1958 Thunderbird Service
This is a rare item, an issue of The Ford Mechanic introducing the 1958 Thunderbird, It gives some information, pictures and procedures not found in the shop or owners manual. Most of this information is also useful for the 1959 and 1960 Thunderbird owner.
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Cover - This issue published January 1958 |
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Pages 2-3 - Index and Introduction to the four-passenger Thunderbird concept. |
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Pages 4-5- Body: Unitized body construction exploded diagram. |
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Pages 6-7 - Body: Alignment and body measurement points. |
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Pages 8-9 - Body: Hood and door adjustments. |
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Pages 10-11 - Body: Bumper removal instructions and deck lid and lock adjustments. |
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Pages 12-13 - Body: Vent and door window adjustments. |
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Pages 14-15 - Body: Quarter window adjustments. |
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Pages 16-17 - Body: Windshield and back window replacement. |
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Pages 18-19 - Body: Power seat and power window wire diagrams. |
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Pages 20-21 - Electrical: Headlight replacement and alignment and taillight removal. Instrument removal. |
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Pages 22-23 - Electrical: Radio and heater control removal. windshield washer operation and adjustment. |
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Pages 24-25 - Engine: Radiator, oil filter, exhaust and fuel tank overview. |
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Pages 26-27 - Chassis: Front and rear coil suspension overview. |
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Pages 28-29 - Chassis: Brake operation and adjustment. |
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Pages 30-31 - Chassis: Power brake diagrams. |
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Pages 32-33 - Chassis: Steering gear and Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission adjustment. windshield wiper and cowl ventilation system overview. |
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Pages 34-35- Service Guide: Maintenance chart and specifications including refill capacities and fuse type and location. |