1966 Ford Thunderbird

Z CODE 390ci V-8 6.4L

Automatic

6Y87Z153520

--> FOR SALE - 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau SAME OWNER SINCE 1988 This car drives great, but needs some work. Due to a disabling injury it is up for sale. I purchased this car in 1988 with 87k miles on it. Around 8 years ago, I decided to restore a few things for a fun and safe daily commuter car. The car has been kept as complete and original as possible, but things like radial tires, poly-urethane bushings, and electronic ignition, have really improved this car tremendously. I also did not like the big hearse-like chrome "S" bar roof trim, nor did I like the gaudy script "Thunderbird" normally seen on the rear fender, both of which were never replaced, but come with the car. As noted below, a correct 390 crate engine was fitted with a Crane Powermax low-end-touque street cam, and carefully broken-in with Pertronix "point-free" electronic ignition, and a new 9" posi-traction 3.70:1 third member rear differential. The brakes where completely redone, and today work like new. A lot of work went into the steering system, as did the suspension. All 4 springs had been replaced back in the mid '90s and still hold their stance firm. The black with wood-grain-trim interior is in good over-all condition with no cracks in the dash, and with all of the original instrumentation working. The door panels are in average condition showing some wear on the driver's side. The front passenger seat sits low from missing seat-foam, while the very well functioning power driver’s seat has been partially recovered (lower section), and refoamed; and it now has a 5" inch split in the middle of the backrest. The other seats are original, and in good shape with no wear showing. The passenger side looks great from 20 feet with only a few scratches and paint dings, but on the other side, the driver's door has been refitted with a solid replacement and the driver's fender has a basketball sized dent. The door seals and trunk seal had been redone in the mid '90s, but the passenger door and trunk seal both leaked rusting a whole in the front passenger floor, and another hole on one side on the trunk floor. There are several surface rust spots on the trunk-lid, and the typical areas with rust-bubbling around the lower fender wells. The other 3 floor sections, the rest of the trunk, the rocker-panels,and the rest of the under-carriage remain very solid. Safe, drivable and very fun project; If you have any questions at all, I would be happy to respond as quickly as possible. RECENT EXPENSE HISTORY: - CORRECT CRATE ENGINE: 390ci V-8 6.4L (NEW PROFORMANCE POWERTRAIN 2005) - CRANE POWERMAX CAM KIT (INSTALLED WITH NEW ENGINE - 2005) - PERTRONIX IGNITOR II ELECTRONIC IGNITION WITH FLAMETHROWER COIL (NEW 2005) - RADIATOR (NEW/REBUILT 2005) - POWER STEERING PUMP (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - POWER STEERING GEARBOX AND PITMAN ARM (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - STRUT ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - LOWER BALL JOINTS (NEW 2007) - LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - FRONT TIRES AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT (NEW 2007) - MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER (NEW 2007) - REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND SHOES (NEW 2007) - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS HOSES AND PADS RESURFACED ROTORS(NEW 2007) - SHOCK ABSORBERS (NEW 2006 EXTRA HEAVY DUTY GAS CHARGED) - OVERSIZED SWAY-BAY KIT & POLY-GRAPHITE BUSHINGS (NEW 2006) - 9" REAR AXEL WAS UPGRADED TO 3.70:1 POSI-TRACTION (NEW 2006) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM FACTORY: - TOWN LANDAU PACKAGE WITH BLACK VINYL TOP - IVY GREEN METALLIC PAINT - POWER WINDOWS - POWER VENT WINDOWS - POWER DOOR LOCKS - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER’S SEAT - AIR CONDITIONING - FENDER SKIRTS COLLECTOR'S PARTS THE BUYER CAN HAVE IF DESIRED: - CAM & LIFTERS FROM STOCK CRATE MOTOR - CORROBORATOR CORE : CORRECT 1966 FORD AUTOLITE 4100 1.08v - LEFT OVER STEERING BOX PITMAN ARM - BRAKE CALIPER CORES, SPARE CALIPER HOSES, BRAKE CYLINDER CORES - OLD SUSPENSION PARTS - CORRECT ORIGINAL REAR-GEAR 3RD-MEMBER WITH 3.00:1 RATIO DIFFERENTIAL NOTABLE CONSIDERATIONS: - SAFE DRIVABLE VERY FUN PROJECT - NEEDS FRONT-PASS. FLOOR PANEL PATCH - NEEDS ANOTHER SMALL PATCH IN THE TRUNK - NEEDS DRIVER'S FENDER DENT REPAIR - NEEDS MINOR RUST REPAIR AND REPAINT - POWER WINDOWS WORK INTERMITTENTLY - POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE STICKY - AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS REGULAR SERVICE AND A NEW BELT (OTHERWISE INTACT) - EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKY - THE CARPET IS WORN OUT - THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A 5" SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACKREST