![]() The "Blue Bibles" are the best starting point for most people, but for serious restorers/researchers like myself, I find I need to dig deeper with MPCs, annual issues of parts books, service bulletins, etc., but that's another subject altogether. I've been attempting to compile a lot of these original books over the past few decades and still have a long ways to go to be able to have THE definitive library to figure out how a part changed/evolved over the years. A well-priced American classic that is mechanically sound. The vehicle comes equipped with an automatic transmission, power windows, power steering, center console, steel wheels, and whitewall tires. ![]() To get a better representation of what was available when new, a person has to be willing to go back to loose-leaf editions of the MPC, which were updated on a quarterly basis or more/less frequently, as parts were added and dropped from inventory. The 1961 Ford Thunderbird is available in Corinthian White with a white interior. A fair number of the part numbers listed in the 'Text' portion may be service replacement parts that, while the fit and function like an original part, may have some differences from the production version. In the late '50s-early '60s Ford began to use an extension number with a letter added in the middle of the basic number to expand parts descriptions/ID within a number range appropriate for the part.Ĥ. There are some basic numbers that were changed or altered over the course of the mid-late '50s-early '60s, which can lead to some confusion. The full part number has to be found by first using the basic number and going to the specific section that it's listed in in the 'Text' catalog. There are 24 new and used 1963 Ford Thunderbirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 11,480. Only the 'basic' numbers are shown in the Illustrations. Original exterior and interior color Seats, carpet and door panels have all been replaced with orig. ![]() Not all parts are listed in the 'Blue Bible' 'Text' catalogs as they represent a snap-shot of what was still in Ford's parts inventory as of their printing date (1964 for the '49-'59 version, 1969 for the '60-'64 copy)Ģ. Buy It Now 3,227 Results Brand Placement on Vehicle Brand Type Country/Region of Manufacture Universal Fitment Condition Price Buying Format All Filters 1961 1962 1963 Ford Thunderbird LH + RH Sun visors SET - OEM - RED 61 62 63 (Fits: 1961 Ford Thunderbird) (1) 59.95 11. This area is for posting questions/information concerning 1961-63 year Thunderbirds NO FOR SALE POSTINGS. What is the difference between the “Illustrations Catalog” and the “Text Catalog”? Does one only have pictures and part numbers and the other has part descriptions and part numbers?īINGO! There are several things to be aware of, though:ġ. I am interested in obtaining sufficient literature for my ‘57 so this is a great learning thread. ![]() Please excuse me if I am hijacking this thread. ![]()
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