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Welt is best.
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Perhaps I missed it BUT, what year make and model vehicle are you working on?
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2/16/25 If your thermostat is warping, your probably over tightening it. You might want to try installing it using both the O-ring and paper...
Really nice looking 40. Enjoy every mile.
Phillips: Thanks very much for solving the mystery decal. You are amazing.
Post photos and how you have them wired.
I made an error in pricing. The price is $ 35000. All reasonable offers considered. 1954 FORD F100 PICK UP TRUCK -FOR SALE $38000 This is a 1954...
These are shirts that I bought over the years and never wore. Just stored them on the shelf. I consider them to be in good condition and have...
If you are following the market, the prices of 1930's, 1940's and 1950's cars are really taking a nosedive. It's costing more to restore them than...
That is really cool. Nice find, for sure.
I found that my Holley 390 works best with #51 jets on a stock 53 Merc flathead.
Just think, that was state of the art machining 96 years ago. Most likely none of those workers are alive but, we still can enjoy the fruits of...
THAT is amazing. A big step forward in fabrication.
Wideglide74 hit a home run. Here's a few photos of left rear OEM brakes on a 40 Ford that may help.
Go ahead and post them on both HAMB and Fordbarn. Here's how you do it: how to post photos on fordbarn - Search
You did an outstanding job on your Merc. Well done.
Anyone know what carb, is on that engine? 2 bbl. or 4 bbl.
Tom, Set the car - all 4 tires on the ground - to really see how the wheels look in the wheel well and fender contour. Make sure fenders are...
Wonder if the 41 Ford would look better if the 2 front fender side grilles were eliminated and filled in? Might effect cooling?
Also, keep in mind that the banjo bolts have an interference fit that prevent leakage. Don't clean them out with a tap. I wonder if there would be...
STRESS? Are those bolts on the Banjo Center strong enough to handle the stress?
Looks like an "I". Would never pass as a "1".
Put just enough coolant in the radiator to cover the top of the fins and see if things improve. Is your cap and system pressurized?
B and S: THANK YOU for the torque arm alignment info. It's easy to for forget that welding causes warpage.
Cruiserbuddy: You need to install a torque arm kit. It reduces the stress on the original rear wish bones so they don't fatigue and break....
gdrummer: Lots of helpful info here. how to adjust 1940 ford brakes - Search
Here's some info. that may help. will a 292 ford car pulley fit a 292 ford pick up - Search and 292 Front Crankshaft Pulley
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