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Old March 27th, 2019, 09:48 AM
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OLDS 455 in a 1957 T-Bird

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Old March 27th, 2019, 09:52 AM
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1957 Ford T Bird


condition: good
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
paint color: red
size: compact
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: convertible

57 T Bird, NOT a replica, powered by a strong 455 Oldsmobile, turbo 350 tranny, Mustang 11 rack & pinion, aluminum radiator with electric fan power steering, power brakes. No rust body, paint has some flaws but a great 10 footer. Hard top only, excellent chrome bumpers, wire wheels, wide white walls. Interior in excellent condition no cracks in dash, brand new under dash heater. Runs great, no oil leaks or smoke. Brand new starter and 820 cold cranking amp battery. Has Thunderbird AM/FM/ cassette , not original, cassette not working. Speedometer ant thermostat gauge currently not working. Car is from California, now in Tucson, AZ. Asking $24,500 OBO.
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Funny what people will do.... A torque monster I'm sure....
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Old March 28th, 2019, 02:25 PM
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I drove one with 312 ford and was not impressed

That thing should be fun to drive if steering and brakes are able to handle the 455
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the 312 couldn't pull the hat off your head.this one with the olds motor is the only t bird that would interest me.they are a good looking car.
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Old March 28th, 2019, 02:47 PM
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The TBird purist most likely wouldn't like it... But you have to admit, the power of the 455 in that small vehicle must be a thrill... Looks like the 455 fit in the engine compartment quite nicely, almost like it was always meant to be there... Ford may have always claimed they had "A BETTER IDEA", but I doubt they would have saw this coming...
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Old March 28th, 2019, 02:54 PM
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It would be a "sleeper"
the diehard FORD fans surely would not approve

I Like It

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