1958 Ford Thunderbird Custom Project - (58,59,60) Squarebird - 2" Chop

Looking for a fun and interesting custom car project?

Check out this 1958 Ford Thunderbird 2-door Coupe.

I drove this car home to Los Angeles from Costa Mesa, CA about 3 years ago. The car was ultra low (2” ground clearance) but traveled down the road like a champ. It sounded strong and drove nice and straight down the highway.

I shaved the deck lid, started shaving the handles, and started a front fender repair. I also mocked up a rolled edge to the hood scoop.

I also started chopping 2” out of the roof. The rear glass frame was tilted forward. The front pillars were spread and tacked in place. It needs to be finished and the windshield needs to be cut about 1 1/2".

I don't have the time or the interest to finish out this car … so now it’s time for you to take the reins and make it into whatever cool vision you have for it.

As far as I can tell, the car has always been in California. I have some of the original paperwork from the first owner in 1958 as well as a pile of receipts from some of the previous owners for work they did and had done. That paperwork will be yours with the car.

Body-wise the car is pretty honest. There are a few spots of filler here and there, some minor dents and dings, but no major surprises await. There is some surface rust from the car sitting.

The engine is a 352 with 3-speed automatic. I have a receipt showing the motor was a rebuilt swap. It ran strong before it was parked.

The car is basically complete - but as I’m sure you can tell from the pics, it’s a total project.

• Electric door kit

• Shop Manual

• Car cover

It’s not currently running. After first parking the car, I drained the oil from the motor and trans with the thinking that I’d pull it, paint the front frame & motor, then reinstall. I also dropped the exhaust because it wasn’t looking that great. I never got around to replacing these things. As I mentioned above, the last I drove it it ran strong. That’s all I know about it.

The rear frame needs some attention to correct the notching above the axle. The car spent some time in East LA and had been dropped down super low. I put spring lifters in the back so it will load on and off a trailer easily.

All sales are final. This car is being sold “as is” with no warranties implied. Includes bill of sale and I will sign over the title to you.

$500 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of end of auction.

Serious Buyers Only. Ask any and all questions before the close of the auction.

DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT INTENDING TO PURCHASE THE CAR.

Transportation arrangement is up to you but I will make myself available to assist with loading onto a trailer.

Good luck and happy bidding!