Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 08:24 PM
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Re: How about a 4 banger T-Bird
Maybe clarification will help. Not interested in winning any races, just thinking how much more pleasurable my Bird would be if it drove like a late model Mustang.
My thought is you would have to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 10
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How about a 4 banger T-Bird
I know I am weird, but cannot stop thinking how putting a new Mustang Eco Boost 4 banger in a '55 T-Bird might be a good idea.
Before sending out the hit squad, think about it. Over 300 HP, great...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-04-2024, 02:12 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-02-2024, 02:26 PM
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5-speed in a '56 sedan?
Asking this one for my brother.
Can a 5-speed stick trans be fitted to a 6 cyl. 1956 Ford sedan without a lot of hassle?? It now has a factory three speed stick, and would be a lot more useable...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-09-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: '56 Ford Fairlane Vickie PS question
Now that you mention spindles, I thought it was unimportant, so didn't mention the spindles were replaced at the same time by 2" dropped spindles...so, I have no idea if they were original style or...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-09-2024, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: '56 Ford Fairlane Vickie PS question
OK, I got the car on the lift today and looked it over. //The steering box has a big embossed S on it, which I suspect means Saginaw, and the only numbers I can find on it are 605 in big cast print...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2024, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: '56 Ford Fairlane Vickie PS question
I hope to get it on a lift tomorrow, but today I looked under the hood and the steering box is a Saginaw 605.. As I remember that is the box used in Chevy conversions?
I am starting to wonder if...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-04-2024, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: '56 Ford Fairlane Vickie PS question
Thanks, I will try to find some numbers, and get someone to help me post pics.
I can answer two things, the brakes are T-Bird rotors, and a kit I put on after acquiring the car. They work fine. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2024, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 12
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'56 Ford Fairlane Vickie PS question
I have had a '56 Ford Fairlane for about 20 years now, and have always wondered about the power steering setup.
It was a frame off restoration in 1991, and at that time it was converted to a 302...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-01-2024, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Two post,four post
Another old guy here. I have two lifts at home, both 4 post models.
The direct lift is the cheapest one they made about 15-20 years ago, paid $2500 installed. It was not bolted down for about 8...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-26-2023, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2023, 04:13 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-07-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 56 Ford wheel size
I got new tires for my '56 Fairlane Vickie a few days ago, and had them measure the wheels. Mine are 5" for sure.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-30-2023, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Remember When
About where the money comes from...Galpin Ford is a huge Ford dealership in the LA area.
They even have a museum there.
I was buying a new Mustang GT in 2001, and went there, as they advertised...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-28-2023, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-26-2023, 11:58 PM
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Views: 3,071
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-24-2023, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,278
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-20-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,823
Re: Teapot CFM?
Just posting to let anyone know I have been busy with other things lately, and have not gotten to the T-Bird problems yet.
I will be back as soon as I remove the carb and go through it. I can...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-08-2023, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Teapot CFM?
I just noticed there is oil leaking from my fuel pump. Could it be getting into the gas delivery? Just wondering if it is possible I may have oil in the fuel, causing it to look too rich?
I have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-07-2023, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Are "$ Doors Classics"
A better question would be "Are 4 door cars desireable?". Of course it still depends on your mindset.
Most older hot rodders (my background) prefer 2 doors by a large margin, and would not own a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-07-2023, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Mello Tones on a Y block
Back in the day, we always put a balance tube between the two pipes, ahead of the mufflers. It made the Y-block sound much smoother. Product of the firing order I guess, as they always sound like...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-06-2023, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Teapot CFM?
Wow, that was quick. I was guessing 400. Thanks for the info Blacktie. I have edited the post to mention I will not be using the teapot, but I will sure look into the info on Ted Eaton's site.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-06-2023, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,823
Teapot CFM?
My '55 T-Bird came with an assortment of parts. Two teapot carbs and an Edelbrock 1406 600CFM (AFB copy)carb which was on the car along with the original distributor still being used.
I have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-30-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Re: 1955 Ford Car Wheel Offset
I wanted soo bad to mount 'Bullit ' wheels, like on my '04 Mustang on my '55 T-Bird. So, I tried to mount them, but the 17" wheels still hit the steering knuckle, and would not fit.
I suppose...
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