Forum: Late V8
10-23-2017, 09:55 PM
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Front Floorboard for '59 Fullsize
Any '59 part cars out there with decent passenger front floorboard to spare?
I am told there are no reproductions specifically for the '59.
Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-16-2017, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Repro floorboards on '59 Fordor
Anyone ever replaced floorboards on a '59 Custom or Fairlane Fordor with one of the reproductions by Carpenter or EMS ? I'm told they're really just for 57 and 58. Has anyone ever tried them on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2017, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,041
Any difference between 1950 Custom / Deluxe ?
A couple of newbie questions as I am shopping to buy a '50 Custom 4-door like my Dad had from 1955 to '59.
1) Any difference Custom and Custom Deluxe ? if so, what ?
2) Did the 3-speeds all...
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Forum: Late V8
10-10-2017, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 969
Save this '59 Custom Fordor !
A fellow in Medford, Oregon is clearing out his lot of 200+ cars. Among them is this complete '59 Custom Fordor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Ford-Custom-4-DOOR-SEDAN-NO-RESERVE-/182807722805
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-10-2017, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,078
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-10-2017, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,078
Save this '59 Custom Fordor !
A fellow in Medford, Oregon is clearing out his lot of 200+ cars. Among them is this complete '59 Custom Fordor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Ford-Custom-4-DOOR-SEDAN-NO-RESERVE-/182807722805
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2017, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 998
'59 Custom 300 - Rear end too high?
I replaced the rear shocks on my '59 Custom 300 Fordor. The rear end is much higher than it used to be. I think it is too high. Any idea how high the bottom of rear bumper should be from the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2017, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-13-2017, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-28-2017, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,182
'59 Fairlane / Custom seat covers
Has anyone got a '59 Fairlane or '59 Custom 300 with one of the following original interiors still in the car?
Trim Code (Fairlane = Custom) / Description
30 = 024 / Radiant Blue Sof-Textured...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-20-2017, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,034
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-06-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-03-2017, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2017, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
Styletone paint pattern on 59 Custom Fordor
Comparing the paint pattern around the "A" pillar in the 2 photos, my Dad's on the left, mine on the right. I'm certain that the pillar on my car should have been painted green, not white. But I'm...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2017, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,034
Re: Door switch delete on '59 Custom Fordor
Interesting. If door switches were standard on the Custom, then maybe what I'm (barely) seeing in the B & W photo is the switch.
- Would it have looked like in the attached photo ?
- Would...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-28-2017, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,034
Door switch delete on '59 Custom Fordor
For cars that were not equipped with the optional (?) door switch to automatically turn on/off the courtesy light, was there a rubber delete plug the cover the hole ? (see yellow arrow in the...
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Forum: Late V8
10-30-2016, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 789
'59 Fairlane 4-door door panels & seat covers
Looking for original door panels and seat covers in Green. The trim code on the data plate would have been 31 on 4 door Fairlane (Body 58A). The full text description is "Radiant Green Sof-Textured...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-28-2016, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,732
Left Outside Mirror placement on '59 Custom
Were the dealers provided with a template or overlay or instructions to know exactly where to drill the holes on the driver's fender to install the optional outside mirror ?
Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-24-2016, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Re: Ring around Rear Flasher lights
So I took a closer look. No light bulbs, sockets, wiring, or switch. Were backup lights an option for the Custom 300 in '59? Does the absence of the black ring indicate that those lenses are just...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-18-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,450
Dog dish hubcap restoration
What is the best way to restore these hubcaps (see attached photo) for:
1) Rust Removal.
2) White paint restoration.
3) Stainless steel shine.
4) Dent removal.
Thanks
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-18-2016, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-14-2016, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,419
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-14-2016, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,419
Magicaire Heater
Mine was dealer installed in '59. Since the car was bought in Miami, I guess it was considered an option. Does it work with a heater core off the engine cooling system? Or is there an electric...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-14-2016, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,636
Re: "Fingerhut" seat covers
I agree they don't look very comfortable. However, I would like to complete the original look of my '59 Custom Fordor. Any idea where they can be sourced? Good condition used or new.
I have a piece...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-13-2016, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,636
Re: "Fingerhut" seat covers
I tried contacting Fingerhut. They have evolved into the Sears catalog: housewares, bathrobes, etc. All online sales. Looks like they only supply the modern nylon seat covers.
I wonder if any of...
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