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Good to know that people did f$cked up work back in the day, too! Man, I could spend days (and dollars) out in that yard...
+1!!!!
After reading a couple of articles about vacuum advance, I believe that's what it is, too. The stock vacuum advance on the Proform distributor is...
I like beer and I like cool cars.
Maybe roadsters need an ejection seat like a fighter jet. That way, you're belted in, but still get shot outta there if something goes wrong.:D
Popcorn, anyone?
If you start off a rant by saying, "I'm not a sore loser..." then it probably means you're a sore loser. Of course, his judgment is already...
I can prolly round up the Coollows to help out. Our shop is right around the corner from Deep Ellum (next to Bass' shop).
Good point. In my '57 Ford (post WWII) , the engine and tranny only lasted 50 years...and I really only replaced it with a V8 to get some more...
Correct! ...and I have a drop-in one wire HEI distributor.
Glad you made it home in one piece. Move to Texas and you won't have to worry about those pesky winter storage issues!
So, go down in heat range? I am using Autolite 25's right now. Any recommendations for a better plug for my application?
Installed new distributor Replaced front coil springs (the Aerostar spring 3" drop for '49-'59 Ford/Merc) Replaced defective Moon temp gauge...
To answer a few of the questions above: 1. The engine is newly rebuilt (by me) and only has about 1,500 miles on it 2. The distributor is new...
'57 Fairlane HO SBF out of a 1988 Mustang GT AOD trans Edelbrock 600cfm carb Holley Intake Long story short... I have read every thread out...
They ride great. I put about 100 miles on them this weekend and it was the best the car has ridden since I got it 6 years ago. It's better than...
My stock shocks don't appear to be bottoming out, but I found an alternative if they do. Monroe PN 5821. They are 1-1/4" shorter in compressed...
Looks pretty close, but will probably an inch taller than the Aerostar. Probably perfect if you need a 2" drop instead of 3": SPICER Part #...
Seems like they would be, but from what I saw, they are too narrow at 3.5" in diameter instead of the 4.07" on the Aerostar.
Great pics. Man, I gotta plan my next business trip to Japan around this show! Seriously...
I just cried.
Bigger picture... Consumers must be willing to pay more, knowing they are getting quality stuff. If people weren't buying this shit, there...
I posted this information in my thread about cutting coils, but I wanted to start a new thread specifically about these coils so people can find...
Got the Aerostar coils in this afternoon. Wow, what a great ride! This is the best the car has driven since I got it 6 years ago. Obviously...
I just got a great tip from a buddy. He has a '50 Ford shoebox. Front coil springs are the same from '49-'59 on Ford cars. He works at a local...
Pics... Before: Old worn out coil springs, old worn out shocks, original 14" rims and tall skinny tires [IMG] Middle: New coil springs with one...
Back Story: '57 Fairlane, new shocks and front coil springs (from Springs n' Things) that were supposed to be 2" lower than stock. Maybe they...
I LOVE this thread! I briefly considered ditching the flames on my Fairlane for a more understated look (I have a separate thread about this),...
I have the Taiwan-made 3 gauge set from Moon. The water temp gauge just craped out on my this morning. I only installed it less than 2 months...
Mine... [IMG]
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