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A couple of "I" beams, and a good laser level to check the resting points worked for me when I was modifing a 40 truck frame. Paul.
Thanks JeffB2 That's basically what I was looking for. The master is a 1 in. dia. with a combo valve, and it stops a lot better than it used to,...
My 56 has disc front breaks and a 68 Mustang disc/drum master. I want to add a power booster to it and I'm looking for a recommendation for a...
Nice looking 54 Vicky. I'm also from N.E. Ohio, Geauga county, so I may run into you at one of the local cruises.
Side chrome and dash looks like 56, still very nice. Paul.
Can the Borgeson box be fitted to a cut down stock column? I don't want to change to a tilt column. Paul.
I took the entire shift tube, brackets, shift levers, ect. out and found a length of ( I believe) 1/2 in. elect. tubing, painted it black and it...
I can't get on either. Co. my son works for got attacked early this week with the ransom hack, took down several of their servers. Paul Selfe
Dropped mine 3 in. lower with stock spindels, than the pic in my avitar. Guess I should put up a new pic!
Bobby, If you have some of the Dum Dum putty, (looks like grey modeling clay) stick a little ball of it on each side of the clips to anchor them...
rick55, I think I will remove the glass, I want to clean and lube the rollers anyway. I already removed the division bar and vent on one side,...
ctfortner, Thanks for the thread, I think it will be helpful. I don't have the replacements yet so I'm taking my time with this. Paul Selfe.
Hi Guys, I'm trying to replace the glass runs in my 56 two door. My manual explains how to remove the division bar without taking the glass out,...
Hey!!! It didn't get lost forever. Now I just have to save it again.
The early 9 in. rear end spring perches are approx. 1/2 in different (1/4 in. per side) than a 56. Unless your springs/hangers/mounts are real...
POR 15, You can't beat it but you have to be careful how you use it. It's been under my 39 for over ten years and it still looks like new. Paul...
yblocker, I have a 59 Edsal (big brg.) rear under my 56, it's the same width as Ford, and I can get the wheels off without too much trouble. Rear...
Zapato, Brake light switches don't work too well as backup light switches, you need a roller sw. or a similar short throw switch, that gets...
I have a 56 with a 351-FMX and used a Lokar. It doesn't look too out of place, and has been working fine. Bad part is there's no place for a...
Yes, I live in Novelty, Geauga county. Paul Selfe.
39 Std. looks the same as mine. Paul Selfe.
Hey! I'm on the map now, thanks Scott. Paul Selfe.
I'm about 50 miles north of Canton Ohio, and a member of the 52-59 group, how do I get added to the member map? Paul Selfe.
You'll be amazed at the car scene in this area, cruises every night of the week during the "Good Weather". Check BigAl's List, he's a great guy,...
I put 90 aerostar springs under my 56 2 dr. and it lowered the front bumper 3 in. Don't go by the height of the spring, compare the wire...
They do fit pretty snug. If you have wheels as missysdad posted, place the cap over 2 of the three lugs and with a rubber hammer, hit it on the...
Where I live you can find a "cruise in" 7 nights a week, within a 20 mile radius. I try to go to one or two. Paul Selfe.
I was there on friday, very hot, and a long walk from the Pottery Barn. I was never a big fan of 57's when I was younger, but the more I see them...
Ford changed from 21 to 24 bolts in early to mid 38. Paul Selfe.
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