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Forum: Late V8 03-22-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-17-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,610
Posted By russonator
Re: Oil pipe question on side of oil pan

When it comes to Ford parts, my experience with Rubber the Right Way is that they are simply resellers of Dennis Carpenter products.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-15-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By russonator
Re: My father has recently passed. Need some advice

There is also a Facebook group called Fords of 1957. You could join that group, post some pics, and get plenty of feedback. You might even strike a deal there with one of the members. Good luck.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-06-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By russonator
Re: Crites performance parts closing

Auction was held Dec 2, 2023:
https://www.gotoauction.com/sales/view/1572333.html
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,733
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 12-06-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 12-02-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 11-05-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-19-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,387
Posted By russonator
Re: It has arrived

Sweet little '56! Wouldn't take much to put a hepped up Y-block in there. Just my thinking.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,335
Posted By russonator
Re: 1955 Ford Fairlane

Beautiful '55! For what it's worth, I'm with you on the connie kit.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-21-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By russonator
Re: 54 Mercury Carb question

People have been known to try and fix small vacuum leaks this way as well.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-21-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By russonator
Re: accelerator question 54 mercury 256 engine

This diagram is for a '54 Ford 239 engine with std trans. May also translate to '54 Merc 256 (or not).
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-21-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Posted By russonator
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.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-11-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,188
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-07-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,638
Posted By russonator
Re: Finally have my 57 Ford Custom finished.

And now one of the finest ones out there. Great job!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-12-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,041
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-18-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,464
Posted By russonator
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-18-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,464
Posted By russonator
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?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-17-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 04-17-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By russonator
1954 Mercury Wheelcovers NOS Show Quality

Set of 4 wheelcovers for 1954 Mercury. NOS show quality. Absolutely none better anywhere. Pics available on request. $500 + shipping.
Forum: Late V8 04-17-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By russonator
1954 Mercury Wheelcovers Very Good Driver Quality

Set of 4 wheelcovers for 1954 Mercury. Very nice driver quality. Pics available on request. $200 + shipping.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-16-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Posted By russonator
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-15-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Posted By russonator
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...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-07-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,908
Posted By russonator
Re: What glue?

Very creative, Bill. I'm gonna adopt your method when the time comes. Thanks for sharing it here.

Russ
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-03-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Posted By russonator
Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 battery

Can't think of too many car batteries that aren't rectangular :confused:
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