Body/Suspension/Steering, Gil's Garage
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Many members will be taking to the road this summer, in their Classic Thunderbirds, to attend the various regional conventions and some will be driving several hundred miles. The T’Bird maintenance item most...
Gil's Garage, Ignition System
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The timing marks for all original 1955/56/57 Thunderbirds can be difficult to locate on un-restored or older restorations. In some cases the timing marks are either dirty or painted over and cannot be found....
Gil's Garage, Ignition System
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman As mentioned in the article on ignition timing one essential function of a major tune up is to insure that the timing is being advanced properly. In some cases the initial timing is set and the procedure...