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...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Many Thunderbird owners that are driving and enjoying their 1955/56/57 models on cross country trips are installing one of the modern electronic cruise control units now available for classic cars. These units work very well when properly installed. One unit made by...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
The carpet was not installed in the 1955/56/57 Thunderbirds at the factory. They were rolled up and placed in the luggage compartment and installed at the dealerships where the car was sold new. I have attached service produce information letter number 1115 that was...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
The 1955/56/57 gear mechanisms of the power window drive assemblies basic part numbers 23394 left side and 23395 right side are more than likely the most neglected mechanical gear driven parts when it comes to lubrication. There is a very good reason they are...