I think I've made up my mind to pull the carpets, and I might as well do them first, or rather at the same time as the brakes, the column bushing and the directional relay because it'll be so much easier to get too.
@@toddsdooryard I have changed out a couple of directional relays they were always not to difficult to do lying on your back of course that was in a 57 Plymouth and a 56 Pontiac
I have owned 15 Thunderbirds in my lifetime four of which were 1964 . I would not remove the entire dash nor the hood . I what find very uncommon is that model u have is a Town Landau . This was the top of the line model which 1962 was the first introduction of the Town Landau which is easy to see by the Landau bars on side of the roof . I notice that this car is not a power window car . Most all Town Landau models were loaded . I did not see the drivers side seat removed but most were power seat optioned . As to carpet u can buy carpet from any carpet store cut and measure from the old carpet and mold to fit by use of steam and glue . U can buy the heel pad separate for the drivers side and glue that to location needed . Many parts are available through the Bird Nest both new , reproduction or good used . I suggest u read and follow the factory repair manual for this cat plus UA-cam videos from other T Bird restorers .
It looks to me like the dash is going to be pretty easy to get out, once all the trim is out of the way it's 4 bolts and it lays back flowing access to all the HVAC ducts, two electrical plugs and it's out
Maybe my 64 is different but unless you have AC, the whole heater system is worked by linkage and not vacuum lines. There's not much of a reason to pull the dash or the console because you can get to everything under the dash just laying there looking up and the carpet ends at the trim at the bottom of the console. It's also somewhat fragile and you don't want to crack the dash manipulating it. I replaced all my carpeting without touching the dash. Just remove the stainless steel trim, kick panels, etc. I would not pull the hood unless you have to. By the way, your brake booster is from a 64 and is a single stage rather than a dual like it came with.
@ScottDLR this one is a non-A/C car, vacuum lines run everything, from the air exit vent from the package tray to under the rear window, to the park brake release and the air inlets for driver and passenger side, as well as vacuum pots running the heat outlet selector (ie. Def, Dash, Floor). And since carpets are now on the menu, and I've got three different jobs happening in the same area behind the dash. Yep, it's all coming out.
@@toddsdooryard They probably figured out it was silly to have two totally different HVAC control systems and changed things in 65. I know there's a lot of subtle differences. Back then they could learn things and make changes from year to year... Not like today! Cheers, Scott
Finish tun signals , the brakes, if possible save interior for last
I think I've made up my mind to pull the carpets, and I might as well do them first, or rather at the same time as the brakes, the column bushing and the directional relay because it'll be so much easier to get too.
@@toddsdooryard have you considered cleaning and redying the carpet
@@toddsdooryard I have changed out a couple of directional relays they were always not to difficult to do lying on your back of course that was in a 57 Plymouth and a 56 Pontiac
Be careful my man, that car will end up being a basket case. Make the car drivable and safe and enjoy it.
It seems more and more like I've bought a rolling basket case
I have owned 15 Thunderbirds in my lifetime four of which were 1964 . I would not remove the entire dash nor the hood . I what find very uncommon is that model u have is a Town Landau . This was the top of the line model which 1962 was the first introduction of the Town Landau which is easy to see by the Landau bars on side of the roof . I notice that this car is not a power window car . Most all Town Landau models were loaded . I did not see the drivers side seat removed but most were power seat optioned . As to carpet u can buy carpet from any carpet store cut and measure from the old carpet and mold to fit by use of steam and glue . U can buy the heel pad separate for the drivers side and glue that to location needed . Many parts are available through the Bird Nest both new , reproduction or good used . I suggest u read and follow the factory repair manual for this cat plus UA-cam videos from other T Bird restorers .
100% the hood and hinges are coming out now that an engine pull is happening
I would try it without removing dash. Remove dash as last resort
It looks to me like the dash is going to be pretty easy to get out, once all the trim is out of the way it's 4 bolts and it lays back flowing access to all the HVAC ducts, two electrical plugs and it's out
Maybe my 64 is different but unless you have AC, the whole heater system is worked by linkage and not vacuum lines. There's not much of a reason to pull the dash or the console because you can get to everything under the dash just laying there looking up and the carpet ends at the trim at the bottom of the console. It's also somewhat fragile and you don't want to crack the dash manipulating it. I replaced all my carpeting without touching the dash. Just remove the stainless steel trim, kick panels, etc.
I would not pull the hood unless you have to. By the way, your brake booster is from a 64 and is a single stage rather than a dual like it came with.
@ScottDLR this one is a non-A/C car, vacuum lines run everything, from the air exit vent from the package tray to under the rear window, to the park brake release and the air inlets for driver and passenger side, as well as vacuum pots running the heat outlet selector (ie. Def, Dash, Floor). And since carpets are now on the menu, and I've got three different jobs happening in the same area behind the dash. Yep, it's all coming out.
@@toddsdooryard They probably figured out it was silly to have two totally different HVAC control systems and changed things in 65. I know there's a lot of subtle differences. Back then they could learn things and make changes from year to year... Not like today!
Cheers,
Scott