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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) Today, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?

What have you done so far, like testing the t-stat or flushing the radiator?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-01-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Extremely pitted door handle

A few years ago I had all my chrome replated by the same company that does chroming for the shop featured on Iron Resurrection on Motor Trend channel. I was happy with their work and I thought the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-27-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By GLAmes
Re: 54 Mercury electrical question

My Ram dually has multiple switched grounds. To add to the confusion, some fuses are on the hot side, some are not. I suggest you try to keep them uniform throughout the vehicle. My '54 fuses are...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-23-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

You might start a new thread. I think this one has petered out.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-17-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

I'm too short to bend over the fender. To reach the bolts I had to climb in on top of the engine, and yes, it took a couple trips to get the right tools.

Throttle feels good but I can't start the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-17-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

I was kidding about EZ-PZ. Some day my back and knees will forgive me. I swapped the brackets, took another look at page 334 and here is the spring as it hangs from the bolt. You can see the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-15-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

OK. I think I have what I need. The yellow tape is to show where the eyelets are on the bracket currently installed on the Skyliner and on the bracket I dug out of my parts stash that was taken off...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-14-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

Thankyou for that but I'm still confused. There is only one spring shown. Where does the second spring go?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

Both cars have automatics. I also have some linkage from a '54 SW that had an auto, but it is bent and useless. The picture from the parts catalog isn't big enough to make out and if magnified...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,232
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

I don't think so. The pictures of Daves linkage are nothing like the linkage on my two '54 239s. The kicker is, my brackets are not alike between the Skyliner and the Victoria. I came across a...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-27-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By GLAmes
Re: 54 Mercury parking brake question

A 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone is the best rust dissolver I know. You might try removing the cables and housings and let them soak awhile, then clean them completely.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-20-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By GLAmes
Re: 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon door panels

I had a set of door panels made at SMS fabrics a few years ago. The backing boards had holes cut out for the door handles but I had to cut the fabric myself. Their work is excellent and not cheap. ...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-07-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 619
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Ignition switch rekey

This shop made keys for my trunk and ignition. https://www.beltonlocksmith254.com/
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-05-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By GLAmes
Looking for a MC part

Ford part number B2A 2144-A. It is a rubber bumper that goes in the master cylinder of a '54 Ford.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-05-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Brake puzzle

I've removed, cleaned and reassembled the MC. The piston appeared to be completing it's full travel but I took it apart anyway. Nothing was obviously corroded or damaged so I put it back together. ...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-05-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Brake puzzle

I've come to the conclusion that the piston of the MC is stuck in the bore. There isn't anyway to put the free play back into spec, the eccentric bolt can't move the rod an inch. My theory is that...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Brake puzzle

I checked the free play. It is too much. Should be 1/4 to 7/16 inch. It is over an inch. I'll correct that the next time I work on the car, but it isn't the cause of the brake light puzzle.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Brake puzzle

White Post also rebuilt my MC, and I at first thought perhaps the internals were sticking. I'm not leaning that way since the lights come on without touching the brake pedal. I am, however, on my...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Brake puzzle

It is a remote booster, mounted on the inner fender. It is connected to the MC with a brake line and the brake line to the wheels come out of it. I did some more testing. I let it sit for over an...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-04-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By GLAmes
Brake puzzle

My car has a factory vacuum brake booster that was recently repaired by White Post Restorations under warranty because it leaked. Great service, no complaints. Yesterday, while checking for a power...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-03-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 668
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Need Help With My Trim Codes

I have a copy of the same document. It is page 184 but the other numbers are the same you posted.

I was going by the OP's "AB" but it does look like an AD, so Black and Coral would be correct. ...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-01-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 668
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Need Help With My Trim Codes

Red with a black and light green interior. I can't say anything. Mine was originally black with a white top and a green and white interior. When I restored it I kept the green and white interior...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-01-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 668
Posted By GLAmes
Re: Need Help With My Trim Codes

Trim AB is Black and Light Breen (Vinyl)

The production code that comes next should be a number, then a letter so 74 isn't correct. The 7 would be the day of the month, the letter would signify...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-01-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By GLAmes
Re: wind lace

This seems to be another piece of my restoration puzzle. Is there a difference in "headliner" wind lace, which I apparently don't need and the wind lace used in the front and rear of the doors? I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-08-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By GLAmes
Re: 1954 Ford wiper knob

I probably have one in my stash. PM me.
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