What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

[BLACK BEAUTY]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

My good buddy and classmate 'one lung Peter' had a 64 we used to get drunk and lost in....but I'm totally happy with my 'soap bar'

[2Redbirds57/02]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

55-57 are my favorites. I purchased my `57 when I retired in 1996. Still driving that little red baby.

[DudleyM]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

Gotta love Don's custom '55 (even though I tell him it resembles a "baby Lincoln").

[philsbird]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

Nothing rides better, nor is as sleek looking, as the 64-66. They are THE sexiest bird ever built.

[Tomkel]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

I think the 65 has the best tail lights,a good amount of chrome and a great ride

[AZTB]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

I think the 65 has the best tail lights,a good amount of chrome and a great ride

64-66 are my second favorite generation...very classy presentation by Ford.

[jerrym3]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

2nd choice is tougher than 1st choice.

The 61/62/63 bullet Birds are also beautiful, especially from the rear and with the tonneau cover.

It would be an interesting poll to see the reverse order, "what's your least favorite generation".

[grant]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

I agree with Tomkel, the '65 taillights are the best looking but all round proportions I love the look of the '56

[lizstbird]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

Back in my high school days the owner of the local gas station had a red '57 i fell in love with. Wanted one ever since, but it was a 1960 Square Bird that i went off a 30' cilff in. When they drug us out none of the wheels were on the road! If it had been any other car I might not be telling this story! All gens are great cars!

Dave the RED Birds Mechanic... Maybe by June will be thawed out still winter here in the Adirondacks.

[BLACK BEAUTY]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

which is longer 55-57 or 02-05?

[cewhite3]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

which is longer 55-57 or 02-05?

Thunderbird Lengths:

2002-2005 - 186.3 in
1955 - 175.2
1956 - 185.2 (includes continental kit)
1957 - 181.4

1955/56/57 and 2002/3/4/5 Dimensions:

1956
Wheelbase - 102 in
Overall Length - 175.3 in
Overall Width - 70.3 in
Overall Height -
Front Tread - 56 in
Rear Tread - 56 in
Tires 6.70 x 15

1956
Wheelbase - 102 in
Overall Length - 185.2 in
Overall Width - 70.3 in
Overall Height -
Front Tread - 56 in
Rear Tread - 56 in
Tires 6.70 x 15

1957
Wheelbase - 102 in
Overall Length - 181.4 in
Overall Width - 70.3 in
Overall Height - 51.6 in
Front Tread - 56 in
Rear Tread - 56 in
Tires 7.50 x 14

2002-2005
Wheelbase - 107.22 in
Overall Length - 186.3 in
Overall Width - 72 in
Overall Height - 52.1 in
Front Tread - 60.5 in
Rear Tread - 60.2 in
P235/50VR-17

Ed

[BLACK BEAUTY]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

Ed- does the 57 length include a Continental Kit? Otherwise close to the same...thanks

[wcoates]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

which is longer 55-57 or 02-05?

as she answered yesterday.

Retro vs 57 length
186.3 vs 181.2

You'll also find that the Retro is wider.

[Bruce]

Re: What is your favorite generation prior to 2002

Will alway be '57!

[Cashr22]

Bruce, are you talking about the 57 bird or the 57 Chevy?