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I'm about to install a new wiring harness with some modifications and I need a good quality crimping tool. Any recommendations?
With Gene selling his place and an online auction scheduled for the same day as the show, does anyone know if the gathering is still happening?...
The wife and I are attending in the roadster. I'm expecting an impromptu car show. Should be a hoot! The theater is 5 miles down the road from...
Getting ready to fire up the 302 for the first time in my '54. So I primed the motor by attaching a 1/4" hex bit to my drill extension with 2...
I'm at that inflection point in my build. I had an original plan and at some point I ventured way off of it. When I originally bought the '54...
Just got my bumpers and a few other items back from the chromer. I'd heard all the horror stories about backed up chrome shops that would tell...
Just saw this over on Ford Barn. I'm feeling physically ill! Texas Car Collection Crushed! 1930s to 1970s vintage cars & trucks scrapped! Ford,...
I did this a few years back but it'll still work today! Back then, after much searching, I found a pair of decent used bun panels for $500. Way...
What's the common practice when welding in floorpans? I'm currently replacing rusted floorpans in my '54 Customline. I did the left side using...
Just got the roadster up and running again and whenever I hit some bumps in the road, the front wheels start bouncing up and down rather severely....
I assume it is, just wanted clarification. '62 Chevy pickup unit into the roadster. Also, what's the port for with the yellow plug in it?...
I guess the greedy bastards are hearing the complaints. They sent me an email this morning offering a 'custom tailored plan' for $100 a year....
Did I miscalculate? 150' to wire my basic roadster? I measured twice but seems a bit high. 107" wheelbase. Turn signals, tail, brake & 3rd...
As the title states. I'll be making a dash for the roadster. I'm more of a metal guy than a wood guy so...........which wood should I use? I...
I'm about ready to fab both brake and fuel lines and I need a decent flaring tool. I'd luv to have the Eastwood piece but I'm sure I could put...
Just posted my '54 Customline in the 'for sale' section here and on CL....
[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Up for sale is an all original and complete 1954 Ford Customline 2-door sedan. It's a...
Picked 'em up from Ron Pope Motorsports. I thought there'd be some sort of rebound spring, or something inside. It's just a couple of pieces of...
My Hobart Ironman 210 took a dump! Needs a new contactor and range switch. 3 hrs labor + parts = $660! Ouch! I've had it for 3 years and have done...
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