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Anyone ever use this kit from ABS Power Brake to convert you early Ford, 49 to 59, to power steering? ABS web site says it's a bolt on deal....
What is the best and easiest modern PS system to install in my 59 ranchero? I am installing a 1971 351 W engine with PS pump. I have heard about...
The ranchero currently has an FE in it. I will be putting in a 351 W with C-6 in it. Can you advise what motor mounts & transmission mounts I can...
See my bio on the main page. Along with my 1960's AA Fuel Comp Coupe (see the avatar) I own a 1959 Ford Ranchero that I ma restoring (sort of). I...
A few days ago I was reading a thread on here about installing a 302/351 into, I think, a 1958 Ford wagon. The guy had a parts list for the swap....
Theodosa (sp) MO to Lewisville, TX or DFW area. One each 1959 Ford Hood Anyone headed this way
OK guys, as many of you know, I have been trying to get my 59 Ranchero to run a little cooler. It has a mild, very mild, FE 390 in it and I can't...
Anyone have any good pictures or video of the cacklefest that took place Saturday night at MOKAN's 50th? For some reason the Gizzle Hopper was...
The Gizzle Hopper, AA/F Coupe The Scorpion 5, AA/F Dragster John Dearmores AA/F Dragster We will all be at Mokan this Saturday night to help...
Whatever happend to Billet Proof in Texas????????????
The Gizzle Hopper and family are departing for BG tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. Stopping at Memphis to see The Kings place. Will be at BG early...
OK all you HAMBones going to Bowling green, anyone of you want to be part of a nitro cackle car crew? I don't need an automotive genious, just a...
I got all my parts in, everything is back from the machine shop and I started putting her back together last night and tonight. She will be fresh...
Got all my parts in :), all the machine work done :) and started putting her back together again last night :o. She will be fresh when done :p....
As requested, a few pics of the GH coming down.
A close call on the GH. I had been thinking for months that I should pull the GH's engine down for looksee. She has been running now for 3/1/2...
If your 59 ford has a radiator with a tank on top, can you also use a ford surge tank off the T-stat. I know that the surge tanks were designed...
Is it possible or practable to use two head gaskets to lower the compression on an FE? If yes, how much would it lower it? One point? a half...
Where can I find a company that makes "drop in" replacement radiators (aluminum only) for a 1959 Ford Ranchero?:rolleyes:
Hey guys, there will be 8 of us at Ennis this weekend displaying the nostalgia cars and doing a cacklefest for the crowd at the AAA NHRA...
My 390 FE in my 1959 Ford Ranchero still tends to over heat. What I have: *1959 Ford Ranchero *Stock HD 4 core radiator (been cleaned/rodded...
Well hell, the economy has struck real hard for three of the cars so they can't go. Just too expensive. We don't feel up tp going alone so no...
Since we are coming up to the HAMB Drags and then 2 weeks later going to Indy which takes us right back through Joplin, we are looking for a safe...
:p Several of us have decided to come up and support Ryan and the awesome HAMB Drags. So far we have The GizzleHopper AA/F Coupe, The Scorpion 5...
I have decided to up date / make over the GizzleHopper some just for the fun and interest. I located a set of The rare Mercury Marauder aluminum...
Hey all you Texas guys, are you aware that down yonder in Magnolia, Texas (just North of Houston) they are planning on a really different deal for...
1630 miles @ 8mpg @ 3:85/gallon plus 5 motels nights, plus many many meals and then RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, that's drag racing...
OK guys, it's almost time. We pull out of Highland Village (North of Dallas) at 0500 hours tomorrow morning to head South to Big D to pick up...
Gettin real tired of this thing. I am sure it's more me than the FE, but grrr. Here are the issues: 1) After sitting for more than three or four...
I want to buy a pit cart (golf cart) to bring to the races with me. BUT,,,we have a problem. A standard golf cart is too long to fit into my short...
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