If people were smart they would buy these excellent shape old cars (and not worry about gas prices) as daily drivers because these cars are cheap compared to newer cars. They are easy to repair yourself , parts are easily available and they don't have an overload of computer gadgets and on top of that they are comfortable and reliable. Drive them til it drops. Enjoy your site Kat. 🤠
I. Had a 79 for over ten years my grandma got it brand new give it to me with 23k on it I put 200k on it used it every day and it was great for pulling our popup camper all over from ny to Florida it had a 302 with a mild cam I it had 223k when I sold it still every thing worked just fine I do miss it
A great old ride, they weren’t that big, they were considered smaller cars or mid sized at the time. The vacuum pull offs used to fail and allow the chokeplate to close a bit, thus the fast idle, we always carried clothespins for that. Those cars didn’t have steering rack, they were box and pitman arms
Those things are peak land yacht, penalized by early vacuum driven emissions systems. *Don't get me wrong - I like the look of these things, but damn they're huge. In terms of suspension, it's damned easy to tighten up the handling - just put a set of 3/4 ton truck springs on the back, and a slightly beefier spring in the front coils (my Dad did this to the Meteor we had back then - did wonders for the handling of the vehicle without compromising the ride quality)
@@michelleshaw337 That could definitely work for that. But honestly it's not like this a vehicle that you're taking to a track day or anything like that.
That Thunderbird would be of the 7th generation. The biggest Thunderbirds were the ones made from '72 to '76. When they made the '77 slightly smaller they lowered the price significantly by going from a Riviera price to a Monte Carlo price. & it replaced the Elite. The 1978 Thunderbird can be differentiated from the '77 by showing a crests over the headlight covers. whereas '79 featured one year only grill & taillight.
These are my favorite T-Birds. So smooth and comfortable. These were the $500 cars of my teen years(1980's) Lots of kids in my HS had barges like this.
Those cars are sweet. I really loved the mid 50s thunderbirds. The 400 ford was decent, though a 460 in this big of a car would be more suitable. Though gas mileage would be worse. I believe ford never put a 4 barrel on a 400. I am not sure why because generally a 4 barrel is more fuel efficient when just running on the primaries.
@@KatarinasGarage Well the Pinto which was he original purchase, driver door fel off the car on the highway in the first week of ownership, she then bought a Granada that he catalytic converter caught on fire while we were lined up for the drive in on the first day of ownership, she traded in for the T-bird and had the car for years without any issues. Same with the old man's Grand Marquis with the 440.
My parents had one of those they bought brand new. It was such a comfortable car to drive and ride in. My little brother ended up totaling it sad day that was😢
@BigBlock-wf3mh Which apparently isn't actually hard to do. It's a good thing to do because r12 is impossible to find anymore. You can find r12a but not regular r12.
@@KatarinasGarage I’m retired A/C tech Katarina, did lots of retrofits, we would change the receiver-drier, add 8oz of Pag oil, a coupe of R134A fittings, and recharge it. Pretty basic stuff like you say. 😉
Nice I have a 62 and a 68 on my channel. I don't care for engines after 71 my 71 galaxie had a 260 hp 400 in 72 they dropped the compression and killed all the power.
Hey , you are factually wrong, those are Not the biggest the T birds ever got , the Big birds are 1972- 1976 to be exact, why are you reviewing a car you don't know the facts about? The Thunderbird your reviewing is based on the ford Torino/ LTD platform, which is technically MID SIZED.
@bestoflincolnmotorcompany I forgot that the bird got technically a little smaller for this generation. But you know you can review a vehicle and not have a lot of prior knowledge on it right? I'm not perfect and nor are you. So don't think yourself so high and mighty that way either. We all make mistakes. It's okay to point them out however being rude in return is not exactly a good look on you..
Love the 77-79 T-Birds, but they were not the biggest, 72-76 were huge in comparison, more like the Mark 4 Continental.
Yeah I had forgotten about the really big birds. But hey it's still a big ass car lol
If people were smart they would buy these excellent shape old cars (and not worry about gas prices) as daily drivers because these cars are cheap compared to newer cars. They are easy to repair yourself , parts are easily available and they don't have an overload of computer gadgets and on top of that they are comfortable and reliable. Drive them til it drops. Enjoy your site Kat. 🤠
@@Slipshott Right? I tried to say that rationale in the video.
I love my tbird. I use to daily It 10,000km in under 2 years but lots of maintenance.
I totally agree that everyone needs to buy old vehicles like the Thunderbird. I'm getting in on the act of buying old cars.
I. Had a 79 for over ten years my grandma got it brand new give it to me with 23k on it I put 200k on it used it every day and it was great for pulling our popup camper all over from ny to Florida it had a 302 with a mild cam I it had 223k when I sold it still every thing worked just fine I do miss it
Sounds like a lovely car!
One of my favorite cars! That and the Mercury Cougar of the same year
@@wrg722 nearly bought a 79 cougar 302 for my first car. Ended up getting my mustang instead
A great old ride, they weren’t that big, they were considered smaller cars or mid sized at the time.
The vacuum pull offs used to fail and allow the chokeplate to close a bit, thus the fast idle, we always carried clothespins for that. Those cars didn’t have steering rack, they were box and pitman arms
@kellismith4329 mid size but still 18 feet long. Not exactly small.
@@KatarinasGarageindeed not by todays standards
I remember the Ford Fairmont Futura & Merc Zephyr Z-7 had the same roof in their compact line.
Similar indeed for that
Beautiful car that souuld taken to the High River car show on the 29th.
