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@bbtablet 9 күн бұрын
Just for information, my Ford of Dagenham, England, Mk1 Cortina 1500cc has positive earth - 1962-1966 model.
@Thunderbird1968 9 күн бұрын
@@bbtablet I’ve heard a lot of British cars were positive ground
@tuckerjl 13 күн бұрын
You don’t see a lot of 68 t-birds great job!
@Thunderbird1968 13 күн бұрын
@@tuckerjl thank you
@elisabeths.8066 16 күн бұрын
You did such a great job on that! It looks amazing 😊
@Thunderbird1968 16 күн бұрын
@@elisabeths.8066 thank you!
@landoncustomclassics 17 күн бұрын
Nice! I'm just gonna paint my top.
@Thunderbird1968 17 күн бұрын
@@landoncustomclassics that definitely would be easier 😂
@donrice8026 17 күн бұрын
a engine will run hooked up backwards but not 100% from my experience 1 case is a 1952 farm tractor that had been changed from mag. to bat ing. it foul plugs i fought was this longer than i would like to admit so fowled the distributor wire back to coil it was hooked up backwards switch wires around runs perfect no more fouled plugs HAPPY WRENCHING
@krogg777 18 күн бұрын
Looking good! Interested to see how it turns out
@My2ndtimearound 18 күн бұрын
Why do you say BASICALLY so much? Maybe nervous? However your detailed instructions are excellent.
@Thunderbird1968 18 күн бұрын
@@My2ndtimearound I’m not sure, probably a filler word
@jackstangler4630 19 күн бұрын
Never seen dumb ways to die huh?
@xenocide2121 19 күн бұрын
yeah...... no... definitely not..........
@holzwurm_hd7029 19 күн бұрын
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@Thunderbird1968 20 күн бұрын
Good to know! Which wire controls the blinkers? There are three wires going into that connector on my car, a red, brown, and a yellow with black stripe. Only a blue leaves the other end so that’s why I suspected that the connector also would feed the cruise if equipped
@CougarsUnlimited 20 күн бұрын
Useful video that explains how the typical '67-72 Ford turn signal switch pin locking tang works and can be released. The factory tool (AMP 465644-1 Pin Extractor) can be used but is very fragile. Note: The three pin connector powers the side turning lights (on the fender). They are not for the cruise control.
@russelblackwell6041 21 күн бұрын
MMM vinyl roof were a poor design
@Thunderbird1968 21 күн бұрын
@@russelblackwell6041 I agree
@Thunderbird1968 29 күн бұрын
It’s next to impossible to find information about that little silver barrel, but it seems to be a radio suppressor which limits radio static due to ignition current
@austin3627 Ай бұрын
This video is a huge help, thanks for taking the time to document and go through everything. I really couldn't find anything online or in the forums on how to remove the trim and i was not looking forward attempting to do mine as my roof is in similar shape. I'm still not looking forward to it, taking the trim off is a huge job and not having a garage to keep my car in makes everything that much harder but with this video im sure i can get it done now. Thanks again
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear it helped you. Yeah I feel you there, I didn’t have a garage until a couple months ago, and it’s just the one stall because it’s rented but it’s a huge blessing. I’ll hopefully get the other segments filmed within a month
@Max.Simmons Ай бұрын
Hey I watched your dash video, I took the cluster out and tried changing the cluster lights to led’s an that didn’t work so now the cluster doesn’t light up at all any idea why that would be happening?
@Max.Simmons Ай бұрын
Even with the og lights the cluster doesn’t light up still
@austin3627 Ай бұрын
@@Max.Simmons check the fuse in the glove box. should be a 6amp fuse.
