Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,415
Re: 56 T- Bird Removing the Transmission?
I removed my eng & auto tranny as a unit. I was told several years ago you can't remove the transmission w/o removing the eng. I've also heard you can partially disassemble the tranny in the car to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?
Just got a list of everything done to the 55 Ford since my uncle purchased the car in Sept of 2005. The total comes $17798.48. Everything in the eng. electrical system has been replaced, points,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?
OK, lets say it's the condenser, where the best place to get a decent one? Are 6V condensers pretty much the same? I have a few boxes full of Echlin & other NOS electrical parts, points, condensers,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?
I did talk to my uncle, he said the only time he had a problem was when doing a parade and going slow. Never quit when he drove it on trips of 10-30 miles, even warm days.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-06-2023, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?
I talked with my uncle who I got the car from, he said he had this problem when doing a couple of parades. He said he removed air cleaner & poured a little gas in the carb & it fired right up. He...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-05-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,605
Vapor lock, possibly?
Just acquired a nice 55 2dr Fairlane from my uncle. It had to be transported from Iowa the PNW in an enclosed trailer so gas was at 1/8 tank. I took it for the 1st ride with my wife after adding 2...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-05-2023, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,929
Re: Low Oil Pressure....351ci
I have a 351W in my 94 F250. I started it a couple yrs. ago and oil pressure gauge hardly moved off of L. I quickly shut it off and checked many posts on Google about the problem. I finely decided...
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Forum: Model-A
06-19-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
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Forum: Model-A
06-01-2023, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Re: 1929 Briggs Fordor 60B Leatherback
A few more pic's. Also open to reasonable offers. I've owned 18 Model A's and this is one of the most solid original cars I've had. It also has all four working shocks.
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Forum: Model-A
05-29-2023, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
1929 Briggs Fordor 60B Leatherback
29 Briggs fordor, 60K orig. miles. Frame off resto. in the 80's. started by previous owner who was a Dr. He had all mechanic work done & then stored inside until I bought it in 2008. Super solid...
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Forum: Model-A
05-29-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 331
New 31 Model A stone guard
New, in the box 31 stone guard. This came with some parts I just acquired & I already have one on my Cabriolet. These are currently $245 from the vendors. Prefer local pick up.
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Forum: Late V8
05-29-2023, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 605
55 T-bird project
55 T-bird, rust free project. Automatic with power steering. 0ver $6K into professional 292 O/H, 30 over, balanced, new cam, lifters, new rocker arm assemblies. Motor virtually new. Automatic (3 spd...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2022, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2022, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,387
Re: bought a bunch of goodies this morning....
Back in 2001 I went to look at a flathead V-8 on Craigslist and ended up buying 17 truck & trailer loads of Model A parts. 50+ motors, 17 frames, 54 doors 30 fenders, 50 rad. shells, 60 wheels, 400...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2021, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2021, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,477
Re: Inner tube advice needed
About 5 yrs ago I installed all new tires & tubes with metal valve stems. The tubes were purchased from Snyder's. Three of the tubes slowly leak. The metal stemmed tubes I replaced these with were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2021, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,545
Re: Slant W/S Frame
My 68C was restored between 1969 and 1972. So it was done 50 yrs ago. The car was put in heated storage in late 72 and remained there until I bought it in 2002. I can repair this frame but I think...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2021, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,545
Re: Slant W/S Frame
Thanks, my 68C W/S is 99% perfect it was plated when the car was restored back in the early 70's. In the last yr. it has developed one tiny spot that looks as if a minute pit is developing from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2021, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,545
Slant W/S Frame
Does anyone know if chrome 31 slant w/s frames are being made again?? Gene Bunce (sp) was making new ones but heard he quit or passed away.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,010
Re: Stoneguards
Living in Western Wa. a stone guard can be very useful if you drive your Model A on the highways, especially US HWY 2. If I make it two yrs, W/O a chipped windshield I feel lucky. Lots of gravel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Re: New fangled water pumps
Not yet but I have a couple to install on the 40 motor that's in my 35 5W cp. I'm worried about the bolts that are inside the pump area and if they'll come out OK.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,654
Re: Upholstery Question
I have Installed complete LB interiors in two of my own cars, a 29 rdstr. & a 29 Briggs leather back. I have also helped three friends install 3 LB kits in their cars, a 31 SW 4dr, a 28 Briggs 4dr,...
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Forum: Model-T
04-08-2021, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,328
WTB 27 Deck Lid
Looking to buy 26-27 T cp. deck lid. Posting this ad for a friend, John Kretzchmar "Kretch" Who worked at Ford Parts Obsolete for many yrs. during the 50's & 60's. He is working on the 27 Model T cp,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 16,997
Re: Signs, back in the day
I have a nice old heavy round sign that says "Sound Your Sparton" Heard they were used on the Lincoln Hwy.
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