Ford always had the best interiors. Hands down the best. I own a 68 GT mustang that i purchased for 200 dollars in 1984. The guy was going to sell it to the junk yard. I still have it. I just watched an andy griffith episode with a 62 T bird, in fact it looked just like this one. This is the best looking ford ever built in my opinion. Just a great looking car. What engine was available with this car in 62?
@barmtrail That was my experience regarding the interiors. The car definitely had class, and was deluxe in every way. I believe the only engine offered was the 390 c.i. with 300 h.p. Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 Then i am sure the 390 available in 62 had more than 300 h.p.
My 68 390 is rated at 335, and that was just for insurance purposes to rate it so low.But the 62 ford 390 was the best 390 you could have. Much better than the 68.
The 62 had beeter flowing heads and better exhaust manifolds, bigger carb as well. I wonder if you could order the 390 with the dual quads in the 62 Tbird?
@barmtrail I just looked up the specs on the 62..the heads were swapped from the 406 engine, installed a camshaft with higher lift &duration, and enlarged the exhaust system, and made a new manifold to accept the full sized car's triple two barrel carbs. This was the M series engine, 340 hp at 5000 rpm, 430 ft lb torque at 3200 rpm....less than 10% were tri-power. (From Thunderbird..50 Years). Evidently there were problems with the tripower setup..rough running..so most were 4 barrel. :) Jack
@raconter1 Thanks jack..Yes that sounds about right. The six pck carb set up was troublesome back in day, with the fords and the dodge. If you own one now you can have them tuned perfectly as long as you change the points. I remember a movie with Robert Conrad driving a T bird in palm springs. A couple times in the movie you can really see that T bird move out!..It really takes off fast. I wonder who owns that car now?
@barmtrail It's interesting how the new technology of the day was not perfect..in fact had bugs. I think we're better off now....it's easier to test systems that are electronically controlled. But of course there can be glitches, as the problems at Toyota MAY illustrate. Thanks! :) Jack
Ah, my personal favorite of all T-birds, the third gen ('61-'63) they are just an absolutely stunning work of art aren't they, Jack, I love everything about these cars, especially that dash & interior ... Very beautiful car ! :)
The Sports Roadster package is probably quite rare and I think it came with a lot of options as standard equipment, like those gorgeous Kelsey Hayes wire wheels (not cheap). The Sports Roadster package main job was to increase show room traffic; I know it got me to go in for a look. The design of the top folding into the trunk gave a very neat appearance. GM started to dabble with personal luxury car and didn’t really get into it until 63 when they brought out the Riviera. Nice to see one again.
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Thanks for the information on that option package! I know the tonneau cover is really a nice cue....and you certainly don't have to look at an unsightly folded convertible top...way ahead of their time with this technology at Ford! Thanks! :) Jack
:-o wow, this is one hell of a car.... I bet that electrical / hydraulic system was pretty complicated! Makes me smile to see it's been so well looked after. I'd love to drive something like this one day :-)
@050999742 Hey, Chris! Ford was on top of their game when they designed the electricals for this...but it had to be adjusted properly. I forget how many feet of wiring were required, with attendant solenoids and motors. You could tell the owner was very proud of it! Thanks! :) Jack
Ford always had the best interiors. Hands down the best. I own a 68 GT mustang that i purchased for 200 dollars in 1984. The guy was going to sell it to the junk yard. I still have it. I just watched an andy griffith episode with a 62 T bird, in fact it looked just like this one. This is the best looking ford ever built in my opinion. Just a great looking car. What engine was available with this car in 62?
barmtrail 1 year ago
@barmtrail That was my experience regarding the interiors. The car definitely had class, and was deluxe in every way. I believe the only engine offered was the 390 c.i. with 300 h.p. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 Then i am sure the 390 available in 62 had more than 300 h.p.
My 68 390 is rated at 335, and that was just for insurance purposes to rate it so low.But the 62 ford 390 was the best 390 you could have. Much better than the 68.
The 62 had beeter flowing heads and better exhaust manifolds, bigger carb as well. I wonder if you could order the 390 with the dual quads in the 62 Tbird?
barmtrail 1 year ago
@barmtrail I just looked up the specs on the 62..the heads were swapped from the 406 engine, installed a camshaft with higher lift &duration, and enlarged the exhaust system, and made a new manifold to accept the full sized car's triple two barrel carbs. This was the M series engine, 340 hp at 5000 rpm, 430 ft lb torque at 3200 rpm....less than 10% were tri-power. (From Thunderbird..50 Years). Evidently there were problems with the tripower setup..rough running..so most were 4 barrel. :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 Thanks jack..Yes that sounds about right. The six pck carb set up was troublesome back in day, with the fords and the dodge. If you own one now you can have them tuned perfectly as long as you change the points. I remember a movie with Robert Conrad driving a T bird in palm springs. A couple times in the movie you can really see that T bird move out!..It really takes off fast. I wonder who owns that car now?
barmtrail 1 year ago
@barmtrail It's interesting how the new technology of the day was not perfect..in fact had bugs. I think we're better off now....it's easier to test systems that are electronically controlled. But of course there can be glitches, as the problems at Toyota MAY illustrate. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Ah, my personal favorite of all T-birds, the third gen ('61-'63) they are just an absolutely stunning work of art aren't they, Jack, I love everything about these cars, especially that dash & interior ... Very beautiful car ! :)
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! I remembered you mentioned this in the past, so I made it a point to film this one! Glad you liked it! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
My aunt used to own a 63 Thunderbird the same color outside but was a landau hardtop. I used to love riding in it when she owned it.
monarch1957 1 year ago
@monarch1957 Hey, Barry! Glad you had the experience of this great car first hand! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
The Sports Roadster package is probably quite rare and I think it came with a lot of options as standard equipment, like those gorgeous Kelsey Hayes wire wheels (not cheap). The Sports Roadster package main job was to increase show room traffic; I know it got me to go in for a look. The design of the top folding into the trunk gave a very neat appearance. GM started to dabble with personal luxury car and didn’t really get into it until 63 when they brought out the Riviera. Nice to see one again.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Thanks for the information on that option package! I know the tonneau cover is really a nice cue....and you certainly don't have to look at an unsightly folded convertible top...way ahead of their time with this technology at Ford! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
:-o wow, this is one hell of a car.... I bet that electrical / hydraulic system was pretty complicated! Makes me smile to see it's been so well looked after. I'd love to drive something like this one day :-)
Chris :-D
050999742 1 year ago
@050999742 Hey, Chris! Ford was on top of their game when they designed the electricals for this...but it had to be adjusted properly. I forget how many feet of wiring were required, with attendant solenoids and motors. You could tell the owner was very proud of it! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago