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Forum: Late V8 01-09-2013, 11:01 AM
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Re: 1950 Trunk Lid in Very Nice Condition

Here is a link to see the pictures of the trunk lid .

http://s815.beta.photobucket.com/user/RetroJim55/library/shoebox%20parts

Jim
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,020
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 1966 289 ford motor into 1955 mercury

For the 312 crank to fit into a 292 block , the machinist will have to turn the mains down to fit into the 292 . Actually the 292 block will be much better than the 312 block and you won't have the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 312 in Fairlane Victoria

Anything was possible back then when you could order a car just how you wanted it . The 312 did come out later in 1956 for the 1957 year but you could get the 312 if you wanted it .
The only way to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 9 inch. Ford Rearend Issue.

The way to straighten a rear housing to to remove the rear and pull it all apart and put on a jig to have it straightened .
Honestly it's best to let a professional do that for you or just get...
Forum: Late V8 01-02-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 1949 to 1959 Ford cd disc - Like a Green book on your computer !

Ford people with 1949 to 1959 cars & wagons will really enjoy how simple and easy it is to use to find the parts you need for their projects .
Also great to help you take apart and rebuild your...
Forum: Late V8 12-29-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By Retro Jim
1950 Trunk Lid in Very Nice Condition

I have a trunk lid that came off my 50 Ford . It's in very nice condition and not rusted like most are . I have no hinges or locks for it . It's painted blue .

I had a 49 and a 50 Fords . The 49...
Forum: Late V8 12-29-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 1955-6 ford overdrive trans.

Is it a cable or electric overdrive unit ?
Has it been tested to see if it works ?

Jim
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-23-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: Who do you like for rechroming

I see the Bumper Boyz at all the car shows all the time and I haven't seen any problems with their work . They seem to sell an awful lot of bumpers ever year at the Carsile Ford show in Pa. that I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-23-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,545
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: Need special help from everyone ! Please Read !

So far things are going the best that can be expected right now .

I want to thank each and everyone of you for all your thoughts and prayers .
My wife and I am very greatful to have so many...
Forum: Late V8 12-22-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 231
Posted By Retro Jim
Wanted , Disc Brake parts for 1968 Mustang

I am doing a disc brake conversion for a customer . He doesn't want the cheap overseas kits that you can buy .
He wants the original Ford parts . It's for a 1968 Ford Mustang coupe .
I need the...
Forum: Late V8 12-22-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 236
Posted By Retro Jim
Need , disc brake spindles for 68 Mustang

I am doing a disc brake conversion for a customer . He doesn't want the cheap overseas kits that you can buy .
He wants the original Ford parts . It's for a 1968 Ford Mustang coupe .
I need the...
Forum: Late V8 12-22-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 236
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: VDO gauge set

Would you be interested in any trades for the gauge set ?

Jim
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 12-22-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By Retro Jim
Need a special request from everyone !

As some of you might know my Daughter of 27 has crohn's disease . Well it started a sack on her wall of her stomach . It was the size of a gold ball . Hanover hospital put a drain in it and gave her...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-22-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,545
Posted By Retro Jim
Need special help from everyone ! Please Read !

As some of you might know my Daughter of 27 has crohn's disease . Well it started a sack on her wall of her stomach . It was the size of a gold ball . Hanover hospital put a drain in it and gave her...
Forum: Late V8 12-17-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Retro Jim
Forum: Late V8 12-15-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 1949 to 1959 Ford cd disc - Like a Green book on your computer !

Will make a great Christmas gift for that FORD person on your list !
Still have time to receive one for Christmas !

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Jim
Forum: Late V8 12-10-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Retro Jim
1949 to 1959 Ford cd disc - Like a Green book on your computer !

I have a Ford disc for your Windows computer that comes with 2 separate sections on the disc .
***THIS WILL NOT WORK ON MAC COMPUTERS !***
One section has all the illustrations just like in the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-08-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 55 Bumpers

There is another outfit that hits all the shows across the country called "The Bumper Boyz" They have nice re chromed bumpers for a decent price . I have seen the shows they go to and do some on Ca...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: lead substitute in gas

I used the lead additive for about 6 years in my 1955 , Y b;lock and never had any problems with it . I sold the engine and trans to someone on the HAMB and they are still using the same engine...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-30-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,893
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 289 or 352 engine?

Doesn't matter what the VIN code is because that engine could have been swapped in at any time . That was done a lot back then .

Jim
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-29-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 53 Customline Value

Once you get the53 home and clean the crap out of it , then you can get a better look at the car . I would put it on good jack stands so you can get under the car to look everything over really well...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-29-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: Mustang Forum

If you Google " Mustang Forums" you will have pages after pages of them !
They have forums from just stock to a lot of the hard core drag race Mustang forums .
There is also the forums with the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-29-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: Another new guy/new project

That was one of the nicest looking Fords that came out in the late 60's . They were great family cars and were nice on long trips as well .
I also had a 69 but was a Galaxie with a 302 & C4 in it...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-28-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 955
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 1955 Ford Carb Questions

3.30 gears is a good choice BUT will work much better with an overdrive trans .

Jim
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-27-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By Retro Jim
Re: 53 Customline Value

As for a title , get the VIN numbers and find out who was the last owner in the family . Then you can get a dup / title if it was last registered to one of your family .
That is what I would do...
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