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Know your neighbors. Watch out for them and they will watch out for you.
CHP used to have, and most likely still does, an auto theft unit that had books from manufacturers that gave locations of ID numbers for all...
I'm having trouble believing the rebuilder has the capability to measure the millisecond difference between 6 volt and 12 volt electrical...
Early 60's in Sacramento. Elverta Road north of McClellan AFB was marked for 1/4 mile. It was straight and had very little traffic after dark on...
I used to have a Ford Wrench. It was a box end that looked like a C when laid flat. If I remember correctly it made it easier to reach and turn...
I think your best information will come from wooden boat builders. They know the effects of sun and water on the finishes they use. The finishes I...
A bar of Glycerin Soap is what we used long ago. Moisten a clean towel, wipe it on the soap bar and then rub the clean lens. Give it a minute or...
If you google early econoline engine swap there's page after page of instruction and pics from those who have done it. The Ford Truck Enthusiasts...
That Lincoln engine belongs in a '49 - '51 Ford. A '58 Ford needs a 390 FE engine.
Consider buying a tudor sedan and converting it into a phaeton. A quick google search of hot rod model A phaeton produced a lot of examples of...
We had heat soak before FI and ethanol. We also had vaporlock which was sometimes a result of heat soak.
A friend ran over himelf with a 65 or 66 Ford. He thought he'd put the trans in Park and when he got out to open a gate the car slipped into...
If you haven't found it already go to fordtruckenthusiasts.com They have a subforum devoted to the F series trucks. I had a '48 about 50 years...
GOOGLE automobile gauge restoration shops. You will probably find one near you.
weld a couple of cams together for the length you want.
I got my 4 ft led tubes from Amazon. 6 tubes for about $6 each. After removing the ballasts from my fluorescent fixtures, I rearranged the wiring...
There is an in-depth article in the March 2018 issue of Hot Rod magazine. It covers many of the questions you have about how to build a Y-block...
I have used a cement mixer with 30 mesh sand for rust removal. Some parts may need a second run through.
I use a wet/dry shop vac to remove the soapy water residue and the clean water rinse. I made an adaptor so I could use a small diameter flexible...
Google cast iron welding service U.S. or Canada. There are specialty cast iron repair shops in northern U.S. and might be some in Canada.
There are Model A clubs in Iowa. Contact them for help. I have made some replacement wood using paper patterns as a guide. I don't remember where...
If you haven't done it already, try the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum. I'm sure there's help there.
Google duntov 3030 cam. It is a streetable performance cam designed by the Godfather of the SBC. Today's manufacturers probably offer it, maybe...
Go the Ford Truck Enthusiasts website. There is a subforum for '48 - 52 trucks. Join up and post your questions. They are as friendly as HAMBers...
If money's no object, buy a nice pretty Corvette that's just like all the other nice pretty Corvettes. There's only one '62 like yours and you own it.
They probably only have .030 and larger pistons but take a look at Northern Auto. A .030 overbore was the usual remedy if oversize rings and...
I have searched the web and haven't found any active forums like HAMB or even close that will allow me to get info about my car. A couple of...
I've spoken with a few WWII B-17 pilots and crew. Last time was 10+ years ago. All of them great men. FYI, Boeing was turning out 16 of them per...
visit www.ford-trucks.com for all the information and help you'll need. There is a subforum for your truck that will answer almost any question.
Take apart the 6v starter. Clean and lubricate it. Reinstall it using the heavier 6v cables. I've done it on four 1955 fords over the years. Never...
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