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Hi All, I am installing new door locks in my Tudor, I have them mounted and the square rod is inserted into the square hole in the door....
Hi All, Question: The timing cover on my Ford 226 engine has 2 pointers coming out of the cover. Which is the correct pointer to line the timing...
Who/what would be the best place to have a 32 axle dropped. A reliable shop with a good reputation? Was it "Moore Drop Forge" years ago...? Steve
Hi, Have upgraded to Alliance Member but have not yet received my dash plaque. Please advise.
Hi All, The headliner bows in a 50 Ford, are they just spring held in place or are they attached along the roof with some sort of bolt/fixture...
Hi All, I am replacing the front shocks in my 50 Ford. It has Jamco dropped spindle/kingpin front end. Stock shocks with studs on both ends...
Hi All, I have my Shoebox sitting the way I like it but not without a few problems to resolve. Rear tires will sometimes rub the rear fender...
Hi All, Is there a difference between Mallory 4001 and 4004 distributor caps? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Is there a listing somewhere showing proper rotors and caps for ZB 247AX 49-53 Ford V8 distributors? Seems to be a lot of conflicting...
Hi All, I am building a 1950 Merc. motor for a gentleman. I am installing a set of Offenhauser 8BA heads using the Speedway Part # 91015310-49...
Hi All, Looking to replace the sludge clean-out plugs in 49-53 Mercury crankshaft. Anyone have a source for these replacement plugs? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Looking for a good way to set up a dual exhaust system for 8BA flathead in a 50 Ford Tudor. I am told that the Fenton cast headers do...
Hi All, On my chopped 50 Tudor: I am looking to find the best ways to reshape the tops of of the vent windows. I have the inner frames reshaped...
Hi All, Any tips, tricks on how to adjust the hood on a Shoebox 50 latch? If I remove the latch the hood aligns just about perfect. Soon as I...
Anyone done it on a 6-cyl Shoebox? How well does it weld, hold up etc. Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Anyone out there running a Jamco or other dropped king pin front end? If so are you running stock drag link and pitman arm. Have you...
Hi All, I have rebuilt the steering box in my 50 Ford and installed an older Jamco kit (dropped king pin kit) Car drives very nice but unable...
Hi All, Is there such a thing as a SBC engine to Ford Toploader Adapter? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Looking for a place to have my 50 aligned. Issue is the car is too low to get on the machines around here. I was told there is a place...
What have folks done to resolve tire rubbing fender issues. Fronts when making a hard turn, rears side rubbing inner fender panels. 3" lowering...
Hi All, I have been told that there is a technique or a product that will raise the windshield and rear window gasket so that you can paint...
Hi All, Has anyone installed a small block Chevy mated to stock 3 speed trans. in a Shoebox. I am reading the it is a difficult install...
Hi All, My 50 is running driving on the road. Inside the car is hot as heck. No headliner and metal floors at this time which would probably...
Hi All, I have a Ford 226 flat 6 and am looking for a place to have the exhaust manifolds split. A while back I was at a website that did this...
Has anyone dropped the oil pan on a 1950 ford car with the engine in the car? Engine is 226 flathead 6. Wondering if it will clear the front cross...
Hi All, Anyone have experience with GoJak? Looking for something other than dollies for getting my ride tucked into a corner of the garage. I am...
Hi All, Installing a wiper motor and transmission in my 50. I have the speaker grille out and as I am looking at the wiper motor should the screw...
Hi All, Have installed a 7 wire 900 series Signal Stat in my car. All directional and flashers are working but for some reason I now have no...
Can the original fuel tank still be utilized on a 30/31 Model A with a 32 firewall? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, I am building a chopped 1950 Ford Tudor and am trying to figure out a good solution for setting the glass in the rear quarter...
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