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From your original post, I can't tell if you have the original engine or not. If you don't, and the 312 you bought isn't from a Thunderbird, there are other areas that need to be addressed. Differences between Thunderbird and 4 seaters include, but not limited to, the distributor (tach drive 57s are expensive), oil pan, front cover, balancer, water pump spacer, water outlet, dip stick, plus others. Some of these are must haves, others you can probably work around. Anyway, you're off to a good start and the main thing is to enjoy the car. Very few members of my local club have truly original 'Birds, most have AC, disc brakes, electric wipers or other mods, even a couple with 302s and a 390 car. No one really worries about it and just enjoy sharing good times with owners of similar cars.
Good luck, DonW
55 Thunderbird and 56 f100 in progress.
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