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Welcome from Northern Cal. Not the sunny part. We've had snow on the ground since before Thanksgiving. Which means I'm doing the work I put off...
A retired doctor friend offered my an old gynecology exam table. Of course I jumped at a free stainless work bench. As I was stripping the side...
$2000 is almost free for what it is. I looked for quite a while to find mine and people asked $10,000 for rusted pieces. If you like early Fords...
It is my understanding that 90 degrees out is fine. It's when you are other than 90 or straight that you have problems. My coupe is 90 degrees out...
This is the other end of Cali. We supply the water that floods them.
I found both of these right in town. Was going to give $1000 for the model A, and ended up $1,500 for both. Don't know yet what I'm going to do...
BEWARE of owner. The dog doesn't have a .357 and a bad attitude!
I bought both my '40 grilles from All Ford Parts. They had Bob Drake grilles for $100 less than Bob Drake sells them. allfordparts.com
Bob; When you were out here having your hip done, I mentioned a 39 deluxe coupe for sale in Redding. It is still on C/L. Go to Ca. craigslist...
I look for cars with the paint and body done. I can do engine, trans, wiring, (from scratch), plumbing and just about everything else. I did some...
I just found his phone #. PM me and I'll send it to you.
I found a guy on Craigslist in Los Molinos Ca., who has early Ford truck parts. Name is Jim, I've bought parts from him and he's very fair. Look...
I agree with Tinman. You can set the '41 roof on there for free, and see what it looks like. Beats the hell out of starting from scratch with an...
A buddy and I are planning to take his motorhome. We heard you could stay at one of the casino parking lots. I was going to take my truck and...
Here's a thought. I don't bend very well anymore, so I went with a car with a little bit more room. Still a hotrod, just easier to get in and out...
JJAYF; You can always chop/channel/highboy at your leisure later. My suggestion would be to lift the body, swap your favorite engine...
Just my $.02, The grille brace and hood latch are different on a '41 6 cylinder than the V8 version. Found this out the hasd way!
I have a Vega box in my '40 coupe. I picked up a 525 box for $50 for when the Vega dies. Anyone know if I can use the Vega pitman arm and just...
I think my coupe is the one shown on page 164 of the Bob Drake catalog. I'm thrilled!
I have 15" 75 series on the back and 70 series 14" on the front. With a 4" dropped axle and reversed eye spring, my car sat TOO low. I raised it...
I had a '40 coupe 42 years ago, and always said "someday I'm going to have another '40 coupe. Two years ago I found one and bought it on the spot....
Fan-f%%%%%g-tastic!!!
If you can get to it, I have heated up the broken bolt and then melted candle wax onto it. Come out the next day and spin it out with a left hand...
Merco-O, Here are a couple more, I think better pics with the '39 deluxe grille.
Tough break Troy! Thieves are getting bolder all the time. Makes me leery of taking a car to a overnight show. If you find them, administer a...
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