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
@@Max.Simmons not exactly sure…I’ve heard that LED lights don’t work well on these older systems or at least not certain LED bulbs. Did they work before? If they did then I assume that’s your problem. You could also check online Cougars Unlimited. They sell a lot of bulbs and other electrical things that work on the thunderbirds (cougars and thunderbirds share some electrical components) I think they only sell through third party sellers, such as eBay but you could call Vince and ask him he’s very helpful. They make a LED taillight bulb for the thunderbird so they may have other offerings as well. Hope that helps
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
@@Max.Simmons sorry I missed this comment. Yeah I agree, check your fuse. The light blue wire controls all your dash lights. If you have a test light that helps. Fuse would be my first guess, then double check your light switch because I found out if it’s not mounted correctly the reostat spring won’t contact the tab inside the switch
@Max.Simmons Ай бұрын
@@Thunderbird1968 bet! do you mind if I get your # so I could FaceTime ya sometime an show you? If not it’s cool I understand
@RodknockRhett Ай бұрын
07:00 reason 557 to own an impact.
@RodknockRhett Ай бұрын
Update. It is still turning with the stud even with an impact. RIP.
@GhostShip682 8 күн бұрын
@@RodknockRhettyou and I both brother. Had a 12V I’ve had a while, no luck. Seen him using a 20V so bought a 20V, still no luck. How did you come along?
@RodknockRhett 8 күн бұрын
@ I ended up cutting one of them and used a lot of heat on the second one and a pipe wrench on the stud. Heat it, turn the nut a little and heat it again. Kept doing that and finally got it off. The impact just spun the stud on both shocks. My car is a worst case scenario.
@neanderthal6717 Ай бұрын
68 was first year for the 302..
@elisabeths.8066 Ай бұрын
I love the painting videos
@Max.Simmons Ай бұрын
How’d you take the push clips out?
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
@@Max.Simmons I think I used pliers, a flat blade would probably work too…If the assembly is off already you can just squish the back end with your fingers and push it out. If not grab it from the front with pliers… if I remember correctly
@jbaber9672 Ай бұрын
It's a Ford that is wgy
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
@@jbaber9672 😥
@ryanfair4129 Ай бұрын
A 2000 with a door ashtray!? My how the years have gone 😂
@Thunderbird1968 Ай бұрын
@@ryanfair4129 right?!
@elisabeths.8066 2 ай бұрын
I love that sound
@elisabeths.8066 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for fixing our car 🩵
@PinkyFingerPedalStrike 2 ай бұрын
I thought you would have cut it open and not just held it over a drain pan...
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@PinkyFingerPedalStrike that’s a good idea
@SmileyRiley66 2 ай бұрын
Love the videos on the 68 tbird man. Very hard to find info on how to do anything with them even with the shop manuals. Curious question do your wipers work on high and low? Mine seem to only work on low. And one more question how did you/do you find vacuum leaks. Everything's vacuum and I wouldn't doubt I have a few lol.
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@SmileyRiley66 I’m glad to hear that! Yeah my wipers work full range…I made a short on fixing wipers because all it took for me was to take the cowl off and manually work the wiper lever coming out of the pump. Also could check to make sure you have enough power steering fluid (type F transmission fluid). Finding vacuum leaks in the car I found normally you can hear a distinct hissing noise. I had a couple inside the car that were very loud. I ended up gutting almost all the vacuum system on my car, except for the drivetrain vacuum lines. Hope that helps
@firewall8047 2 ай бұрын
My 1995 bronco has one
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@firewall8047 nice!
@Upurzz 2 ай бұрын
Sears sold absolutely everything. They had a catalog you could buy every part you needed.
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@Upurzz that’s cool! I remember hearing about sears catalog, and I’ve seen a lot of sears tools over the years. I’m young so I only remember sears as a clothing store
@Leavemealone- 2 ай бұрын
@@Thunderbird1968I have an old catalogue from the like 20s and you could buy houses guns makeup whatever you wanted, Amazon before amazon but better
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@Leavemealone- that’s so cool! I would love to have lived back then. Yeah, better than Amazon
@Blu_Grit_Garage 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I did that once.
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@Blu_Grit_Garage and what was your experience?
@Blu_Grit_Garage 2 ай бұрын
@@Thunderbird1968 I wired a coil backwards once when tuning up with points, rotor, condenser and I replaced the old coil with a new chrome one. At first I thought the Tach quit because of faulty parts, but it was me switching the coil wires. i think the ground had a Red end from the previous owner or something that threw me off.
