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71bb427, can we get some pix of the falcon tilt and how you made it slide? I'm contemplating this on my 58 ford...but refuse to have a cut mark on...
Ok guys, got my mind made up! Can somebody photoshop this 58 (not mine, but this is how mine may sit, and I have the same wheels do close enough)...
A 9" from a 63 galaxie fits right in. Had one bolted under my old 51 merc. No mods at all. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I seem to remember a beautiful 49 or 50 merc that was built by willie Wilde back in the day, it was totaled when he wrapped it around a tree...
That's a subtle but impressive change! Most people probably won't even notice. I like it Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
It has a 28 spline 3.50 open carrier in it now. I just picked up a 31 spline traction lock for free...I have been told to just swap the splined...
I've been told changing a 9" ford carrier from one spline to the other is simple, but nobody can tell me what's involved. I want to convert a 31...
Here's mine again [ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Exactly what I needed, Thanks! -LUKEY-
Just what the title says, I am needing width, height and depth of 51 ford taillight lenses. Thanks all! -LUKEY-
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Sept 3, 2012-sept 5,2013 -LUKEY-
Easy to install, they are cable operated. Simple to use. Once u get used to it after 3 or 4 drives its just alot of fun after that. Ran one in one...
That's cool, what are your plans? -LUKEY-
That's cool! I'm going to learn alot from this thread, most of which will help on my project. GET TO WORK, I NEED TO SEE HOW SOME OF THIS IS...
I have some early 60s Illinois plates I can send u. Pm an address and I will get them shipped -LUKEY-
Picked up a set at local wal mart that i believe were that size not long ago. I know they were 13s. I think they were $52 each if I remember...
Was 57/58 ford cars available without windshield, rear window trim? I am getting ready to replace both window rubbers, but can't find the seals...
My budget was $7500...I am at $6500 now, so by the end of the year and before paint, I will have blown it!!! [ATTACH] -LUKEY-
GOT IT!!! Changed voltage regulator, still dead. Unwrapped all the wiring for the charging system and found the stator wire from the regulator to...
Can somebody help me with a diagram of how to connect the 78 alt wiring and regulator in to the 58 wiring, to make sure I did that right? I'm...
Come to think of it, it isn't grounded to the chassis itself. I will do that tomorrow also, I will ground the alternator ground to the battery...
Did not hook up idiot light. As for grounds, should I run a ground from the alt ground connection to the battery ground? Will check power to "I"...
Grounds, forgot to mention those, engine is grounded to firewall. Battery neg cable to waterpump, and the small cable on the ground wire is...
Ok, I've tried search but am turning up nothing. The details: 58 ford with a 302. GM style HEI distributor, New battery, new alternator (78 ford...
I know there are quite a few AOD posts here, but I can't find one to help...I just swapped an AOD into my 58. I don't know what year the trans is,...
Good choice on the FE! Looks like it fits pretty good, any issues with steering/exhaust? -LUKEY-
[ATTACH] Here's a pic I stole from google. You clamp the end of each spring leaf in front of the axle. For a mild engine, would probably help...
Try clamping the springs in front of the axle maybe. -LUKEY-
Anything new on this one? -LUKEY-
I really like it. I like the el matador influence! -LUKEY-
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