1963 "Salty Patina" Ford Thunderbird with 390FE V8

The last year of the Bullet Bird!

Runs, Drives and Stops!

Power Steering, Power Brakes, A/C car (But AC doesn't blow cold)

Full disclosure: Spent $18,000 to convert what should have been a parts car into a solid project for someone to finish. I know I won't get my full money back, but I got 4 other projects that I want to sink money into, so, it's time to sell this one.

*Rebuilt engine with new rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, new cam, machined and balanced crankshaft, new pistons and rings, new oil pump and pickup, new timing chain and gears, rebuilt head cylinders, new fuel pump, brass core plugs and new gaskets all around. Engine machining was done through Pro Machine Shop. Less than 1000 miles on the rebuilt engine.

*Professionally rebuilt Autolite 4100 carburetor

*New radiator, heater core, heater control valve, thermostat and radiator/heater hoses.

*Tires purchased 2024 with less than 500 miles on them

*New shift collar and shifter w/bushing.

*Coolant flush, oil change and transmission fluid changed.

*New starter and starter solenoid.

*Rebuilt torque converter and new transmission seal and vacuum modulator. installed 10/24/2024

*New Headliner done 11/13/2024

*New tie rods, brake shoes have lots of life, new all 4 wheel cylinders, new master cylinder and brake bleed done 11/14/2024

*New lock cylinders installed 11/14/2024

*Retrosound bluetooth Radio installed and all speakers replaced 2/1/2025

*Transmission Pan gasket and shifter level seal replaced 4/1/2025

*New Fuel Sending Unit replaced 11/17/2025

Keep in mind this is a project car, but it's a great start for someone to finish or drive as is.

Work needed:

*Windshield has crack on it.

*Needs upholstery work. (Seats, door panels, dash pad, package tray)

*Oil dipstick needs replacement. There is one on there, but it is being held together by a hose and hose clamps.

*A/C doesn't work, but everything is there.

*Power steering fluid leaks from the steering gear

*Instrument cluster lights don't work, but the gauges work fine.

*Needs rust repair and paint. Look at the quarter photos for rust. Driver's door appears to be painted to match the rest of the car, so all of it is not natural patina.

$6,000 Firm.

Located in Taylorsville behind Valley Regional Park.