ILLUSTRATION CAR BODY 1 H I L L S T H U N D E R B I R D C E N T E R 2 Quick Reference Index 1955-57 Thunderbird Section Illustration Text Index .................................................................................................................................. 3-6 General Information, Paint Codes & Trim Codes ........................................................ 7-8 Interior, Upholstery……………………………………….……………8 ..................... 9-13 Repaint Body Gasket & Seal Kits ...................................................................................... 14 Exterior Chrome & Emblems Kits ................................................................................... 15 Radio, Speakers, Antenna’s, Radio Parts ................................................................... 16-17 Stamp Kit Set… ................................................................................................................... 17 H Wheels & Brake (1000-2999)….……18-19…...…....20-25, 29 I Suspension & Steering (3000-3999)…….…26-28….…......25-35, 39 L Rear Axle & Drive train (4000-4999)…….…36-37 .................... 38-39 L Exhaust System & Frame (5000-5999)……….26, 37… ................ 41-42 S Rear Suspension (5000-5999)…………..37 ..................... 40-41 Engine (6000-6999)….…....43-44 ..................... 45-47 T Transmission Standard-Automatic (7000-7999)…..…...48-50 .................... 51-55 H Cooling System & Grille (8000-8999)…...….56-57 ..................... 58-60 U Fuel & Carburetor (9000-9999)…….....61-64 ..................... 65-70 N Battery, Generator & Starter (10000-11999)………….71….….70-71, 73-76 D Ignition, Electrical (12000-12999)…...….71-72 .................... 76-79 E Wiring, Horns, & Lamps (13000-15999)…..71, 80-82….…79, 83-91, 94 R Hood & Fender (16000-16999)…………..92 ....................94-96 B Windshield Wiper & Washer (17000-17999)………..…93.................... 97-99 I Bumpers, Tachometer & Speedometer (17000-17999)………55, 93 ................. 96-100 R Heating, Air Conditioner & Shocks (18000-19999)…………102....…101, 103-106 D Clocks (18000-18999)……103, 107 ...................... 103 Firewall & Ventilation (00000)……………108, 110...…106, 109-110 C Dash, Pillar & Windshield (00030) ……………107-108 .............. 111-113 E Doors & Windows & Fender Skirts (20000-29999).108, 120, 123 .............. 114-119 N Trunk (40000-49999)121, 150, 158.120-121, 124-125 T Top, Roof & Swing Bar (50000-59999)….....121-122 .............. 125-130 E Seat (60000-69999)…....8, 123, 131..9-10, 130, 131 R Hardware Section Nuts, Bolts, Clips, Fittings, Etc… ............................................. 131-137 Kits-Attaching ............................................................................................................. 137-141 Literature, Manual & Decals ................................................................................... 142-145 Borgeson Power Steering, Rack-n-Pinion Kits, Tilt Steering ....................................... 143 Lizard Skin… ..................................................................................................................... 143 Accessories, Tote Bags ............................................................................................... 