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I know I am weird, but cannot stop thinking how putting a new Mustang Eco Boost 4 banger in a '55 T-Bird might be a good idea. Before sending out the hit squad, think about it. Over 300 HP, great gas mileage, much lighter weight on the front end, 10 speed automatic with OD. Except for...

Asking this one for my brother. Can a 5-speed stick trans be fitted to a 6 cyl. 1956 Ford sedan without a lot of hassle?? It now has a factory three speed stick, and would be a lot more useable with a 5 speed overdrive. If so, which one? Mustang? Thanks

I have had a '56 Ford Fairlane for about 20 years now, and have always wondered about the power steering setup. It was a frame off restoration in 1991, and at that time it was converted to a 302 motor/trans from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. It has the stock EFI, and AOD trans, with a 4:10...

My '55 T-Bird came with an assortment of parts. Two teapot carbs and an Edelbrock 1406 600CFM (AFB copy)carb which was on the car along with the original distributor still being used. I have installed a later 292 distributor, Pertronix with new coil, etc. and it is running fine now, except it...

The seat in my Bird was stuck in one position, and I could not move it. I now have the power seat out of the car and have removed the bracket/rail assembly, and I find the rails will not slide without help from a hammer. Someone has 'worked' on them before and they have a bit of rust, a lot...

EDIT....I am simplifying the question: Got a '56 Fairlane Victoria with a 302, AOD and EFI. Had it for almost 20 years, and the wife will not let me sell it, so I want to update it a bit. It has the factory 15" wheels and I want to upgrade to 16" or 17" preferably steel wheels. Does anyone...

I have had a few 50's fords and this thing wallows like a whale. It is a '56 Fairlane Victoria that was frame off in 1990. It is showing a bit of wear over the years, but still looks pretty nice. I have had it maybe 20 years. It has a '86 Mercury 302, with EFI, AOD trans, 9" rear with...

I have a '55 T-Bird with the standard steering wheel. I would like to put a Grant, or the like on it, in a smaller diameter. The car has PS so no problem with steering being hard, but there is a problem with the juxtaposition of the original big wheel and my original big belly. I have an...

I think I read somewhere that there is a way to replace the rear main seal on my '55 T-Bird without removing the motor and trans. I know my memory is faulty, but in this case is it correct? If so, where can I read up on it?

'55 T'bird. Does anyone know of any side mirrors that are remotely operated like on newer cars (like Mustangs) that would fit the door contours of my Bird? I am tired of adjusting them every time I get in the car. They always get bumped out of adjustment, and I want a convex mirror on the...

I probably won't do it, but does anyone know what low rise bucket seats would fit nicely in a '55 Bird? Not interested in mini van takeouts with folding arm rests. This is probably idle curiosity, but I am getting a bit tired of sliding around on the bench seat. Thanks, Rick

I have a survivor hot rod that was put together in the mid '50s. I assume it was made from lots of junkyard parts, but don't know. It looks like the builder jacked up the 'T' touring body and replaced everything he could with parts from a donor '39 Ford. It has hydraulic brakes, syncro floor...

Talking here about the chrome 'eyebrows' seen on Headlight doors (bezels) of certain '55 and '56 Fords. I found four of these chrome eyebrows at, of all places, a thrift shop. I have seen them in pictures, but don't remember ever seeing them in person, and I have some questions. 1: Were...

I have a '56 Victoria 2 Dr Hardtop. The drivers door often will not latch when shut. After a couple tries, I have to fiddle with the toothed wheel on the door, and if I get it right it shuts fine. If not, it just bangs against the catch. It does this about half the time I shut the door. I...

I remember seeing ads for a rumble seat kit offered for 57 T-Birds. It was fiberglass, but I have never seen one in person. On CarsOnline.com, there is a T-bird section which has a baby blue '57 with a Factory Birds Nest. Never heard of a factory one, but the ad states it is original, steel...

Hello, I spend my time in the 'Y' block forum, with my '55 T-Bird and '56 Vickie, but I also have a '22 'T' touring with a V8 60 motor, trans, and rear. I suspect the original guy bought a '39 for parts and used everything he could. It is a survivor, built probably with junkyard parts, and...

Well, with my daughters help, this old guy finally got pics to work down in the test site, so here goes... The Black '55 T-Bird is the car I have asked many questions about. With your help it is now running well, but still needs the new striker plates put on before anyone drives it again...

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Well, it happened again. After my '55 T-bird breaking a door latch at the first of the month, waiting for parts, I decided to take my old reliable '56 Vickie that I have had for 15 years to the car clubs big annual car show that we sponsor at Santa Anita horse racing track. I got it all...

Spent Saturday afternoon spiffing up the '55 T-Bird o get ready for our club picnic today. Finished up and shut the passenger door to go inside for dinner. The door didn't close all the way so I shut it harder. No luck, the latch on the door post broke in two. I have a suspicion it is an...