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Saturday Evening Post Edition was Jun 27 1953 if you want to search for it.
Yep Bill Mauldin story, "The Affair of the Wayward Jeep". First published in 1953 in the Saturday Evening Post. I am reading the story right now,...
The big Ford truck looks interesting, bookmobile maybe? Would make a heck of a swap meet parts hauler/camper.
U-Auto-Pull-It Monroe 318-387-6333. Normally they don't sell whole cars but it never hurts to try.
I stopped in Monroe Louisiana yesterday for some kingpin installation and to visit a friend. Whenever I am in Monroe I always stop by the...
I think the Chevy II four cylinder might make a good choice.
Dang I am tearing up. I retired 2 years ago after 26 years in the Air Force. Among the many people I came in contact with I was blessed one day to...
Check out this website http://www.michellesfords.com/ there are links for this lady's current N950 Ford, her previous 1956 F600, an article with...
When I ran the Air Force B52 tool crib we used CDI torque wrenches. They were very reliable. We tried Snap-on and Proto but had lots of them that...
Your welcome. I have learned a lot about the Ford IRS because I am helping a buddy stuff a Ford 302/T5 and Lincoln 8.8 center section in a Mazda...
I think you will be happy you chose the 8.8, lower cost, more durable and much more availability of parts than the Getrag. Here's a website with...
Ford of Mexico built panel trucks although I have only seen pics of 70's and 80's trucks, they were called B-100's
Not from USA Ford, either an aftermarket conversion like the Stageway and Crown crewcabs or it is a long way from home as some odd panels were...
Turbo 4 cylinder cars used the T5, the V6 Super Coupes used a variant of the M5OD-R2 with different gear ratios. I think these are the gear...
Track is back open! On opening day for TNT had 490 plus cars and bikes tech in! New website http://www.thunderroadracewaypark.com/ I am so glad...
Here's the website I forgot! http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/533718.html
Sorry for the late notice but there is an auction of cars and automobilia at the Shreveport LA Car Museum. The museum is closing due to lack of...
After doing some extra work at movies shot here in Shreveport LA area I learned a lot about the movie business. I have been all day at a shoot for...
Trust me the pics look better than real life LOL. It has been redone by a PO, not the way I would do it but it's just my work truck!
Here's a trophy topper for you, a "Hero Driver" ape standing on a radiator.
Here's my 1966 F100 long bed 300 six. Bought it to use as a truck so the body is going to look like this for a while. Mods planned are a full...
This inspires me to polish my F-86 drop tank!
True but 221's and 260's cast before Febuary 1962 have a six inch spread on the mount bolts (2 core plusgs per side) while 289/302/351W/351C have...
I will try to get him on here but he is into newer cars, his 2003 twin turbo Mustang should hit around 1000 HP at full boost.
Here's pics of the flathead and other parts.
OK remembered to take pictures this time. The car is still not for sale so don't ask. Hopefully I can get the flathead and front axle over to my...
I got some basic cleanup done on the tank today, just car wash soap and water and a green scotchbrite. Still don't know what I am going to do with...
Thanks! I forgot to mention that the top I used for a bottom is slightly different than my other two, the spring latch mounts on the vertical side...
I would use a Ford 9 inch, easy to change the gear ratio's, just change out the pumpkin. By the time you put C clip eliminators and other parts in...
Whenever I get back to work on my 1965 Mercury Cyclone I plan on putting the battery in the trunk. I want to keep it vintage looking so I have...
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