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Freshly Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird

1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
1955 Green Ford Thunderbird
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Type: Convertible
Year: 1955
Mileage: 80
Color: Green
Engine: 292
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: White
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Chiloquin, Oregon, United States

1955 Ford Thunderbird Additional Info:

You are looking at a freshly restored 1955 Thunderbirdwith only 80 miles put on it since the restoration!

In 2016 I was finishing up a degree and decided to purchase this car to restored it which turned out to be way more work than I originally intended! After sandblasting, I discoveredsome serious rust problems that turned this project into a two and half year restorations project that I saw the entire way through.It came out to about 32 panels I replaced in total! The entire body was skim coated and blocked by hand. I refinished it with Marten Senior paint that I color sanded and buffed to remove dirt’s and most of the orange-peel.

The engine is a 292 that was torn down and re-ringed. The heads were gone through and a new cam was placed in the block as well. It runs good now with no leaks, oil burning, or taping/knocking sounds. The frame was completely striped of its parts, painted, and reassembled with new suspension bushings, brakes, tires and exhaust.

Upholstery is a kit from Larry’s Thunderbird that I installed myself. The seat has new foam under it and the headlineris new as well. Many of the dash component are new and I installed a digital original looking radio.

I made a video series on the restorationprocess. There are three movies and at the end of the first two there is a link to watch the next one. (the third video will be uploaded in a few days)

This car is for someone who is looking for a clean fresh Thunderbirdthat would make a fun and reliable driver. It may need a few adjustments like the hard top clamps need to be adjusted butover all this car is ready to go.

Ask any questions you would like and I can send additional photos if desired. The sale of the car is sold as is and a deposit is required within the first 48 hrs through Pay Pall after the auction is closed.

Thanks,

Dan



55 Thunderbird Part 1 - Teardown and Rebuild

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