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46-47 Ford
You need to create a SoAlb emblem for your car.
My Dad’s current project is an unchopped 5-window highboy. It is an exceptionally nice body, and came with a set a chromed window moldings. It...
Why can’t you take the headlights off to make the job easier?
With all the chrome work on this car, a fella would think Neal actually has a military grade budget. Adding another layer to the wiring shouldn’t...
Definitely need the wood blocks in an A during mockup, and any places you want frame webbing. But probably don’t need the fender welting. Many...
Get a 36-40 rear crossmember and make it easy on yourself. You can use the 36 wishbones at their original width with the 39 spring, and adjust...
I think the baking pan idea is great. Sorry I can’t help with rebuild info, I’m a Stromberg guy.
Somebody put a 32 bellhousing and pan on your A engine.
Is your bellhousing a full circle of just top half? If half it’s a 32. If full it’s an A. Parts can be swapped, but there are a few things that...
Is that a 32 bellhousing? If it has a serial number stamped on top it is. Maybe they are a different width than the A’s?
I think he meant the bracket is 1/4” and the frame is whatever it is (unmeasured?). The frame is probably 10 or 11 gauge, and welding the two...
If you take a crow bar you can pry the spring to be below the axle. Your car will probably be three inches lower then.
The popular 37-48 spindles will fit right on to your A axle by using the kingpins that match the spindle.
Personally, I’d leave them all in until you are driving the thing. Then you will have real world experience, and can modify from there. The only...
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