1962 Sports Roadster top operation
What is the procedure to get the top into the trunk? Lever? Button?
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1962 Ford Thunderbird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1962 Ford Thunderbird was a master of deception. Remaining primarily the same as the 1961 model, Ford offered in its new Sports Roadster what had formerly been an aftermarket item: a tonneau cover for the rear seats. This fancy piece of fiberglass transformed the four-seater into the two-seater that many diehards missed so much. It even accommodated a convertible top.
The Landau joined the Roadster in its 1962 entry, featuring a vinyl roof. Ford offered an M-Code engine, a 390-ci V8 rated at 340 horsepower. Only 145 of these T-birds were made, including 120 Roadsters.
For 1962, 1,427 of the Roadsters were sold, 10,516 convertibles, and 62,335 hardtops. The base engine was a 390-ci V8 rated at 300 horsepower, with the M-Code the only available option.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1962 Ford Thunderbird
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by Anonymous
Aug 04, 2013
This car has been very dependable while traveling to shows etc. I'm still able to work on it with not having all the computer stuff on it. This vehicle will not be sold or traded as it will remain in the family for at least two more generations. I have driven it about 20,000 miles in 13 years, these cars must be driven to maintain their value.Aug 04, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 23, 2011
very low profile, lotts of room, horsepower is there, ac works great, love the power windows,love the body style, and its a ford, and most of all i love the way it turns heads when ya drive it on the highway!Aug 23, 2011
by Tommy C
Aug 14, 2009
Completely restored. Engine completely rebuilt to original besides a .40 over bore. Moves pretty good. Kelsey-hayes wire wheels. All trim and bumpers have been re-chromed. The car is scary to drive because of all the damn work we put in it, but definitely is our pride and joy. Aug 14, 2009
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by Anonymous
Aug 04, 2013
This car has been very dependable while traveling to shows etc. I'm still able to work on it with not having all the computer stuff on it. This vehicle will not be sold or traded as it will remain in the family for at least two more generations. I have driven it about 20,000 miles in 13 years, these cars must be driven to maintain their value.Aug 04, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 23, 2011
very low profile, lotts of room, horsepower is there, ac works great, love the power windows,love the body style, and its a ford, and most of all i love the way it turns heads when ya drive it on the highway!Aug 23, 2011
by Tommy C
Aug 14, 2009
Completely restored. Engine completely rebuilt to original besides a .40 over bore. Moves pretty good. Kelsey-hayes wire wheels. All trim and bumpers have been re-chromed. The car is scary to drive because of all the damn work we put in it, but definitely is our pride and joy. Aug 14, 2009
by Anonymous
Nov 12, 2007
So far I love it!Nov 12, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 03, 2007
I've had a late 62 model for about 10 years and love it.Oct 03, 2007
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1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Top hanging on retraction.
1962 Thunderbird Roadster The Top starts to retract after rear deck opens and read deck lid opens . The top starts to raise 1 or 2 inches and struggles to get the over center point where it will fully retract into the trunk. Pump keeps running at a lower rpm. Like just weak. Would this be a weak Pump? Or?? Cannot assist the top either by pushing on to raise it just freezes as if pressure on both sides of pump are equalizing.
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Floating /Loose steering on 1962 Thunderbird
When driving our 1962 Ford Thunderbird at speeds of 70 + the car feels like it float and steering looser? what would cause this feeling
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