The Details
1955 Thunderbird Replica
Owner: Ritchie Brandl Sr., Hudson, FL
Engine
Transmission
- 4R70W four-speed automatic overdrive
RearEnd
- Narrowed 8.8 with Traction-Lok and 3.73 gears
Exhaust
- Ford Racing ceramic headers, modified BBK Performance H-pipe, Flowmaster mufflers
Suspension
- Front: Mustang II style, Monroe shocks, rack-and-pinion steering
- Rear: Explorer leaf springs, Monroe shocks
Brakes
- Front: 11-inch Ranger five-lug rotors
- Rear: stock Explorer drum brakes
Wheels
- Front: 14x6 American Wheel white spoke with factory covers
- Rear: 14x6 American Wheel white spoke with factory covers
Tires
- Front: Diamond Back P215/75R14
- Rear: Diamond Back P215/75R14
Interior
- VDO instrumentation
- Kenwood stereo system
- Power windows
- '95 Mustang shifter assembly
Exterior
- DuPont base coat/clear coat in Vermillion Red
- Performance White on removable hardtop