Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-26-2018, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 9
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Lower Ball Joints Replacement
is there anybody or any website that shows or give good instructions on how to do it yourself on replacing lower ball joints on a 1955 ford Victoria? They were replaced about two years ago(long...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2014, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: aerostar front coils
I found a older post from this site and read all the info I needed.......some good stuff can be done to these old Fords.........DJP
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2014, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-06-2013, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,074
Re: PCV valve
well I installed a PCV inline one with a 283 that goes up to a 305. I started the car after changing it over and it ran like it did before I put the PCV in line. I took it for a short spin, didn't...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-24-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,074
Re: PCV valve
My valley cover does have a baffle, I went from the side mounted draft tube to the one that discharged out the back of the block.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-22-2013, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,074
Re: PCV valve
The part you see there is from National Parts Depot, I'm sure you've heard of them. The part number is T-6758 it costs $24.95 with tax. It just sits where the old draft tube does ans screws right...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-22-2013, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,074
PCV valve
Here is an idea I came up with for my 292 cu in y-block. I was told if I didn't want to pull the intake to mock up the valley cover to accept the rubber grommet and the valve was to run a inline PCV...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2012, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Re: 1955 sunvisors
I live in taylor mi. I bought these sunvisors they were suppose to be padded. Well they were 55 years old and all the padding disappeared, I've seen some hardboard on E-bay. I guess I can purchase...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-09-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
1955 sunvisors
Hello: Is it possible to replace sunvisors on your own? If it is possible, how do you get them to stay on the arm? How do you get the old ones off the arms? Can I get away with some F-100, are the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,657
Re: If you were young
I'd like to have what I have now, a 1955 Ford Victoria, only with a laser staight body. With a 312 cu in Y-block with a mild cam and tri-power, and a toploader 4sp, headers and a good looking...
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Forum: Late V8
01-15-2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,400
Re: 55 Ford steering gear box
Do you recall the date it was on there. I spent about a good hour looking for it, I got as far as pg 40 and gave up. Any ideas?
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Forum: Late V8
01-12-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 3
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55 Ford steering gear box
I'd like to know if "hooversab" still has that gear box for sale for 50.00 plus shipping to Taylor Mi. If so let me know, I had some trouble last year, but got myself out of it. Really would like...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,297
Re: 55 Ford steering box
Thanks for all the input!! The reason I want a 55 gear box and have it rebuilt is I won't have enough money to do the whole thing at once. I buy a gear box, set money aside, have box done, save...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-01-2011, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 12,297
55 Ford steering box
I'd like to know, can I use a 56 Ford steering gear box on my 1955 Ford vicky? I have a bad one in my car now, a guy has a 56 but doesn't know if their interchangable. I want to have the 56 rebuilt...
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Forum: Late V8
10-18-2011, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
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Forum: Late V8
08-02-2011, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 978
steering gear box
Does anyone have a nice steering gear box for a 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria 2dr hard top? Something that would need a rebuild of course. I'd like to have it rebuilt so I can just have mine pulled out...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-20-2011, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Re: Missing problem
I don't think you read my last thread I entered? My missing problem was fixed. It runs real good and, I mean GOOD. Thanks for you help. I live in Taylor Mi. I've been to Grand Rapids a few times when...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-18-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Re: Missing problem
Well I had the missing problem fixed. It cost me a little over 600 dollars. Which consisted of new timing chain, new points, condenser, new vacuum advance canister, replaced crank damper,new fuel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-28-2011, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Missing problem
Hi: It seems I spend a lot of my spare time typing on this web site about my freckin car. To make a long story short here is my problem. Some how through my stupidity I tighten my fan belt tight and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2011, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,566
steering gear box removal
Has anyone ever removed a steering gear box with the body still on the car? If you did how long did it take you and how long did it take to put it back on? Has anyone ever had their local auto shop...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2011, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
leaking 55 ford steering gear box.
I don't know how to word this so I give it a good try. I have a 55 ford without power steering. My problem is the steering gear box looks to be leaking at the bottom. It has to be leaking there...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2011, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Re: coil hook-up's
I have replaced the coil as dave72dt suggested and have solved the miss problem. The coil was the only thing I meesed with over the winter. I'll check out the dampner dudes here. Thanks again for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-11-2011, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
coil hook-up's
Hi: I would like to know, when hooking up the coil on my 55 Ford which side of the coil is the distributor lead hooked up too? The car still has the 6V pos ground system! I had the dist. hooked up to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2011, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,317
Re: headlights update
The low beam is in the middle(it's the red wire) and the high beam is the green wire. The color wire that I put the paper clip in was black. I took one of the headlights and hooked up my battery...
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