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I had the same issue with my kit. Bypass the valve and see if you have a good pedal. My system never work with a valve in it. And it does not lock...
So I order a new windshield gasket for my 59 via steel. Thought I should have no problem but of course the gasket is molded wrong. Why can't...
My painter said to me don't fix anything and bring it back when it's back together for final buff and repair. His stated its going to happen. He...
Hello, just wondering what people experience in paint harding after a new paint job. My paint is 90 days old and I still feel like I could chip...
59 is a mother. Anything for the hatch has been universal and most 57 or 58 is not right.
So 57 and 58 has two style windows. One for a two door and one for a four. Mine is a four door and it is bigger then the 57,58 four door and it's...
I took my car apart and now it time to go back together. They were stuck in place but now they are very loose. I am looking for universal seal as...
Hello all, hoping for some help. Have not been on here in a long time. Getting my 59 wagon back together and need help understanding how the rear...
Hello all, looking for some knowledge on putting my rear windows back in my 59 Ford Wagon. I can't get new seals as no one makes them and the...
That what I was thinking. Maybe a cooper bolt. Cut the top off retread it and then use a epoxy in the hole. Cooper only to match the handle.
Hopefully someone on here can help me with the repair. Chrome handle Threads pulled out on a rechromed handle. Can't weld it and can't retap. Any...
Hello, thought I see if anyone have any experience with the companies that offer these conversions. I have a 59 Ford Ranch Wagon and there are...
Auto city classic makes one. They where the only one who made one for my 59. Its not the best but it works.
Try Auto City Classic. They have alot of glass and I know they have 59 Ford that should work.
I took my bondo and paint stripper eastwood drum stripper to it. If it stayed on without pulling it then its not coming off. I went as far until...
That is almost word for word what I did already. My plan is to fill the corner and then run glazing putty after to help feather it in over the...
I just ran into a issue when aligning my door. I did a repair in my lower driver door rear. Went I was aligning my door the rear lower section was...
If I have someone else do it then I dont learn. And if I mess it up then I fix it. Shrinking discs seems to be the way to go. Worked it more...
Thought I get some point of views of what you would do on my hood. On my 59 Ford a rust free hood is not going to happen. I found one in good...
I shot my car with epoxy and started doing the filler. During the process I broke through the epoxy. After I am done in the area would it be a...
First time welding in panels. They came out great but I am unsure what is the next step. Grind down and epoxy prime then fill? Or fill the bigger...
I have a 351W in my 59 that has what look to be a alternator that has a signal wire from the regulator going into it. It works but would like to...
The master has been bench bled two times. The system has been bled a few times. I capped off the master and had a hard pedal. The hole front...
I have a 59 Ford wagon that I am trying to put disc brake on. I bought a kit with a chevy style master and calipers. I never got it to work. It...
What tool do I need to remove the drain plugs on the rear diff? They are a odd size. They are smaller then a 3/8 and larger then a 1/4.
Do not buy anything from Toms Classic or there real name Auto City Classic. Very cheap parts with bad designed systems. All they do is adapt the...
After a long pissed off fight with the crap Auto city classic sells I am looking for a new master and booster to work on my conversion. After two...
I be set up vending in the Mini Nats with piles of old plastic.
Are all 351W balancers the same? 28oz external? Could I use one off a 96 F150? I can not see the timing marks on my balancer.
The master was bleed on the bench and I do have flow to all four wheels. The valve is a stock none adjustable chevy style from 1975 to about 81....
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