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5 or 6 years ago, I talked to an outfit in the DFW area about rebuilding/modifying my Ford 9". I've lost their name/contact info. They were a...
Got back Wednesday from my '57 roadtrip to Florida. 3820 miles total, a few less than I had anticipated. As mentioned in another thread, my first...
The pipes and inside of my 60 gallon air compressor tank are covered with a thick oily film. I'm pretty sure it came from a pump I replaced a few...
Haha...I almost titled this "how do I clean my car". A two part question............Are there any detailers available that do not have silicons in...
It seems I remember reading somewhere about a cruise night in Alburquerque, but I don't remember which night or where it was. I'm planning on the...
A 57 Ford forum member from Austria recently acquired a 55-56-57 Ford chassis manual. The ink stamp on the covers is barely legible, but they did...
More specifically, how do guys with short arms paint metalics on roofs? It's not a height issue, as I have made two 20" tall x 6' platforms. My...
I know a number of Hamb members also frequent the www. 57fordsforever.com website. The owner ( a hamb member also)has been working on a new system...
What are you guys doing for hidden radio antenaes when the traditional fender mount doesn't fit your build style? I stopped at a local "Tunes and...
Just wondering if any of the Hamb's great photographers did the Goodguys show in Fort Worth last weekend.
For the record....I have checked the search feature and there are no recent posts on this. The discusions previously posted are at least a few...
Has anybody heard anything about the Pate Swap meet scheduled to start Thursday? Weather for Thurs. looks good, but Friday and Saturday might be a...
Saw this car at the NSRA show in OK City yesterday. Everything about this car seemed strange to me, particularly the roof and windows, so I went...
OK...so what am I missing here...there have got to be thousands of guys out there using lowering blocks on their Fords, so why am I having such a...
I've got a Ford 9" with late style tapered roller open big bearings. I am converting to disc brakes. The end play/preload is apparently determined...
I'm looking for a good shop to rebuild/modify the 9" rear end for my '57 Ford. I'm looking for a shop that specializes in this, not someone who...
I got my '57 fired up for the first time yesterday. I'm running an '02 Mustang hydroboost brake booster because of clearance issues. My question...
I'm finally installing a set of TPI gages I bought 5 or 6 years ago and broke the sending unit for the water temperature gage trying to install it...
Did I read correctly somewhere, a while back, that there will be no more Sunflower Swap Meet in Witchita, KS? Was in Feb. if I remember correctly....
Im looking for ideas on nice neat under the hood electrical distribution, particularly on 50-60's vintage cars with the battery in the engine...
Sorry guys...couldn't resist after getting this shot yesterday at the NSRA show in Pueblo.[ATTACH]
I'm Glad Tech week is over..couldn't figure out how to post that way anyhow. Check out this converted drill motor for a cheap, lightweight 12V...
Does anybody know if there is an internal adustment in a late 90's Ford wiper motor for the park position? Making a wiper motor arm with a...
I've been working on my '57 Ford 2dr. Custom off and on for about 6 years now. It's my first build, so I spend alot of time on forums getting help...
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