Spring is in the Air Is your car ready for safe driving? Now is the time to check it out and get ready.
| Is your insurance current? |
Are your plates current?Check air in tires (including the spare) | Check quality of the tires (dry rot, wear). | Check brakes and brake fluid. | Check brake shoes for wear. | Check for weak brake lines and cylinders (push on brake pedal with both feet hard as you can. If the pedal goes to floor you have a leak.) | Check transmission fluid ( running hot in park, Emergency brake on) | Check power steering fluid. | Check antifreeze fluid should be clear and approximately 25 degrees below zero). | Check radiator hoses and heater hoses. | Check water valve on intake. | Check radiator and heater core for leakage. | Check points and plugs. | Check distributor cap for carbon tracks or cracks. | Check exhausts for leaks. | Check steering and suspension for wear. | Check all belts. | Clean battery connections. | Make sure battery is filled. | Charge battery. | Check wiper blades - are they in good condition? They can scratch the windshield. | Make sure all lights are working properly. | Make sure car is totally operational for safety. | TAKE CAR FOR SHORT TEST DRIVE TO ENSURE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE RIDE LATER! ENJOY! |
Talk with people in the club who have had similar problems with your model car and find out how they fixed the problem. Many members in the club repair their own cars;and are willing to help other members out. Talking with others in the club is also the best way to learn which commercial shops do the best work. No advertisement ever will equal the praise of a satisfied customer!
Our club focuses on the enjoyment and preservation of vintage Thunderbirds. We can no longer walk into a dealer for our repair needs. When you're having a repair problem, ask around;that is what a vintage club is for.