Five Years (+10) and counting

[RICH MUISE]

Looks great. Nice design.....something like that could get too busy real quick, but not yours. I like it.
You need a roadtrip to N. Texas when you're done so I can see it in person!
Good planning, btw, keeping the 1/2" or so next to the door edge flat so it doesn't distort the windlace.

[gasman826]

PIC is the right door of a '64 Thunderbird.  I used the door as inspiration and copied as close as I could.  I used a Thunderbird panel and cut it up to get the shape of the arm rest.  The Tbird hardware was modified and reused.  The Bird's Nest supplied the courtesy lights and pull handles.  The '57 door had to be modified for the speakers, recessed hand pull, and the latch mechanism had to be relocated and extended to accommodate the thicker door panel.  A lot of work but I am very satisfied with the outcome.

I never could have accomplished without the sacrifice of the two '65 Thunderbirds that I parted out and the several that I picked for good condition parts.

[Ford Blue blood]

Yes, we should always remember those that make sacrifices.....my 36 wouldn't be here without those that gave a little.......

Nice work Gary!

[Jeff Norwell]

Beautiful Gary... love the elegant design!

[gasman826]

Rear cushion done!  Working on the back cushions.

[RICH MUISE]

Outstanding work Gary!!

[mustang6984]

Looks really comfy! Not to mention beautiful!   

[Jeff Norwell]

Beautiful Gary.

[RICH MUISE]

LOL, isn't it funny, back when we were kids, no way we would put that hump (pun intended) in the back seat.

[Ford Blue blood]

It is there for the very reason the front seats have wing nuts instead of bolts (ease of access for under dash work).......that flexibility that allowed "use" of the back seat has long been gone....:<)

[gasman826]

The rear seat hump was standard to the Thunderbird and works in conjunction with the fold down arm rest.  There will be NO activities in the back seat and likely no passengers.

[mustang6984]

There will be NO activities in the back seat and likely no passengers.

LOL!!! Now THAT is funny...sensible...but funny the way you put it! 

[gasman826]

Big milestone!  The rear cushions and armrests are in.  Adjustments, touch ups and cleaning are the order of the day.  The odometer now reads 49.8 miles.  It is back to the hoist to check torque, leaks, interference and top off everything.  It still needs drivability tuning.  I may have to make an appointment with tuner and wheel dyno.  It is very challenging to drive, look at the laptop and remember the sensor readings so I can stop and make adjustments.

[RICH MUISE]

I really like it, Gary. Great job. Even through the long wait, it looks like you ended up with the right upholsterer. Nice job doing the final assembly also. Looks like it was made for it.

[mustang6984]

AND...I get to see it on Wednesday!  Oh YEA!