1964 Ford Thunderbird Prairie Tan with black interior. This color was only painted for the first half of the 1964 year model year.
My parents bought this car on May 12, 2004, with 108,058 miles. They were the fourth owners. This is an original Colorado car. We have had the car in Idaho since May 2022, and have put approximately 500 miles on it.
Best in Driver for the 2008 International in Colorado Springs.
Best in Show Driver 2010, Boise, Idaho.
R134 AC May of 2019.
June 2020
Upper and lower ball joints
Upper and lower control arm bushings and rods
Tie rod ends
Heavy duty Sway bar (1-1/8” dia.)
Turn front drums Rear brake shoes and drums
New Shocks all around.
Converted to four wheel disc in 2022. I have all the original parts from the drum brake system.
New foam in front seats 2022.
June 2022
Replaced a broken vacuum booster check valve.
Repaired vacuum leak at intake manifold
Evacuated 6 quarts transmission fluid and refilled.
Evacuated 5 pints differential fluid and refilled.
New Motorcraft battery August 2022.
May 2024
Transmission service, pan gasket, side cover gasket, new fluid.
Replaced front brake lines.
I have a lot of parts for this car, approximately 7 tubs to include brake parts, ignition parts, light bulbs, and other parts.
Specifications: Explanation of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Actual = 4Y83Z121910
Actual:
4 = 1964 (Model Year)
Y = Wixom (Build plant)
83 = Tudor hardtop (Body style)
Z = 390 cid, 300 Horse Power (Engine size)
Consecutive serial number: 121910
Title Weight: 4,431 pounds
Information from plate on drivers Door (Actual)
Body Color Trim Date DSO Axle Trans
63A G 56 23L 51 1 4
Body = Tudor Hardtop Body
Color = Prairie Tan (Buff) Color
(Replaced with color code P, Palomino Met)
Trim = Black, Vinyl Trim
Date = November 23, 1963 Date
DSO (District Spec Equip Code)
Axle = 3.0:1 Axle
Trans = C6, XPL (Ford Cruise-a-matic) Trans
What does it need? The AC switch needs to be taken out and cleaned or replaced (I have an used replacement switch). The AC works great and currently has a separate switch under the dash to turn on the compressor.
We have new rubber for all the windows.
The oil filter holder bracket has a small leak, however we have a new one of those.
