Forum: Late V8
03-22-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
Re: WTB T-85 R11 overdrive tranny
Found one! Got this freshly rebuilt T85-R11-1J from Mike Miles out of the Milwaukee area. This is the correct original O/D transmission for '57 312 Ford passenger cars. Mike is one of the few...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-17-2024, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,610
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-15-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 645
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-06-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-04-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,733
Re: Two post,four post
I have two Advantage 4 post lifts on my concrete garage floor. They're sturdy and safe to operate, do not require drilling the concrete, and come with casters if I ever need to move them. Although...
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Forum: Late V8
12-06-2023, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 301
1957 Ford E & F code Ford-O-Matic
Sale Pending
I’ve decided to switch my ‘57 E-code Club Sedan over to a manual transmission. Is there any interest in my Fordomatic? It is the correct automatic for ‘57 E and F code cars. Comes out...
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Forum: Late V8
12-02-2023, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
WTB T-85 R11 overdrive tranny
Seeking a T-85 R11 overdrive tranny in good working order, ideally within reasonable driving distance of southeast PA. This is going into a ‘57 Ford 312 dual quad passenger car from which I have just...
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Forum: Late V8
11-05-2023, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
WTB T-85 R11 overdrive tranny
Seeking a T-85 R11 overdrive tranny in good working order, ideally within reasonable driving distance of southeast PA. This is going into a ‘57 Ford 312 dual quad passenger car from which I have just...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-19-2023, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,387
Re: It has arrived
Sweet little '56! Wouldn't take much to put a hepped up Y-block in there. Just my thinking.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-22-2023, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,335
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-21-2023, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 458
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-21-2023, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 471
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-21-2023, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit
This one is offered on the "Fords of 1957" FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/250621938457409/user/697733189
I have no connection with the sale.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2023, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,188
Re: Replacing clutch in 1950 Shoebox Convertible
Yes, but you shouldn't need to remove the transmission, just slide it back enough to access the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. You will be able to do this after removing the drive...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,638
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-12-2023, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,041
Re: 272 vs 292 in my 55 Fairlane?
Addressing "Where can I find the engine code on the casting?"
http://www.ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm
and further on distinguishing a 312 from 292...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2023, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,464
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2023, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,464
Re: 54 victoria crestline
Not your question, but I would have expected first year y-block rather than the flatty. Is it Ford Canada by chance?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2023, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Re: Service Letter for '57 E-code passenger car
I'm reliving my high school days when the rich kids had their Mustangs and GTO's while my buddies and I worked on mid-50's Fords. Y-blocks get in your blood after that. I might be living life in...
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Forum: Late V8
04-17-2023, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 370
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Forum: Late V8
04-17-2023, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 312
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2023, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2023, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Re: Service Letter for '57 E-code passenger car
Just thought I would update this thread with today's interesting discovery. While the factory oil fill pipe on a dual quad passenger car does accommodate the standard black breather cap, it is too...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2023, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,908
Re: What glue?
Very creative, Bill. I'm gonna adopt your method when the time comes. Thanks for sharing it here.
Russ
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2023, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
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