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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Now that would make a nice poster. Will have to check my archives to see if I have any like that from other years. -
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Very cool!Comment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
nice spot, Merle. I'm going to pass that one on to a friend of mine.Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
THREE WITH SKIRTS AND THREE WITHOUT. I DID NOT KNOW THE SKIRTS WERE AN OPTION.02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Here you go, Ron. A list of what was standard and what was not on an early Thunderbird.
http://www.portholeauthority.com/thu...ch/trivia.html
The first tbirds were basically "a la carte" as were most other Ford models of that era. Very little came included other than the basics to make the car useable to a driver.Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
I like the transporter! I've been a member of the American Truck Historical Society since 1983 and never have seen one like that. It's set up to go to the west coast, with sanders in front of the drive wheels and tire chains hanging behind. Very unusual. The T-birds are quite a sight ,too. Looks like they have a protective tape under the hard top behind the door handle. JohnComment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Nice flashback to yesteryear.
Thanks for the picture.
HKS
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
I WAS GOOD ON EVERYTHING BUT THE SKIRTS. EVEN HAD A PICTURE ONCE OF A 56 WITH THE TWO FOUR BARRELS. PUT A SET UP ON MY 56 OFF A 57 FORD , LONG STORY.Originally posted by 5bird7 View Post02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
The twin 4 barrels on a 56 was a Dealer option which was made available from Ford mid-year. Came in a kit. I think it cost about $100 but I would have Dot check out the details.T-Bird Obsessive Compulsive (TOC)2002 Blue/Full Accent Blue/Blue/White
1956 Black/Red and White/White
1955 T-bird Blue/Blue and White/WhiteComment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Love your new avatar, Ron! You must have so much fun lining all those Birds up for pictures! 
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THANK YOU, IT DOES TAKE SOME TIME TO GET THEM IN POSITION, AND BY THEN THE SUN WAS TOO LOW. I WILL DO BETTER NEXT TIME.Originally posted by darsinewman View Post Love your new avatar, Ron! You must have so much fun lining all those Birds up for pictures! 02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Thank you, Merle! Great photo; Wonder if someone out there has a similar picture with a full delivery of '02, '03, '04 or '05 T-Birds? A then-and-now contrast would be wonderful, No?!
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Lindy, you might need to explain that a little better.
The dealer's only got these birds in one or two at a time at the most for the first couple of years and I don't think it changed much after that.
I don't recall anyone lining up one of each color those first years when they got together for an event.Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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Re: 1955 TBird Sightings
Great shot. The knowledge on this site is unbelievable! Where else would someone know the destination of a truck by looking at a photo?Comment
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