1962 Ford Thunderbird

1962 Ford Thunderbird

Owner(s): Gabriel Hoksbergen

City / State: Lynnville, IA

Club(s): Resurrected Tin

Builder: Gabriel Hoksbergen

Engine Details: 390 FE

Carburetor: Edelbrock Carburetor

Headers: Stock Manifolds

Exhaust / mufflers: Dual 2.25in. pipes, Flowmaster 40 series, 3in. tips

Transmission: C6 Ford with shift kit

Rear-end / ratio: Ford 9in / 3:0

Front suspension: Stock, lowered with cut coils

Front Brakes: Ford Granada discs, GM calipers

Rear suspension: Stock, lowered with custom lowering blocks

Rear brakes: Stock drum

Wheels: Chrome steelies

Body modifications: 1961 Ford Thunderbird grill

Hood: 1961 Ford Thunderbird hood

Paint type / color: Acapulco Blue Metallic

Gauges: Stock with Moon Equipment tachometer

Interior goodies: Stock A/C, aftermarket CD player

Custom pieces: 1959 Cadillac taillights grafted into stock Thunderbird taillights

Cool story: This is the first classic car that I got. Purchased while in college from an auction. Been tinkering on it ever since. Car has been to many local and out of state car shows.