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I drove a Ford Taunus when I was stationed in germany. It had a ford pinto engine and was available from 1600-2300 cc's. Somehow I think mine...
OK, I'm actively shopping for an explorer to swap the chassis out for my 48 ford coupe. I understand that the easy engine hook-up would be...
Static straps were on every car in europe in the 70s. Every car. I was told they were to prevent fires in crashes and in gas stations like...
I'd have to pass on it, but I'm in Arizona, I dont tolerate rust well.:cool:
Get a cat, then get a dog to get the cat. Then get a real mean pig to get the dog... Then have breakfast. Joe
Ya Tommy, I understand. At first I though you were being snarky, but on reflection it does make perfect sense. So does the other side. With...
I agree and will do it myself. Ifound a couple of tech threads that have done it and it would seam easy enough, though time consuming. But I'm...
Thanks 4t64rd, Those are good ideas on the front and Ill start searching junk yards for a combination that will work from other makes. I'll also...
The pipe idea would work, I can see that. The rear would be tougher but if I can find no manufacturer, I'll make one out of patches. I just...
ZomBrian, Those are right along the lines i'm looking to do. Ive just seen so many of them I thought someone was manufacturing them somewhere. Joe
What book are you talking about?
Guess your right. Thanks guys. Joe
I am working on a 48 coupe and I am looking into shaving the front and rear bumpers. Are there kits available with filler panels or am I looking...
They are not quite inexpensive, but I have a boat radio with CD and Sirius capabilities. They almost all have a plug-in for a remote control...
Mader in cars. Sure its a truck project but did you see how it can drive backwards???
Looks like its a recovery vehicle for those who die rock crawling in monster jeeps. Joe
Thanks adam, thazts what I needed for the rear. Any takers on the front? Joe
Cant find it on their site either. anyone else might know? Joe
Any one know off hand what the front and rear track is on this car is suppose to be? flange to flange? Thanks, Joe
Thanbks for the input everyone. Lots of good info. I have a week off work and going out of town, I will keep you posted with my progress as I...
None of the original steering is there either. Even a chrysler steering collunm and wheel. I'm begining to hate Chrysler just cuz of what was...
Thanks guys, Ed, I especially appriciate your heartfelt connection to the nostalgia. Their is only one guy in Tucson who might have a frame. He...
I picked up this car a few weeks ago. Its an Arizona car so no rust other than minor surface stuff. I plan to hot rod it as opposed to doing a...
I would keep it ford, but the last owner put a chrysler engine and front suspension in it. Butcher job. He cut the frame and fashoned a bracket...
I just read my own posting. Guess I should have proofread it first. Joe
Ok, I wasent really looking for another project car. Lasy year my son and I finnished restoring a 67 dune buggy. It was a fiberglass unibody,...
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