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Beside working on my 1931 Track T Roadster I knew I needed another project. I bought this tank from a good friend as you can see in the pictures...
Any one having issues with the plastic Facet 12 volts fuel pump. I am been told not to use it because of leaking issues. Here is a picture of the...
How often do you need to retorque cast iron heads on a flathead V8. Do you need to do them when the engine is cold or warm. And the reason you...
I bought the powder coating kit from Eastwood and most likely the oven from Harbor Freight I have not made up my mind as of which oven to get....
I need to install my Hurst Shifter to the trans and I would like to see if anyone has the same trans I am using and which shifter did you use for...
I have a 1953 Flathead Ford engine with a 1952 Mercury 3 speed transmisson and I need to see which drive shaft I will need to get from this trans...
I had a friend that had called me back in 1990 that he knew of an estate sale in his neighborhood and he asked me if I would be interested and...
Just wanted to know if this is the correct way to set up my front axle with a 8 degree cut here is a picture of the wish bone. I will be removing...
I am thinking on building a tank to put various greasy parts in to clean. So that I do not have to pay someone else to clean them for me. Can you...
I would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our troops serving world wide to give us our freedom. Also to my nephew who has served in Iraq...
I need to locate a license plate frame from a Chevrolet dealer in Bellflower California. The pictures that I am showing the frame had two holes...
I have been reading in other post issues with the tie rod bar resting on top of the wish bones and wanted some of your opinion on what you have...
I am looking for a starter for my 1953 Ford Flathead. Are they the same as the earlier ones or what is the difference between them. Can someone...
I am ready to weld my two bungs to the wish bones I wanted to know what is the best rod to use for welding them together I have ER70S-2 1/16 rod...
I am using Castrol 20/50 in my engines as well as Kendall I would like to hear from you which oil do you think is best to use and especially...
I will be replacing my generator pulley which has the 3/8 groove with the 5/8 groove pulley which year pulley will work best for my generator. I...
I have seen many different ways that these spindle stop for turning radius are installed. Some have the longest part of the stopper in the front...
I am building a 1953 Flathead Ford engine and want to install the water pumps that have the base to accept the donut style rubber mounts. I do not...
I am looking to buy new flywheel bolts ( 4 ) I have looked in the Speedway and Mac's Antique catalogue and they are not available. Which grade is...
I am rebuilding my 1953 V8 Ford Flathead and when I torn down my engine I notice that they heads had bolts instead of the studs. I would like to...
I would like to hear those of you using the one piece front crank seal over the rope seal any issues using it. Any modification needed to the oil...
Just wanted to pass this along Mike from H&H had e mailed me a few weeks ago as soon as I was ready to order my parts for my 53 Flathead to let...
I know a lot of you here do not like any tools from Harbor Freight but so far I do not have any bad luck with their product. Any one using the...
I was given a rear end and was wondering what year it was from I was told Ford. Are parts available for them and where can I buy. Here are a few...
It was 68 years ago today the invasion of Normandie D Day June 6th 1944. Thank You to all who have served and given their lives so we could have...
Next Friday will be Alex Xydias 90th BIRTHDAY Thank You for everything you have done for the hobby over the years I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and...
I am looking for a Ford rear end with a 5 on 5 1/2 lug pattern I do not want to use a pumpkin style rear end I want the open drive line what year...
Those of you that have Flathead engines or other type of engine and do not have aircleaners how often do you change your oil and oil filter. I...
I was asked by the person in charged of the Diablo Stadium in Tempe AZ show on the 15 th of April where this is the start up of the 1,000 mile...
Anyone interested there will be a Car Show at the Chandler airport no awards just a nice display of various airplanes among others that you will...
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