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General Information

Year
1964
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird Model 63
Color
Wimbledon White
Packages
The only option purchased was white wall tires.
History
The original owner was Henry Heald, the president of the Ford Foundation in NYC. My wife's stepdad was the second owner and I've owned it since 1987. It was a rusted mess when I got it.

The only part that was not removed from this car was the brake pedal.
1964 Ford Thunderbird Model 63 (Wimbledon White)

Modifications

Drivetrain
Original FE 390 rebuilt with full roller, EFI, Electronic ignition, March serpentine belt drive, Mark VIII cooling fan, 2003 Focus power panel, Ford Black and brushed aluminum/ stainless paint scheme. NOS Offenhauser valve covers, Victor manifold. Sanderson headers, Borla mufflers with Hushpower resonators.
Interior
Full leather seating, upholstered dash to cover the split original. Heavily insulated roof, sides and floor. Vintage Air Gen IV.
Exterior
Many replacement panels and rust repair of sections. The trunk alone required 7 panels plus a new lid. The hood and passenger front fender were also replaced.
Suspension
Factory with heavy duty F&R anti-sway bars. Cut one coil out of each front spring to give it a nice rake.
Wheel and Tire
225/70R-15 radials on '65 TBird Coker (KH replica) stainless steel wire rims.

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