Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Re: How about a 4 banger T-Bird
Great discussion for sure. I guess it's just a matter of whatever floats one's boat whether it's on that first day or last day of ownership :-) .
But whatever one's taste is in this kind of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Re: How about a 4 banger T-Bird
Interesting concept. Guess I'm just too much of a traditionalist though. When I want "old" tradition, I take my '56 Fairlane (owned in '68) for a cruise. When I want "newer" tradition, I take my...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-25-2023, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 594
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-11-2023, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Re: Are "$ Doors Classics"
Simple answer to the question - Yes.
Question about the question - Define "Classic"?
If defined as a classic hot rod or muscle car, then I'd say No
But if defined as historically classic,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-05-2023, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Re: Engine size
Yes, both Woodward and Telegraph Rds. And long before the Dream Cruise.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2023, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Re: Engine size
I understand why owners are concerned about the true identity of their Yblocks. After decades of them being around, being rebuilt and modified, actually knowing the cid can be a challenge. I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-15-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Re: 1955 Ford Car Wheel Offset
Here's some info I got a few years ago when trying to get the correct wheels for my '56. It might help:
Lay the wheel on a flat surface, front side facing down.
Lay the yardstick across the top...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 954
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-20-2023, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,735
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2023, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Re: Frame VIN Location 1956 Merc
Here's an old post from the HAMB: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1957-ford-fairlane-serial-number-vin-locations.1106181/
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2023, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Re: Frame VIN Location 1956 Merc
The VIN is often stamped in more than one location. My '56 Fairlane's is stamped on the frame rail on top right side, about as evintho also described. It is also stamped along the top of the frame...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2023, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
Re: Source needed for cheap seat covers
Okay I did some more checking and another Ford bud sent me a link for them on eBay. Not exact but they are for split 50/50 seat backs so with some tugging & tucking, they might work for a '41 and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2023, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
Re: Source needed for cheap seat covers
I couldn't find any on eBay with a split back, all I saw were solid. I didn't realize finding economy seat covers for split back seats would be so difficult.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
Re: Source needed for cheap seat covers
I saw some of those on eBay & elsewhere but none I found had the split backs. By buddy is just looking to cover the worn out original upholstery in his car. It's a survivor car, never been restored...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
Source needed for cheap seat covers
Remember those cheap plaid seat covers we used to be able to get from J.C.Whitney or similar sources?
A friend is looking to get set of them for his '41 Ford 2 door sedan but can't find any that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2023, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Re: 1958 w/power windows
My guess is that it might have been an option to get either - power fronts only - or all 4 doors. That was in the heart of the baby boomer era, parents might've had a choice whether or not to have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-19-2023, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,838
Re: 1968 Country Squire Windshield Wipers
It was a Ford service part; I sold a lot of 'em years ago. I did some checking. . .
Dan - isn't it the switch that's attached to the motor cover? Not sure anymore, it's been a few decades. . . ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Re: 1958 ford flywheel
That's what I was wondering? I don't remember Ford selling a 6384 for AT flex-plates/flywheels but I may be mistaken. # should be EAA-6384-A for most MT flywheels that year.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2023, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 852
Re: door panal clips
Those look like the correct clips. But I agree with fordor41 about the velcro. I used it on my '56 door panels and in over 10 years they haven't moved or come loose. Unless you're a purest and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-26-2022, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 858
Re: 64 Comet Trim Code ?
[QUOTE That insert might be a good idea if you are a MERC fan.[/QUOTE]
Ford-aholic, Merc-aholic. yeah. I have most of the parts books for both but not wanting to get any more right now. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-26-2022, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 858
Re: 64 Comet Trim Code ?
Thanks. Yes I knew LM division did some of their catalogs a bit different than
the Ford stuff, made things hard to find sometimes. I think I know what color the trim code is, but just wanted to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-25-2022, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 858
64 Comet Trim Code ?
I've got a '64 Comet 2 door & am trying to find the correct interior trim/upholstery color for for the seats.
The VIN tag Trim code is T but it isn't listed in my Parts Book.
Does anyone know...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2022, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 927
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-02-2022, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 922
Re: embedd video in a post - How to
One doesn't have to use YouTube to get a link; there are other sites you can use to get a link for your videos as well.
I think photo bucket can also be used to get a link for your file.
But...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-28-2022, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Re: What is it?
Part # is C8AZ-62130A46-A "Retainer, Carpet to Steering Column".
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