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  • #46
    Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

    Originally posted by EllisonCal View Post
    Hey Gobird, had 'em on our '68 XR-7 too. Did you ever check the wiring inside the trunk that made those turn signals work? OMG, am I glad they never broke while I owned the car.
    Cal
    AS I RECALL, IT IS JUST A MOTOR THAT ROTATES AND OPENS AND CLOSES THE CONTACTS ON THREE LAMPS. THERE IS A SET OF WIRES TO EACH LAMP
    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&DC

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    • #47
      Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

      Originally posted by EllisonCal View Post
      Hey Gobird, had 'em on our '68 XR-7 too. Did you ever check the wiring inside the trunk that made those turn signals work? OMG, am I glad they never broke while I owned the car.
      Cal
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      • #48
        Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

        SOMETHING STRANGE ABOUT THAT, 1960 THUNDERBIRD DID NOT HAVE SEQUENTIAL TAILLAMPS. ALSO THE 1960 BIRD ONLY HAD TWO TAILLAMPS, THE INNER OR THIRD WAS FOR BACKUP LAMPS.
        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&DC

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        • #49
          Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

          I had a neighbor in VA that went all the way to New York and paid $55,000 for his. Some people will pay top dollar to be the first on the block. I was happy to pay sticker in July-02. I could have waited a few years and got it for a lot less, but the fun I would have missed out on is priceless.
          PK- 2002 Premium Blue/Full Accent/Whisper White Top VIN#16336
          Built April 22, 2002
          Purchased July 24, 2002

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          • #50
            Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

            That schematic is for an aftermarket sequential unit and some owners of '64s have also used it. On the '65 bird the sequential unit consisted of a 'flasher' (like a stepping switch as Ron described) that consisted of a motor and three contacts. Also there was a relay that wold switch from side to side in the event of brake use . All this was in a package in the trunk which also contained the brake relay. On the Cougars the brake relay was not part of that package but mounted separately. The nice thing about this old electric technology was that you could repair it if necessary. Have worked on many of them. Also, the signal indicators were mounted on the front fenders instead of the dash instrument cluster. If there was a problem with the sequential lights, the flasher would stay on solid and indicate that there was a problem in the back. Could be a bulb problem or the flasher or relay gone bad. These are almost as much fun as the retractable convertible soft tops when there is a problem.

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            • #51
              Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

              If there were a 2010 retro, it probably would be based on a different platform, since both the LS and Jag S were not great sellers.

              Even if retro sales were good, the TBird volume probaly wouldn't have supported that platform by itself.

              Then the question becomes, what Ford platform would the new TBird be based on? (Sounds like history repeating itself.)

              Expanded Fusion? Shrunken Taurus?

              Did Ford greatly expand the dealer allotment for 2003, because every dealer had unsold 2003's on the lot when I started looking.
              2010 Explorer Limited Edition, tri color white, camel interior
              2003 TBird black/saddle
              1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL conv't turq/black
              2004 Lincoln LS 8 Sport light tundra metallic/medium stone

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              • #52
                Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                No, the allotment for the 2003s was less. The demand for quick sales was even lesser.
                Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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                • #53
                  Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                  I keep "Car and Driver" in the bathroom in case I run out of toilet paper.

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                  • #54
                    Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                    I hope you have it stored in a wall mounted Retro taillight lens.

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                    • #55
                      Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                      Originally posted by Vintage Merlot View Post
                      I hope you have it stored in a wall mounted Retro taillight lens.
                      DO YOU HAVE ONE OF THOSE?
                      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&DC

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                      • #56
                        Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                        Originally posted by YT-Bird View Post
                        I keep "Car and Driver" in the bathroom in case I run out of toilet paper.
                        Wow! I subscribe to "Car and Driver" and read each isssue cover to cover. Don't agree with every opinion they have (too much BMW loving), but I do respect their opinions on a lot of automotive issues. I also subscribe to "Autoweek", "Automobile", "Motor Trend", "Road and Track", "Hemmings Classic Car", "Hemmings Muscle Machines" and "Jaguar World Monthly". I read them all and pass them on to friends except for "Jaguar World Monthly" which I keep in binders that go back to 1997. I throw all this information in the mix when determining what car I will purchase since I tend to keep my autos for such a long time.
                        I remember the purchase of the Lexus SC300 like it was yesterday, and "Car and Driver" and "Automoble" (I think it was on their "10 Best" list for several straight years in the 90s) favorable opinions of that car were a big reason (along with I just loved the design) I bought it. It is one of the best purchases I ever made.
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                        1995 Lexus SC300 (aka Toyota Soarer)
                        1985 Honda Nighhawk "S"
                        2013 Lexus RX350 - wife's
                        2013 Mercedes E-350 coupe


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                        • #57
                          Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                          ....Claude...as you are an avid reader of automotive publications...I am sure that the ones you subscribe to now will look a little different after taking a read through a copy of Keith Martin's Sports Car Market....The Insider's Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values and Trends....published out of Portland Ore. you will not be disappointed....cheers!

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                          • #58
                            Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                            Martin,

                            I did have a subscription to Keith Martin's magazine, and I really enjoyed it. Since one of the other magazines (I believe it is "Automobile") does include some auction results plus his comments and subscription costs were getting out of hand, I decided to give it up. Also most of the other magazines were offering discounts, and his was one of the most expensive I had. A friend of mine takes it, and every now and then I get to see a copy. I also enjoy seeing his show on the HDTV channel. I believe the show is named "What's My Car Worth?"

                            Regards,
                            Claude
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                            2010 Jaguar XK coupe
                            1995 Lexus SC300 (aka Toyota Soarer)
                            1985 Honda Nighhawk "S"
                            2013 Lexus RX350 - wife's
                            2013 Mercedes E-350 coupe


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                            • #59
                              Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                              ...Hi Claude....I agree the mainstream mags. offer deep discounts, but at the end of the day i find myself skimming through them as they write their own stories/takes on the same vehicles from the press motor pool...S.C.M. although a higher cost than the deep discount mag's is well worth it I.M.O. and the cost has been the same for some time....having said that, the mainstream mags are so cheap that I subscribe to them too!....just to compare takes, as I skim through....I am of an age where they would not influence my buying decisions whereas S.C.M. could influence my collector decisions.....This subject is probably not appropriate for this ageing Thunderbird site.....

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                              • #60
                                Re: Car and Driver Slams Our Birds

                                Originally posted by 00mustng View Post
                                ......I am of an age where they would not influence my buying decisions whereas S.C.M. could influence my collector decisions.....This subject is probably not appropriate for this ageing Thunderbird site.....
                                Hey Martin,
                                We must be at completely differerent ends of the age cycle. I'm jealous. I'll be taking a dirt nap if any relatively new car I buy ever becomes collectible.
                                Claude
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                                2010 Jaguar XK coupe
                                1995 Lexus SC300 (aka Toyota Soarer)
                                1985 Honda Nighhawk "S"
                                2013 Lexus RX350 - wife's
                                2013 Mercedes E-350 coupe


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