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I could use some advice for this. I’m pretty sure this seam needs to be sealed. Neither my body guy or my paint guy addressed this before...
Hi All. I’m getting ready to reinstall the stainless on the drip rails and mine was damaged when I got the car, but got even more mangled taking...
Does anyone have any tips to get this part of the roof stainless to stay in place? This piece was always a little rough, but my body guy took it...
Besides for Chrome plating it all, are there options for cleaning up the original stamped steel bezels on the dash of my 52 ford? I previously...
I have installed a rebel wiring kit a few years ago in my 52 ford. It’s has worked great, and have not had any electrical issues until now. My...
I’m not sure how these clips are supposed to be installed properly. Each one seems to be bent or tweaked slightly differently and some fit snugly...
Hey guys, I'm trying to find something that will look good as a center medallion for my sombreros I just got. This is what I am thinking....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I bought this Carter AFB from a fellow hamb member. It looked clean from the outside, but after installing it seemed...
[IMG] [IMG] Do you guys think some heat shielding would be enough to protect my clutch cable going between my headers? I can route it in front...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Do you guys think some heat shielding would be enough to protect my clutch cable going between my headers? If I route the cable...
Hey guys, I pre ordered one of these shirts. They need a few more orders before the shirts get printed. Anyone interested?...
I just got my new rebuild kit for my steering box and the gears that came are different than the gears that were in my box. I ordered parts for a...
How do these gears look to you guys? This is from my 1954 Ford Victoria. Is that chunk bad enough to replace the whole thing? I don't know if it...
Who else is building their car in a garage that feels too small? I've got my parts stacked to the ceiling on my hanging storage rack, in the trunk...
I've got a running 1954 239 y block and trans. Trans leaks from shift linkage and engine has small leak from oil pump and valve cover. Runs good....
What do you guys think would be a good price? Its got a new distributer, wires and plugs, clean on the inside, small leaks from valve cover and...
I found this article interesting. http://kustomkatspeedandstyle.blogspot.com/2011/09/jimmie-vaughns-54-ford.html?m=1 Is seems that Gary Howard...
I'm having my '93 302HO engine rebuilt right now and am working on gathering all the parts I will need for it. I was able to get some GT40p heads...
Hey guys. Do you think these would be a good option for replacement body mounts?...
[ATTACH] Hey guys, Right now my "53" crestline Victoria has a 3pc rear window (I thought only 51-52 had those). It's in fairly bad shape and will...
These are the stock tail light bezels for my 54 ford victoria. [ATTACH] My plan was to french them, but after taking a closer look, I'm worried...
My new Mooneyes oil pressure gauge says my old 239 has 80psi at cold idle and it goes down to about 60 when warmed up and cruising around. Does...
Anyone have their original 54 axle rebuilt? I know most guys just throw a ranger or explorer rear end under it and call it good. The only issue...
If anyone is looking, this one sounds like it would be a good one to start a full restoration on. Comes with a lot of extras....
[ATTACH] Hey guys, I wasn't sure if I'd do a build thread on here or not, but I figured I may as well since I'm already taking pictures of...
My ol trusty ford o matic is leaking from the side where the shifter linkages come out of the body. Is there any way to change those seals...
I want to get some skirts for my 54 ford pretty soon. I've seen some that mount flush, and some that seem to mount outside the fender. Any reason...
Hey guys, I'm getting ready to notch my 54 victoria and a have a few questions before I start. I got a piece of 4.5" Dia schedule 40 pipe...
I just thought I would share what I have done so far and here's what it is. I don't want to loose my glove box to a head unit, and was not going...
Now that I've got my car drivable (electrical and front end rebuilt) it has trouble starting after it has been on and running for a few minutes....
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