Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-12-2024, 05:12 PM
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Re: Muffler
I would call these folks https://www.classicexhaust440.com/?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-28-2023, 03:49 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-30-2023, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Re: 56 ford engine swap
Full details with pictures are here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8uukADyczM Be sure to read the comments under the pictures. You have an advantage since you are replacing a Six, the radiator...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-20-2023, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Tread width
Here is another chart with full specs, I guess you want the track width. https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1956/745310/ford_customline_fordor_sedan_v-8_overdrive.html#gsc.tab=0
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-17-2023, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Re: 56 ford engine swap
In most cases you do not need to slot the mounts, but there was no computer accuracy in the 1950's and so we suggested slotting because some members that did the swap found slightly offset holes,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-16-2023, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,397
Re: 1956 ford Power Steering
Two useful links: https://leepowersteering.com/products/steering-box-rebuild-service And https://www.hemmings.com/stories/how-to-rebuild-steering-gearbox/ You will also need this....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-16-2023, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 1956 ford Power Steering
The company that made kits is no longer in business it shut down about 15 years ago when the owner passed away, those kits were based on using the Chevy Cavalier rack and pinion which caused the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-16-2023, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Re: 56 ford engine swap
I founded the HAMB 1952-59 Ford Group back in May 1994 all the Swap info can be found in a HUGE file the "Sticky FAQ" all the information was member submitted, DO NOT ask questions there it is an...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-16-2023, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Re: 56 ford engine swap
Use the mounts I posted below, and you won't need to do that, also There are two brands of headers that you can use with zero clearance issues. Hedman 88400 and Patriot H8433. Swaps in a 1954-56 Ford...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-16-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Re: 56 ford engine swap
Pictures and part numbers, be sure and read all the notes below. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/media/users/jeffb2.24352/albums You do have an advantage by swapping out the Six, the six cylinder...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2023, 04:35 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2023, 04:24 PM
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Views: 1,066
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-11-2023, 03:38 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2023, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,498
Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion 1954 Y Block
Best step by step guide for 50s Fords is this, use it as a check list. https://darksidersrealm.forumotion.com/t398-converting-from-6-volt-positive-ground-to-12-volt-negative-ground
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2023, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 976
Re: Adjusting Brakes on a 54
These would be the rears https://www.performanceonline.com/brake-shoes-rear-1953-62-chevy-corvette-51-58-chevy-belair-and-truck-and-48-66-ford-f-100/ These are the fronts...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2023, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Adjusting Brakes on a 54
https://www.performanceonline.com/brake-shoes-front-1964-71-ford-mustang/ And https://www.performanceonline.com/brake-shoes-rear-1964-72-ford-mustang/
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2023, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 976
Re: Adjusting Brakes on a 54
1952-54 Ford cars use the same brake shoes as 1967-71 Mustang V8 cars for about $60 you can convert your '54 to self adjusting brakes. POL also has shoes that are ceramic Kevlar that will reduce...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2023, 04:22 PM
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Views: 1,188
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2023, 01:47 PM
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Views: 1,881
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
Re: 6 volt fuel pump
One of the best over decades has been this one. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-p4259
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2023, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2023, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,533
Re: Brake conversion to power assist.
You should use a unit like this as it includes a dual master cylinder and the correct bracket to clear a y-blocks exhaust. Put this number in ebay Search 332519698056 guys in my 1952-59 Ford Group...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2022, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,184
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2022, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
Re: '54-'56 power steering question.....
Check this out https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/electric-power-steering-install-in-a-54-ford.526435/ Everything is under the dash, you keep the stock steering linkage and no pumps,hoses or brackets...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-27-2022, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,848
Re: Electric power stering
You should save and read this it was originally written for a 1955 Ford. https://darksidersrealm.forumotion.com/t398-converting-from-6-volt-positive-ground-to-12-volt-negative-ground Read step # 13...
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