Hello, I go by the3 handle wisconsinjimmy but Jim is just fine also, I am now the proud owner of an all black primered 1963, I do believe it was built at about the switch in years as the engine is a 62 390. The car as word has it came from MT and has been in MN since 1999 but not driven other then up and down the driveway per the previous owner. Only rust through is under the gas pedal and in the trunk directly under the forward corners of the trunk (strange) due to the trunk not shutting proper. I am not sure how far I will go with the car other then to clean it up and get rid of the surface rust on the floor pans and in the trunk, I will replace the rust out with new metal. The left rear quarter pnel behind the wheel is ragged but not bad, it will be a fun driver. Along with this car I also gained a second 62 or 63 Bird that was in absoulute mint condition until the blaster got into it and destroyed all of the panels with the heat that is generated and I will say that the previous owner stripped all parts of the car then cut it into four sections and I do not want to ask him why. I traded a 1962 Ford Econoline window van that I had in like new condition a four year project. So here I am in T-Bird country oh I am 62 yrs young married for 34 years and retired. =8')

You may or may not already know you are close to (closer than most of us)a terrific resource in T Bird building and restoration. John Draxler at the Thunderbird Ranch in Pittsville, WI. Also the host of this site. John is great to work with.

Howdy and welcome to the site. Sounds like you got your hands full there, but it's well worth the time you put into it.