Forum: Late V8
11-30-2014, 06:43 PM
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64 Fairlane driver's door
Hi all! I am in need of a complete driver's door for a 64 Fairlane hardtop (no post). I mostly need the interior guts for a 63, 64, or 65, but a complete door for a 64 (or 63) would be great.
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Forum: Early V8
03-16-2013, 09:30 AM
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Various Ford parts.
Will be at Spring Auto Fair in Charlotte, in April. Will bring several items, in addition to planned stuff, if anyone is interested, such as 39 brake, clutch assembly, rough 39 Deluxe hood, curved...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2013, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,247
Re: Start engine after 20 years sitting
I had a 53 F-100 that had been sitting for years, and had no compression at all, all valves were stuck. Pored deisel and atf in carb till ran out of spark plug holes, then put plugs back in, and...
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Forum: Early V8
02-01-2013, 12:03 PM
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1942-48 Independent front suspension
New, in the box MII front suspension, from Southern Rods. Power rack, dropped spindles. Paid $1,250 plus shipping, yours for $1,000; must be picked up, or can deliver to Charlotte Auto Fair in April....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,647
1939-48 flathead rod bearings.
Just tore down (after MUCH work!) a "59" flathead. Its been a long time since I messed with flatheads, but all the 39-48 V8s I had, had full floating rod bearings; this one has inserts, like the...
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Forum: Late V8
02-01-2013, 11:36 AM
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1964 289 with C4 Trans
From 1964 Galaxie (5 bolt bellhousing), 126,000 miles, pulled from running car in 1978, stored inside ever since, both should be good base for rebuild. Must be picked up, or can deliver to Charlotte...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,456
Re: Help on lubricating Southwind Heater motor
I have had sucess dismantling throw away power window motors by gringing the rivets out and lubing the bearings with white grease. I drilled smal holes in the side of the case, held the brushes back...
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Forum: Early V8
10-31-2012, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,454
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Forum: Early V8
10-31-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-31-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Re: Rear LED 3rd Brake light....problem
I connected the LED third brake light to the brake light switch, works fine. LED lights dont't draw enough amps to activate a regular flasher; a special LED flasher must be used if you want to have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-28-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
F-100 question
I am working on a 56 F-100, and have the front clip off. I would like to center the front wheels in the fender opening, but need to know how far to move the axle forward. Can anybody tell the exact...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,694
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Forum: Early V8
08-31-2012, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,214
1948 Ford short door coupe sreet rod
1948 Ford business coupe (short door), solid body, 90 louvers in hood, tinted glass, 2 speed electric wipers, AM/FM/ CD radio, power steering, tilt steering wheel, power drivers seat
350 4-bolt main...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2012, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,856
Re: are hoods interchangable
Did the same thing many years ago, (hammer welded)and the hood matched the 51 grille perfectly; maybe the car in the picture was the result of shrinkage from the welding (or maybe I just remember it...
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Forum: Early V8
06-24-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 1
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1948 short door coupe
Solid body, 35,000 miles on 350/350, 4 bolt main. 9 inch rear, F-100 brakes, power steering, Vintage Air, etc. Can e-mail pics if interested.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2012, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,225
Re: Crescent Wrench?? (At Jiffy Lube)
My kid is 30, went to Lincoln Tech, was youngest ASE Master autotech in VA at one time; he most definately was taught about carbs! He also is not the least bit afraid of FI, can make up his own...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,629
Re: New Battery for FREE !
I had duals with "Turbo" mufflers installed on my 64 Fairlane by a local shop, around 1980 or so. Still sounds great and no leaks so far!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2012, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,236
Re: 40/41 pickup wipers?
On my 40 pickup, I used a marine universal electric self parking wiper assembly on the drivers side (very easy to adapt, using a stock outer shaft bezel), and drilled a hole on the pasenger side, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,881
Re: Posie reversed eye; before and after
Years ago I put a 48 passenger car front spring on my 40 half ton, and added a homemade panard rod (the shackles were perpendicular to the ground). As I remember it, it lowered the front and rode
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2012, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Re: Acoupla questions
I think the center bolts act as locators, while the outer bolts allow for heat expansion of the manifolds.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2012, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 33
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Re: T86 clutch and pressure plate
Things are looking good! I always thought that 312s came with the heavy duty t85. All my 312s had the t85, and my 272 and 292s had a different tranny than the one you have; they had a rectangular...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Lowering 1955 Ford CV
Just be aware that shorter springs change the geometry somewhat, but from experience not such a big deal. I think Fatman's make dropped spindles that do not alter the geometry.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2011, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,896
Re: 1938 One Ton Express Front Sheetmetal
The one ton fenders are also wider than the half ton; the running boards will not match up. The hood, grille, and side panels are the same (in my experience). Good Luck!
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