unulertird

A
Official Licensed Product

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 312 cid, 245 hp@4500rpm, bore & stroke-3.80 x 3.44 in, compression ratio-9.7:1
Transmission: 3 speed manual (overdrive optional)
Suspension
Front: upper and lower A-arms, coil springs
Rear: live axle, semi-eliptical leaf spring
Brakes: drum (front & rear)
Wheelbase 102.0 in

Shipping Weight: 3134 Ibs

Top Speed: 125mph
0-60(1/4 mile): 11.5 seconds
1957 Production Total: 21,380
1957 Factory Price: $3,408.00

Form # 099 30064

READ THISBEFORE YOU BEGIN

Carefullystudyandunderstandthe entire instuction sheet betore removing any parts from the trees!
Compare the parts in the box to the instruction sheet to be sure you have received all the parts that you will need
Use clippers or hobby knife to remove parts from the trees. Do Not twist or bend parts from the trees
Sand ortrim away excess and flash and parting lines
As you proceed "TEST FIT" the parts to insure proper iocation and alignment before cementing
Scrape paint or "plating"from the area to which the cement is to be applied
Sub-assemblies should be painted before other paris are attached
Use only paints and cements which are specifically formulated for styrene
Use cements sparingiy ora sloppy job may result
!! Read All Cautions And Warning Labels Carefully !!
Painting Tips: Use a solution of mild soap and water to
wash parts thoroughly, to remove any dirt or olly residue.
Symbols
Dry parts with a soft towel. Keep your hands and working
area clean and dry when assembling your model kit.
Apply a coat of "primer prior to painting. Glue joints may
1 Assembly Sequence Optional
then be filled and sanded. Use only filler putty designed for
plastic. Test filler on some scrap plastic before applying to 7 Part Number
your model kit. A tack rag may be used to remove any lint Do Not Cement
or sanding dust before painting. Paints should be applied
evenly in several thin layers rather than one heavy Coat
Each layer should be allowed to thoroughly dry before the 13 Completed Assembly
next is applied. Each coat may be "wet sanded" using
Begin Here
Slightly damp minimum #1200 sandpaper. Be careful not to
remove molded details while sanding. Use frosted tape to Recommended Paint Colors for this Model Kit
mask areas you do not want painted. Remove tape when Gloss White
paint is dry to the touch. Paint lightest colors first. Use a Chevrolet Engine Red Blue
GOld
fine brush to touch up edges. Aluminum Flat White
Decals: Cut the backing sheet around each decal and place Gloss Black Flat Red Chrome Silver
n warm water until the decal is movable. Slide decal into
e position and gently remove eXcess water with a tissue.
Flat Black Steel
When decals are thoroughly dry apply a final clear coat. Body, Interior, & Accent Colors - See Color Chart

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1 ENGINE ASSEMBLY
A Paint Assembly Chevrolet Engine Red LEFT LEFT
TRANSMISSION/
BELL HOUSING
CYLINDER
45A
67

CYLINDER
HEAD

43
42 LEFT
RIGHT ENGINE BLOCK
TRANSMISSION/
BELL HOUSING
FRONT
Gloss Black COVER

44
RIGHT
ENGINE BLOCK
5
OILPAN

47 48
STOCK STOCK VALVE COVER
VALVE COVER Chevrolet Engine Hed
Chevrolet Engine Red 58
BREATHE
Flat Black
CUST
VALVE COVER
318 Plated
FILLER CAP
Plated

49
309 EXHAUST
CUSTOM MANIFU
Steel
VALVE COVER
Plated

Spark Plugs:
Gloss White

50
EXHAUST Lower
Radiator Hose
MANIFOLD

X
Will locate here
Steel

53
GENERATOR 52
Gloss Black PULLEYASSEMBLY 74
Belt: Flat Black
Pulleys: Gloss Black FAN
Gloss Black

STOCK CUSTOM
314
AIR CLEANER
IR CLEANER 54 Plated
Plated 71
54 313- COIL 2 CARBURETORS
Gloss Black Gold
COIL
Gloss Black.

bU
CARBURETOR
Gold 66
55 DISTRIBUTER 70
DISTRIBUTER GlossBlack INTAKE
Gloss Black 55 MANIF
IFOLD
55 Aluminumn

9
INTAKEMANIFOLD
Chevrolet Engine Red

Upper per

Radiator Hose Radiator Hose

will locale here Will locate here

C
 2 WIRINGDIAGRAM Firlng Order: 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Wires:
Lay the small dlameter Vinyl Tubing on a
lat surface and cut to lengths indicated.
Attach tubing between Distributor Cap and
Spark Plugs as shown.

Wire Lengths
1 2-1/2 inch (coIL
2 2-1/2 inch
3 1-15/16 inch
4 2-1/2 inch
5 2-5/8 inch
6 2-5/8 inch
7 2-5/8 inch
8 2-3/4 inch
COIL = 5/8 inch

1957Thunderbird Color Availability

EXTERIOR COLORS INTERIOR COLORS
Body Color Solid Solid Two-Tone
Raven Black Gunmetal Gray Black Black w/wWhite Accent
Starmist Blue Flame Red Bronze Blue Green w/Pale Green Accent
Thunderbird Bronze Dusk Rose Red
Inca Gold Coral Sand White
Willow Green Colonial White Willow Green
To duplicate colors using stock aerosol automotive "Touch-up" finish colors, you may try this procedure:
Follow these directions carefully to prevent the "crazing" of the which occurs when automotive lacquers are applied directly to styrene.
Test this process on some scrap styrene before attempting on your model kit. First, mist on two coats of lacquer primer. When
completely dry, follow with a very light coat of touch-up, then apPply successively heavier coats until the desired finish is achieved.

