#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD INSTALL#
The install was quite straight forward and by fabricating the rear brackets for the bags and a frame for the compressors and air tanks, the setup was done, neatly installed in the trunk. For getting the ride height just right, Joni finally got the car bagged, situated just right with air ride suspension. Here came 14x7 Supreme 48’s with 185/75/14 tires with thin white walls. But somehow the attention grabbing roof is just the thing this car needed.Īfter getting the paint on point, the T-Bird needed the rest. The styling of the car is special to start with, and now the paintjob does even more to command attention. When the sun hits the surfaces of the car, it creates a vivid rhythm from the worn satin paint transforming into a deep, layered and sparkling ensemble. 100 hours, 13 rolls of tape and four litres of clear coat later, the roof and the rear deck changed from zero to stunning. By first gathering the necessities, such as 3M 233+ tapes from States, paint from his employer and candy from Createx, the well-waited work was finally able to start. By improving his skills in a couple school projects, he was ready to use the knowledge and touch on one of his own. This was a must do cheap task and proper custom suspension work had to wait.īeing a creative mind and having the ability to paint cars, Joni had an idea of adding a lowrider style paint scheme to one of his cars. The car was pretty much standard, but quite soon Joni found himself cutting away a few extra laps of the springs and adding blocks to the rear, for getting the car sit a bit more correct. Its iconic, retrofuturistic style was something that made an impact from the start. Joni had ideas about owning an American car that would have personality and style, to which the bullet bird fits more than well. Fast forward to 2018, and Joni shook hands with the previous owner, only 15 minutes away from his home at the coastal town Parainen. Joni’s 1963 Thunderbird was sold new in Seattle, Washington and it found its way 4800 miles East in 1989, all the way to Finland. Joni is known for his creative side, and being a painter, what could have been a sweeter combination than a car with a unique patina that’s taken years to form, companied with a freshly painted lowrider-esque roof, painted by the man himself.
It was a car ahead of it's time and really nothing else compares to it.Cars usually look like their enthustiastic owners – and Joni is definitely not an exception, but more of a positive example here. The way the lids open and top folds away is impressive on a car of this age. Putting the top down always attracts attention.
UNDERSIDE: Bottom of motor and the trans look clean. The motors, cables, rubber is all detailed. The compartment and bottom of trunk lid is painted. It is detailed out with propper decals, Ford hose and clamps etc. Motor is clean, valve covers,and air cleaner ate painted. The engine bay and underside of hood is painted.
#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD WINDOWS#
The power windows are nice too, otherwise you would need to reach under the tonneau to roll rear windows down.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: Show quality. The tonneau cover does not interfere with the convertible. Unique features are the swing away steering wheel, a sporty console and bucket seats. Carpets are mint, has a new set of reproduction Thunderbird floor mats. The door panels look virtually new, steering wheel, instrument area is also mint. It has the Thunderbird chrome logos in the seats and the chrome piping. The seat cushions are firm so the upholstery fits tight. Convertible top is black, no tears or wrinkles. Chrome in back is all excellent condition, tail lights look new. The moldings running front to back are straight and polished. Upfront the chrome is all beautiful, bright and shiny. Even the windows fit the top really well. The gaps around doors, trunk, fenders are right on the money. The package includes a lightweight fiberglass tonneau cover that easily transforms it from a 4 passenger convertible to a 2 person speedster, Kelsey Hayes wire wheels with spinners and elimination of fender skirts. Claimed to have 27,545 actual miles.ĮXTERIOR: What a sleak design to begin with and this one has the roadster option too make it even sleaker. The car is in really excellent condition too.
#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD FULL#
This Thunderbird convertible has the full Sport Roadster package.
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