46yblock
Senior Member
At a garage sale only 8 miles away was a Tbird for sale, already on the trailer. It was a total surprise, as I just followed a garage sale sign. Looked it over, price was right, so made the deal. It is a hardtop, complete, with 352 300HP engine, with factory air and Cruiso-matic. There is much to do, but so far I am looking forward to it. First thing is to establish whether or not the engine runs. I found a receipt in the car dated 2006 for a new 1960 Thunderbird starter, so that is encouraging regarding its ability to start. I will rebuild the Autolite 4100 first, and go from there.
The night after the purchase, but before delivery, I read that there was a 430 MEL engine option that year. When I first looked at it I just assumed it was a 352. Even though the big option is more valuable, I'm glad the 352 is in there.
When I was eleven or so family friends had a '60, and my sister and I thought they were so cool!
The key lock mechanism on the trunk is missing, only with the hole present, and one of the first things is to figure out how to get the trunk open. No telling what goodies might lurk inside!
The night after the purchase, but before delivery, I read that there was a 430 MEL engine option that year. When I first looked at it I just assumed it was a 352. Even though the big option is more valuable, I'm glad the 352 is in there.
When I was eleven or so family friends had a '60, and my sister and I thought they were so cool!
The key lock mechanism on the trunk is missing, only with the hole present, and one of the first things is to figure out how to get the trunk open. No telling what goodies might lurk inside!
