Look at my pictures on the Glamorbird photo page (mikes pictures). Another member here (Andy) although he doesn't post anymore put the same mirror on his '69 Tudor. Look for P/N 49-6545 in their 1980-1996 ford truck catalog. The mirror is part # 49-6545 and is from a company called LMC Truck Here is part of a conversation about what people are using for this There is an alternative that many owners have turned to. I have seen NOS ones go as high as $500.00 to $700.00. A few have turned up over the years on Ebay etc. That makes finding a used one in any condition even rarer. Similar codes exist for the Tudor Landau and Fordor Landau.Ī right hand mirror on these cars from the factory was a extremely rare option. For 1968, the 65A denotes a two door hardtop (painted roof) with bucket seats, 65C is a two door hardtop with bench seats. This required new codes for the bench seats. In 1968, bench seats became standard on everything and the bucket seats became options. In 1967, all Thunderbirds, both 2 and 4 door models, came with bucket seats as the only seating configuration. I may be able to clarify the body code a little. William Ora Mullen (BSCS/MSEE, CNE, COE, MCSE), has provided much of the above and I have added and modified some of it with the input from many of the visitors who have researched certain items. alterntor) black, (alternator) zinc-plateĭifferential: black housing with red oxide carrier assy. Hood hinges/springs: (originally dark gray oxide coating) lt. Heater core/blower housing: Natural dark gray fiberglass colorl, not painted The Shop Manual also shows flex fans for both non-a/c and a/c applications on the 429įan blade: (w/ AC) black, 5-blade & spacer (w/o AC) black, 7-blade & clutch (not sure what years this is all for) Radiator: black ,(w/ AC) 2 1/2" radiator (w/o AC) 1 1/2" radiatorĦ8 2dr, no a/c, March '68 production date has a 5 blade flex fan. PS unit, A/C compressor & brackets, & idler: Black (NOTE: 1968-9 460's had crankshaft mounted PS pumps and remote reservoirs (have pic, also)). Oil fill cap: Black or chromed caninster breather w/ bung to air cleaner. Valve Covers: Ford Dark Blue, "Power by Ford" raised script w/ plug wire divider tabs. "429 Thunderjet" decal, I've actually seen two versions of this, one as described on your page and another that says "429 Thunderjet - 4V".Ĭarb pre-heater: Ford Dark Blue (on pass. Master Cylinder: natural cast, w/ natural aluminum "double-hump" coverĪir Cleaner: Ford Dark Blue (NOTE: 1/2 arc "429 Thunderjet" foil decal (have pic), the earliest air cleaners had 2 snouts, all have one breather bung) I'm still looking into it and see what I can find out, but it may be tough.īlock, heads, front cover, intake, oil pan: Ford Dark Blue The later blocks were painted regular Ford Blue, but it doesn't give a specific year. It had a whole, detailed explanation of the "new for '68" 429/460 engines. John, I got these from an old Ford dealer detail manual that I picked up at a local flea market. If there is information you wish me to put here or if you find mistakes I should correct, please email me Here.ġ968-9 OEM 429 Thunderjet "Originality" Specs The following is an attempt to get some of the basic information regarding originality for Thunderbirds into the hands of all who want it and to do it for free.
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