Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-21-2023, 04:55 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2023, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Re: Are "$ Doors Classics"
Appreciate the replies and as obvious is the "difference" of opinion when it comes to "Classic Cars". I the "Car World" you have: Cassics, Vintage, Antiques, and Collectibles; all carrying...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2023, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-29-2023, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Re: 1954 Ford Customline Passenger Fender
Thanks for the reply, the 54 is going up on the Market, Sale or Trade; but not going to give her away, so if she ends up staying over the Ohio winter; I just may see what I can do in knocking out the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-11-2023, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-11-2023, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Are "$ Doors Classics"
I am going to throw this out there.
I currently Co-Host a Classic Car Podcast (Street Scene Power Hour) which can be seen here locally (Ohio) on Armstrong Cable Channel 100 but also on Youtube...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-11-2023, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 707
Re: Where to Start - Winter Project
I do not have the service manual; planning on getting one soon.
It is the top, rear adjustment rod shown in the diagram; show only #s; do you know or does anyone know the "name" of that item?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-10-2023, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 707
Re: Where to Start - Winter Project
Daves55Sedan: I truly appreciate the reply and suggestions....but all I want to do is "replace the spring"...LOL, but again let me ask: Right where the throttle linkage return assembly sits at the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-09-2023, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 707
Re: Where to Start - Winter Project
Wow! Some "Great" - where to start suggestions.....truly appreciate it. Everything seems tight, I really think the "greasing" will help out a lot....and little adjustment of the steering box, and a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-09-2023, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Re: Selling a "Classic"
Well; it appears we have all had the "Colonel Kling" - "I Know Nothing" [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmzsWxPLIOo ] potential buyers.....only some of us "older car guys" will remember Colonel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2023, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 707
Where to Start - Winter Project
Looking for some suggestions:
So I got this 1954 Ford Custom Line. V8 Y Block, Standard Shift, 4 Door.
It is an old, old restoration that sat for years.
In some of my other posts, I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2023, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Re: Selling a "Classic"
Abe; not sure what he was expecting, but I couldn't have been more descriptive in the many, many texts we shared.....I felt bad for his family, wife with a baby in the back, the son was about 10...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2023, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,991
Re: I Can't Stop My Clutch Chatter On My '53!
I know this is an old subject, the latest post-2020, but maybe someone will read this. On my 54 Ford Customline, V8 Y Block; I'll get chatter when I slowly start off, but if I feather the throttle,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-02-2023, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Re: Selling a "Classic"
When I sell cars I try hard to explain the car in the description; but what I am getting at is when you are looking at a 70-year-old car, that is not a Barett Jackson Car, not a "Body Off...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-02-2023, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Selling a "Classic"
I just want to share this with the group; actually, I just want to "Vent" a little.
So, I have this 1954 Ford Customline I recently picked up; and like all my "finds", I usually enjoy them, find...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-17-2023, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,114
Re: Steering Wheel Play
My "54" Ford Customline: Well, I took the Ford to our local, "last of the season" Canfield, Ohio Fair Grounds (Dave & Eds) Swap Meet, just to see the interest and if a fair offer would be made; some...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2023, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2023, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-05-2023, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,309
Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion 1954 Y Block
Response: When I "connected" the one-wire alternator, I started her up and put the meter on her and it was not recording a "charge". But I found out that the one-wire alternators need to get a good...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,836
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,836
Re: Interior Work on the 54
OK; little "UPDATE", going to attach, show the Driver Door Door Panel with the upper metal piece installed, complete, summary:
Plastic Panel for backing - Surplus store purchase: $5.00
Naugerhide...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,669
Re: Origingal Color of the 54 Y Block
Just got an opportunity to read all the replies, very interesting, and thank you.
The Y Block in the 54 I picked up is Ford Blue; which I assumed was the original color, but now I'm not so sure;...
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