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1963 ford thunderbird hot rod4/15/2024 I’ve also seen a lot of more expensive ones. I have seen project cars that are cheaper than this, but none of these were capable of running or being driven. The owner has set a price of $4,200 for the car. There is a bit of work left on the car, but if the bodywork has been completed to a decent standard, it is possible that there really isn’t that much left to do. To me, the rat rod look just isn’t there, but that’s personal opinion. The owner of this Thunderbird suggests that it could make a cool rat rod project, but I’m not so sure of that. The rest of the interior looks to be in quite good condition, although that cover on the dash doesn’t give us a look at the state of the pad. Personally, I probably would have fitted new covers to the seats before fitting them to the car, because it really does look odd. However, the seats look to be finished in Chestnut Brown and Beige, which wasn’t a combination available in 1963. The fact that it is fitted with red carpet makes sense in this context, along with the other red interior trim items. The car looks like it started out life finished in Rangoon Red (judging by the paint in the door closes). This is where things go a little strange for me. ![]() The only mechanical issue that he identifies is an exhaust leak at the manifold which will need to be fixed. He is so confident in this fact that he suggests that the new owner could drive it home. ![]() The owner says that the Thunderbird starts, runs, and drives well. The Thunderbird is fitted with a 390ci V8 engine, a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The Thunderbird was available in 1963 with optional wire wheels, and while this car is fitted with wire wheels, they are non-genuine. I’m surprised that these weren’t removed during the restoration, or perhaps they have just been reattached for the photos, so I’m not sure what’s going on there. The car certainly looks nice and straight, but I did notice that the majority of the chrome trim and badges are still on the car. The owner says that 90% of the bodywork on the Thunderbird is complete and that the car is in primer. It is located in Orland Park, Illinois, and is being sold with a clean title. If you are looking for a Thunderbird project car, then you will find this one listed for sale here on Craigslist. There is, however, one aspect of the car that is a little bit odd, and we’ll get to that later. The 12.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton single drives the rear axle via a shiftable transmission with a reverse gear, a centrifugal clutch, and a drive chain.Here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few Thunderbirds that are in need of total restoration, but the owner of this car has already started the process, and it will be up to the new owner to complete it. Labels positioned on the dashboard indicate the gas pedal on the right and the left-foot brake pedal. The cockpit features a bench seat upholstered in black vinyl that sits aft of a three-spoke steering wheel. Stopping power is by a rear-mounted drum brake. Silver-finished 6″ steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and Deli bias-ply tires that measure 15×6.00 up front and 5.30/4.50-6 out back. Blemishes are visible along the lower sections of the fenders. Chrome-bucketed headlights are affixed to an arched bar mounted between the front fenders, with taillights positioned at the rear. Additional features include fenders, running boards, pinstriping, and a rear-hinged trunk lid with a silver vented cover to access the motor and battery compartment. The fiberglass body is finished in red and features unfinished front and rear bumpers as well as a faux grille and side vents. This hot rod–style go-kart is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve in Lauderhill, Florida, on a bill of sale. Features include a drum brake, a black seat, a three-spoke steering wheel, and front and rear lights. ![]() The kart wears fiberglass bodywork finished in red over a black tubular steel frame, and power comes from a Briggs & Stratton single linked to a shiftable five-speed transmission and a drive chain. ![]() This go-kart was designed to resemble a 1932 Ford hot rod and was purchased by the selling dealer in 2023.
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