Originality Specifications
1970 through 1971 Thunderbird
The following is an attempt to get some of the basic information regardingoriginality for Thunderbirds into the hands of all who want it and to doit for free.
If there is information you wish me to put here or if you find mistakesI should correct, please emailme Here.
| 1970 | 1971 |
| Block, heads, intake, front cover, oil pan, water pump | Corporate Blue | Corporate Blue |
| Air Cleaner | Corporate Blue | Corporate Blue |
| Valve Covers | Corporate Blue | Corporate Blue |
| Oil Fill Cap | black | black |
| Power steering pump & -----Reservoir-------- A/C cars have black remote reservoir | Corporate Blue | Corporate Blue |
| Transmssion and bellhousing | Aluminum natural | Aluminum natural |
| Radiator and surge tank | Corporate Blue | Corporate Blue |
| Pan above radiator | Gloss Black | Gloss Black |
| Radiator hose clamps Heater hose clamps | ||
| Power brake vac hose clamps | ||
| Fan blade---without air cond. with air cond. | ||
| Windshield washer bag | ||
| Carb linkage | ||
| Engine compartment side walls | ||
| Firewall | ||
| Hood latches | ||
| Hood hinges | ||
| Hood Hinge springs | ||
| Starter | ||
| Alternator | ||
| Battery | ||
| Ignition Coil | ||
| Differential | ||
| Drive shaft | ||
| Shock absorbers | ||
| Rear springs | ||
| Front springs | ||
| Steering Linkage | ||
| Fuel Tank | ||
| General underbody | ||
| Convertible top frame | ||
| Headlight bulbs |
AS YOU WILL NOTICE THIS IS VERY INCOMPLETE - - - - - - I INVITE ANYAND ALL OF YOU TO EMAIL ME YOUR IDEAS OF WHAT COULD ALL BE ADDED TO THEABOVE CHART. ALSO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK IS CORRECT FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS.I WILL ADD THAT INFO AND SEE IF OTHERS CHALLENGE IT AND THEREBY GET THEGREATEST INPUT AS TO WHAT REALLY IS CORRECT.
disclaimer:
For you who think I am the expert I want to warn you that I do not knoweverything about these cars. I am only posting what has already been determinedby a large group of Thunderbird Enthusiast to be as close to original aswe know it. Each club has different rules that they judge cars by at theshows and if you are competing in a show or intend to I highly recommendthat you contact the club and get a copy of their judging rules so as tobe able to know what you should do to be competitive in their event.
I also feel it is the clubs duty to provide these guidlines for itsmembers so as to hold a fair judging for all participants. This has beenmy stand on this issue for many years and I feel it is one of the weakestareas of all the clubs for the '58 and up Thunderbirds.
To improve this situation I urge each of you to contact your club hierarchyand bug them to increase their efforts in this area. As members and carowners the main thing we want in a club is information flow. Become activeand get the info flowing.
That is what this website is all about. Please excuse any mistakes andhelp make the improvements with me.
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