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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car

I seriously doubt TTC/TS/Lance H. made them on site. Last time I was there I didn't see any kind of that capability, manufacturing equipment, etc. just a large repair shop and a small salvage yard...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-07-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car

Call Concours directly and ask.
Many times online listings are out-of-date, not real-time current information. Especially true of the print catalogs, since they have to be done so far ahead of...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-06-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car

Abe Lugo, I've bought only two things from Timeless Texas Classics/Thunderbirds Southwest/Lance H. in the past and chose not to do so again.

The folks at Bird Nest are light years better, glad to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-06-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 399
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 54 Mercury Front end question

The toe-in spec is usually in the 1/16 or 1/8 inch ballpark. Check the charts in the Shop Manual for your vehicle.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-24-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Electrical question-54 Mercury

An electrically powered item is grounded to the body, frame or engine where it is attached or mounted to the body, frame or engine. I'm betting it would be very impractical to have the powered items...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-23-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 413
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1965 Mustang signal lights

If you have a 2 wire signal flasher they are load sensitive. One bulb may have a poor connection or be a similar bulb that has a different resistance/current rating.

Also check for corrosion of...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-22-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Fuel gas tank sender.

What fuel gauge and sensor are in the car now? Original parts, or...?
Was a gauge voltage regulator added, or any resistors?

The originals are a matched pair. If you change the sensor to a newer...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-21-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Outside rear view mirror question

I'm almost old enough to remember, but Factory available/optional/installed outside mirrors may not have been a high demand item in the early to mid 50's. They started being popular in the mid to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-21-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon door panels

51504bat, here's a link for you... I hope it helps.
https://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1954_Ford/dirindex.html
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-21-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1960 Ford/Edsel Frame VIN location

Yes, a '57 T-Bird.

Depending on the vehicle line, year & model it's my understanding the serial number is 'usually' on top of the right front frame rail between the firewall and front bumper, on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-19-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Frame issues

Depending on how strict the DMV regulations are there in Tennessee they may want to see the serial number on the frame (assuming a '63 has them) when you go to Title or Register the car for the road,...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-19-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,609
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Correct fuel sending unit found for 1956

The original sensor had heated bi-metal on/off switching contacts. The condenser was there to cut down pitting & arcing on the contacts. It isn't needed on the 'new replacement' or variable resistor...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-14-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 54 mercury wheel question

Wheel measurements to make note of, other than the bolt circle and center hub hole diameter...
Don't assume all the original looking wheels on an existing old car are the same, they may not be.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-13-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1957 Ford Continental Kit

57ragtop, I suspect you'll also need to beef up the rear suspension for the extra weight, distance / leverage off the back end of the car.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-01-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: replacing fuel gauge and sending unit on 55 ford wagon

Pretty sure you answered the question. The body of the fuel tank and the sensor are most likely not grounded to the body of the car, to be able to complete the circuit.

These fuel tanks are...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-30-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1954 Victoria welded chassis plates

Ford did something similar on early '56 T-Bird frames until mid model year when they went to thicker steel for the frame members.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-27-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Is this too late?

You're welcome!
Not spending as much time in the garage as I should has it's benefits? :o
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-27-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1956 Ford gauge Cluster for my 55

If it were me and he wants a reasonable price for it, I'd buy it.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-26-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Is this too late?

Could be this one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwPBDmQAWg
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-25-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1956 Ford gauge Cluster for my 55

A '55 sensor connected to a '56 gauge? I believe it won't work correctly, but never say never.
New replacement wagon specific sensors may or may not be available, I've never looked.

You may...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-24-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1956 Ford gauge Cluster for my 55

'56 didn't originally use a voltage regulator like '57+ did. '56 was originally a full 12 volt setup for the Fuel & Temp gauges. Which may not have worked as they'd hoped since it was changed for '57.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-24-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1956 Ford gauge Cluster for my 55

No it doesn't matter, it's a heating coil. See photo 1.
Whichever wire locations make for cleaner looking installation. :rolleyes:

Here's a link to a page about 6v to 12 conversion. It's written...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-22-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Found these today at a local NAPA store, west of the Mississippi.
The black NAPA Gold filter, by Mann/Hummel, has Made in the USA on it. So far.

The white NAPA ProSelect brand has mostly the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-21-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: Cam and Lifter failures

Guess I should stock up on a supply of non-chinesium Wix filters.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-19-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 739
Posted By dmsfrr
Re: 1955 Ranch Wagon Shocks Question

A shock absorber will have a maximum extended and minimum compressed length.
When using the vehicle if the suspension moves farther in either direction than the distance the shock absorber can...
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