He originally had Curtis Speed build 17- and 19-inch wheels, but then changed to 18s in the rear instead for a less-aggressive rake. Bud says getting the stance right was a little tricky. Mike also reworked the hood to hinge from the rear before spraying the brilliant PPG Blue Azure finish.Īn Art Morrison chassis improved the T-bird’s footing, with more modern front and rear suspensions, rack-and-pinion steering, air springs, and Wilwood disc brakes. ![]() The modifications are subtle and meaningful, like frenched headlights with integral turn signals, smoothed front bumper, custom grille, frenched taillights, modified rear bumper with custom rear pan, shaved emblems and door handles, and custom side trim. That’s precisely the approach he had Mike Walter of Rainier Rod & Custom take on the T-bird body. “In other words, keep it like it could have been factory, just cleaner, smoother.” “I like customs, but I would rather smooth up an existing style than go too far,” Bud says. She was not happy! She said, ‘you owe me a T-bird!’ This is actually her car.”īud soon found a drivable but somewhat rusty ’bird to craft into a contemporary custom rod. “Then I started a ’60 Edsel, so I sold the Vicky. ![]() “I had a ’56 Victoria I bought for my wife,” Bud says. His wife Marilyn practically insisted he build this 1957 Thunderbird. Happy Wife, Happy Life – Marilyn (and Bud) Wolfe’s 1957 Thunderbirdįor some car guys, getting permission from your wife to buy or build a new car can be a struggle.
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