I can't really find a good forum for t birds and recently got one so I figure is start a thread on here sense it's just a mustangs fat older sister haha
Anyways like the title says it's a 66, it's got a 390 with an auto. Car was is In pretty good shape for the price.
The whole car pretty much needs a whole resto but has a lot of usable parts on it. No rot but some surface rust and needs a driver fender. And the engine needs new freeze plugs and a good cleaning
The interior is in pretty good shape just needs a head liner and carpet.
Body is straight just needs some work in the rocker panel and quarter other than that just a few little dings here and there.
It has power windows, locks brakes and steering and lots of other things
The car doesn't really need a whole lot just a lot of time.
As of now I've torn off all the engine accessories and hood/grill to get ready to pull the motor. And gave it a good washing. And cleaned it out. I'm in the car around 1200 including a new carb/rebuild kit towing a few other small items and the car itself. Hoping to get some help from you guys when I get stumped!
I don't have any pictures on my phone I'll post some in a bit from my laptop.
Well been pretty busy with school so haven't gotten much done. But finally have all the parts I need to get it back on the ground so hopefully it'll be on all four tomorrow afternoon
Well no lol I ran out of wire and gas last night so wasn't able to get it on the ground. All I have left is to weld in the shock mounts onto the axle and run the e level sensors.
You're getting there for sure. Welding is definitely an art. I learned while going through an apprenticeship. I welded all day everyday for a long time. But it was never on anything thin, I'm sure when I start welding in new body panels and patches it'll be interesting.
Tbh I don't know lol. I got a top end kit from edelbrock so aluminum intake and heads and a cam that matched everything. And it's a "cruise'o'matic" which I believe is just an iron case c6. And on top of all that it's a z code engine which had 10.5:1 compression so should be a pretty stout little 390.
that is an awesome car man. subbing to the build. my first car was a 97' LX t bird. she was my baby til am old lady hit me. insurance totaled her and i was only 17 at the time and couldnt afford to buy her back and fix her up :facepalm: :banghead: wanted to do the t56 MT swap. trying to find a pic...
I don't know if there is a Marti report for your generation of T-birds. They seem to focus on the first generation cars.
But 1966 was sort of a unique car. It was the last year of the third generation, and recieved a re-style, so it was different from the rest of the generation.
I'm not sure how rare it is, but I know that you would have to look long and hard to find another one with a custom, hand fabricated four-link rear suspension.
Looks like the town landau package had blind quarters and was a little over 50% of production for 1966. Also 390 was standard engine with the 428 being an option.
I just found this thread and boy you've got a great find there. As others have posted, the 390 is also my favorite engine. I've had 2 '68 Mustangs with them and a '61 Galaxy that I learned to drive on, also a 390 (with 3 on the tree). Anyway, the power windows and door locks were not rare for '66. I believe they were standard equipment. I've worked on a few of them in my life, but I'm working from memory here. Haven't even seen one in years. I can't comment on the quarter glass, but the power windows and locks I'm pretty sure about.
Best of luck with the build! Keep us posted and post up pics when you can!
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