The Combo Bird - 1967 1968 1969 Ford Thunderbird T Bird 429 & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Phoenix AZ on 1-27-24.
We're looking at a 1968 Ford Thunderbird in Summer Rain Metallic Blue Paint. The car comes with the 429 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Kelly Castle. Kelly’s had this car since 2017. Kelly has a love for late 1960’s Thunderbirds since he had one in High School and now restored them. He also has 5 late 1960’s Thunderbirds. He shares he found this car pretty much uncared for at the top of a pile of dirt and bought is for $1250.00. He decided he had a 429 engine at his shop, and stated to fix it up with correct factory parts from a 1967, a 1968, and a 1969 Thunderbird, so I’ve named this car “The Combo Bird”. This is the most striking looking late 1960’s Thunderbird I’ve ever seen.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@sodiebergh]

Three cheers to Kelly Castle for keeping these beautiful birds in flight! Thank you for posting this, Lou. Summer Rain Metallic is my new favorite color 🩵

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read this car is in your new favorite color :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@toddbonin6926]

I never ever approve of modifying a classic car. That said, I think this just may be the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen. Bravo!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@citibear57]

I agree, Lou. Kelly's T-bird is just amazing. The paint color is perfect. I thought it was actually a Ford factory color, and was surprised to hear it was a Prius choice. No Prius ever looked this good!! Lou, Kelly, thanks for showing us this 'unique beauty' 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read "Kelly's T-bird is just amazing' :-) I think so too, Lou

[@sebastianruhland5198]

Wow "dynamic turn signals" 50 years before Audi. Absolutely beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read what you notice :-)

[@BillMcDevitt-yg8yr]

The '66-'67 Charger was supposed to have similar turn signals but it was dubbed too costly for Dodge.

[@michaelhintz6187]

Thanks for keeping these beauties on the road. ❤

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,KELLY FOR SHARING ANOTHER T-BIRD ,WE LOVE 💕 KELLY COMBO 😁💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)

[@luxor-uc2xs]

What a great looking Thunderbird T Bird. The 429 engine makes it even more impressive and i love the colors. Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome luxor 8071.

[@emmettcunninghamjr.5207]

Wow! Kelly's Combo Bird is truly done right. I love it. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Emmett, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Absolutely stunning T-Bird! Love the color and the "tweaks" that he made using different model year aspects. Once again, Lou, you deliver a fantastic car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "fantastic car!" with you ultraviolet tp :-)

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous Bird.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@DOCTRJ]

Share the channel around we need a million people to see these! 💯💯💯

[@loucostabile]

Thank you!

[@petestaint8312]

Wow! Lou, you're killing me. Love these Birds. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share the Birds with you Pete :-)

[@petestaint8312]

@@loucostabile Kelly has a hell of a collection. He rocks. 😎

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I like it! Mr. Castle always brings the best of the best T-birds, and his custom creation is no exception. It turned out nicely and it looks fantastic in that blue paint. Quite the classy interior, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "I like it!" :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou

[@scottmassey4330]

Very cool. Engine bay very clean. Oh yea, luxurious and throaty. He’s quiet the collector, great these cars are still rolling.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to share the collection with you :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful T-bird! Love the colour. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

The thunderbird till now is the car of youth....

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@user-pk7hk3vb4s]

Beautiful thunderbird, owned a 1987 bird and really enjoyed it.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Happy to read you had a fun car too :-)

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

How impressive does this 1968 Ford Thunderbird look in that "Summer Rain Metallic Blue" paint in the sunlight! I liked the front with the bird symbol adorning the flat grill that hides the attractive retractable headlights; apart from the elegant white roof and the long, one-piece rectangular guide with the Thunderbird letters in the middle. The interior looks very elegant; from the doors with that large chrome bird logo, to its stylized white seats next to the black console and its wood-framed instruments. Finally, that final shot of the tour was very beautiful; where you could see the beautiful paint on the hood shining along with that hill in the background! Congratulations to its owner, Kelly Castle, for successfully combining parts from those three Thunderbirds models, and achieving this beautiful and unique "The Combo Bird"! Best regards, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, I agree, I like the looks of this car, and glad you do too :-) Enjoy reading the details you see in this "Combo" Bird" :-) Lou

[@steves9905]

Gorgeous. These are such dense, high content cars that really benefited from sharing the unibody construction plant with Lincoln. High quality, well engineered and beautiful

[@loucostabile]

HI Steve S, Happy to read this is "Gorgeous" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

unibody construction plant?

