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Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 10:09 AM
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1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
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Good Morning from Utah,
I just wanted to say I enjoyed your posts.
As to my abilities. At 74 I'm still leaning more about this ole car business almost every day. I've done three frame off...
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Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 09:52 AM
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Re: 1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
Good Morning,
I just wanted to say I really appreciated your posts. lots of great in depth information.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely, Ken
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Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 09:45 AM
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Re: 1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
Good Morning,
Thank you for your post, which appears to be my best option by far.
now on to the hunt of findingfinding a Ford pic-up trans.
Sincerely, Ken M
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Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 09:40 AM
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1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
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Re: 1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
The stock rear axle is geared to low. Right now with the stock rear end about 50 - 55 is the top comfortable cruise speed. Plus getting rid of the enclosed drive line gets rid of the oil leak at the...
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04-08-2021, 06:14 PM
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Re: 1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
Hello Again, Ken M here,
Ref: More background information
I have a 9 inch Ford rear end rebuilt and have paralel spring kit bought and the spring hangers installed.
It's the...
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Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 01:27 PM
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1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
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KenM
1947 Ford - convert to open drive line
Hello Members
I'm getting my old 47 Ford ready to take some trips this Summer and need some advice how to convert it to open drive line.
Has anyone on the forum ever done this procedure?
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Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2019, 08:18 PM
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Rack & Pinion Steering for 1947 Ford
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Re: Rack & Pinion Steering for 1947 Ford
Thanks Guys!
I was pleasantly surprised at the number of responses! Wow!
The rack is mounted solid to the axle and in line with spindle tie rod holes.
We've switched to a rear steer small...
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Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2019, 07:59 PM
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Well Said Ryan!
I support your comments 110 %.
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Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2019, 12:04 PM
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Rack & Pinion Steering for 1947 Ford
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Rack & Pinion Steering for 1947 Ford
My old ford now goes to the right, when I turn left and vice versa.
I'll tell you how this came about. My steering box had gobs of slop in it even after adjusting it. So my good friend suggested...
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