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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-12-2024, 05:12 PM
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Posted By JeffB2
Re: Muffler

I would call these folks https://www.classicexhaust440.com/?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-28-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By JeffB2
Re: 1954 Ford Customline Passenger Fender

You might try here for a good used one as Arizona cars tend to be more rust free. https://www.dvap.com/contact-us/ Try the "Our Inventory" for pictures.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-30-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-20-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By JeffB2
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
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-17-2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By JeffB2
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,...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-16-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By JeffB2
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....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-16-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-16-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-16-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-16-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-02-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,221
Posted By JeffB2
Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion 1954 Y Block

Read step # 13 in the link I posted above.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-02-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By JeffB2
Re: Replacing the back deck on my 55 Fairlane.

OR DIY

Premade available here. https://collectorsautosupply.com/package-tray-for-1955-1956-ford-fairlane-customline-mainline-sedan/ Or DIY...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-11-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By JeffB2
Re: 1957 Monarch fuel sending unit ohms range.

Read this: https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=159/mode=cat/cat159.htm
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-05-2023, 04:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,221
Posted By JeffB2
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
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-05-2023, 03:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-02-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By JeffB2
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/
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-02-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-02-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By JeffB2
Re: What shocks to use with Aerostar front springs?

Everything you want to know about the Aerostars is here and before and after pictures....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-14-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,795
Posted By JeffB2
Re: rear end suggestions

That ratio should be great for highway cruising, I would stick with it.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-14-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By JeffB2
Re: 6 volt fuel pump

One of the best over decades has been this one. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-p4259
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-27-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,517
Posted By JeffB2
Re: '54-'56 power steering question.....

You can see several Videos of the Conversion here. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1955+Ford+fairlane+electric+power+steering
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-27-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,481
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-21-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,048
Posted By JeffB2
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-21-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,517
Posted By JeffB2
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-27-2022, 03:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By JeffB2
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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