1963 thunderbird convertible1/16/2024 ![]() The mechanicals for this pop top are a marvel of engineering, as the whole long expansive trunk section, and the top become involved in the up and down operation and storage. Covering the passengers is a black canvas roof with a new plastic rear window that can disappear at the drop of a hat. The finish itself presents with scrapes and texture to the finish, particularly at the tops of the doors but still shining nicely. Our consignor states that the paint is original, and some areas most likely are but our careful eyes spot multiple areas of overspray on the chrome trimmings. Read on and prepare yourself for Bullet Bird heaven.Ī Heritage Burgundy bullet shaped model with a black convertible top, presents in good overall condition. Having a known history is great, but lets sweeten the pot with this car being the centerfold photo for the 1963 Thunderbird section of the Cool Classics book. ![]() Sold new in Montclair, NJ then held since 1971 by a collector in upstate NY, our consignor brought this mostly original and fully functional ride back to Montclair. Of the total production of 214,375 units produced, only 5,913 were convertibles. 1963 was the last production year of the third generation of T-birds. Offered for sale is a 66,874 title verified miles 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a Heritage Burgundy exterior and black vinyl interior. With design queues courtesy the jet age, its bullet like front appearance, and jet engine taillights was keying into the upwardly mobile middle class, and growing suburbia. The ultimate getaway car from the kids with a two seat configuration (rear seat is there but covered by cowlings) with a convertible cruiser, it became the “it” car for early 1960's suburbia. Eventually the Corvette went to racing, and the Thunderbird became the boulevard king. help would be greatly appreciated.The Thunderbird and the Corvette have a long and sorted history, with both initially competing for the same customer space. I am hoping someone has seen this before. I enjoy working on my dads old T-bird but at this point its time to ask the experts. My intension is to eventually replace the relays with the new version I am seeing on the forum but I'm not sure it would cure this issue. The screws are unaffected and will run if I push the switch in that direction. I disconnected all 8 of the connectors to the relays but the pump and deck solenoid still push on the deck. ![]() I am able to jump the relays to open/close the tray and retract/erect the top as well as open/close the deck lid and all functions run smoothly. Continuity tests on all switches showed good, both 15 amp breakers on the deck are good, pump fluid level is good and clean,12.72v on the battery. I read through both the original troubleshooting guide and the revised version published in 2008 which were very helpful to understand the operation. no tray movement and no matter what I do the deck solenoid and pump energize and continue to push the deck open (even though its fully open) as though the right deck open limit switch was failing. This year the screws unlocked the deck fine, next the deck raised and stopped there. One direction locks/unlocks the jack screws and the other direction runs the top. Many years ago the original door switch for the top was abandoned and it was replaced with a DPDT momentary switch. The top has worked very well each year until I took it out of storage this summer. Hi everyone, my 63 convertible has been in the family for 25 years and was recently passed down to me 4 years ago. ![]()
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