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Nice older cosmetic restoration-I did a complete mechanical restoration-Sharp!

Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
Type: 2 Door Hardtop
Trim: --
Year: 1960
Mileage: 1704
Color: Bronze/Gold
Engine: 352/300HP V8
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan & Brown
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Anaheim, California, United States
Extras
--, Power Steering & Power Brakes, Power Windows
--, Sunroof is Electric, Sunroof

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Description of 1960 Ford Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop --

1960 Thunderbird Coupe-Turn Key Head Turning Driver-Driveline completely Rebuilt- Has electric Sunroof pro installed by previous owner-works flawlessly no leaks! Also has RARE Factory Air Deflector - Tight driver on freeway at speed!

Now the Story!I purchased this car on line, it was nice but the engine smoked badly!So here we go! It went to a trusted local garage, the 352FEengine was removed and sent to a pro rebuilder. meanwhile the Brake system was re-built- Transmission was serviced-Radiator was sent out- New Power Steering Ram installed- All of the engine components were taken by ME to mygo tolocal independent auto parts store, Everything was replaced New- Starter-Generator- Fuel Pump-Power Steering Pump- New Distributor with Pertronix installed and Pretronix Coil- new Plugs and Wires- All Belts and Hoses and Clamps-Heavy Duty Battery-Carb was sent out to be rebuilt. Meanwhile I visited the Engine several times- it was bored- machined and Balanced and Blueprinted -All New Made in the USAInternals No Short Cuts!- The engine was re-installed and the car was then road ready 2 months later. I installed the new American Classic Radial Whitewalls 215/75/15 next. I then drove it around, I did not like the feel of the Steering boxfeel, soI had it looked at, it had excess wear, again it went to a local shop the box was removed and re-built! Next I had a complete NEW Exhaust done at my local shop I deal with it is a 2 1/2 inch system with stainless mufflers and H pipe, with chrome tips-sounds real sweet! - Driving it some more I did not like the way the carb was acting, so it went tothe rebuilder, and back again the carb would bog on corners. I /we [My Son] fooled with it some more it improved but was fussy, I lived with it for a year or so.

Next I was not happy with the radiator performance of course the engine was still tight, but it ran warmer than I liked- so I purchased a NEW Radiator and Shroud and I installed them myself, turned out nice and rally did the trick! I added a Power Gen one wire retro look alternator it looks stock, works great! Back to the carb I was still having issues so we did some study and determines a NEW Holley 4160 600CFM was right so I purchased one well let me tell you from first start the car ran better and the idle was smoother, and the performance is great. I have also installed a wirelessremote battery kill switch anti theft. The only thing that does not work are the wipers I have purchased a New Electric wiper conversion it comes with the car, not installed. Also with the car is a Factory Shop Manual and owners Manual in the Glove Box.

This is a real nice attractive driver- turn key- and everything mechanical is new as you can see no shortcuts. It is time for me to move along I have other cars-Questions please call 714-774-7326 between the hours of 8 AM and9 PM California time- ask for Herb if not here leave a message with a call back Number and I will Call You. Car is in Anaheim California. I am advertising this car locally, it is for sale, if you are looking for a 6 Tail Lite Square Bird, I do not think you will find a nicer car in this price range, send a local friend to take a look and drive, you will get a great report!