1972 Thunderbird

[melfan]

HI all.

I purchased a 1972 Thunderbird this past December. Listed in the Thunderbird registry here

Was wondering if anyone also has one. Would love to swap stories and restoration ideas.

Here are some pics:













It has the 460ci engine, bucket seats, duel exhaust. Is mostly original. 148,000 miles. Purchased in Arizona.

Runs great except for distributor problems. I am planning a total restore. I am going to have the engine rebuilt this spring and start working on the interior and will see if I can get the paint done next year. Total projected cost, $12,000.

I am in need of a few small parts so if anyone has parts fairly cheap let me know.

I need:

• Left turn signal lense

• dome light cover (rectangle)

• window felt (both sides)

• rubber along bottom of door, not door seal a strip that looks like it goes under the door panel on the inside. It's about 2" wide and as long as the door and very thin.

I would also like to find the center medallions in the landau. Mine are cracked and faded. See pic above. Would also like to find the factory radio.

I have the shop manuals and other part identification charts I am willing to share with anyone interested.

Comments appreciated.

Codes:

• Body-65K

• Color-1C

• Trim-GA

• Axel-2

• Trans.-U

• DSO-54

[melfan]

I just picked up my baby from the shop after having the engine rebuilt. Man does it run great!

Please check out my site and let me know what you think.

http://home1.gte.net/res18996/before-after.htm

Enjoy!
Mark