The Jalopy Journal
Ok, figured it out. The piston had no flex to it, so something had to give or it would not have fallen out. Spend a large amount of time trying...
Hi All, This is embarrassing! I am disassembling a Ford 429 that has been sitting outside for a couple of years. Have removed seven of the...
Hi all, I finally received the clips to install the rear quarter window trim, the belt line trim below the rear windows on my 2 door. The clips...
You guys are exactly right. Got them off. I was pushing on the wrong piece. Thank you very much for your help. Steve
Thanks Guys for the replies. Unfortunately if you look at the pictures, the part right behind the door handle and window crank is metal and does...
Hey People, Have been keeping up with 55Caddy62's thread about the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Build. Cool read. I tried posting this on the...
Hi People, Was just out trying to remove the doors from my 1955 Fairlane. Could not figure out how to disengage the door stopper. Is there a...
Hey all, Just a little update on what I am doing with my ’56. Decided that since the motor and transmission have been removed that now would be...
Retro Jim, this is interesting. What a great idea. Started tearing the front clip on my '56. Totally $..T! The last owner, or whomever, just...
Hi All, Just an update. Pulled the seats and doghouse. Pulled the heads. The gaskets were installed correctly. We did see the tabs sticking...
Thanks for all the replies. The motor has not been bored. The water pump is the one that was on it when it was rebuilt. The whole setup is...
Hey All, I have a question that hopefully can get answered here. I have a 1968 Ford 302 installed in a 1966 Econoline pickup. The motor was...
Well, I did it. I got the roll up windows out. By taking the clips out that hold the rollers in. One other thing. The screws on the front and...
Hey, thanks for the replies. I figured out how to do it. My wife held the frame while I did the tapping of the rivets, first with a center punch...
Hey guys, need a little help again. Been trying to get the vent windows rebuilt so I can install them in the '56. Got the weatherstripping from...
Thanks for the replies. I did order the CD version of the manual off ebay yeaterday. I also stopped over and looked at the window of a 1946 Ford...
Hey all, just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Steve in Ellicott, CO. I am a proud owner of a 1956 Ford Customline. Cool car. I just...
Hey All, Was just wondering if anyone on here has ever taken the dashboard out of a 1956 Ford Customline? I just got one that has a dashboard...
Hey all, just a quick introduction. Been reading, lurking, this forum for quite some time and just decided to register. I have been working on a...
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