had one like that in high school abojt 50 years ago mine had the 430 engine i always had overheating problems replaced thermostat radiator and water pump still didn't fix it i loved that old car seeing these videos bring back a lot of fond memeries looking forward to next videos
I appreciate that, thank you! She will be something amazing for sure. I can't wait to get started on the body work. That's when it will really start to pay off!
Very nice video as always, and thanks for the shoutout! You are making some good progress, and also that weld on the exhaust manifold came out fantastic, hard to believe it's the same piece!
Anytime my friend! You deserve it more than anyone I know. I think I got lucky on that exhaust, it came together pretty well. Just hope it holds up, but I've got some tricks up my sleeve...
Looking Good. You been busy. Moving along fast. Plastic sheet your walls and tape it to the floor for pressure cleaning . Isky cam shafts are very good product..they will give you great advice if you give them dimensions of over bored engine. Weld nuts to broken studs. Heat up around area. Great news on a bottom end. Id ditch the cast manifolds. Once cracked always cracked.. port and polish heads with hardened valve seats. and mini four branch headers. Get good flow. Excelent finish works on engine parts. Good luck.. Have a good week.
Thanks my friend! That was my plan, cover the walls, tape everything then have at it. I also plan on doing a port match on the heads. Little steps. You have a great week as well!
I first try the nuts on stuck studs but seldom works on ancient exhaust manifold bolts. The weld in the hole trick isn't dependable either. If they twist off I just LH drill and re-tap.
The exhaust manifolds if true and not warped don't require a gasket. Use nickel anti seize permatex on the exhaust studs/nuts , this will prevent future removal & rust
So you have gotten a hold of a power washer, great! As I said before you need to get a hold of a body rotisserie, then you can move this body around and do all sorts of things to , and you'll have a lot more access to it !
lol, I would love to get a body rotisserie but I don't have anywhere to put it. It certainly would make things a lot easier. Maybe when I get a bigger shop... Carol!!
Not exactly....but effectively yes. Nah, that's my girlfriend and she set me up with the shop. She's been real supportive of me and everything I do. Love her to death!
That would have to be a very massive rotisserie, these ain't normal cars. My good 4 post lift is my most important tool, right after that is the jib crane that swings over it..@@walkercustomgarage
Extremely easier to restore a 59 than any birds after 1960. I'm real glad I built my engine for low octane gas, those engines have plenty of power regardless. I long ago gave up on those extractors. I use LH drill one size under tap size with drill guide bushing and carefully re-tap, rarely had to keesert. If you have electric wiper motor just use a later model fuel pump. Is the steer shift collar ok, usually cracked or pin loose, I have a spare good collar, actually a spare good entire automatic column/box. If you keep original steer box store it with seal swell in it, refill with stp or special steering box grease.
I'm about to get into the steering components and I'll take a hard look at everything. The shift collar is in real good shape actually. Despite everything being coated in a thick layer of dust, the interior (except the vinyl) is in pretty good shape overall having been sitting for 47 years.
My 138K 60 bird sat without moving for 31 years in San Diego garage, ended up replacing every single roller and ball bearing stem to stern including diff carrier bearings and T85. I started with the wheel bearings and kept changing until all the vibrations were gone. I hadn't had that bad a problem with other cars but may have been they were rough riders to begin with and the bird is creamy smooth and quiet. @@walkercustomgarage
Hey, been watching your videos on this Thunderbird. Its a huge project. Its unfortunate that really messed up cars is all that can be found for a reasonable price these days. I remember when most undriven and forgotten Thunderbirds were still running cars with little to no rust, but those days are long gone. Whats the connection with this bird? Was it a passion to do a 59 Thunderbird or did you just happen to come across it and you said, okay, its as good as any? Rebuilding these 352/390 engines is not as cut and dry as it used to be. There are parts differences in truck motors from car motors and such, so dont trust that when you buy an engine kit, it is definately meant for your 352 car engine. You cannot assume that the balance of the pistons and other parts is correct because it wont be. The rods are numbered for a reason. Id put them back in the order that they are supposed to be. Speak to your rebuilder about that and see what he says. Also, you must balance this engine when it is rebuilt or you will have vibration problems, especially if the rods are in the wrong place. Make sure the rebuilder gives you a balance card. A balance card means that the rebuilder actually did it instead of just saying he did it. Buy a new harmonic balancer and flex plate and give those to the rebuilder so when he balances the engine, he has those new parts to include in the balance. Square birds run hot normally so I would not bore it to 60 thousands. 40 would be the max if you dont want overheating problems. When I first started watching your videos, I thought you were going to try and save that engine and get it running the way it is. Im glad that you decided to rebuild it. You know that a 390 or 428 will fit in perfectly just like the 352 if you decided to get more cubic inches. Hey, even a coyote engine will fit in there too. That would be cool. Anyway, nice project and fun videos. Good luck with Thunderstruck.
