Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The power steering idle arm bushings are more than likely one of the most misunderstood parts in the steering system. In order to replace these bushings the old ones must be pressed out. The new short...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman I recently repaired a 57 Thunderbird that had bearing failure on one of the front hub outer bearings. The failure was more than likely caused by over tightening the front hub to spindle nut. I have attached...
Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanI have listed common causes for rear tire to fender skirt rub, which tends to favor the right side. High mileage Thunderbirds with: Weak springs,1957 models should measure approx 27″ from the ground to...
