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bridgestone makes a 195-85 -16 you can find on tire rack for about 144 ea i have then on my 38
ford dealer sold and being gutted. i got to dumpster dive in the last one. i missed the first 5 or 6. Paid 200$ since he said it had scrap valve ....
Where Canadian aluminum heads an option? I have seen very few over the years?
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I just found one of these machines. I was wondering if there was any updates. I don't think this has any extra dies just nibblers and the power...
Hope to see pictures soon.
I started piecing all my parts together. I will be using all pre 46 parts. I have a 46 truck engine and transmission. BUMP for more pictures if...
Cool thanks I have a couple rusty ones. The car was upside down for 50 years. I think I'll spray the front and rear axle with mmo and acetone for...
[ATTACH] Pretty sure the bearing is done. But can I save the spindles when they are rusty.?
Okay thanks
I have a 39 front axle for my 36 5w. I found a complete 36 front axle and if it is cheap I hope to pick it up. What are the differences between...
I think max 5/16 and 1/4" is good. Shims just have to be the same thickness. I used Ss washers and lock title on the threads.
I changed the converter, pump and flex plate with that one and I still had to use shims. You have to have some play between the converter and flex...
If you have to pull the converter too far forward to make up to the flex plate you can come disingaged from the 2 tabs on the pump. Depending on...
I'm partial to mine, enough so I want to build a pickup with a 38 dlx front end
Nice job on the rims. I would love to have a set widened or a new wider 16" hoop installed for the rear.
Do you have a problem with the brakes? mechanical brakes take a bit to get use to. Once I adjusted mine I can lock the wheels on dry pavement....
I put out an ad to borrow rent or buy and I ended up buying like new used one for a reasonable price. Any of the old ford guys will lend you one,...
On my 38 there is a square adjuster on the back of the baking plate. Jack the wheel off the ground and turn the adjuster in until the wheel drags...
C4B or C3Bx, both nice manifolds. I have a couple. I think they came in either left or right fill tubes
What widths can they do?
you could use a camera with a flash underneath and take lots of pics and a screw driver to look for soft spots on the floor and frame. when you...
I'm planning a 2004r in my 36. Anymore updates?
That's all she wrote?
Good thread I have 200 4R for my 36. I also plan on a chassis eng axle and split wishbones
Good for you. Your having fun and it is all yours. Maybe consider a light satin paint job as it will hide a lot of body work sins. Body has to be...
Damn I like that. I picked up a 38 grill and a rough hood. It looks like it will fit the 47 cab with very little work.
Thanks I will check it out.
That's great info. I bought some 1" sch 40 pipe, I was planning on bending to the right shape. I might just buy a couple of weld 90s and 45s to...
Perfect!
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