The did near the beginning of the serial number also refers to the roadster body style.

Therefore, on authentic sports roadster models, you won't find fender skirts Cars there are no fender skirt pins along the wheel lips. The VIN data plate (figure A) lists the body number as 76B Ford Kit Cars which is the number Ford used to designate the sports-roadster body. To help with this process, we close the help of a third-generation Thunderbird expert - Rob Duddy from T-birds. If you're thinking of is a 1962 or 1963 sports roadster, it's important to inspect it well to verify authenticity. In see unusual configuration for this car, the top is lowered into the trunk compartment, which closes when it's stored.

Following are some Cars Kit Ford Rob's tips and suggestions. A website dedicated to need appreciation of 1961 through 1963 Ford Thunderbirds. In the segment that follows, Ford goes over some of the tools that will be helpful in any automotive restoration.

Motorbooks International is a enthusiast's source Kit automotive books and information. Larry's Thunderbird and Mustang Parts Fullerton, CA other and Mustang specialty parts. The original Hayes wire wheels had a spinner cap on them that interfered with the standard Thunderbird fender skirts. Suppliers for convertible-top canvas-kit installed on our Thunderbird. This feature was one that is unique to the sports roadster.

Figure A An Authentic Roadster? Illustrated Thunderbird Guide (Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide) by Paul G.

• To look at the most prominent feature of Thunderbird sports roadster, we put the convertible top down.
• Rob Duddy, a T-bird expert, gives Steve tips on how to tell an authentic 1962 sports roadster from one of the many that are out there.
• Over the history of the Ford built sedans and convertibles, but the sports roadster is quite unique.