Thread: 1955 Thunderbird Questions

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Hello everyone brand new to the forums but hopefully you can help me out. I have a 1955 Thunderbird with a 292 and the Ford-O-Matic. I bought the car as it sits which is Engine out, Transmission out, and engine half assembled. I am having issues trying to find information of how to get this car back together to. Also I should admit this is my first automatic transmission experience or any transmission experience for that matter

I have the following questions
1) I need information to install and adjust the rockers
2) where can I find the torque on the converter to flexplate bolts
3) I assume the starter goes in the big hole on the left
4) where can I find the the torque on the casing to engine bolts
5) Does the center plate (Has like 6 holes) mount to the engine?
6) If so what holds that plate to the transmission?
7) Am I missing anything before I mount this to the engine?
8) What is the torque on the front motor mount?
9) How are the rods on the sides utilized for the engine (how do they go together what is the torque)

I will attach a picture in just a minute showing the transmission thank you for the help

Might want to find an old Chilton's manual for that one! Only thing I'm sure about is yes, that's where the starter goes.

First, Welcome to CHR, Tegguy! This is a great forum with lots of people who know lots of stuff! I don't know what your plans are for this car but if you're going to restore it back to somewhat original condition, you might want to enhance your experience by checking out Dedicated To The Ford Thunderbird Car Hobby. I haven't actually been on their site but from the homepage it seems like they would have a lot of info & resources for someone restoring a 55 Tbird. Otherwise, I'm sure somebody will come along who knows these old birds well enough to answer your questions. Again, welcome to CHR and don't be afraid to post up some pics of the car so we can see what you're working on.
Randy

Thanks Randyr I will try there. This car is really close to stock and I think it would be a good idea to put her back and drive it that way. It's my girlfriends dad's car I bought off him so I think she would be glad to see it how she remembers it too.

Update: Unfortunately that is a paid member forum only and right now with school I don't have the cash to spare