Doug White's 1966 Thunderbird - 6/10/2012 On Jun-13-12 at 14:57:36 PDT, seller added the following information: SAME OWNER SINCE 1988 This car drives great, but needs some work. Due to a disabling injury it is up for sale. I purchased this car in 1988 with 87k miles on it. Around 8 years ago, I decided to restore a few things for a fun and safe daily commute to work. The car has been kept as complete and original as possible, but things like radial tires, poly-urethane bushings, and electronic ignition, have really improved this car tremendously. I also did not like the big hearse-like chrome "S" bar roof trim, nor did I like the gaudy script "Thunderbird" normally seen on the rear fender, both of which were never replaced, but come with the car. As noted below, a correct "Z Code" 390 crate engine was fitted with a Crane Powermax low-end-touque street cam, and carefully broken-in with Pertronix "point-free" electronic ignition, and a new 9" posi-traction 3.70:1 third member rear differential. The brakes where completely redone, and today work like new. A lot of work went into the steering system, as did the suspension. All 4 springs had been replaced back in the mid '90s and still hold their stance firm. The black with wood-grain-trim interior is in good over-all condition with no cracks in the dash, and with all of the original instrumentation working. The door panels are in average condition showing some wear on the driver's side. The front passenger seat sits low from missing seat-foam, while the very well functioning power driver’s seat has been partially recovered (lower section), and refoamed; and it now has a 5" inch split in the middle of the backrest. The other seats are original, and in good shape with no wear showing. The passenger side looks great from 20 feet with only a few scratches and paint dings, but on the other side, the driver's door has been refitted with a solid replacement and the driver's fender has a basketball sized dent. The door seals and trunk seal had been redone in the mid '90s, but the passenger door and trunk seal both leaked rusting a whole in the front passenger floor, and another hole on one side on the trunk floor. There are several surface rust spots on the trunk-lid, and the typical areas with rust-bubbling around the lower fender wells. The other 3 floor sections, the rest of the trunk, the rocker-panels,and the rest of the under-carriage remain very solid. Safe, drivable and very fun project; If you have any questions at all, I would be happy to respond as quickly as possible. RECENT EXPENSE HISTORY: - CORRECT CRATE ENGINE: 390ci V-8 6.4L (NEW PROFORMANCE POWERTRAIN 2005) - CRANE POWERMAX CAM KIT (INSTALLED WITH NEW ENGINE - 2005) - PERTRONIX IGNITOR II ELECTRONIC IGNITION WITH FLAMETHROWER COIL (NEW 2005) - RADIATOR (NEW/REBUILT 2005) - POWER STEERING PUMP (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - POWER STEERING GEARBOX AND PITMAN ARM (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - STRUT ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - LOWER BALL JOINTS (NEW 2007) - LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - FRONT TIRES AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT (NEW 2007) - MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER (NEW 2007) - REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND SHOES (NEW 2007) - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS HOSES AND PADS RESURFACED ROTORS(NEW 2007) - SHOCK ABSORBERS (NEW 2006 EXTRA HEAVY DUTY GAS CHARGED) - OVERSIZED SWAY-BAY KIT & POLY-GRAPHITE BUSHINGS (NEW 2006) - 9" REAR AXEL WAS UPGRADED TO 3.70:1 POSI-TRACTION (NEW 2006) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM FACTORY: - TOWN LANDAU PACKAGE WITH BLACK VINYL TOP - IVY GREEN METALLIC PAINT - POWER WINDOWS - POWER VENT WINDOWS - POWER DOOR LOCKS - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER’S SEAT - AIR CONDITIONING - FENDER SKIRTS COLLECTOR'S PARTS THE BUYER CAN HAVE IF DESIRED: - CAM & LIFTERS FROM STOCK CRATE MOTOR - CORROBORATOR CORE : CORRECT 1966 FORD AUTOLITE 4100 1.08v - LEFT OVER STEERING BOX AND PITMAN ARM - BRAKE CALIPER CORES, SPARE CALIPER HOSES, BRAKE CYLINDER CORES - OLD SUSPENSION PARTS - CORRECT ORIGINAL REAR-GEAR 3RD-MEMBER WITH 3.00:1 RATIO DIFFERENTIAL NOTABLE CONSIDERATIONS: - SAFE DRIVABLE VERY FUN PROJECT - NEEDS FRONT-PASS. FLOOR PANEL PATCH - NEEDS ANOTHER SMALL PATCH IN THE TRUNK - NEEDS DRIVER'S FENDER DENT REPAIR - NEEDS MINOR RUST REPAIR AND REPAINT - POWER WINDOWS WORK INTERMITTENTLY - POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE STICKY - AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS REGULAR SERVICE AND A NEW BELT (OTHERWISE INTACT) - EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKY - THE CARPET IS WORN OUT - THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A 5" SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACKREST