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: 879
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-09-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 879
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
Views: 879
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
Views: 879
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
Views: 879
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
Views: 879
'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
Views: 1,188
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2023, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,188
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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
Views: 2,175
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
Views: 3,592
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-26-2023, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,723
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-24-2023, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,133
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-20-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,644
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
Views: 1,644
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
Views: 1,314
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
Views: 1,434
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
Views: 1,644
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: 1,644
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
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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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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2023, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,407
Re: It has arrived
I vote to upgrade it to a later model straight six from a half ton pickup. Late 80's had fuel injection and plenty of power.
My '56 Vickie has a 302 from an '86 Mercury, been in there since 1991....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-25-2023, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 905
Re: '55 T-Bird seat rails
Back atcha RKS. I also am 80, and have shrunk to less than 6' now, but cannot get in the car with the top on, without grabbing my hair to pull my stiff neck down. As I see it, there is no loss to...
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