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1939 Ford pedal assembly bushings, whoda thunk!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by DICK SPADARO, May 26, 2010.

  1. DICK SPADARO
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    Ok, here is the low buck tip of the day.

    The trap in the store sink needs to be replaced so there's a trip to the hardware store for some replacement parts. After the job is done I have this stub of br*** drain trap setting on the counter when I eye ball a 1939 Ford brake pedal bushing being shipped out. Is this a coincidence or what, they are within .003 of the same size. Now I don't have a pedal ***embly right now to try an installation but I'm sure some of you enterprising guys can.

    Don't beat me up on this but I'm going to double post this on the Ford Barn also.
     

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  2. lucky_1974
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  3. Retrorod
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    I always said that part of every car I build comes from Lowe's, Home Depot or the local Mom & Pop hardware store. This adds credability to my sentiments!!!

    Thanks ****!!!!!
     
  4. stillrunners
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    from dallas

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  6. Kevin Lee
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    You know, that's cl***.

    The guy actually sells the bushing... and is setting here telling us how to get one on the cheap or FREE if you happen to save parts from old plumbing projects.

    Thanks man, this is the type of thing I remember when I order parts.
     
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  7. Bruce Lancaster
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    My thoughts exactly.
     
  8. alchemy
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    Is the pipe copper? Will it wear the same as the br*** bushing did?
     
  9. Kevin Lee
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    Plumbing parts like this are usually br*** that has been chromed. (inside is still bare br***) At my local hardware store you can buy nonplated ones as well. I bet it will last quite a while.
     
  10. LOST ANGEL
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    Plus now next time he needs a plumbing part, he can use Ford stuff, saves a trip.-MIKE:D
     
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  11. DirtyDan
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    Well.... he sells them when he has them... Every one is back ordered on these bushings, and nobody knows when they will get more. I found a NOS one and paid dearly for it. If only I knew to look under the sink!
     
  12. moefuzz
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    Great post ****!

    That's one worth remembering..



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  13. Rusty
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    nice, the reason the hamb is still great, A man thats sells parts for a living, gets on here and post where to get the parts he sells, for cheaper, you rock ****!!!! That is sharing knowledge to help us get down the road, thank you
     
  14. fab32
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    x2 on the first cl*** heads up from ****. This is gr*** roots hot rodding and remembering his business when we need that hard to find part is only fair play. Thanks ****!!

    Frank
     
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  15. I know this is a few years old, but has anyone tried it out yet?
     
  16. j ripper
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    Bringing this up. I gave this a whirl this evening and things look good. A tiny bit of polishing and it should be perfect!
     
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  17. Mr48chev
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    We lost one of our most respected information sources when he p***ed away a few years ago.
     
  18. ronzmtrwrx
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    Yes. When I was reading that first post, I thought the same thing. I sure miss his input, as well as Bruce Lancaster, who commented on the thread also.
     
  19. Jeff Norwell
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    And so fitting for the upcoming Tech week.(No pun intended)
     
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  20. ronzmtrwrx
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    Definitely. I have a set of 39 pedals for my avatar car that need rebuilding. Perfect timing.
     
  21. Never pay auto parts store price for something you can get at the hardware store.
     

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