1955 Ford Thunderbird Excellent Restoration

Ford Thunderbird 1955 Description

1955 Ford Thunderbird w/ Removable Hardtop RESTORED 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD
WITH A RARE 3 SPEED OVERDRIVE MANUAL with the 292 CI Y-Block
V8 Ford engine. Although the new odometer indicates 162 miles on it there
is no indication of actual miles on the vehicle. However, t had a major engine
and transmission overhaul in the late 1970's.lt has been driven fewer than 1000
since restoration in 1980's. Presently it has an electric fuel pump, mercury
manifold, nd a 2 barrel rebuilt carburetor with paper filter on it. I also have the
original stock manifold and rebuilt Stock carburetor, he stock oil bath air cleaner,
new mechanical fuel pump and a new water pump lt does, owever, ave an oil
filter adapter installed.
In the 1970's, he body was removed from the frame, nd had basic body work
completed, ll new brakes and brake lines, ngine and transmission rebuilt and a
stainless steel exhaust system installed. In the late 1980's, an Luis Customs
took the finish down to bare metal and it had a concourse on the outside black
lacquer paint job applied.
It has Power Windows, ower Seats, nd Interior is in the Classic black and
White. The Hardtop is in excellent condition with all new gaskets and a new
headliner, nd has a new aftermarket soft top and a white toneau cover. All of the
dash, he seats, oor panels and the carpet and the chrome was redone in the
1980's. It has a clean and clear California title.
We have many extra parts. Including an extra white hardtop, 5 ford hubcaps, he old
generator, he manual fuel pump, nd a new water pump electric and foot manual
pump and windshield washers