Possibly gonna buy a 66 T-Bird, what to look for? - Ford Forums

odinnn · 09-26-2007, 12:59

I have been a fan of the classic T-Bird for some time and just found one that is selling for a stupid price, witch is very important for me since it is really expensive to import cars into my country. The seller has told me that there is only a small amount of rust in the floor pans and little on the front fender. The pictures are all nice and from them the car seems fine. I am also told that the interior need minor detailing (what ever that means). If that ends up being the worst problems then I think it is a great deal.

So I am wondering are there any specialist sites that have replacement parts for 66 T-Birds if I encounter any problems?

Do any of you know about a 3rd party inspector near Greene, Iowa, so I can have the car checked before making the wrong deal?

Also I have the idea to put air suspension on it, has it been done? Or do you know of any good companies that could possibly make kits for the Bird?

Thanks alot:
Odinn

**tbird100636** · 09-26-2007, 22:13

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Originally Posted by odinnn

I have been a fan of the classic T-Bird for some time and just found one that is selling for a stupid price, witch is very important for me since it is really expensive to import cars into my country. The seller has told me that there is only a small amount of rust in the floor pans and little on the front fender. The pictures are all nice and from them the car seems fine. I am also told that the interior need minor detailing (what ever that means). If that ends up being the worst problems then I think it is a great deal.

So I am wondering are there any specialist sites that have replacement parts for 66 T-Birds if I encounter any problems?

Do any of you know about a 3rd party inspector near Greene, Iowa, so I can have the car checked before making the wrong deal?

Also I have the idea to put air suspension on it, has it been done? Or do you know of any good companies that could possibly make kits for the Bird?

Thanks alot:
Odinn

Common rust areas on the 64-66 TBirds are:
1. Lower front fenders
2. Rocker panels
3. Floor pans
4. Quarter panels
5. Trunk floors and sides
6. Lower door skins
Here's some T-Bird parts sites:
Ford Parts, Classic Car Parts, Truck Parts and Services by Auto Krafters-Mustang Auto Parts too!
Ford Thunderbird Parts - Bird Nest 1958-66
classichome
Classic Ford & Thunderbird Parts Supplier - Concours Parts
Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
Jim Osborn Reproductions Inc.
Larry's Mustang & Thunderbird
MAC�s: Dealer of Restoration Parts for Classic, Antique, Vintage Ford Autos, Cars & Trucks: Street Rod Parts, Vintage/Classic Ford Manuals & much more!
Pat Wilson's Thunderbird Parts
T-Birds by Nick: Your San Fernando Valley source for Thunderbirds!
Ford Falcon - Thunderbird Parts - Fairlane Parts - Comet Parts
Thunderbird Ranch
Good luck!!!

odinnn · 09-27-2007, 10:20

Great, thanks alot, that helps alot!

But does anyone have some info on air suspensions?

**tbird100636** · 01-04-2009, 15:30

Bump.