Actually, I was actively looking for a project and ran across this one. It was a battle from the moment I laid eyes on it! I sincerely appreciate the advice! I was noticing lately the differences with the motors and it's a bit complex. I'd love to do a restomod some day, unfortunately this is not the one. I'm going to try to keep it as close to original as possible with a few exceptions, so the motor will stay the same, just freshened up.
Get the genuine Ford factory manual for that engine and read it before moving forward. Don't assume that things are "correct" as found. Otherwise you will prove the adage: Never enough time to do a job right but there sure as hell is enough time to do it over." Don't be that guy. Thanks for sharing and press on!
I'm working on it believe me. I don't have the slightest clue to how any of this is "supposed" to work, just an overall concept. You are absolutely right though, I will get the manual and look into getting things put back the way they are meant to be, doing it right the FIRST time. Disclaimer though: mistakes WILL be made lol
No no no pistons and rods are put in according to the firing order! Which is not the same as the order of arrangement. Also an engine which has sat for that long requires a complete overhaul including cam shaft bearings, timing chain renewal, crankshaft, mains, rod bearings, and oil pump, as well as a block purge with new frost plugs installed.
lol, well it's not meant to be any significance to an area code. It has several different meanings but for me it represents teamwork and a desire to succeed.
had one like that in high school abojt 50 years ago mine had the 430 engine i always had overheating problems replaced thermostat radiator and water pump still didn't fix it i loved that old car seeing these videos bring back a lot of fond memeries looking forward to next videos
I bet that was a fun ride! I'm happy you're here for the journey!
Just gave you the 94th like. Was excited to see your 4th installment was posted. She’s going to be a beauty 😊
I appreciate that, thank you! She will be something amazing for sure. I can't wait to get started on the body work. That's when it will really start to pay off!
Very nice video as always, and thanks for the shoutout! You are making some good progress, and also that weld on the exhaust manifold came out fantastic, hard to believe it's the same piece!
Anytime my friend! You deserve it more than anyone I know. I think I got lucky on that exhaust, it came together pretty well. Just hope it holds up, but I've got some tricks up my sleeve...
awesome video the parts you painted look amazing great job
Thank you very much! I appreciate that.
Looking Good. You been busy. Moving along fast. Plastic sheet your walls and tape it to the floor for pressure cleaning . Isky cam shafts are very good product..they will give you great advice if you give them dimensions of over bored engine. Weld nuts to broken studs. Heat up around area. Great news on a bottom end. Id ditch the cast manifolds. Once cracked always cracked.. port and polish heads with hardened valve seats. and mini four branch headers. Get good flow. Excelent finish works on engine parts. Good luck.. Have a good week.
Thanks my friend! That was my plan, cover the walls, tape everything then have at it. I also plan on doing a port match on the heads. Little steps. You have a great week as well!
I first try the nuts on stuck studs but seldom works on ancient exhaust manifold bolts. The weld in the hole trick isn't dependable either. If they twist off I just LH drill and re-tap.
The exhaust manifolds if true and not warped don't require a gasket. Use nickel anti seize permatex on the exhaust studs/nuts , this will prevent future removal & rust
Thanks for the tip! I could use all the help I can get.
@@walkercustomgarage I have a 1960 Tbird. Been through alot of what your doing
In layman's terms I'd call it a 352 bored 30 over but I'm also not a mechanic!
That's pretty much the way I see it too. I did do a cid calculator and technically it comes out as a 358 but I like the way you said it better.
So you have gotten a hold of a power washer, great!
As I said before you need to get a hold of a body rotisserie, then you can move this body around and do all sorts of things to , and you'll have a lot more access to it !
lol, I would love to get a body rotisserie but I don't have anywhere to put it. It certainly would make things a lot easier. Maybe when I get a bigger shop... Carol!!
Carol again! 😂😂 Do you have a Sugar Moma ?
Not exactly....but effectively yes. Nah, that's my girlfriend and she set me up with the shop. She's been real supportive of me and everything I do. Love her to death!
