1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! The car everyone wanted.

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1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! The car everyone wanted. Come along for a drive in this award winning completely restored classic. Learn what made the "Squarebirds" such an amazing ride, inside and out. This all-original car sat for 40 years in Southern California before going through a complete restoration. This video shows all the unique features of the amazing convertible top and incredible styling in the era of rocket inspired fins, jet taillights and big American V8 engines. These personal luxury cruisers were like floating on a cloud.
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@shedjammer87 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a DIYer so, I commend you on all your hard work. It must be very rewarding knowing that your great car didn't happen automatically.

@nyles5716 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tribute to the 60 Squarebird. Always great to see one restored and on the road.

@mossrocksandpine1684 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this entire video even the under carriage and engine interesting aside from just gazing at my favorite car’s beauty! I appreciated your descriptions and details right down to the “goldenrod” color manifolds. I usually skip right by the engine stuff but all the details you included were excellent! My dad was a car salesman so we grew up with many fancy cars including this one (but a coupe) as a “demonstrator“ that we had for a time. TFS

@ronalddean3630 2 жыл бұрын

Cramer, your narration was great, very educational. Thanks again!

@cramersclassics 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the next generation will pick up our passion. As Jay Leno says, "we are taking care of them for the next owner". Thanks for watching! -Kirb

@steveking4203 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, thank you for posting. In high school, I had a '60 full power A/C, 352 and a factory sunroof. I didn't know what I had, wish I would've kept that car.

@cramersclassics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think the sunroof was called a Goldie. They were and still are quite rare.

@steveking4203 2 жыл бұрын

@@cramersclassics they are, don't remember how many, but under 1000

@joechancio5177 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome educational video. I just bought a 59 convert. 9k orig miles. Power windows and a.c. you really have helped me figure something out. Thank you and really nice car.

@jeffaschoff4933 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative ! Thank you.

@craigjorgensen4637 4 ай бұрын

Those drum brakes weren’t dangerous! You just had to drive the car accordingly!

@ronalddean3630 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like the integrated door handles!

@cramersclassics 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the are a really cool styling element. So many on the Thunderbird. I love the shadow lines on the body, amazing from any angle.

@JonROlsen 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you.

@nickfortunato2938 3 жыл бұрын

My dream car only in Baltic blue.

@kenney8656 3 жыл бұрын

Great car! 👍🏻

@bobmarker6812 2 жыл бұрын

The first American car to have a center console due to the high trans hump was the square Bird.

@46captain46 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo! 👏

@eoggblaine9725 18 күн бұрын

Sadly Ford made the decision to enlarge the car, eliminate the frame, and install a 352 engine. I worked on these vehicles, overhauled the complete drive line. Like the saying goes they appeal to the emotion, however the heart of the vehicle is sick. No offence to you the rebuilder, you did an amazing job.👍👍👍

@thearrtofwarr719 4 жыл бұрын

Show off! ....... yeah yeah subtle, elegant...... Lord please help this square bird...amen. Love it, Kirby and thanks for the heads up! Ps leak-o-matic!?

@cramersclassics 4 жыл бұрын

I finally got the trans rebuilt right after the video was made. Turned out the inside case was cracked. Hense the "leak o matic". Found a new case and it works great and the leaks are gone! Thanks for watching!

@orangecounty60 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I have a question I just purchased the same car. I love all the info, my question, in the engine bay It looks like there is an air valve it’s right in front of the firewall. Do you know what that is for? Thank you so much. My car is rebuilt about 90% through. I still need to paint it and fix a couple of suspension issues, thank you

@cramersclassics 11 ай бұрын

I believe that is not air air valve, but it looks like one. It is for checking the hydraulic pressure in the automatic transmission. Join the Squarebirds website, lots of great info there: www.squarebirds.org/vbulletin/forum/-1958-to-1960-thunderbirds-general-technical-discussion/-1958-to-1960-squarebirds-general-technical-discussion

@sonicanthony1 3 жыл бұрын

Also where are your speakers? Was the original speakers located in the center console?

@cramersclassics 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Custom Auto Sound amp/subwoofer under the passenger seat. Two small self-contained speakers mounter on the outside L-R of the transmission tunnel. There are some improved Bluetooth, hidden systems which are even better now. Sounds pretty good for a convertible.

@sonicanthony1 3 жыл бұрын

Your wheel covers, are those hub caps ?

@cramersclassics 3 жыл бұрын

They are genuine spoke wheel from Truespoke. Period correct aftermarket look. They are amazing quality. I did not like the stock hubcaps (amazed Ford made the car so cool but the wheels so plain). If you don't want to go retro they are the best choice IMO. Truespoke also sells them with your choice of tires mounted (they require special care so you don't scratch the chrome). www.truespoke.com/ Cheers! -Kirb