Talk:Ford Thunderbird
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The '67 Thunderbird pictured is mine; that egotism will be watered down as I add a few more pictures of different models. --Morven 07:25, 5 Sep 2003 (UTC)
Please see the discussion at talk:Thunderbird_(disambiguation). - UtherSRG 20:12, 10 Jan 2004 (UTC)
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[edit] Trying sidebar style
I've put together a generational sidebar similar to what is being done for Cadillac articles, e.g. Cadillac Fleetwood. What do you think? I find it's a good way of summing up all the generations of a car with many different versions. —Morven 02:09, May 3, 2005 (UTC)
- Looks great. I love those sidebars - make sure you use the colors from other Ford articles to keep a consistent look (see Ford Explorer). --SFoskett 15:52, May 3, 2005 (UTC)
T-bird previously won the Motor Trends award in 1958, noting Ford’s new concept of interior packaging. It also won in 1987 and 1989.And it also won it in 2002, thus making it win 4 motor trends awards; not 3. The ford thunderbird has won more motor trends award than any other car.
[edit] Carburetion
I've read the 312 'bird in '57 intro the 4150 Holley, if anybody cars... Trekphiler 21:00, 17 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] I'd like to add the following link:
All Ford Thunderbirds for sale Would this be appropriate?
- Sorry, no way.Wikipedia does not allow advertising links - Adrian Pingstone 15:50, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] 54
i read somewhere about a 54 thunderbird is this a joke (69.154.246.12 22:35, 27 September 2006 (UTC))
[edit] 1989-1993, 1994-1997
For what it's worth, the 1989-1993 Generation of Thunderbirds are a different body-style than the 1994-1997 Thunderbirds. The 1994-1997 body-style changed dramatically, and introduced the 4.6L V8 Modular Engine that was not available in the 1989-1993 body-style. The only engine available in this generation was either the NA 3.8L V6 (Thunderbird, Thunderbird LX) and the Supercharged 3.8L V6 (Thunderbird Supercoupe). 71.193.185.162 09:58, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] 1978 351 Windsor Engine
I had a 1978 Ford Thunderbird, Jubilee Edition. According to a friend who used to work on the line producing them, the 1978 Jubilee Edition (for Ford's 75th anniversary) was standard equiped with a 351 Windsor engine, which is not mention in the 1977-1979 section. There might be something to add to the article about several design flaws inherent in the Jubilee Edition, which include:
- Faulty seal on the distributor cap (if it rained or snowed, moisture got into the distributor and drowned out the electrical system).
- The main electrical control box (located on the driver's side of the engine compartment) was not designed to handle the power requirements for the car, leading to an average life of six months.
- The alternator for this model was a higher output than the standard 1978. However, since it was not designed properly, its average life was one year.
- Ford never explained why the hydraulic system to raise and lower the headlight covers failed frequently, usually within two years.
- The caps for the wheels frequently broke and it was difficult to find replacements specifically for the Jubilee Edition.
I have not found a good website for this information. It is only from a friend who worked the line at the time. He owned one and fixed all the problems on his own. So, this may give you some place to start.
[edit] Super Bird
Wouldn't people confuse the Ford Thunderbird Super Bird with the Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird?
[edit] Classic Bird
I've also seen it called the Baby Bird.
[edit] Retro Bird
I've also seen it called the Newbird.
[edit] 4-cylinder turbodiesel?
Someone want to substantiate that one?
48 hours for a reply, or I delete it. --Bhtooefr 18:46, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Length
Reading through this article, I thought it was a bit too long. I'm not prepared to change it without significant consensus, as this is only my opinion. Anyone agree with me that this article is a bit too long?? --SunStar Nettalk 18:03, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