It won't be there unfortunately.
Those things are peak land yacht, penalized by early vacuum driven emissions systems.
*Don't get me wrong - I like the look of these things, but damn they're huge.
In terms of suspension, it's damned easy to tighten up the handling - just put a set of 3/4 ton truck springs on the back, and a slightly beefier spring in the front coils (my Dad did this to the Meteor we had back then - did wonders for the handling of the vehicle without compromising the ride quality)
@@michelleshaw337 That could definitely work for that. But honestly it's not like this a vehicle that you're taking to a track day or anything like that.
@@KatarinasGarage LOL! No - definitely not for track! - just makes it more pleasant on a cruise through the mountains
That Thunderbird would be of the 7th generation. The biggest Thunderbirds were the ones made from '72 to '76. When they made the '77 slightly smaller they lowered the price significantly by going from a Riviera price to a Monte Carlo price. & it replaced the Elite. The 1978 Thunderbird can be differentiated from the '77 by showing a crests over the headlight covers. whereas '79 featured one year only grill & taillight.
at least you know what your talking about, The dude doing this review should learn to read before, spouting off incorrect stats.
@bestoflincolnmotorcompany Like mentioned I'm not perfect. If you want perfection you're on the wrong channel.
really nice thunderbird 👍🏻 how long have you owned it ?
@coolmre158 this is not my car. Although i wish it was.
@@KatarinasGarage ok 👍🏻 your doing a good job young lady
These are my favorite T-Birds.
So smooth and comfortable. These were the $500 cars of my teen years(1980's)
Lots of kids in my HS had barges like this.
@cardiffchris It wasn't that long ago that this was still a 500 dollar car. But that time has come and gone unfortunately.
My parents paid $475 for one is 1996 and I learned to drive in it. It had under 100k miles on it at that time. It was a good car
my aunt had a 77 t-bird when I was little in the 1980;s.
Those cars are sweet. I really loved the mid 50s thunderbirds. The 400 ford was decent, though a 460 in this big of a car would be more suitable. Though gas mileage would be worse. I believe ford never put a 4 barrel on a 400. I am not sure why because generally a 4 barrel is more fuel efficient when just running on the primaries.
What a beauty! That's also what my brother would call a boat with how long it is
My mom had an identical one White with red "velour" interior. That and the Marquis were the only decent cars made by Ford in the Seventies.
@@jobu9224 What does one classify as decent cars?
@@KatarinasGarage Well the Pinto which was he original purchase, driver door fel off the car on the highway in the first week of ownership, she then bought a Granada that he catalytic converter caught on fire while we were lined up for the drive in on the first day of ownership, she traded in for the T-bird and had the car for years without any issues. Same with the old man's Grand Marquis with the 440.
My parents had one of those they bought brand new. It was such a comfortable car to drive and ride in. My little brother ended up totaling it sad day that was😢
@@brianhayes7618 That is quite sad.. Poor car. Least they're okay though!
It lost vacuum. When you start the car the headlight doors will close
I see the A/C has been converted to R134A from the old R12.
@BigBlock-wf3mh Which apparently isn't actually hard to do. It's a good thing to do because r12 is impossible to find anymore. You can find r12a but not regular r12.
@@KatarinasGarage I’m retired A/C tech Katarina, did lots of retrofits, we would change the receiver-drier, add 8oz of Pag oil, a coupe of R134A fittings, and recharge it. Pretty basic stuff like you say. 😉
i love the weird double opera window
Neither one of them opens
Gotta do a rev video on that one👍
@@reverbnetworks7309 why?
Those are the best back in the day they are old school power.
We need more of these cars driven instead of these impossible modern computer/electric vehicles.
Smart efficiency in gas & insurance. And safety.
i love it
Biggest t birds were from early to mid 70s. Look at a 76 t bird. It's as big as a lincoln.
Yeah i forgot about those when doing this.
Classic......enough said.
Mine had a T roof too. I was the happenin dude then.
@@Makitaization T tops are the best!
That's when they made cars real cars
11k put in a 4 or 5k at the MOST car?
Go look at the values on hagerty. These cars are worth a lot more than you think.
The low milage is in kilometers......color me confused.
@@PharaohMan007 Canadian car canadian gal 😜
Nice I have a 62 and a 68 on my channel. I don't care for engines after 71 my 71 galaxie had a 260 hp 400 in 72 they dropped the compression and killed all the power.
You haven't lived until you drove a 460 cid Ford V8 Thunderbird.
@landoncustomclassics Yeahh she's a gutless wonder. Especially with the tall gears. You pin it and it just makes extra noise lol.
@moonbeamskies3346 my 68 has 429 thunderjet
@@landoncustomclassicsGreat engine and powerful. But 460 is the King Kong of Ford engines.
@@landoncustomclassics Yeahh that would be better for sure.
Hey , you are factually wrong, those are Not the biggest the T birds ever got , the Big birds are 1972- 1976 to be exact, why are you reviewing a car you don't know the facts about? The Thunderbird your reviewing is based on the ford Torino/ LTD platform, which is technically MID SIZED.
@bestoflincolnmotorcompany I forgot that the bird got technically a little smaller for this generation. But you know you can review a vehicle and not have a lot of prior knowledge on it right? I'm not perfect and nor are you. So don't think yourself so high and mighty that way either. We all make mistakes. It's okay to point them out however being rude in return is not exactly a good look on you..
No honey, not the biggest t bird ever made, look back a couple of years
@Kevin-p2q9y Yeah didn't think about it until after I filmed it but ehh oh well.