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And the electric retractable top works as it should! Top up or down, this car is striking.Ĭall Art & Speed at 90 for more information on this beautiful example of the classic "Bullet Bird". This Thunderbird has is a combination of well preserved original and tastefully restored components, making it an attention getter wherever you go. Factory fender skirts are included and can be installed when that long, low and elegant look is preferred over the sporty look. On the outside, beautiful chrome and brightwork show off the bright Rangoon finish. The space-age interior design features elegant chrome accents and spherical instruments, all in good condition, mimicking the space age aesthetic that is evident throughout the design. The metal finished dashboard is in a condition far superior to most of the Thunderbirds you see from this era. Two seats or four, the interior in this car is in amazing condition. The custom "Thunderbird Roadster" Tonneau cover converts the four place black bucket seat interior into a two-seater, mimicking the earliest Thunderbirds. Power steering, power brakes, and optional "Swing-Away" tilt steering column make this a luxurious ride all around. A Holley 4-barrel carburetor disperses the fuel. This red beauty is powered by Ford's 330hp, 390ci "Z code" Thunderbird V8, paired with the 3-speed "Cruise-O-Matic" automatic transmission. Upgrades include Kelsey Hayes style chrome wire wheels, factory fender skirts, and the rare color matched Sports Roadster fiberglass tonneau cover. A "one-car-parade", this Thunderbird is the last year for the sleek 'Bullet' design and is favored by many.
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The older refinish presents smooth and bright with only a few minor indicators that it is not brand new.
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It was designed for the personalization and the uniqueness of the design, to be cost effective and to increase spring rates to customize the ride and handling of their Corvette. This kit was not designed just for racers by any means. With a turn of a knob you can make the shock stiffer for track days and soften them to hit the street for ride comfort. Unlike the transverse leaf which reduces the true independence. The spring’s rate is designed to optimize the suspension movement very closely.The coilovers give absolute true independence and allow you to fine tune the rear suspension much closer. Furthermore the shock is more rigidly mounted for maximum durability of the package. This enables you to respond quicker to the wheel movements and it's more sensitive to smaller movements.
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I was thinking to go 1 over stock height in The rear and maintain the front as stock height. Also, placing the coilover closer to the axis center line will have a spring & shock rate closer to the wheel rate. As I look into the requirement for the ‘56, the option is also for a 1, 2 or 3 higher arc than stock height. This makes it easier to understand why a change in one has a certain affect. The spring coiling the shock means that the shock and spring operate at the same rate regarding the wheel rate. There are a lot of benefits to coilovers apart from the obvious ease of spring swapping and ride height adjustment, but they are important benefits as spring and shock tuning allows you to set up the suspension to suit your car much better than with any other system.