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I have some ideas but I’ve never done this before. Half of the floor is cut out and I plan to cut out all the way to where it drops down (where...
Heres a dumb question. I am going to start replacing hte trunk on my 40 ford. Should be a fun learning experience. As I stare at it and ponder,...
I have been on the hunt for a T5 transmission to possibly convert my 40 Ford. I found one and the guy says it is out of an 83 S-10. However I am...
[ATTACH] What are yall using for seat belts? I think I want airplane style but I don’t know. 40 ford, patina, going with dark leather interior....
I asked on the barn but basically got a no answer. I have the parts to go from 2 carbs and Edmund’s intake to 3 carbs (stromberg 97) and an...
I was warned about the frog ones but I had them on hand and put them on. I couldn’t even make it around the block before I had to take them off....
[ATTACH] I’m so close to my car moving on its own power! But I hit a snag (of course). I installed all of the sheet metal and it looks like my...
I got my body back from the sandblaster today. The floor is definitely worse than I thought (but I expected that). Looks like I’m going to...
I’ve installed plenty of brake parts over the years and done plenty of work on brake systems but I’ve never built one from scratch. I’m kind of...
NEW PRICE $650 SHIPPED! Pair of edmunds heads. Make me an offer. I might say yes! These are super cool I have just chosen to go the stock route....
I have searched and read just about every thread google can come up with but figure I need to ask as my specific info is not out there. I am...
The time has come to start putting parts together. I just left the machine shop and my block looks good. I think he said pistons would have to...
Hopefully this is in the right spot. I like to track the progress of my projects so here we go. I had a wanted ad up on Craigslist looking for a...
First off, I’m new here so if there is a better place for this let me know. I just brought home a 40 ford. before I tear it apart I’d like to...
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