Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Removal of dash switches, etc is a fairly simple task that can be accomplished without special tools or you can purchase a bezel removal tool from most Thunderbird parts dealers. Two types of bezel removal...
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanThe 1957 Thunderbird speedometer removal is not as difficult as it may appear. It is secured to the back side of the instrument panel with four screws marked with tape in the attached picture. If the seat is...
Gil’s GarageGil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity ChairmanIf you have attempted to install or replace an overdrive kick down switch without the benefit of the original switch with proper color coded wires intact it can be a little testy . The wiring diagram in the...
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The overdrive governor is actually a grounding switch. When the vehicle reaches a speed slightly over 20 MPH centrifugal force closes a set of contacts in the governor this grounds the Overdrive relay which...
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman When installing a reproduced heater control plastic faceplate (P/N 18619) the letters do not illuminate when the dash lights are turned on. Investigation reveals that the reproduction faceplates are totally...
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The rheostat for the dash lights has proven to be the weakest part of the head light switch. If you own a early Thunderbird and haven’t changed the switch because of intermittent or no dash lights you...
