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I saw Ryan posted his beautiful pics, of which mine don't deserve to be on his thread. I didn't see another pic post, so here's a post for those....
Anyone running the Rotells T4 for their older flat tappet motors? I believe it has enough zinc, but asking for other input.
All, I recently got my '41 switched over to a Texas title and '41 YOM plates. I received the new title in the mail yesterday and I noticed that...
All, after reading in a number of locations to double check the bolt holes for the steering box, it was found to have some anticipated cracks....
I am looking for some help on steering / steering shafts. I have slight play in the steering wheel after replacing a number of components. Only...
Can anyone offer some suggestions on how to update/replace the bulb socket on my '41 Chevy license plate bulb? I had one that worked for a bit,...
I know that the 1947 Ford Panel truck shares the design as the 1937-1940 car box. Both the car and the the 1942-1947 Ford truck boxes indicate a...
I'm not associate with this, however I have seen it person at the Boerne, TX show. From what I have seen, this was built by or at least touched by...
All, On the '47 panel build, I have kicking around the idea of upgrading the front suspension to something a few decades earlier. How does...
Has anyone used the Deluxe kingpin set from speedway? Looks like it uses needle bearings instead of the bronze bushings. [ATTACH]
Can someone recommend a good source for a new kingpin set? Are some better than others for the 1947 Truck kingpins? Are most kits accurate or are...
Quick question, how do many of you insure your cars for street driving? Standard auto insurance like your daily drivers or with "classic car" type...
I have always used the exhaust manifolds that have the exhaust "donut" as a loose item required between the manifold and pipe. This newer manifold...
Front brake options for the wife's 1947 panel. I am looking at upgrading them to disk. There appear to be a few different kits available. Any...
All, question on the new transmission mounts. Are these typically provided without the crossmember holes drilled or is that just the picture?...
I come across a post of what are called "accessory tube shock mounts" for the front of a 1947 ford truck. few questions: 1) Where these mounted...
Can someone please confirm how to disassemble 1947 ford truck pedals? There looks to be dowel in there that I suspect gets driven out. Both of...
Following up with the front motor mount question, of which I received a lot of help with, is my next question regarding that engine front. On my...
I have come across just a couple pictures of using a front motor mount for the ford 302. Does anyone have any they can share or leads as to where...
I have recently started tearing into our new panel truck project, and noticed there was an issue with the steering on it when moving it around the...
In the new panel project, I have narrowed down the seats that come with it to be late 30's chevy master bucket seats. Does anyone have a pair that...
I just brought home the next project, a 1947 Ford Panel, and need to replace one of the innertubes so that i can move it around the yard. I tried...
After looking around for the last few months, I found a panel truck project for my wife, and picked it up Saturday afternoon. The truck was out...
All, I am currently running a replacement headlight switch for my 1941 Chevy, and rain into some issues last weekend. I have lost the dash lights...
All, i am about to replace my carb with a new carb and am looking for ideas on an in-line fuel filter near the carb. I have one at the tank....
Does anyone know of a shop that can test my distributor in/around the San Antonio, Texas area? I am getting a mis-fire that seems to start around...
I am looking for a little direction on my skirts for the Chevy. I have made "flush" style skirts, but am starting to second guess that idea and...
Any suggestions on how I can get a bare car frame shipped from Colorado to Texas? Any company or people recommendations? VOH
I have chased around the possibility of painting my '41 chevy in the shop. One thing that is on my mind is my compressor system. i have no doubt...
I have a 1964-1965 Chevy 283 in my 1941 car. The motor appears to be fairly stock, including the 2bbl Rochester carb, but I have added the cast...
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