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I see some customs using those deep dished 53 caddy caps. Love the look. [ATTACH] Question is they look to deep to fit a stock 50's ford rim. Are...
Man, i was getting really low on gas so pulled in to fill up at a esso. Ran nice before i filled . Started ok but ran like crap on the way home...
I have these skirts and have no idea what they are. I'm sure they are aftermarket because they a not a heavy build. Look a bit like 55 merc wagon...
I'm running a 'keep it clean' wiring harness and everything is great. Question is, about headlight relays. There is one relay integrated in the...
I've been scouring the net for pics of a 55-56 victoria with 58-60 t-bird frt bumper. I know it's been done but can't find any examples. I may go...
Hey, i was wondering who is using stock steering in there 55-56 's. I was checking out the front end today on my 56 and surpised how tight it is...
Guys,just to let you know i started a new build thread on the 56 vick. Any help along the way is greatly appreciated...
Well i finally got it home. My new build. 1956 Vicky 2 dr hrdtop. I bought it a while back when it was -30 and was hard to check everything out in...
Is there anyone here that has put a 351 cleavland in there 55-56? Reason i'm asking is i have one with 6000 miles on it and thinking about it...
I was trying to reply to a parts for sale and was denied access. Why is that?
Has anyone sent there car out to be wet blasted? The worst part of a build is endless filthy time consuming cleaning of the body in and out. Not...
I've been on the hamb for a few yrs and built a 50 shoebox here from start to finish. Now it's a 56 Vicky project.I haven't got it home yet till...
Well against my better judgment i'm getting into another build. I have Ford iron defeciancy i think. Terminal. Plan was to stop building and turn...
I'm in the process of redoing my 28 rpu after 34 years. I never found suitable rear fenders in steel and ran glass all these years since that's...
I put another speedometer in my 50 Ford which has a 51 dash and speedo. I'd like to squirt a little lube in the head mech but reluctant to do so...
At a local car show today. A interesting GMC pickup was there. I heard there was only 11 in existance. Very cool truck. Interesting engine as...
I'm not sure if this surfaced yet but here ya go. Scary. http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/
I have this 87 sbf laying around and always wondered if anyone has tried to mount multiple carbs to the factory efi intake with a homemade adaptor...
Every time i slide under my 28 rpu i think of a builder, Pete Riemer of Riemer Machine Works of British Columbia Canada. I have one of his K...
This would be for the transmission gurus. Ford's Aod, non electric, they say to use one from a pickup or mustang HO. So what's the differance than...
So i think i'm going to take a shot at sewing up my own door panels and seats. I need to buy a sewing machine without braking the bank. What...
I'm having trouble getting a lower steering u joint for a manual rack n pinion from a 90 cavalier. It's been on order thru a local speed shop from...
Question for 49-51 shoebox ford guys running sbf-c-4- maveric rears. Did you find a driveshaft that fits or get on made up.Just thought i'd ask...
I'm running a 87 ford 302 with the old 70's style timming cover, v pulleys, front sump in my 50 shoebox. The motor is a roller block and planning...
I'm changing over to a manual rack and pinion over the power steering rack in my 50 Ford and was wondering if anyone knows the ratio difference....
Tried to put my build thread in tech like the others have been doing but was refused posting. What's up?...
I'm just installing rear airshocks in my 50 ford and was wondering about the severe stock angle of the factory set up. Is anyone else running air...
I'm sure you guys with boxed frames have had the chore of getting the gravel, river type silt out of your frames. Mine is almost half full....
I was in the Jamco site looking up a steering box conversion for a friend of mines 51 ford. We discovered they have a complete kit with steering...
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