1962 Ford Thunderbird

documented by vicfan92 16 photos documented since 2007 1 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

We've had this car for over 25 years and over the past 3 I have been restoring it. Its going to be black with a red interior. The drivetrain is almost fully restored. — vicfan92

Photos

car rear axle assembly on floor with jack and creeper nearby, part of a car visible

1962 Ford Thunderbird — Car undercarriage showing rusty exhaust pipes and suspension parts, supported by red jack stands

1962 Ford Thunderbird — Underside view of a car's rear axle and suspension system, supported by jack stands

Dirty automatic transmission on wooden blocks with exhaust pipes in background

Close-up of a Ford 390 V-8 engine part with a red Ford label

1962 Ford Thunderbird — Engine bay with chrome air cleaner, blue spark plug wires, and black valve cover

1962 Ford Thunderbird — Engine being lowered into a black car with an engine hoist

1962 Ford Thunderbird engine bay during restoration, showing wiring and engine components

Engine block on an orange stand, showing cylinder bores and part of the oil pan

Blue engine block with crankshaft and oil pump assembly, on a wooden stand

Engine cylinder head with six polished valves visible

Blue engine on an orange engine stand in a workshop

Black 1962 Ford Thunderbird front view, grille and hood ornament visible, in garage

Engine block painted blue with a shiny aluminum intake manifold and valve train components visible

Blue engine with chrome valve covers and air filter on an engine stand

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