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Well, my apologies ahead of time, as this is probably my ~5th post or so on this subject, but just still cannot figure it out. What I have: 1949...
It always makes me sad when I have to take my Biscayne in for winter storage.... :(
A week ago our church had their second annual car show. Really nice day for it. The winner of the Spectators Choice award went to a fine gentleman...
Went to a nice car show last Saturday with my car club... really a great time, and when reviewing published pictures I was happy and proud to see...
Need some help again . I have a 1951 Ford OD Sparkomatic (3) speed floor shifter I am installing in my '49 Ford Coupe, do to too many missing...
Been a long summer, and not a good one for working in the shop. Won't bore you with all of it, but most serious is I have lost a lot of my sight...
This is a nice driver quality 1949 ford front parking light. ONE ONLY.. not a pair.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Wil clean up nicely. $30 plus shipping. No...
This is a very decent driver quality interior Ford Shoebox Courtesy light. It is NOT pitted, just needs a good scrubbing. No lense. $40 plus...
SOLD SOLD SOLD Here is a very decent driver quality Ford Shoebox bumper. I took it off of my '49 to replace with a '49 Plymouth one. It will...
First my apologies if I missed recent posts on this subject. In the last three months I have have several eye surgeries and still can barely see...
Has anyone come up with a device that really works to make a ~63 Chevy SS tach accurate yet with electronic ignition ?? Some claim to, but don't...
Today I had the pleasure of a short visit from two friends from here... Unshined 2, and Max Gearhead. :) They were down this way to pick up some...
Well I think I am finally over the hump and moving down hill on my 1949 Ford Coupe. Have to do most all of the work from my handicap scooter, as...
There used to be a fellow that punched louvers in Wisconsin.. Looking for his name and any other info. Thanks Much,
Are the '49 Mercury hoods the same on a 2 door and a 4 door ?? Also same question on the '50s Thanks Much
Still messing around with tail lights. Pretty well narrowed it down to 3. At the moment the clear one with the blue dot is in the lead. Bear in...
I am using a ~1963 Chevy Super Sport tach in my updated '63 Chevy. I knew it would not be accurate due to upgraded ignition... but don't race it,...
Looking to rebuild the front end on my '49. Shoebox Central no longer sells their kit. Any help where I can find one ??? Tks
Been kinda' slow working in my shop lately, due my physical limitations, as well as no helper. Got back out there a bit last week, and today my...
I have read in a few different forums that I can replace the front coil springs in my 1949 Ford Coupe with Duralast springs # DLCS5765 (Aerostar)...
I put a 1951 Ford Three Speed OD transmission in my '49 Ford Coupe. The solenoid for the OD was missing, so I bought one for it. A friend put the...
When I painted my '63 Biscayne almost ~11 years ago, I did not want a shiny finish. Just my style (Also a shiny finish would have showed all my...
Well, Ol' Bob as been feeling really good the last few days, and had the best day in the shop in a long time.. almost four hours..Been a rough...
As always a huge thanks for all the help I get here ! I am building a '49 Ford Coupe, and pulled the stuck engine and sold it.. long gone.. I have...
OK folks, Well at the age of (79) and working on cars since 1958 I still am the dumbest wiring guy you can find. Currently trying to fire up a...
I know I have asked several questions on this before, but still a bit confused. Have been ill the last two weeks die that horrible coughing virus,...
Finally getting ready to fire up the flathead in my '49 Ford Coupe this week. Going tomorrow to get battery cables made. Question though. My...
Need a bit of help here please. First of all, I assume the old Green Line Gauges are 12 volt ? Second, if they are, what do I have to do to them...
Sorry for such a basic question, but always get great answers here. I am needing the outside dia. of the Red's Headers that I am using on my '49...
First, thanks again for the great info I always get here. Posted else ware, but no positive answer.. So.. On my '49 Ford Club Coupe, I have...
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