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I'm gonna replace the worn ring gear on my French flatty. I have one that is the right diameter inside and outside and the correct number of...
For my fordor to 5w coupe conversion i’m gonna need some dimensions. I don’t have a 34 5w close by but i will take some patterns of a real coupe...
Yesterday this 1934 Gaz followed me home. Gaz is a manufacturer that build cars under Ford License , (the Gaz AA is like a Ford Model AA) It is...
Ok i start by saying that searched the forum and web but bi'm still unsure if I get it right. I'm better at cutting and welding :D I'm replacing...
I'm turning 50 this month so I got myself a bday present. 1939 ford coupe sbc 350/350 powered, 8.8 rear on paralel leafs , dropped front axle with...
This week i'm gonna check out a car I like to buy to buy. It's a 1937 ford coupe with a fresh flatty , dual carb setup 1939 trans and a Columbia 2...
Just back from a awesome weekend at The "O"ld race in France. Great cars , great location and great atmosphere ! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I took the torque tube of my 1934 rear end to check everything. The pinion bearing have no play but I feel some play in the drive shaft that slide...
On my fenderles av8 roadster i have 500/525 x 16 front and 750 x16 rear firestone deluxe champion bias ply tires. I had some bounce/ shake in the...
Yesterday I bought this running flathead. The seller told it was a industrial engine, I see 81a-6050 on the heads and on the bell only a 8. I...
I want to lower my 1946 ford fordor. After taking my spring apart i found out it has a channel/ reverse bead ( sorry I don’t know the right word)...
I got a 1931 Chrysler body that I want to put on 32 ford rails with 32 grill and model A hood and keep it a fordor. It won't be a wannabe Ford...
I have a stock 1934 frame with torque tube and 1939 trans. I want to put a french flathead in it (which is basicly a 8ba) I tried the search and...
Looking for pics of fenderless 1934 (and other) hot rods with a parallel rear spring set up. I like to see how much of the springs are visible in...
With a parallel leaf spring set up can you increase the wheelbase bij just moving te axle back on the parallel leaf springs or would that affect...
I'm starting a fordor to 5 window coupe conversion on my 1933 Plymouth. Since it is not so easy to find parts over here in The Netherlands i might...
My model A coupester is a fun little car but I also want to be able to take my family on a trip so the search was for a family ride , vintage of...
I'm removing the glass from my 1946 Ford Fordor for paint. Never did this before , door glass and glass behind rear door is out and I know how...
I got a axle here that i like to let somebody drop it to go in my 46 fordor. It measures 50 3/4 kingpin to kingpin and 41 perch to perch i checked...
Sorry for this question but i want to be sure. my 47 fordor with 59 ab 6v starts perfect when cold and not when hot. Fuel is there so after...
I am working on a removable lift off carson style top. I got a top kit that i will cut up to get wat i want. At the moment the seat height is...
I like to have some more room in the trunk of my 1930 coupester so thinking about a 32 gas tank. I got a 30 body on a 30 frame , the frame is...
The lower part of the body of my 1958 chevy panel is pretty rusted now that i took of a lot of bondo. I’m searching for repair/patch panels but i...
I tried the search but i still can't figure it out. I bought my 58 chevy panel with a gm front clip with disk brakes and a 9" rear with drum...
[ATTACH] Yesterday i bought this 59 panel and it is realy hard to fill the fuel tank. The filler is on the side original place but the tank is at...
My model A coupester is hitting the frame with the rear axle when riding with two adults full gas tank in the trunk , spare wheel and some tools....
I searched al threads here and on ford barn but i am still not sure. I have a european model B with the stock rear end that was behind the four...
I'm gonna try to build a adapter plate to get my jeep t5 behind my french flatty using a hogshead. To determine the thickness of the adapter plate...
I think i searched the whole hamb but only al lot of piched frames. I got a nice 1929 coupe body and a good stock 1932 frame wich i like to throw...
I bought a dropped 32 heavy axle with already dropped steering arms , new kingpins and bushings. I assembled the whole thing but my tie rod ends...
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