Marts T-Bird restoration

Thunderbird Restoration

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Here are some photo's from when I restored my 57 T Bird
I bought the T Bird in 1980 and spent 6 years restoring it. (off and on). I bought many new parts from the states including new doors, trunk lid and left rear quarter. Note the super rare non-porthole '57 top. It was last on the road in 1997. I intend to freshen it up and run it next year.

T Bird as found. Note barn falling down around it
As found. Note layer of dirt on the bonnet
T Bird as bought. Front.
T Bird with paint stripped off rear quarter. What a mess
T Bird 312 Y Block rebuilt and running

It's ALIVE
Shell painted, starting fitting up headlights etc
Overhead shot from bedroom window
In the Cotswolds soon after being put back on the road
Rear view soon after restoration

3/4 side view soon after resto
At a Rod Run (Bruntingthorpe-1988)
On holiday in Wales 1987
At a show in 97. Note the 5 spokes
The T Bird in the mid 60's.

Old tax disc.
Old test certificate.

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T Bird as found. Note barn falling down around it	As found. Note layer of dirt on the bonnet	T Bird as bought. Front.	T Bird with paint stripped off rear quarter. What a mess	T Bird 312 Y Block rebuilt and running
It's ALIVE	Shell painted, starting fitting up headlights etc	Overhead shot from bedroom window	In the Cotswolds soon after being put back on the road	Rear view soon after restoration
3/4 side view soon after resto	At a Rod Run (Bruntingthorpe-1988)	On holiday in Wales 1987	At a show in 97. Note the 5 spokes	The T Bird in the mid 60's.
Old tax disc.	Old test certificate.