145-148 Adhesives, Paints, Eastwood Paints, Vinyl Dyes, ZDDP Oil Additive… ............. 146-147 Tires ................................................................................................................................... 148 Sheet Metal, Repair Panels ....................................................................................... 150-158 On your way to Hill’s Thunderbird Center, GPS Settings are: N38-59.380 W81-53.680 866-949-1956 “Like” us on Facebook 866-949-1956 A Bushing Console 148 3 Accelerator Clutch 52 Continental Parts 18, 21-22 Linkage 66, 70 Defroster Flapper 103 Convertible Top Parts 121-130 Pedal 69 Door Hinge 118 Cooling 57-60 Accessories 145-148 Front Suspension 29-30 Crankshaft 44-46 Adhesives 146-147 Idler Arm 29-30 Cup Holder 148 Air Cleaner Master Cyl. Rod 24 Cushion Seat 9 Assembly 68 Rear Spring 40-41 D Core Seal 68 Shifter 55 Dash Air Conditioning Kit 106 Shock Mounting 103 Bezel 74-75 Air Duct Starter 75 Covering 10 Flapper 109-110 Stabilizer Bar 26, 40 Emblem 112 Gasket Kit 109 Wind Wing 111 Knobs 74-75 Parts 109-110 C Lenses 75 Antenna 17 Cable Light 84 Arm Rest Base 13, 119 Battery 73-74 Parts 74, 75-107 H Attaching Hardware Kits 137-141 Brake 25, 29 Trim Sets 74-75, 112 Automatic Trans Parts 53-55 Heater Control 104-105 Decals I B Hood Release 96 List & Sets 144 L Back Glass Parts 120 Ignition 76-79 Deck Lid Protector 148 L Ball Joint 29 Speedometer 55, 96-97 Deflector Battery 73-74 Starter 75 Air 59 S Bolts-Clamps 73-74 Tachometer 97 Choke 70 Cables 71, 89 Vent Control 109-110 Exhaust 41-42, 45 Parts 73-75 Camshaft 45-46 Radiator 58 T Bearing Cancel Plate 83 Rear Bumper 100-101 Cap Stone 100-101 H Clutch 542 Breather 47 Dipstick Engine 45-46 U Front Wheel 20-21 Distributor 72, 76-79 Engine Oil 47 Gas 65 Transmission 53 N Generator 70-73 Rear End 38 Hub Cap 20-21 Tube Engine 47 D Steering 31-32 Master Cylinder 24 Tube Transmission 54 Belt Power Steering 29 Distributor Parts 76-79 E Fan & P/S 60 Radiator 58 Differential 38-39 R Bezel Dimmer Switch 79 Dash 74-76 Door B Taillight 85 Gas Filler 120 I Body Panels 150-158 Glass 116 Bolts Misc. 131-137 Glass Run 116 R Books 142-145 Carburetor Handles 117-120 Air Cleaner 68-69 Hinge 118 D Boots Choke 70 Latch 116 Clutch 51-52 Shifter 51 Gaskets 67-68 Lock 117 Linkage 64, 68-70 Panels 11 Master Cylinder 24 C Kits 68 Parts 114-119 E Booster Power Brake 22-23 New & Rebuilt 67 Step Plates 114 Parts 65-70 Weather strip 114 Brake N Booster 22-23 Carpet 13 Drop Curtain 10 Cigar Lighter 91 Duct Fresh Air 119-110 T Cables 25-26 Clamps Dye Vinyl 146 E Disc Kit 23 Exhaust 41-42 Drums 20 E R Heater Hose 105 Electric Emergency 25-29 Power Brake 22, 105 Fan 60 Hose 23-25 Power Steering 34, 105 Fuel Pump 66 Lines 24-25 Radiator Hose 59 Wiper Kit 98 Master Cylinder 24 Top Hold Down 127-128 Wiring 87-89 Pedals & Pads 25 Clips Emblem Shoes 24 Brake 22-24, 30, 131 Body Side 94, 119 Switch 29, 85 Misc. 131-132 Crest 119 Wheel Cylinder 24 Wire Hub Cap 20-21 Glove Box 112 Bulbs 84 Clock 98, 103 Hood 95 Bumper Clutch Nose Panel 58 Axle 41 Dust Shield 52 Script 94, 119 Braces 100-101 Linkage 48, 51-53 Emergency Brake Cables 25, 