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The deck lid certainly can be twisted/distorted and not fit the fender curvature... Mine was.. but it's a '49..
Except that when you cut out the rib to weld in another one it gets very flimsy.., and the welding..
I've had Ryobi..all sorts..hex impact drill is the best thing I ever got.. plus chain saw tree cutter with extension handle, vacuum, regular...
Do you think you're going to need that template to straighten your hood edges? It should be used anyway in order to hold it in position while you...
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Edit: Oops, I didn't notice that this was the tail end of an ongoing thread and I'd already posted what I posted below... Oh well I've already...
Congratulations! Perseverance pays off especially dealing with your pain.... Maybe that will help with your pain a little bit.. I'm certain that...
It appears that you've got at least another inch maybe 2 inches of clearance by starting that elbow a little more to the right. It would be more...
When I was 15 and my brother was 18 he built the first 49.. we didn't do a great deal to it except put a Pontiac engine in it and wiped...
Are we sure that this thread isn't "off topic"?
My air gap on my 383 stroker works just fine no matter what the temperature is. I can't tell any difference with regard to cold weather operation...
Here's the gallery for "The Doors".. https://49fordcoupe.smugmug.com/The-Doors/ And maybe I'm just a big sissy, but I think I would be a little...
All four are Diamond Back Classic III 15" radials...255/75(?) Rears and 225/75 on front... I am sure about the rears but I'm guessing at the...
Been doing it that way for years. First couple of minutes explains it..
By the way did you review my gallery regarding the doors? It would sure be a lot easier to do your electric windows while you still have...
I realize it may be too late, but since you are air conditioning it, you don't need those tilt out back windows, and if you can find some from a...
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