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A8242A Grill Opening Panel

A8242A Grill Opening Panel

$38.50

SKU: A8242A Category: Cooling System and Grille Tag: 1969 Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang

1969

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A8242A Grill Opening Panel quantity

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A8242A Grill Opening Panel

Former part M 8242E

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HOW-TO VIDEOS

In this episode, we are replacing the wiper cable switch on the 1955 Ford Thunderbird. This is the same for 55 to 57.

In this episode, we are replacing the wiper cable switch on the 1955 Ford Thunderbird. This is the same for 55 to 57.

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLnVQb29LN2I5cUFF

1955 Ford Thunderbird Wiper cable replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage December 17, 2025 5:02 pm

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b13461i-tail-light-lens-gasket/

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b13450p-tail-light-lens/

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Replacing the taillight lens and gaskets on the 1955 Ford Thunderbird as well as polishing up the chrome with chemical Brothers heavy metal polish

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b13461i-tail-light-lens-gasket/

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b13450p-tail-light-lens/

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Replacing the taillight lens and gaskets on the 1955 Ford Thunderbird as well as polishing up the chrome with chemical Brothers heavy metal polish

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLkZaU2VuRDZTSFBv

1955 Ford Thunderbird tail light lens replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage December 6, 2025 3:27 pm

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b60477a-power-seat-worm-gear-tube-kit/

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On this episode, we replace the power seat worm gear tube on both of the power seat motors that control the seat to go forward and backwards and up and down

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b60477a-power-seat-worm-gear-tube-kit/

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On this episode, we replace the power seat worm gear tube on both of the power seat motors that control the seat to go forward and backwards and up and down

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLm8zN0NfWHJxS0I0

1955 Ford Thunderbird power seat worm gear tube replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage December 5, 2025 11:17 pm

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b17528c-wiper-blade-with-retainer-original-type/

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In this episode we replace two incorrect wiper blades for correct wiper blades for a 1955 Ford Thunderbird

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In this episode we replace two incorrect wiper blades for correct wiper blades for a 1955 Ford Thunderbird

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLjBZYm9PVWI1cE5N

1955 Ford Thunderbird wiper blade replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage December 5, 2025 11:08 pm

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLmRjU01uQ2NoUzJJ

1955 Ford Thunderbird Restoration Project. Episode 6 : interior quarter panel restoration

Uncle Bob Robs Garage November 30, 2025 9:58 pm

This is a diy video for how to replace the kick panels on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. We also restored the retaining bracket and repainted it.
The process would be the same for any 55 to 57 Ford Thunderbird

Parts in this video can be found at Larrys Thunderbird & Mustang Parts links are below

https://www.larrystbird.com

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/ukp5501-kick-panels-white/

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uwl5603-windlace-peacock-vinyl/

This is a diy video for how to replace the kick panels on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. We also restored the retaining bracket and repainted it.
The process would be the same for any 55 to 57 Ford Thunderbird

Parts in this video can be found at Larrys Thunderbird & Mustang Parts links are below

https://www.larrystbird.com

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/ukp5501-kick-panels-white/

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uwl5603-windlace-peacock-vinyl/

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLkhpa2xYdDg0QUVF

1955 Ford Thunderbird Interior kick panel replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage November 30, 2025 9:56 pm

Replacing the outside mirror from a 2- hole mirror to the year correct, 1-hole mirror on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird

T Bird an Mustang Parts available at
https://www.larrystbird.com

Product link for the mirror
https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b17696h-outside-mirror-1-hole/

Larry’s part number
B17696H

Replacing the outside mirror from a 2- hole mirror to the year correct, 1-hole mirror on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird

T Bird an Mustang Parts available at
https://www.larrystbird.com

Product link for the mirror
https://www.larrystbird.com/product/b17696h-outside-mirror-1-hole/

Larry’s part number
B17696H

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLnpzQlNfY3FvcVBJ

1955 Ford Thunderbird outside mirror replacement

Uncle Bob Robs Garage November 25, 2025 9:29 pm

1955 Ford Thunderbird interior restoration of the rear quarter panels and windlace.

Any classic Thunderbird or Mustang part can be purchased at
https://www.larrystbird.com
They are fast, friendly and super knowledgeable

Link to the quarter panels

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uqp5502-quarter-panel-boards-white/

Link to the windlace

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uwl5603-windlace-peacock-vinyl/

1955 Ford Thunderbird interior restoration of the rear quarter panels and windlace.

Any classic Thunderbird or Mustang part can be purchased at
https://www.larrystbird.com
They are fast, friendly and super knowledgeable

Link to the quarter panels

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uqp5502-quarter-panel-boards-white/

Link to the windlace

https://www.larrystbird.com/product/uwl5603-windlace-peacock-vinyl/

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YouTube Video VVVTUEJPX3FRNEU5b1R6UjluT29Hd2xBLjdVNGhObGtHZjdj

1955 Ford Thunderbird Interior quarter panel replacement and restoration

Uncle Bob Robs Garage November 25, 2025 12:18 pm

Removing the speedometer tach and clock to color match and restore the bezel’s

Removing the speedometer tach and clock to color match and restore the bezel’s

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1955 Ford Thunderbird dash bezel restoration project

Uncle Bob Robs Garage November 18, 2025 7:26 pm

PARTS CATALOGS

2024-2025 Larry's 1955-57 Thunderbird Catalog

DLT184 Big Bird Price List

NOTE: outdated pricing and part numbers

DLT185 Mustang Price List

NOTE: outdated pricing and part numbers

DLT186 Passenger Car Price List 54/57

NOTE: outdated pricing and part numbers

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