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I bought 1 martin new and 3 snap-ons and I like the Martin feel better. The snap-on seems like the handle is too bulky. Not to hijack but besides...
I did not get a chance to make cables last night as I think I am coming down with a bug. On a side note I do think my battery is playing a part...
Mine is on the road just long trips with no od is bad. Once I get and od setup it will be n the runs. I don't think I would be called a southern...
I got the cable already guys :D. I plan on making them tonight and see what happens. If need be I will move to 30w oil as thats what the shop...
Just picked up some 2/0 cable this morning at the welding supply place. Making some cables tonight so hopefully that helps. I found some 30w oil...
I cant seem to find straight 30w locally maybe I will order some. Going to look the welding supply place tomorrow for some 0 or 00. With 8 volt...
Okay sounds like I will make new battery cables, clean solenoid (might buy a new one), clean all connections I can find including going to the...
How do I just switch the starter?
Okay I will look at bigger cables. I am running 20w50 what should I switch to for winter? Is there a 6v block heater of some sort?
Yup that time of year again where its getting cold. We have had nights in the 30's and when I try and start my truck up no luck. It spins really...
Ordered mine, I want to know about that truck!
Lots of good info but I have a question let me also state I am a new welder who claims no knowledge or ego just asking for my knowledge. I was...
Not sure if this helps but I saw there are multiple adapters: Offenhauser #5174 Original Ford bellhousing flange, standard depth, GM-type...
Has anyone installed the toploader clone that was really a 3 speed with od? They used them in Granada's and some f150's. Just curious as I figure...
When I bought my 53 f100 the guy included a bunch of spare parts including a complete stock steering column including the steering wheel. I am...
After getting my truck back on the road and remembering the 60mph tops I am trying to figure out all of the components I will need to do a t5 swap...
I think the early hemi would be the real beginning of the demise right? Garlits was setting records with a 331 in 56 with his rail dragster but it...
Calm down I love my flathead and I dont plan on ditching it especially for a sbc but I was curious in general for speed. I love a flathead's...
I figured it was pretty much in 55 but was more or less curious. I still love my flathead and want many more but it was on my mind with the movie...
I was watching American Graffiti last night and when Milner asks the guy "what happened to his flathead" I was thinking when would have the...
Mine is to work on my metalworking and welding skills . New to both so figure its a good plan of attack.
Going to run the old tie rod with new ends until I can get some lock nuts in the mail. Thanks for any help I knew I had slim chances.
I will run 90w gear lube in mine as 2 people have confirmed it in the factory service manual. Not sure about the other stuff but I guess as long...
A little confused on what to fill the box with. In the factory manual for my 53 it says 90 weight gear oil. And that is the factory service manual.
39 chop, 40 never chop!
My 53 f100 I paid $4500 for. Drove it for a year daily with minor stuff like oil changes. Took it off the road because my lack of maintenance....
Sorry to hijack but do you have any details or more pictures of this car? Coolest T I have ever seen.
I like them same as the same style buicks.
I think I am riding with Pete. Been a few says since I have seen you anyways.
I am in the process of redoing my front end in my 1953 f100. I purchased a CPP tie rod as its 1" instead of the original 7/8" which seemed like an...
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