Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-15-2022, 12:05 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-12-2022, 09:36 PM
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Re: 352 cooling upgrade?
Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
I recall the 1960 Country Squire, bought new, my family drove: Dad used to turn off the a/c in traffic so it wouldn't overheat.
I've flushed the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-07-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 12
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352 cooling upgrade?
The 352/2bbl in my 1960 Country Sedan runs hot in traffic or idling; it's fine when moving down the road.
It has a 4-blade fan and original radiator.
I would like to keep it looking stock under...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2020, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 55 inside door handle return spring
Cool tool, thanks for the post - and the generous offer.
I don't think the spring is my problem but will find out once I remove the door card. I have a rear door that won't open from in or out...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2020, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Opening a front door...
So, did removing the (seat and the) door card allow you the access you needed?
I am having the same issue - though it's the rear door. All worked fine; now door won't open from in or out and the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-24-2019, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 29
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Re: 1960 wagon west
Thanks, yes it was a grand adventure.
Sal, no problems with the carb at over 9000' - of course we didn't stay there long either. But it ran fine over the other passes as well. Jackson is 6300'...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2019, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
Re: 1960 wagon west
Right, some places were more than cool ... they were cold.
Seventeen degrees in Jackson, WY ... and the car started right up!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2019, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
Re: 1960 wagon west
Winner, SD
The Tetons
Jackson WY
on the way to Wendover, NV:
Wendover Willie, 2019
Wendover Willie, 1960
No Ethanol Premium was found, (except California)
Roundup, Eureka NV
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2019, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2019, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-20-2019, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
Re: 1960 wagon west
We made it! Sioux Falls, SD to SF Bay Area; 2108 miles - 85% of them on two-lane routes. Many adventures and lots of thumbs-up, waves and happy memories shared with strangers along the way.
Only...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-02-2019, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
Re: 1960 wagon west
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
(Correction: the car underwent a restoration at one time and has been in a collection since.)
I am gathering parts for the trip and new rubber will...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-15-2019, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
Re: 1960 wagon west
Thanks for the responses.
Along with collecting spare parts, I'm purchasing replacement 15" wheels and tires from afar since shipping time is involved and I'd like them with the car when I arrive....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-13-2019, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,523
1960 wagon west
This is my first post, though I have been on the newer Ford Truck forums for years - since I have three 4X4s: two '92s and a '94.
So, what brings me here? I am buying a 1960 Country Sedan,...
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