![]() The 390 is in there, although the air conditioning compressor seems to have gone missing. Of course, with the car non-operative, we don’t know how many of those systems still work, but what a great start for a restoration! I have to wonder how that Buick floor mat got in there, though. ![]() This Landau came equipped with power windows, power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. While the interior certainly needs some work, it is complete, and includes a lot of options. These are my favorite Thunderbirds (1961-63 style). Although the car is not in running condition, if it stays close to the price it’s at now I think that’s OK.įor those black plate lovers, it’s here! Other than the right taillight being damaged, it looks like the car is in remarkably solid condition. The sides of this car look relatively solid, certainly not the rust buckets I’ve seen from up North. It’s located in Clovis, California and is up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is currently well under $1,000 with no reserve. I own 2 '63 Galaxie 500XL's (one's a 352, t'other is a 390), and a FE equipped '65 F100.so I don't need to go too far to look and compare engine mounts/brackets, and blocks.This 1963 Ford Thunderbird looks a little sun-baked, but it’s a relatively solid and straight car that might make a great entry classic. > The same service part replacement 390 short block was used 1961/72. The motor mount mounting holes will be the same car/truck, only the brackets and actual mounts are different. The same bare block rough casting was used for 352/360/390. Look at that T-Bird 390 engine, on the left front is cast 352. Why did I use the T-Bird analogy? The Galaxie motor mounts/brackets are the same 61/64, but are different in 1965, because an entirely new body & frame was introduced. ![]() Then the mounts are C6SZ-6038-A R/L is the same. The only dif in the mounts is if the 1966 Bird had a 428 engine. Anyone else care to comment?1961/66 390 T-Birds use the same motor mounts because the engine block is the same: C4SZ-6038-C right side & C4SZ-6038-D left side. It's always a gamble.Ģ) Bill, I'd love to hammer out this motor mount issue. It might be worth looking around on eBay to see what stuff is going for - at $100, you might make a few more bucks reselling the stuff. And worth the bucks to people with show cars or collectibles that want to make it "right". To clear up some things, not to lend any real expertise.ġ) Ford428CJ mentions those 61/63 engines might be worth something to the right person. The chromed 390 covers also spell out Thunderbird. Chromed valve covers were offered for all the FE engines. All the 1961/64 390 engines, regardless of whether in a Galaxie or a Bird will have T H U N D E R B I R D spelled out in block letters on the valve covers.ģ52 engines valve covers 1961/64 spell F O R D. ![]() ![]() The valve covers used 1961/64 are rounded, have no oil caps. This Z refers to the standard 390 engine, not the 1961 HiPo version. * Ford Confusion: The VIN engine code of Z was used on 1962/71 Fords and 1962/67 T-Birds. Engine VIN code: MĬompression ratio 10.5:1. Three Holley 2V Carburetorsģ90 Thunderbird Special Six Barrel (3x2). Engine VIN code: Z *Ĭompression ratio 10.6:1 401 HP 6000 RPM. 390 Thunderbird Special Six Barrel (3x2). ![]()
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