Ford Thunderbird Starting in the 1950s, this was a classic American sports cars, from the compact original of the 1950s, to the muscular hard top coupes of the 1980s and 1990s to the retro look of the 2003 model year, this car is, and always will be, an American classic.

64 Thunderbird Ball Joint Cups

Old Feb 9, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Default 64 Thunderbird Ball Joint Cups

Here are a few pictures of how I am converting my 64 Thunderbird to disc brakes. The lower ball joints and spindle fits a 76 Thunderbird. For the cups ($70), spindles ($50), welding/fabrication ($60) and postage ($13) I've spent $193. I still have to get new brake calipers and rotors. If I could weld and wasn't the first person they had to make cups for, I think I could have saved at least $75. Was is worth it, you decide?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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Welcome to the site..

Looks good..
 
Old Feb 10, 2016 | 08:15 AM
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It doesn't sounds like a bad deal to me. Post pictures when you're finished with the conversion. Welcome to the forum!
 
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