1963 Ford Thunderbird

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Gasoline

1963 ThunderbirdThis car is a true black plate California Survivor and has never seen a winter. Here is the work that I have done to it: EngineComplete Rebuild by Bob Bendtsen (Written up in many of the Hot Rod Magazines)R&R and Overhaul Engine. Replace Rings, Bearings, Timing Chain and Gears. Labor on Valve Job, Install Hard Seats, New Guides, Seals, Springs & Keepers. Hone Cylinders and install new Rings and Bearings. Install New Oil Pump. Replace Manual Shaft Seal, Pan Gasket and Filter. Reassemble and Reinstall Engine. Run to Break in Rings and Bearings. Replace Front Transmission Seal before installing. Remove and Install New Leaf Springs and Shocks. Install New Sway Bar Kits Front and Rear. Replace Strut Bushings and check Front Steering. Align Front End. Replace Suspension Bushings, Replace Wheel Bearings, Fix Broken Brake Spring, Adjust Reverse Band, Tighten Steering Belt. Install New Carburetor. New Engine PartsNew .010 Oversize RingsNew +.001 Main & Rod BearingsNew Engine GasketsNew Timing Chain and GearsNew LiftersNew Harden Seats for HeadsNew Valve SpringsNew Valve GuidesNew Oil PumpNew Electronic IgnitionNew Front Transmission SealNew Engine PaintNew Valve Cover and Air Cleaner PaintNew New Dipstick TubeNew Oil Pressure Sending UnitNew Late Style StarterNew CarburetorNew Manual Shaft SealNew Pan GasketNew Battery Brakes:New Wheel Cylinders (Four)New Rear Brake Shoes (Front were New when I bought it)New Rear Axel SealsNew Front Brake HosesNew Rear Brake HoseNew Master CylinderBrake Flush Front EndNew Outer Tie Rod EndsNew Drag LinkNew Front End AlignmentNew Front Sway Bar KitNew Wheel Bearings Steering BoxSteering gearbox $395 rebuilt Hoses:New Upper and Lower Radiator HosesNew New T for intake manifoldNew Heater HoseCoolant 2 Gallons BeltsNew Alternator Belt and Power Steering Belts SuspensionNew Front & Rear ShocksNew Rear Leaf SpringsAll New Suspension Bushings (NO Squeaks in this Car)New Rear Sway Bar Kit Oil ChangeNew Fuel Filter and Fuel Line InteriorNew Headliner 1963 100% All Original Ford Thunderbird. This car has much of it's original paint. There are a few minor dents and surface rust. The interior has some rips and tears, the headliner is perfect, manual windows and door locks, original AM/FM radio, slide to the side steering wheel, 109K on the odometer but odometer doesn't work, trunk is original with original Goodyear spare, original California black plates, 1963 car manual, engine compartment is in good clean shape, The motor is a 390, runs great. On Jul-30-11 at 13:50:27 PDT, seller added the following information: I have receipts for the motor and some of the suspension work from Bendtsen's "$5605.00I have receipts for replacing the rear sprints, suspension bushings, wheel bearings, adjusting the transmission bands $850I have receipts for new carburator, Manual shaft seal, pan gasket, filter and oil change for 703.48I have receipt for new battery $128.45I have receipts for Brake and Front End parts from 'Larry's Thunderbird' for $993.92I am getting the receipt from Vista Ford in Oxnard California for doing the brake and front end work for almost $2000. All this work has been done since December 2010 (within the last 8 months) On Jul-30-11 at 13:51:47 PDT, seller added the following information: I meant 'rear springs'...On Jul-31-11 at 05:52:23 PDT, seller added the following information: Here is a link to the guy (Bob Bendtsen) that rebuilt the motor... very well known http://www.transmissionadapters.com/index.htmOn Jul-31-11 at 16:04:03 PDT, seller added the following information: This is a No Reserve auction. This car will sell at whatever the final price is.On Aug-04-11 at 17:38:40 PDT, seller added the following information: A couple people have asked about whether I think the car can be driven 1000 miles to the buyers home. I cannot say with certainty that this car can do anything going forward. But I can say that after $8000 in mechanical rebuilds or replacements, that I think the car is mechanically sound and I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere... 1000 miles or 5000 miles... I would not hesitate... it runs well, stops well and has been extremely reliable for me. The car has good tires... I cannot tell you how many miles are on them because the odometer does not work but then have 70%+ tread on them.