RE: 1960 Fan Shroud
The more I ponder it, my conclusion becomes firmer. The Squarebirds were known to have an overheating problem from the start, especially if they had A/C. I would doubt that Ford would make a unique part for the Thunderbird and then just install it on a handful of cars. I suspect that the actual story is that the dealers in 1960 adapted the 1960 full size Ford shroud to help solve the coooling problem for a few customers. This would be why original late model year 1960 Thunderbirds such as mine lack a fan shroud.
Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top
The more I ponder it, my conclusion becomes firmer. The Squarebirds were known to have an overheating problem from the start, especially if they had A/C. I would doubt that Ford would make a unique part for the Thunderbird and then just install it on a handful of cars. I suspect that the actual story is that the dealers in 1960 adapted the 1960 full size Ford shroud to help solve the coooling problem for a few customers. This would be why original late model year 1960 Thunderbirds such as mine lack a fan shroud.
Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top
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