29 Deck Lid 120,124-125 Parts 51-53 Engine Glove Box 113 Coil Mounts 45-47 Hood 95 Ignition 76 Parts 45-47 Bumper Parts 100-101 Resistor 77 Steady Rest 43, 47 Exhaust Glass I Bezel 74-76 Exhaust Kits 41-42 Door 116 Coil 76 Ignition Switch 76 4 Manifolds 41, 42, 67 Hardtop 120 Exterior Trim Kits 15 Wind Wing 111 Inverter Radio 17 F Mufflers 41, 42 Glove BoxPort Hole 113120 Parts 41-42 Grille Windshield 58111 J Fan Jack Jack Parts 96 Belt 60 Grille Speaker 112 Grommets 109, 136 Hold Down Strap 96 Blades 60 Jacking Plates 100-101 Electric Kit 62 H Jacking Instr. 144 Heater Blower 104 Handles Junction Blocks 90 Shroud 58 Door 117-119 Spacer 59 Emergency Brake 29 K Filter Jack 96 Keys 117, 124 Air Cleaner 68-69 Trunk 120, 124 147-148 Fuel 65 Hardtop Knob Dash 74-76 H Oil 47 Clamps 127 Power Steering 35 Back Glass 120 98, 107 I Transmission 53 Glider 146 Door Lock 116 L Firewall Headliner 129 Heater 104 Parts 106, 108-109 Hoist Kit 146 Lighter 91 L Pins 106, 108, 131 Port Hole 120 Radio 17 S Fittings Misc. 132-133 Trim 128-129 Side Vent 110 Floor Mats 147 Tack Strip Set 126 L Floor Pan Deadener 148 Weather strip 121, 125 Lamps T Flywheel 46 Hardware Kits 137-141 Bulbs 84 Front Suspension 29-30, 40 Headlamp Leaf Springs 40 H Fuel Wiring Grommet 91, 136 Led U Clips at Frame 65, 131 Headliner 129 Tail Lamps 84 Flex Line 66 Heat Shields Lens N Gauge 66 Master Cylinder 23-24 Backup 94 D Lines 65-66 Muffler 42 Dash 75 Pump 66 Spark Plug Wires 78 Heater 105 E Sending Unit 66 Heater License 85 Tank 65 Blower Motor 104 Map Light 85 R Tank Straps 65 Chamber 103 Parking 83 B Fuses 90 Cables 104 Radio 17 I G Core 103 Shift Selector 55, 94 Gaskets Ducts 103-106 Tail Lamp 84 R Antenna 17 Gaskets 103-105 Lighter Cigarette 91 D Carburetor 66-68 Hose 103 License Brake 24 Hose Clamps 105 Lamp Assembly 85 Engine 45-47 Knobs 104 Lens 85 Fuel Filter 66 Manual Control Kit 104 Plate Frames 147 C Head Lamp 83 Switch 105 Plate Holder 85 E Heater 103-105 Valve 103 Literature 142-145 License Lamp 85 Lock N Oil Pan 47 Hood Bezel Glove Box 113 T Park Lamp 83 Hood Cable 96 Deck Lid 124 Tail Lamp 83 Hood Parts 95-96 Door 117 E Valve Cover 46 Hood Tool 149 Hood 95 R Valley Pan 46 Horn Relay 87 Ignition 76 Water Pump 59 Horn Ring 85-86 Shifter 151 Gauge Horn Wire 87-89 Sets 117, 124 Fuel 66 Hose Trunk 124 Tachometer 97 Brake 23-25 Louver Trim 110 Temperature 75 Clamp Kit 105 M Gas Tank 65 Defroster 104 Manifold Exhaust 42-46 Bolts 65 Gas Tank Vent 65 Manifold Intake 66 Pads 65 Power Steering 34 Manual Sending Unit 66 Power Steering Kit 33-34 Heater Control 104 Straps 65 Radiator 59 Seat 130-131 Vent Hose 65 Vacuum 98 Window Regulator 118 Gear Washer 98-100 Manuals-Reference 142-143 Shifter 48, 51, 55 Hub Caps 20-21 Map Light 85 Transmission 51-55 Master Cylinder 24 Generator Parts 71, 73 Mat Manuals 142-143 Pin Kits 126 Carpet 13 Speaker 16 Tack Strip Set 126 Trunk 125 Tube Sets 16 Weather Strip 121-122, 127 5 Mirrors 99 Rear Spare Tire Motor Axle 38 Carrier 21-22 Window 91, 118 Main Seal 46 Bolts Hold Down 21-22 Wiper 98 View Mirrors 99 Spark Plugs 78 Heater 104 Regulator Spark Plug Wire Sets 77 Seat 91 Voltage 73 Speakers 16 Muffler 42, 45 Window 118 Speedometer N Repaint Kit 14