Summary

This car was totally disassembled and the body and frame were restored. It was painted Flame Red with urethane and clear. The 312ci engine and automatic transmission were overhauled and air conditioner installed. New tires, upholstery and chrome.

Details

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible was totally disassembled, stripped of paint, repaired as necessary, primed with epoxy primer, then painted original Ford Flame Red, with two-stage urethane and clear-coated. The frame was sand-blasted and painted with two-stage black urethane paint. All bushings, ball joints, shocks, hardware and mounts were replaced, and four new springs were installed. The car was then assembled using mostly new bolts. The entire brake system was overhauled and filled with Silicone DOT 5 fluid. This Thunderbird is powered by a 312ci 8-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission, both of which were overhauled, along with the rear end. It has almost entirely all-new wiring installed, and the generator was replaced with an alternator. The original ignition points were removed and a Pertonics electronic ignition was installed. An aftermarket air conditioner was added, as well as an AM/FM radio with cassette. A complete new interior kit was put in, including the dash. All bumpers and plated parts were replated or replaced with new. A new black soft-top was installed and the porthole hardtop was painted in off-white. New hardware, moldings, glass and headliner were fitted, as well as five new Firestone whitewall tires. The original factory invoice accompanies the car. It runs and drives well and has approximately 600 miles since the completion of the restoration.