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1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau (2 dr) Hard Top

Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Type: Sedan
Trim: 2 Dr Landau Hardtop
Year: 1964
Mileage: 99,999
VIN: 4Y87Z103801
Color: Florentine Green / White Top
Engine: 390 CID, 4-valve carburetor, 300HP
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Light Green / Tan (see photos)
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Frisco, Texas, United States
Extras
Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats

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Description of 1964 Ford Thunderbird

This1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau (2 dr) hardtop belongs to my mother and I am helping her sell it. I have posted this car for sale during the past month but have new paperwork regarding its condition and items repaired in the past 2 years. The car is in fair condition but not a"daily driver" if that is what you are looking for. The car starts and drives and would be a great buy for someone who wants to take a car to the next level. I do not know the actual mileage on the engine due to problems with the odometer. There is a split in the dash on top due to sun exposure.She used an insert to cover the dash which hides the split which you will probably want to replace because it is personalized.

An automotive repair shop reviewed the car in mid-2014 and noted a number of items that needed to be fixed. The biggest issue is with the engine as it runs rough and has excessive knocking noise. They performed a compression test and found that cylinders #5 and #7 had only 5 psi and 30 psi respectively. All other cylinders were in the 145 to 150 psi level. Engine was burning oil badly and knocking noise was coming from worn out rocker arms and shaft.

Items Repaired/Worked On:

  • 2012-Sep (Installed new spark plugs-qty 8 w/new Ignition Plug Wire set)
  • 2012-Oct (Autoline Reman Carburetor w/gasket replaced)
  • 2014-Nov (new mechanical fuel pumpw/gasket installed)
  • 2014-Nov (Starter Solenoid/Starter Motor replaced)
  • 2014-Nov (Heater Core replaced - sourced from Classic Auto Air)
  • 2014-Nov (Trans cooler lines rubbing sway bar and fan belt - rerouted cooler lines)
  • 2014-Nov (Checked Shifted/Steering Column operations - lubed and adjusted linkage)
  • 2014-Nov (Carb Overflooding-remove carb, disassemble, replace leaking secondary float, reinstall, adjust)
  • 2016-Mar (Installed new battery)

    • The cost of repair for items 1-2 was about $420 and the cost of items3-9 was about $2,116. (Total repair costs about $2,536)

    Known Items That Need Work:

  • Power steering pump leaking and needs to be replaced
  • Repair cooling issues-install 6 freeze plugs
  • Replace broken RR equalizer springs (e-brake)
  • Rebuild radiator and replace fan shroud
  • Electrical wiring issues-R Fender indicator, dash lights, reverse light and wipers
  • Engine work (mentioned above)

    • The repair shop estimated about $1,700 at the time for items 1-4 but did not include estimates for items 5-6.

    VIN: 4Y87Z103801
    Mfg Info: 63B 1 58 06J 53 1 4

    Model Year: 1964
    Mfg Date: September 6, 1964
    Mfg Plant: Wixom, MI
    Mfg Seq Num: 103801
    Dealer Dest: Kansas City
    Body Type: 2 Dr Landau Hardtop
    Body Color: Florentine Green
    Top: White
    Engine: 390 CID, 4-valve carburetor, 300HP, 10.1 Comp Ratio
    Transmission: Cruise-O-Matic
    Axle: 3.00 Ratio
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