Electrical, Gil's Garage, Starting/Charging System
Antique Auto Battery” is still in business at its original location under new ownership and name Jim’s Batteries. The phone numbers originally used to contact “Antique Auto Battery” now reaches Jim’s Batteries, 800-426-7580 or 330-480-0755.A company...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Engine, Gil's Garage
A few simple steps will allow the power steering pump to be removed fairly easily. The first step is to remove the fluid without major spillage. Pictures shown in this article are of a 1957 model. The 1955/56 models are slightly different, but the removal procedures...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
The reason this article is being written is because of the ease of installing these ornaments upside down as observed in various pictures that appear in the Early bird as well as other places.FoMoCo referred to these parts as ornaments part number 16228-A right side...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Most American cars built in the nineteen-thirties had an external spare tire which was usually mounted on the rear between the body and the bumper. In the nineteen-forties, the spare tire was moved and secured inside the trunk of most American cars. One exception in...
Gil's Garage, Ignition, Ignition System
In order to replace the ignition key cylinder you must remove the housing assembly from the dash by using a dash bezel tool available from Thunderbird parts dealers. Disconnect the battery before removing the cylinder housing. Once the housing is released it can be...
