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![]() I am hoping someone has seen this before. Find 1961 Ford Thunderbird Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. I enjoy working on my dads old T-bird but at this point its time to ask the experts. 1961 Ford Thunderbird Classic Cars for Sale. ![]() My intension is to eventually replace the relays with the new version I am seeing on the forum but I'm not sure it would cure this issue. The 1961-1963 Thunderbird may have only been ar. The screws are unaffected and will run if I push the switch in that direction. When Ford released the third generation Thunderbird back in 1961, it was so futuristic and ahead of its time. I disconnected all 8 of the connectors to the relays but the pump and deck solenoid still push on the deck. I am able to jump the relays to open/close the tray and retract/erect the top as well as open/close the deck lid and all functions run smoothly. Continuity tests on all switches showed good, both 15 amp breakers on the deck are good, pump fluid level is good and clean,12.72v on the battery. This beautiful mostly original 58 Bird is as solid as they come. I read through both the original troubleshooting guide and the revised version published in 2008 which were very helpful to understand the operation. no tray movement and no matter what I do the deck solenoid and pump energize and continue to push the deck open (even though its fully open) as though the right deck open limit switch was failing. This year the screws unlocked the deck fine, next the deck raised and stopped there. There are 284 1963 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. ![]() One direction locks/unlocks the jack screws and the other direction runs the top. Collector card included, special paint job. Many years ago the original door switch for the top was abandoned and it was replaced with a DPDT momentary switch. 2003 Hot Wheels Hall of Fame Series Greatest Rides featuring the 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with chrome center hubs and white wall real rider tires. The top has worked very well each year until I took it out of storage this summer. Hi everyone, my 63 convertible has been in the family for 25 years and was recently passed down to me 4 years ago. ![]()
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