Before you fork over the $

[philbird60]

First, I love this forum, and all the tips and advice. Great to have a resource and community like this. So, I've got a tip for you too.. before you buy maintenance parts from a specialty supplier, check autozone.. I know, that sounds ridiculous.. but if I didn't know better, I'd swear someone in that company has a soft spot for old fords.
Don't believe me? Just a sample of some of the very specific things they carry.. not to mention the tons of run-of-the-mill parts they carry
Check this out:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Airtex-Master-Fuel-Pump/1960-Ford-Thunderbird/_/N-iyp33Z8vcz2?itemIdentifier=775692_199148_0_6219

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/1960-Ford-Thunderbird/Carburetor-Kit/_/N-iyp33Z8vd1z

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-iyp33Z9vsse


Cheers!
Phil

[dgs]

When I did my brakes a few years ago I picked up a wheel cylinder from Autozone for something like $13. I think I also bought my fuel pump there, or maybe from Napa. Similar price, maybe lower, to the T'bird specialty houses.

[lawyercalif]

I buy stuff from them all the time. Another good one is OReilly/Kragen.