Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-06-2025, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
Re: 1956 Fairlane turning radius?
I #$%@ed up, as above I stated that the radius was "shorter". Thats incorrect, it is actually longer or wider, than other cars that I've owned. It's got the stock box, still. I just modified the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2025, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
1956 Fairlane turning radius?
Hey guys! The Fairlane Club Sedan that I acquired last fall has had a Granada disc brake conversion by some previous owner. I recently got this car on the road and noticed that the turning radius...
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Forum: Early V8
07-31-2025, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 138
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Forum: Early V8
07-31-2025, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 143
Ford Air Filter
Original oil bath type. Good condition, very clean. Free shipping to lower 48!
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Forum: Early V8
07-27-2025, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 225
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Forum: Early V8
07-27-2025, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 104
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-25-2025, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 404
Re: 55 ford steering column bezel
Ford did not offer a floor shifter on your car. That goes for both standard & automatic transmissions. Which do you have? I had the same problem, as my car had the shifter (automatic) moved to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-11-2025, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,436
Re: Y-Block engine parts
Speedway Motors has a pretty good assortment of Y block stuff. I joined Facebook 5 yrs. ago just to have access to their "Marketplace" section. I have bought & sold countless items on there. It's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-02-2025, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,806
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-02-2025, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,927
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2025, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,289
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-25-2025, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,003
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-25-2025, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,803
Re: 1959 Ford Radiator and fan problems
First, welcome to the Ford Barn. Is this a new problem that just popped up on a car you have had for years, or is it a car you recently purchased & am not familiar with? How close is your fan to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2025, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,417
Re: Heater hoses on '56 Fairlane
Found the problem! There is an inline shut-off valve in the hose going to the heater core. It was closed, so something was plugged after all. Why would anybody want to shut off the coolant to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2025, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,417
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2025, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,417
Re: Heater hoses on '56 Fairlane
Thanks HRR. My car has a 351C in it that is out of a '72 Mustang. No valves on the manifold. I have 2 hoses going into the heater core, but they don't get hot. Hence, no heat. ????
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2025, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,003
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2025, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,417
Heater hoses on '56 Fairlane
Hey guys! My '56 has a new heater core in it, but only has the hoses on the 2 nipples closest to the fender. There are 2 other nipples coming out of the firewall on the other side that no hoses go...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-23-2025, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,003
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-18-2025, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,848
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-18-2025, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,848
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2025, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,289
Re: 1955 Fairlane headlight bezel with chrome.
All the suppliers have the chrome trim for around 200.00, including the Early Ford Store. I decided to see if there was any good used ones on ebay They have/had them new for 140.00! (plus the ride)...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2025, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,289
Re: 1955 Fairlane headlight bezel with chrome.
I just got a set from a guy on Facebook. Look for the 55-56-57 group page on there. The eyebrow chrome trim is pricey. Best deal I found was on ebay from the Early Ford Store. 140 vs 175-200 w/other...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-08-2025, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-01-2025, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Re: Stupid Accessory I couldn't resist
It's period correct. It works. It allows you to keep your original radio. It was priced very reasonably. It was easy to install. It looks great. Nothing "stupid" about that at all. It's a "win" in my...
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