I dont have the money nor the experience but i wanted to let you bird fans know about this and those of you that would like to refurbish an older car this is something for you to look at.
I found this under the wichita, ks craigslist.
***** HELP ME CLEAN OUT HOUSE AND GARAGE!!!! *****
1964 Ford Thunderbird, ready for paint, might need engine work (has fuel gummed up on top of engine but supposedly was a running 390 engine when I bought it) - $3,000
Jeremy
ksbassnuts@yahoo.com