electrical Issues

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2008
• Page: 45

Wintertime Battery Care

• Author: Classic Auto Supply Co.
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2008
• Page: 30

55 Battery

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2008
• Page: 63

The New, Updated Version of the 1955 T-Bird 6 -12 Volt Conversion

• Author: Bill Cross
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2009
• Page: 59

Source For Batteries

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2009
• Page: 52

Battery Drain on 1957

• Author: Don Hyde
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2009
• Page: 51

1955 Won’t Start

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2010
• Page: 51

Headstarting 1956

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2010
• Page: 52

55 T-Bird Battery Cables

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2010
• Page: 52

Headlight and Park Light Wiring Issues

• Author: John Sailors
• Issue: May/Jun
• Year:2010
• Page: 57

55 Battery Ground Location

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2010
• Page: 51

Battery Information

• Author: Multiple Authors
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Year:2011
• Page: 58

1955 12V back to 6V reconversion

• Author: Dick Stern
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Year:2011
• Page: 37

Generator to alternator conversion

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Year:2011
• Page: 37

Wiring restoration color codes

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Year:2011
• Page: 16