That would have to be a very massive rotisserie, these ain't normal cars. My good 4 post lift is my most important tool, right after that is the jib crane that swings over it..@@walkercustomgarage
12:08 All pulley's are black. Intake is painted the same as engine block.
Perhaps that's how it "should be", it's not the way it "will be"
I thought you were going to do a correct restoration. Sorry for my mistake.@@walkercustomgarage
Extremely easier to restore a 59 than any birds after 1960. I'm real glad I built my engine for low octane gas, those engines have plenty of power regardless. I long ago gave up on those extractors. I use LH drill one size under tap size with drill guide bushing and carefully re-tap, rarely had to keesert. If you have electric wiper motor just use a later model fuel pump. Is the steer shift collar ok, usually cracked or pin loose, I have a spare good collar, actually a spare good entire automatic column/box. If you keep original steer box store it with seal swell in it, refill with stp or special steering box grease.
I'm about to get into the steering components and I'll take a hard look at everything. The shift collar is in real good shape actually. Despite everything being coated in a thick layer of dust, the interior (except the vinyl) is in pretty good shape overall having been sitting for 47 years.
My 138K 60 bird sat without moving for 31 years in San Diego garage, ended up replacing every single roller and ball bearing stem to stern including diff carrier bearings and T85. I started with the wheel bearings and kept changing until all the vibrations were gone. I hadn't had that bad a problem with other cars but may have been they were rough riders to begin with and the bird is creamy smooth and quiet. @@walkercustomgarage
Hey, been watching your videos on this Thunderbird. Its a huge project. Its unfortunate that really messed up cars is all that can be found for a reasonable price these days. I remember when most undriven and forgotten Thunderbirds were still running cars with little to no rust, but those days are long gone. Whats the connection with this bird? Was it a passion to do a 59 Thunderbird or did you just happen to come across it and you said, okay, its as good as any? Rebuilding these 352/390 engines is not as cut and dry as it used to be. There are parts differences in truck motors from car motors and such, so dont trust that when you buy an engine kit, it is definately meant for your 352 car engine. You cannot assume that the balance of the pistons and other parts is correct because it wont be. The rods are numbered for a reason. Id put them back in the order that they are supposed to be. Speak to your rebuilder about that and see what he says. Also, you must balance this engine when it is rebuilt or you will have vibration problems, especially if the rods are in the wrong place. Make sure the rebuilder gives you a balance card. A balance card means that the rebuilder actually did it instead of just saying he did it. Buy a new harmonic balancer and flex plate and give those to the rebuilder so when he balances the engine, he has those new parts to include in the balance. Square birds run hot normally so I would not bore it to 60 thousands. 40 would be the max if you dont want overheating problems. When I first started watching your videos, I thought you were going to try and save that engine and get it running the way it is. Im glad that you decided to rebuild it. You know that a 390 or 428 will fit in perfectly just like the 352 if you decided to get more cubic inches. Hey, even a coyote engine will fit in there too. That would be cool. Anyway, nice project and fun videos. Good luck with Thunderstruck.
Actually, I was actively looking for a project and ran across this one. It was a battle from the moment I laid eyes on it! I sincerely appreciate the advice! I was noticing lately the differences with the motors and it's a bit complex. I'd love to do a restomod some day, unfortunately this is not the one. I'm going to try to keep it as close to original as possible with a few exceptions, so the motor will stay the same, just freshened up.
Get the genuine Ford factory manual for that engine and read it before moving forward. Don't assume that things are "correct" as found. Otherwise you will prove the adage: Never enough time to do a job right but there sure as hell is enough time to do it over." Don't be that guy. Thanks for sharing and press on!
I'm working on it believe me. I don't have the slightest clue to how any of this is "supposed" to work, just an overall concept. You are absolutely right though, I will get the manual and look into getting things put back the way they are meant to be, doing it right the FIRST time. Disclaimer though: mistakes WILL be made lol
No no no pistons and rods are put in according to the firing order! Which is not the same as the order of arrangement. Also an engine which has sat for that long requires a complete overhaul including cam shaft bearings, timing chain renewal, crankshaft, mains, rod bearings, and oil pump, as well as a block purge with new frost plugs installed.
Glad to have you on the team!
So what's with the 413 on your logo at the beginning of the video ? I ask because that's the area code for were I live !
lol, well it's not meant to be any significance to an area code. It has several different meanings but for me it represents teamwork and a desire to succeed.