[@johnfitcheard7112]

I like it! He built it the way he wanted

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I like it!" :-)

[@ashleygordon3467]

Wonderful and that Gentleman clearly knows and likes his TBirds!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Wonderful" :-) Yes, he's a T Bird Watcher.

[@stacyserra1030]

I had a 67 and 69 T Bird both customized back in my day. lowrided. Would love to have one of these just the way they are❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

Чудове авто! Колір,салон, двигун! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@clintonsager2233]

Best looking Prius paint job ever! These Thunderbirds are beautiful cars that have aged very well. Talk about personal luxury - It doesn't get better than this for Ford Motor Company in that category!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clinton, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) High praise, Lou

[@danam0228]

This guy did an amazing job wuth this T-bird. Has quite the eye

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-)

[@billbright1755]

It’s got a one two punch combination that’s pretty potent. A T - Bird take on vintage motoring. 1976 Dorthy Moore “ misty blue “ Great work Lou very well presented and great lighting/color filtering. Crystal clear!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the way this car is presented, Lou

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Hello Lou! I'm really loving your stories on the fifth-generation Thunderbirds! You might as well say this T-Bird is three cars in one! A '68 with a '69 grille and taillights from a '67. Now that's a very great way to modify a classic car - keeping it all Ford. No tacky aftermarket products! And the owner seems to be a fan of the '67-'71 Thunderbirds. I'd love to see a '70 or a '71 'Bird, Lou, if you haven't done one yet. Keep those videos coming, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hello Know Bodies Full, Happy to read you're enjoying the T Birds of this generation. Good news! Here is a 1971 for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXykf52vnLOol7c

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful Thunderbird Lou God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you, Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Always liked the hazard flashers with the sequential lights, both sides flash sequentially.

[@loucostabile]

That's cool :-)

[@motorTranz]

Gorgeous Thunderbird 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey big bro Lou!!! Happy Father's Day to you a bit late, big brother. And...POW!! This gorgeous Thunderbird is one helluva KNOCKOUT 😵😵for JV Johnny/Robin, man 🤣! SOCK!!!! My floppy sneakers literally got yanked off my stocking JV baseball jock feet and thrown in the air like a "Twin Pop Flies" and-Holy Cow!!-you catch them both then catch me as I fall forward unconscious 😵right over your right shoulder 🤪!! You are like Gary Carter/Jackie Chan and one helluva protective big brother, Lou😅. Truly. And this 'Bird is truly a beauty. WOW! That color is stunning and she looks right at home driving down those beautiful desert plant lined Arizona streets....what a treat Kelly has wrought! Thanks for showcasing his beauties for us, Lou! JV Johnny ⚾⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, Happy to KO you this with car :-) Glove on each hand.....the now the bend down to catch over the shoulder.....BINGO! My pleasure sharing this Blue Bird with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Hi Lou, very interesting mods - tastefully done. Man, did Ford do a fantastic job with that vintage of personal luxury 'Birds!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy the work done to complete this car :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Is sure got a great collection of old T-Birds

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@mikeyb.3004]

Wow! Fun to watch!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Wow! Fun to watch!" :-)

[@user-gl7mj7xd6z]

Really beautiful. Always thought the front ends and rear tail lighting were very unique. Great styling. Thanks for sharing . Love the videos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D64, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

She is a rare bird, with the modifications, T-Bird that is! Always something interesting. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Rare Bird" with you :-) You're welcome John!

[@bruceh92]

Awesome features and engine and the blue paint looks amazing, great Thunderbird guys! Thanks for vid!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@NVC1019]

thanks lou a great t-bird that kelly did just perfect and the color scheme just pops!! ...ciao amico

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome NVC1019. I like the color of this car too :-)

[@robertlombardi2228]

Gorgeous!😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Gorgeous!" :-)

[@KenanTurkiye]

Kelly is a genius.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@davidbolt5113]

Could be my favorite ‘Bird. The 67-69s.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@terrym5023]

Not sure I ever saw that color before 🤔. It absolutely 🔵 me away 😂

[@loucostabile]

"It absolutely 🔵 me away" NICE!

[@OldRustySteele]

I had a ‘67 Fairlane 2-dr hardtop. It was a similar color, called “Clearwater Aqua”. It was a gorgeous car, especially when the windows were rolled down.

