My '60 Thunderbird

[AU_MK2]

This is the '60 Golde to that came in the container with my Mark II, a little rougher than I had expected but not a bad car in all only done 1500 miles since 5 year resto but has been sitting for nearly 8 years

[Chuck Lutz]

Very sharp, Richard. Congrats!

[Barry Wolk]

Nice. Love the square Birds.

[Bob smith]

I see it it's a sunroof bird and what a great tu-tone color combo. You have another beautiful car there.

[Shelly Harris]

By any chance to you have the larger MEL engine?

[linmk2]

Looks good! You said it was more rough than you expected. What are the problem areas?

[AU_MK2]

Thanks Guys
It is a lovely car.....but...
The Tbird is a J code Golde top, 430 MEL Factory sunroof with A/C and beige leather, only 377 Sunroof J codes were built and approx 20% had A/C so it's a rare build
Originally this car was built in 2003 by Ken Harkema of Kens' Classics in CA
Ken is a judge with the VTCI (Vintage Thunderbird Club International) nad changed hands a couple of time since 2003. Ken sent me the restoration album as he forgot to leave it with the car when it went to auction. I also have the judging sheets 296 and 298 out of 300. There a few things I found with the car when it was built that wouldn't cut it in the concourse arena in Australia, rough sealer, panel fit (very minor) and a few other things. There is a few rust issues with some panels nothing major but more than I expected. There are a couple of areas on the inner wheel wells that were obviously never plated when originally done as the missing metal has been under body sealed around. But in saying this the pot metal is excellent and mechanically the car is as new. It's only done 1500 miles since 2003 so the rust is from sitting around. I have the car entered in a concourse show in October so I have a little work to do before then