Doug White's 1966 Thunderbird - 6/13/2012 On Jun-13-12 at 15:07:41 PDT, seller added the following information: SAME OWNER SINCE 1988 This car drives great, but needs some work. Due to a disabling injury it is up for sale. I purchased this car in 1988 with 87k miles on it. Around 8 years ago, I decided to restore a few things for a fun and safe daily commute to work. The car has been kept as complete and original as possible, but things like radial tires, poly-urethane bushings, and electronic ignition, have really improved this car tremendously. I also did not like the big hearse-like chrome "S" bar roof trim, nor did I like the gaudy script "Thunderbird" normally seen on the rear fender, both of which were never replaced, but come with the car. As noted below, a correct "Z Code" 390 crate engine was fitted with a Crane Powermax low-end-touque street cam, and carefully broken-in with Pertronix "point-free" electronic ignition, and a new 9" posi-traction 3.70:1 third member rear differential. The brakes where completely redone, and today work like new. A lot of work went into the steering system, as did the suspension. All 4 springs had been replaced back in the mid '90s and still hold their stance firm. The black with wood-grain-trim interior is in good over-all condition with no cracks in the dash, and with all of the original instrumentation working. The door panels are in average condition showing some wear on the driver's side. The front passenger seat sits low from missing seat-foam, while the very well functioning power driver’s seat has been partially recovered (lower section), and refoamed; and it now has a 5" inch split in the middle of the backrest. The other seats are original, and in good shape with no wear showing. The passenger side looks great from 20 feet with only a few scratches and paint dings, but on the other side, the driver's door has been refitted with a solid replacement and the driver's fender has a basketball sized dent. The door seals and trunk seal had been redone in the mid '90s, but the passenger door and trunk seal both leaked rusting a whole in the front passenger floor, and another hole on one side on the trunk floor. There are several surface rust spots on the trunk-lid, and the typical areas with rust-bubbling around the lower fender wells. The other 3 floor sections, the rest of the trunk, the rocker-panels,and the rest of the under-carriage remain very solid. Safe, drivable and very fun project; If you have any questions at all, I would be happy to respond as quickly as possible. RECENT EXPENSE HISTORY: - CORRECT CRATE ENGINE: 390ci V-8 6.4L (NEW PROFORMANCE POWERTRAIN 2005) - CRANE POWERMAX CAM KIT (INSTALLED WITH NEW ENGINE - 2005) - PERTRONIX IGNITOR II ELECTRONIC IGNITION WITH FLAMETHROWER COIL (NEW 2005) - RADIATOR (NEW/REBUILT 2005) - POWER STEERING PUMP (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - POWER STEERING GEARBOX AND PITMAN ARM (NEW/REBUILT 2007) - STRUT ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - LOWER BALL JOINTS (NEW 2007) - LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (NEW 2007) - FRONT TIRES AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT (NEW 2007) - MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER (NEW 2007) - REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS AND SHOES (NEW 2007) - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS HOSES AND PADS RESURFACED ROTORS(NEW 2007) - SHOCK ABSORBERS (NEW 2006 EXTRA HEAVY DUTY GAS CHARGED) - OVERSIZED SWAY-BAY KIT & POLY-GRAPHITE BUSHINGS (NEW 2006) - 9" REAR AXEL WAS UPGRADED TO 3.70:1 POSI-TRACTION (NEW 2006) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM FACTORY: - TOWN LANDAU PACKAGE WITH BLACK VINYL TOP - IVY GREEN METALLIC PAINT - POWER WINDOWS - POWER VENT WINDOWS - POWER DOOR LOCKS - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER’S SEAT - AIR CONDITIONING - FENDER SKIRTS COLLECTOR'S PARTS THE BUYER CAN HAVE IF DESIRED: - CAM & LIFTERS FROM STOCK CRATE MOTOR - CORROBORATOR CORE : CORRECT 1966 FORD AUTOLITE 4100 1.08v - LEFT OVER STEERING BOX AND PITMAN ARM - BRAKE CALIPER CORES, SPARE CALIPER HOSES, BRAKE CYLINDER CORES - OLD SUSPENSION PARTS - CORRECT ORIGINAL REAR-GEAR 3RD-MEMBER WITH 3.00:1 RATIO DIFFERENTIAL NOTABLE CONSIDERATIONS: - SAFE DRIVABLE VERY FUN PROJECT - NEEDS FRONT-PASS. FLOOR PANEL PATCH - NEEDS ANOTHER SMALL PATCH IN THE TRUNK - NEEDS DRIVER'S FENDER DENT REPAIR - NEEDS MINOR RUST REPAIR AND REPAINT - POWER WINDOWS WORK INTERMITTENTLY - POWER DOOR LOCKS ARE STICKY - AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS REGULAR SERVICE AND A NEW BELT (OTHERWISE INTACT) - EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKY - THE CARPET IS WORN OUT - THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A 5" SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACKREST Doug White's 1966 Thunderbird - 6/13/2012