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...
Gil's Garage, Transmission
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The overdrive solenoid can be bench checked before installing it in the transmission overdrive assembly. If it must be removed from the transmission, first remove the two mount flange bolts, turn it 90...