@Blu_Grit_Garage 2 ай бұрын
From what I have seen, most aftermarket rims don't contact the center bore.
@landoncustomclassics 2 ай бұрын
I'm running Thrush glasspacks on mine also! This week installing an Aces high roller pro ignition system
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
@@landoncustomclassics I love the sound! But I got a wicked vibration at low rpm I got to find out how to get rid of. I’m thinking some tips or something
@KevinFrancis-u7n 2 ай бұрын
What a disappointment of a video😢
@Thunderbird1968 2 ай бұрын
Sorry 😢 stay tuned for a better one
@fatboyb2006 2 ай бұрын
Very good demonstration I like that❤
@austin3627 3 ай бұрын
i also have a 68 white tudor, you've actually helped me on my build with some interior things i wasnt sure about. So cool to see another bird like mine. The only issue i have with running wheels that aren't hub centric is that all of the load from bumps and potholes hit the studs and the studs only. So at that point the only thing keeping your wheels mounted to the car is also taking all of the force from impacts and the weight of the vehicle. i still run them on my bird and my comet but its always in the back of my mind that one hard pot hole and the studs could break. Also when you tighten the wheel, go in a star pattern starting with the bottom left, top and then bottom right and the wheel will be centered to the axle
@Thunderbird1968 3 ай бұрын
@@austin3627 I’m glad I was able to help. Yeah I see your point, but like I showed with the feeler gauge the rim is not actually touching the hub anyway, so technically it’s only the nuts holding the tire, although like you I prefer matching Hubs
@toddgittins5692 3 ай бұрын
Chrome the stock wheel.
@owenmonaco7817 3 ай бұрын
If the center bore centered the rim, the lug nuts wouldnt be conical
@Thunderbird1968 3 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s interesting. I guess each vehicle probably responds differently to a reversed coil
@cloakedgt 3 ай бұрын
i saw a video of a guy get a 73 mustang running after just sitting for a while. the car was running terribly, he noticed the coil was set up backwards, so it does work but not very well, funny how such a small mistake can make you rethink everything, all mechanics suffer with that my dad was having electrical issues with his 69 firebird turns out it was just a film on his battery terminals lol
@enisag6867 3 ай бұрын
did you plug any holes internaly ?
@Thunderbird1968 3 ай бұрын
@@enisag6867 no just external ones
@DavidMoore-lx4xz 3 ай бұрын
What’s the point and what’s the product?
@Thunderbird1968 3 ай бұрын
@@DavidMoore-lx4xz the point is to give a sneak peek at the full video. The product is tremclad rust paint
@AmuzingInteresting 3 ай бұрын
Water, bad plug wires, fuel filter clogged
@elisabeths.8066 3 ай бұрын
Very cool finds!
@elisabeths.8066 3 ай бұрын
Great job ❤
@elisabeths.8066 4 ай бұрын
So exciting!
@tristadavid 4 ай бұрын
One of my biggest regrets of all time is selling that truck to you! Should've kept it myself 🙂
@Thunderbird1968 4 ай бұрын
@@tristadavid yes you should have, it would probably be worth quite a bit now
@primedpepega3832 4 ай бұрын
Very cool truck
@WilliamKennedy-e5j 4 ай бұрын
The Thunderbirds were my favorite car for years . I owned 15 in total going back to the 1957 . I did own a 1968 Town Landau Thunderbird which is your model . The Town Landau was the top of the line for Thunderbird introduced in 1962 . I drove a 1964 Thunderbird in high school in 1968 . My 1968 Thunderbird was dark blue with matching interior . I had the plush carpet deep pile .
@Thunderbird1968 4 ай бұрын
@@WilliamKennedy-e5j very nice! I love mine too
@Jasperhudierez 4 ай бұрын
love it!
@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 4 ай бұрын
383 has the distributor in the front near that alternator. 318 and 360 have them behind the carb or throttle body if its a magnum engine from the newer dodges/Jeeps
@Thunderbird1968 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@dakotartcrazy 4 ай бұрын
Dodge is probably 360 ci if not 318