1964 thunderbird4/7/2023 No wonder T-Birds such as Giglio’s were advertised as “Begadgeted and Bedazzling.” Because of the aircraft-inspired instrument panel, another ad stated, “All you need is a flight plan.” Controls consisted of levers, knobs, dials and buttons. In short, the instrument panel was a three-dimensional, multi-layered configuration. Hanging underneath this hood were gauges and fresh-air vents along with a clock. Above the gauges was a mantle that prevented sun glare on the instrument displays. The speedometer was on a recessed panel that continued to the passenger side. The needle moved under each fixed number as the car accelerated or decelerated. Underneath large stationary numbers was a rotating drum-strip speedometer. On top and behind these golf ball gauges was a speedometer. Above and ahead of this aluminum sweep were four chrome “golf balls” that housed oil, fuel, temperature and amperage displays. Aluminum brightwork from the full-length console turned left to meet and then pass the steering column as the console ran between the seats, then ascended at an angle toward the instrument panel, becoming integrated with it. The 1964-’65 “Flair Bird” instrument panel had no allegiance to the past. The style that takes back Giglio flies throughout the interior of the Thunderbird. When an original member left, Giglio joined the group by singing tenor. The last group did the music for the Four Aces. Those days include singing with local Philly groups such as the Untouchables, the Echoes and the Cheers. “The car takes me back to younger days,” he says. The flair that Giglio appreciates from his 1964 Thunderbird is its style and looks. Giglio shares his flair at Four Aces shows, adding his own stand-up comic bits during concerts. Also like the wrestler, Giglio’s personality is devilishly brash and full of fun, and he’s always ready to spring a new surprise. He’s as buff, ruggedly handsome and fashion-conscious as pro-wrestler Rick Flair. The front grille on the ’64 ’Bird paid homage to the ’58, as did the scooped-backed headlamps.įor their crisply detailed geometric lines, the fourth-generation T-Birds have been nicknamed the “Flair Birds.” Coincidentally, Giglio has his own flair. In place was a return to sharp corners and angles. Gone, too, were the Bullet Bird’s smooth, curving lines below the greenhouse. The coupe’s wide sail panels returned to the knife-edge look that had disappeared with the 1961-’63 “Bullet Bird” Thunderbirds. Note - It may be necessary at all times to tint colours to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in colour standards.The fourth-generation Thunderbird of 1964-’66 revitalized the 1958-’60 “Square Bird” look using more contemporary mid-1960s creases. Lucite® - Acrylic Lacquer is recommended for SPOT REPAIR, panel repair and overall refinishing of all original automotive finishes.Ĭentari - Acrylic Enamel is recommended for small area, panel repair and overall refinishing.ĭulux® - Enamel may be used for panel repair and overall refinishing. For example, the combinatin FM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Gulfstream Aqua Metallic and the roof are in Wimbledon White #2. The second letter identifies the roof colour. Two-Tone Combinations - The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body colour.
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