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Lou, What a amazing combo & I love how Kelly long sleeve T Shirt matches the colour of the T-Bird. If anything dual exhaust give it abit of a rumble otherwise what a amazing white interior. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Good day Louis, Happy to share this "Combo Bird" with you. Glad to read the details you see and hear. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@louiskats5116]

@@loucostabile 👍👍👍

[@AllenTolbert-ld9ms]

Well Done

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@MrTrack412]

So Good, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one Jed!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Wow great job 👍🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a Wow from you :-)

[@stevebyrne4235]

Needs a '67 steering wheel! Gorgeous car, thanks

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you'd like to see. You're welcome.

[@douglasb.1203]

Wow.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bluenorm]

car very pretty and powerfull.

[@loucostabile]

Hi blue nor, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and power of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JohnCBurzynski]

The engine really sounds muscular for a luxury car.

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@johnjuarez8005]

Nice!!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@IAmAnAdowablePanto2190]

in my opinion it weirds me out of it's a mix of 3 Thunderbirds 🥴🥴 though I like da blue color on da car. Wish we can all drive classic cars in the 60s☺️☺️☺️☮️☮️☮️

[@loucostabile]

Hi JustAnAdowablePanto, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Irishfan]

He did something here I would never do! I have liked certain things about different years of cars that the model was similar for a run of three or for years. The 49, 50, 51 Ford were pretty much the same car, but each was different in the front 49 had block letters spelling out Ford on the hood above the bullet cone in the grill, the 50 had the Ford Crest logo instead of the block letters. The 51 the grill was completely changed. This practice of changing the grills continued with the 52, 53, and 54. Also, the 55 and 56. Starting in 57, the main Ford full-size model changed completely every year into the seventies. However the Thunderbird, Falcon, Mustang, Fairlane, Torino, Mercury Comet all had generations of the car where the body was tweaked slightly and the best indication of what year the car was was the front grill. The second thing was the federally required safety features. I would never mix the years up. If it is a 68, then every part on the car should be a 68 part. I noticed you only talked about the different years on the exterior. The interiors had some slight diferences, too. That steering wheel, I believe, was a 69 steering wheel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Thanks for sharing the differences you notice :-) Lou

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Wow, I didn't realize he still had one left to share. How many is this now, is this all 5? That's pretty cool he used up his left over parts and made a best of 5th gen tribute, mix. I wouldn't have done it to my '68 but since he's got 5, well, why not mix it up a bit anyway? hahaha It's all easy bolt on changes, minus the rear reflectors, but that would still only require drilling a couple holes to add them also. I like it just the way it is. That's a nice metallic blue. If he doesn't like the RV cam, he wouldn't the thumper cam in mine haha.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wabanaki Warrior - Mi'kmaw Indian of Mi'kma'ki, There was this one left. Happy to read you enjoy the looks and color of this car :-) Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

I’m first AGAIN!! Great neat car!

[@loucostabile]

WINNER!

[@peterhallock9486]

Not my cup of tea but a very nice classic, well done my friend 🥰🇺🇲

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you can appreciate this "very nice classic" :-)

[@bigmountain7561]

Awesome Combo getting the best of all three. Does the A/C work? I would just drive it. Great Video Thank You Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Mountain, "getting the best of all three" Nice :-) A/C works. You're welcome Lou

[@bluenorm]

was seat headrest an option for 1968? they were mandated on 69

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I think so. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share.

[@williamcorwin5526]

A "hub cap" covers just the hub and lug nuts. A " wheel cover" covers the entire wheel to the rim. This T Bird has wheel covers. I'm usually not this picky but you have become the go to guru and should have proper nomenclature.

[@loucostabile]

What is "nomenclature" :-) Stay well! Lou

[@thomasthurston6656]

Lol, what an idiot. Sounds like they have a few lose lugs.@loucostabile

[@thomasthurston6656]

You have a lug lose.

[@BillMcDevitt-yg8yr]

@@loucostabile Lou, most of us in PA call them hub caps also!

[@bluenorm]

voltage regulator under the fender near the battery c

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you notice.

[@danielulz1640]

Almost like Johnny Cash's Cadillac! LOL.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@NoPrivateProperty]

8-10 mpg of high test

[@loucostabile]

smiles to the gallon.

[@DOCTRJ]

bluetiful 💙👍🤠🌳🏞️🌄

[@loucostabile]

NICE!