Welcome, Rob Sumowski !!

[YellowRose]

Welcome to Squarebirds, Rob! Rob hales from Georgia and owns a 1958 T-bird Coupe. We always enjoy seeing pictures of our new members Tbird. If you have any you want to share with us you can send Cathie ~ Coral an email or Private Message (PM) and she can tell you how to do it. We have the greatest Tbird Techies from around the world on here. So if you need any help just post away in the Squarebirds Forum. They will be glad to help. Should you have any problems navigating our Forum, please contact me. Enjoy The Journey!

[Guest]

Hey Rob,
Welcome to Squarebirds! Ask questions and comment often. These gals and guys are the best when it comes to these old Thunderbirds, we also like to hear of your experiences!
Once again welcome!
Richard D. Hord

[Dan Leavens]

Rob also welcome to our truly international site where you will find some of the most knowledgeable birders around. Ask any questionanswer where you canand participate oftenGreat to see another 58 survivor.

[Rob Sumowski]

Dear Ray, Richard, and Dan,

Thanks very much for your warm welcome. I have been living on this site going over old posts in an effort to avoid bothering you guys with tired old questions.

I don't think I have ever loved a car before my 1958 Squarebird. This car is all I think about. I read through catalogs for fun. That's scary, but I don't mind.

I have about a million little things to do to this car: Everything from getting the speedometer working (have no idea how) to a carburetor rebuild (coming up this week) to replacing old visors to trying to get my radio working (the light comes on but no sound yet).

That's just the tip of the iceberg. She was restored in the 1990s, and generally runs beautifully. I have noticed that the generator light comes on a lot, but usually goes out once I get rolling.

I love this car. Will send photos.

Thanks y'all!

Rob

[Dan Leavens]

Rob sounds like you are well underway, to the understanding and appreciation of your special classic. If I can offer a suggestion, on the upcoming repairs you mentioned, take a section at a time. For example do the inside interior cab section ( speedo, visors, radio ) as one (1) project then complete it. Then turn to anything forward of the windshield and front clip area etc.etc.That way you don't have too may projects on the go at the same time and can concentrate on the focus required. Over the years, I have collected parts ( for both the 58 / 60 ) and if you require anything send me a PM e-mail.