3 – Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.The fuel tank and exhaust system were replaced in 2019 following approximately two decades of storage.Ĭodes on the firewall data tag indicate the following: Suspension is independent up front, while the solid rear axle is located by leaf springs. Underhood details include finned aluminum Thunderbird valve covers and a chrome fan shroud.
The seller states that the engine has not been rebuilt during his family’s ownership.
The 312ci D-code V8 is fed by a single four-barrel carburetor that was reportedly installed in 2019, when a tune-up was also performed. Approximately 24k of the 34k miles indicated on the five-digit odometer have been driven by the seller in 58 years. The black three-spoke steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by auxiliary gauges. Engine-turned trim accents the dash and door panels.Īmenities include power windows, a map light, and a push-button “town and country” radio. The interior is said to have been retrimmed in its original copper in 2018, and features pleated upholstery as well as a matching dash pad and carpets. Steel wheels are fitted with turbine-style covers and older 7.50-14 Allstate Guardian wide-whitewall tires.
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A scratch on the left front fender and cracks around a door lock are shown in the gallery below.Įxterior details include opera windows in the matching hardtop, a hood scoop, faux fender vents, and exhaust tips exiting through the rear bumper. The seller reports that a previous color change was reverted to the original Thunderbird Bronze in a 2000 repaint, preparation for which involved disassembly and media blasting. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. This T-Bird is offered with a matching hardtop, service records, a period brochure, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name. Find new and used 1962 Ford Thunderbird classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. Work in 2019 after 20 years of storage included installation of a single four-barrel carburetor as well as a new fuel tank and exhaust system. A repaint in 2000 was followed by interior refurbishment in 2018. The car is finished in copper over a matching interior, and power is from a 312ci Y-block V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The T-Bird is located in Gastonia, North Carolina, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has upgraded its V8 engine and has now decided to part with it. I ask because the 1960-64, 1960-72 MPCs all were printed much later after the model years and thus the head listings often show replacement / service part numbers instead of the original.This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was acquired by the seller and his brother in 1962 and brought from Nebraska to its current home of Colorado in 1971. This 1962 Thunderbird is a genuine Sports Roadster, and its condition is above average. Separately, Werby by chance can you post a picture of the page that shows the 6049 FE head listings? Also looking for the same in the 1964 book. If so, it may indicate Ford errantly omitted from the Engine Table. Werby, is there any 9425 listing of the T-bird 6V intake in the book? As you know, that was unique for that application in 1963. Given it was a carryover from 1962, it's hard to understand why it's not listed in the Engine Table of Werby's book.
Attached is a table from the 1963 Ford Facts Book which shows that motor along with a page from a 1963 Thunderbird brochure referencing it. Agree with you & 427John the 375hp Q-code and 401hp M-code would've been dropped from the book by then.Īt the same rate, it still should have the "other" 340hp hydraulic 390-6V M-code used in T-birds. As I understand, the 1963 Ford Parts & Accessories Catalog was printed in January 1963. So am I missing anything? Or did Ford in fact have two versions of the 1962 390-6V that were both called "M-code"? Thanks, Roger Meanwhile, the Thunderbird M-code 390-6V continued production through the 1963 model year. The Thunderbird 390-6V 340hp version had hydraulic lifters with 10.5-1 compression ratio, while the Galaxie 390-6V 401hp had solid lifters with 11.1-1 CR, different intake, throttle setup and other details.Īnother key point is that per Ford memos provided Dennis Kolodziej, both the solid-lifter HiPo 390-4V and solid lifter HiPo 390-6V were replaced by the B/G-code 406-4V & 6V early in the 1962 production year (Nov-Dec-Jan or so). Other than both being 390s with 3x2 carb setups, the engines were different. Additionally, both the 1962 Galaxie and Ford Thunderbird Registries both confirm there were different M-codes for each car:ġ962 Galaxie Registry, M-code 401hp 390-6V as optional on 1962 Fords: įor Thunderbird Registry, listings of verified M-code 390-6V Thunderbirds. Attached is the 1962 Ford Buyers Guide showing the 390-6V 340hp option for Thunderbirds and a 1962 Ford catalog page showing the optional 401hp 390-6V.
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