3 TIRES &WHEELS
STOCK Assemble 2of Each as Shown
A FRONT 63
BodrM
Body Color
64
INNER WHEEL
Gloss Black

320
HUB CAP
Plated
WHITE WALL
White lastic

B REAR 62
REARRIM
Boay Color 64
INNER WHEEL
GlossB1ack

320
HUB CAP
Plated

WHITE WALL
White Plastic

CUSTOM (0ptional) Assemble 4of Each as Shown

CFRONT& REAR
64
INNER WHEEL
Gloss Black

32
CUSTOM RIM
Plated
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 4 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
TAILPIPEMUFFLER 40
Steel CROSS MEMBER
32 31 G/oss Blactk

3
2 EXHAUST PIPES
Steel
A
Resonators/Mufflers:
Aluminum

6
CHASSIS

Sheet Metal Panels:

FiatbBlack

Frame Parts/Rails:
Gloss Black

RIGHT REAR SHOCK

1C
Gloss Black
LEFT REAR SHOCK
GlossBlack BIue

34
LOWER REAR AXLE/ 38
LEAF SPRINGS 28
Gioss Black TIEROD LEFT
"A"
LOWER
Gloss BlaCk
ARM
Gloss Black
B 37
DRIVESHAFT
Gloss Black
39
RIGHT LOWER
Gioss Black
35
UPPER REAR AXLE
Gloss Blackk

KING PINS
(Both Sides)
Gloss BlackK
FRONT
SPRINGS
(Both Sides
Gloss Black

5 INTERIOR ASSEMBLY
Gauges Faces: Flat Black
Lettering: Flat While Knobs: Interior
Chrome Silver Color
Needles: Flat Red
Trim Rings: Chrome Silver
Aluminum
2
sa ING
HORN RING 22
Interior Color 0
Plated STEERING INSTRUMENT
PANEL
COLUMN
Chrome SiIver
11
interior Color

23 -Knob: Gloss Black

STEERN
WHEE 317- Boot: Flat Black
Interior Color STOCK SHIFTER
Plated Pedals: Flat Black
Flat
Black- See Color Chart
CUSTOM Two-Tone Accent 4
Chrome INTERIOR
Silver Interior Color

b8 9
STEERING STEERING
WHEEL COLUMN
Chrome Silver Carpet: Flat Body Color
6 BODYASSEMBLY
16
VISORS
interorColor
17
500
REARPAN
307
REAR VIEW
WINDSHIELD
Clear A
Body Color MIRROR
Plated

Remove Trim/Wlper Arms:

Chrome slver

B0DY
Body Color

Remove
(Both Sides)
15
hrome HEAD LIGHT
Slver
BEZELS
14 Chrome Body Color
Silver
FENDER SKIRTS
Body Color

304
DOOR HANDLE
Plated
504 POst. nsert Door Hinges into
Paint Door Panels as Shown VENT WINDOW Chrome Sver
Clear Body. Capture Hinges
Aluminum with Hinge Mounts.
ody Cement Hinge Mounts
Interior Color
Color to insides of Fenders.
DOOR DO NOT CEMENT
PANEL Hinges to Hinge Mounts
or Doors to Body.
Trim/Handles:
Chrome Silver

DRIVERSDOOR
Booy Color

503
ENT
WINDOW
Clear

postvel
Chrome Silver

2 HINGE
MOUNTS

DOOR
FANEL

304
DOOR HANDLE PASSENGERS
Plated DOU
Boay S 21
MASTER
18 CYLYNDER
19 Body Color
HOOD LATCH HEATER
Gloss Black
Gloss BlacK
25
FAN SHROUD 56
20 Flat Black RADIATOR
BATTERY Gloss Black
Flat Black
7 FINAL ASSEMBLY ChooseStockor Custom Options
A
6C
Insert one Metal Axle into one Front
and one Rear Wheel Assembly. Slide
axle through Chassis Assembly and
Insert Wheel Assemblies on other side. Radiator Hoses:
Cut large diameter
Viny! Tubing to
specified lengths.

LOWER
1-1/41 nch
46
UPPER
Z Inch

ONVERTIBLE HOOD
315 HARDTOP ( Body Color 316
Color DOME BEZEL
WINDOW BEZELS
Plated
Body Plated

(Both Sides)
2

OFo
onal

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

506
SIDE
Color 305
STOCK
308
CUSTOM
WINDOWS 502 Optional P1ated Plated
Clear REAR U
(Both Sides) WINDOW
Clear LOUVER B
Pated
322
EMBLEMM
Plated
501
HEADLIGHTS
Clear
(Both Sides)
300
GRILLE
319 Plated
ANTENNA
Plated~

306
SIDEPlated
LOUVER

.301
FRONT BUMPER 24
LICENSE PLATE
Plated
Gloss White 1OLDER
Body Color
323 DECAL
1,2 OR 3
EMBLEM
Plated
505
STOCK
Clear
600
Clear Red
CUSTOM

TAILLIGHTS 601 24
(Both SidesS) Clear Red LICENSE PLATE
HOLDER
Body Color
DECAL
1,2 OR 3
302
REAR BUMPER
Plated

Flat Blac

Printed in USA