The Indy pace car for 1961 was a convertible Two models were available in 61, convertible and Hard top, There was a vacuum resiovor for the brakes on some 61s, it sat on the opposite side of the battery same location and was connected by metal lines to the break booster. The 62 and 61 seats are the same, the 63 had a small badge on the front seats. The interior changed in mid 62, the dash is slightly wider and the door panels are smooth on top. The 61 AM radio plate did not have the word Thunderbird on it in 61 the 62 and 63 did.
#1961 thunderbird drivers
Options were power window, power drivers seat ( not certain about passenger) It amazes me when I run into the oddballs like these! Just thought you'd enjoy an interesting story! Troy"_ĪM Thunderbird radio was the only radio option in 1961, I believe 63 the AM/FM became available.īody side trim was an option for 62 only.įender skirts were option for all cars but the Sports Roadster, where they were not used. I ran into 2 '62 Birds with fixed columns! Naturally, I checked number plates and body stampings and found that both were indeed very early '62's. I've always known that the swing away steering was optional in '61 and standard from '62 on. _(there is a sideline to this from one of my readers " 2 "exceptions to the rule" I ran across while I was boneyard hunting in Michigan a couple of years ago. Swing away wheel was an option in 61 and became standard for 62 and 63.
engine, which is similar to the 352 but not the same as also rated at 300 hp.Īll valve covers should say Thunderbird on them. Other Bits of Information regarding these carsĪll 61 to 63 used the 390 ci. while the other states may have used clear lenses with amber bulbs. According to research the amber lenses were installed in cars destined for Wisc. It seems that in 1963 these cars started using either amber bulbs or lenses for the front park / signal lights. In magazine reviews of the car, I noticed that the one featured had the PCV valve. From what I could find out, all cars destined for California had PCV valves, but it wasn't until late in the 1962 model run that all 1962 Tbirds had the PCV valve. I have a 1962 dated Feb 5 1962, and it still uses the older road draft crank case ventilation system. This is generally considered the first year for any kind of emission controls. I really enjoy your website! I just wanted to mention one thing about the 1962 Thunderbird's engine. Ģ7BF used an unusual top cover style hold down with one hole offset from center, because the squarebirds battery bracket required it. Measure the rear by the same method and th height should be 20.5".
Measure at the highest point of the front wheel opening on each fender, height should be very near 27". Making sure you are on a level surface and the fuel level is topped off and your car has only it's original equipment on board such as jack and spare and not extra luggage etc., tires at proper pressure and size, rock it up and down by pushing on the front and rear bumpers. This is a simple method of measuring the ride height of your 61-63 Thunderbird. This is because 1963 was the first year that a clean air tube was used for the automatic choke from the exh. Power steering reservoir cover with and without air cond.ĭate for Dash and Door Panel change over wasĪir Cleaners for 1963 had a small hose nipple on the bottom whereas the 61-62 did not.
#1961 thunderbird series
The "M" series engines also had the following chromed itemsĪll throttle linkage to indlude cross piece and rod to firewall (trans kickdown brkt. Valve covers, "Thunderbird" stamped on them The Optional Chrome Dress-Up package included the following items:Īir cleaner (finned alum. If there is information you wish me to put here or if you find mistakes I should correct, please email me Here.īlock, heads, intake, front cover, oil pan, The following is an attempt to get some of the basic information regarding originality for Thunderbirds into the hands of all who want it and to do it for free.
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