Newbie Needing Help With a '73 Thunderbird

This is a labour of love, I intend to restore it and keep it. I understand that it is not a desired car, however it is desired by me. The body itself is in good shape except for the rear right opera window area and the rear passenger side floor panel. Upholstery and the majority of interior is original and in very good condition. The few problems I've found have to do with easily accessible parts like a carburetor. Initial estimates are around $6000, most likely more.

If the car has been sitting a long time the fuel system will have to be cleaned out and the carburetor rebuilt. I would also completely go through the brake system for safety.

Not sure where you are located, but you can call Jim's T-Birds in North Carolina. He may have some parts that you need and he is very knowledgable and resourceful.

Hey my man I'm in the same boat I have a 73 with a 460 in it I got a little problem with my rear end then I'm trying to get it fixed I'm just like you I really like the car and I don't really want to get rid of it cuz I don't believe that what's wrong of it is really that much expensive but to be honest with you if your body work isn't really all that bad it's really not hard to do it yourself look into it it's a labor of love you appreciate it a lot more my email is Lil Will 779 at gmail.com email me sometime and maybe we can keep up with the progress of restoring them send me a couple pictures of yours and I'll send you a couple of pictures of mines I have to look for some parts as well so maybe we can help each other out