1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

Very cool - nice work on the white finish which is not an easy thing to do, at least for me.

Cool subject!

Very nice.

Very nice results.  I like this body style.  I once had this kit but didn't build it for some reason.  Lowering it gives it a low and lean look.

Thanks guys!  I just wished I had a set of fender skirts for this car.  It would visually lower the car even more.

 beautiful t-bird I’m supprised the kit didn’t bring fender skirts. The amt 1966 t-bird kit did lov color combo  btw.

Thanks Nick!  I remember the '66 T-Bird having fender skirts.  I had one many years ago when I was a teenager!

The older "Bird's" are the best! And you have a pretty one for sure!

T-Birds' started getting "funky" (ugly and usless) about 1974 ish.

But, that's just my opinion........ you're mileage may vary......... warrenty void if tampered with.......for repair's contact your'e qualifyed service technition..........

Hwat ?

 How could you do this ? One of My favorite models and someone's built it ? Hmm. It's gorgeous though . But !  Now driving that beast . It's like having an aircraft carrier deck out front that disappears from view . Love it ! T.B.

This T-Bird has gotten a lot of praise from several members of my model club, including the club president and he's an awesome builder!  I am tempted to scratch build a set of fender skirts myself instead of trying to modify an existing set from a new T-Bird.  But, for now, this T-Bird is done and I thank you all for the nice comments!

Hi;

 You know I always wondered why they called this car a roadster . Just it's size to me , keeps it out of the roadster class . I am of course a old Phart when this happens . I had an Austin - Healey 3000 and it was a roadster , like my wife's M.G. T.D. They were small .

Ford used the Roadster name very loosely on this model.  The cover over the rear seats kinda makes this a Roadster...kinda!

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 But you have to admit . She's got some fine curves . Very pleasing to the eyes !

Absolutely!  This has to be one of the better looking T-Birds ever produced!

Ya Know ;

 I thought about what we said .This is a beautiful T-Bird . Now. If one was to shorten the back . Remove the rear seat length and then the rear overhang by half . Also narrow the car by a scale eighteen inchs or so . I do wonder what she'd look like then ?

 Of course if you did that , the door sill at the window would be the top of the chrome trim on the fender .You gotta admit those doors are thick !

Nah, just leave as it is!  Too much work to acheive so little.  

Great job on the T-bird. It brings back pleasant memories. The steering wheel could be swung to the right and the seat swiveled to make getting in and out easier. It would be a shame to cover the wire wheels with skirts IMHO. You could order the car with real wire wheels or wire wheel hub caps. Mine was a beige metalic color with a matching leather interior. Great car and a great model.

Thank you rangerj!  I still wish my T-Bird had fender skirts (personal choice).  It would help visually lower the car.

Mr. Mike;

    Do you really want a set ? I think I may have some in my parts box . I'll check and get back to you .  T.B.

Tank - Builder, I appreciate the offer, but at this point, the T-Bird is done and sitting on the shelf as is.  I completed it for my Club Challenge for my Club's show last October.  The knock-offs on the wheels prevents any fender skirt from fitting properly.  Again, thanks for the offer!

Mr. Mike;

  Ah , you're welcome .The skirts are for a later model . I have both and checked them out . I checked them against my 62 and they are wrong in contour for it . Probably 66-67.

Very nice Job! WHere do you get your wired distributors>? The wire size in yours looks more authentic than the ones I use....

Thank You!

  Rudy

Thanks Rudy.  I was going to use a pre-wired distributor from Morgan Automotive Detail (MAD), but I choose wire the kit distributor since all the pre-wired distributors I had did not have red wires on them.  I drilled out the distributor and added 26 gauge wrapping wire from Radio Shack.  I believe you can still get wrapping wire from Radio Shack, but it would have to be ordered online since they closed most of their stores.