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I used a manual (SBC) pump, selector valve, 1 gauge. The item you'll need to make it work is a DPDT switch. It stands for Double pole Double...
That's not The Kid....:)....Check the grille...and this thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=529856&highlight=california+kid
Good job on a very thoughtful tribute!
It sits like some of Dave Gale's phone booth trucks. Probably no bags, but yes a flattened cross-member. I know Dave's stuff could be driven that...
Now how do you have the blues when you have 2 cool old Fords? Good score. Steve
This thread may get "locked down", but there is alot of truth to the previous threads....just sayin'
I know its not what your thinking, but here is mine. I split the bones just to the outside of the trans mount. I also notched the frame for the...
39 Ford (deluxe) Sedan
You've got self-energizing brakes, judging by the pics, you may be able to just change the backing plates for self-adjusting. Easiest way to check...
I've got some, I believe they came off a early-mid 60's Ford truck. Gotta keep them for the rear-end though, sorry.
Great score and excellent rear-end choice. What rear spring and hangers do you plan on using? T.R. Steve
Shim the outside bolt farthest away from crank. I've seen this a couple times, had an old truck (76 Chevy) that this happened to. You can also try...
Yep, trying to finish my 39 Tudor for it.
Go to the tech archive, really good thread there on this subject.
Deuce Roadster: He didn't pay to much he just bought it early:D, (btw, love your coupe,:) in a man crush kinda way;))
Thanks Abone, you've really got me motivated recently to the point I'm almost ready to wet sand and paint!:) TR Steve
Awesome show, I finally drunked up from being so damn sober......Wait that's backwards:D
38, Bought my first Model A when I was 23.
GO SLOW!!!!!! Do tacks instead of beads, allow to cool, you can do some LIGHT hammer and dolly work but be careful as the mig weld (I'm sure you...
Here's my '39 Deluxe a few months ago. Now it doesn't have a hood....... Or fenders, or doors, or decklid, running boards :). All blocked ready to...
I would use a 1928-31 Ford as a donor, it's a very easy to engineer bolt-in:D Tradrod
Here's one I did for a customer, only difference from the above post is I used 9/16" solid steel rod. I tacked the rod to what would become the...
To get play out @ the wheel (ie: how far you turn wheel before the tires turn) there is a nut (I think a 5/8" wrench) that you need to loosen on...
I prefer the 9" myself,but for cost, and,availability, a lot of consideration is given to the 8.8. a friend of mine just picked one up complete...
(To EMS and the former car dealer): I think you guys are missing the "big" picture in your rant. Your right that when wanting to put forth a...
(From a HOTRODDER:D) No Street Rodders Attending
Danny=Real classy guy, epitomizes the HAMB. I pm'd him about that sedan when my car was in the "planning" stages. Dude called me and we talked for...
Killer roadster, looks awesome. Good choice!
You'll want to consider having your firewall installed, mock-up motor (with water pump, distributor, transmission, and whatever header your going...
Castrol Super Clean, small wire brush (you can get one from Home Depot, get the one used for welding. It's small and brass) keep it wet and it'll...
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