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Topic: One of 10???
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4413
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 08-08-2003 08:59 AM
   
A guy I met at a show last weekend has a '63 Thunderbird vert, 390 tri-power with a/c. He claims that this combo was only factory installed in 10 cars... is this true??? It's got 60,000 original miles, drop dead gorgeous  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4008
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-08-2003 11:39 PM
People say anything at car shows. If you buy,make him prove it. 
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bford
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Eastern Shore of MD
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-06-2004 09:49 PM
That would have to be documented to be believable, It could be, but he needs backup for that claim.
I thought the only tripowers were on the 406? but I'm no expert
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Gunny
Journeyman Posts: 6
From: Warner Robins, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 07-20-2004 04:34 PM
here are the actual production numbers (and original cost) for the 63 ThunderbirdTOTAL PRODUCTION: 63,313
Hardtop 42,806 ($4,445)
Landau 12,139 ($4,548)
Convertible 5,913 ($4,912)
Sports Roadster 455 ($5,563)
Limited Edition Landau 2,000 ($4,748) I am always leary when someone states thiers is only 1 of 10
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 800
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-20-2004 07:39 PM
There were THUNDERIRD 390 TRI-POWERS that year. They had a unique intake manifold as compared to the ones used on FORD/MERC. The cast aluminum air cleaner sported a THUNDERBIRD emblem.I am betting on what he meant was that only ten were assembled with both the TRI-POWER option and factory A/C. ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 800
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-20-2004 07:43 PM
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I thought the only tripowers were on the 406?
No. The first use of a TRI-POWER (6V) on an FE was 1961 on the 390/375HP (4V). The assembly was put in the trunk for dealer installation and upped stated HP to 401HP.
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