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Were the 1956 Mercury's equipped with 12 volt gauges the same as the 56 Ford?
I actually have a whole bunch of those early starters, but this flywheel and clutch is actually going on a 460 with big spline toploader and a...
Looks like the multiple packages of aftermarket bolts I have and which I thought were ordered for a 390 a few years back are all 3/8" size, so...
Have run into this before, but previously I have just used original Y block clutch bolts after searching high and low but never finding any new or...
IDK about other 77 302 with C4 equipped cars, but the 77 Granada with a 302 and C4 had rear axle gear ratios between 2.48 and 2.73, so whatever...
My 61 Sunliner had the holes but no threads. Had to cut the frame on a scrapped 61 Fairlane to get the weld nuts to put in there. I have done...
Thanks for the reply. Yes, the switch to recirculating ball type was 1958 for the cars. Have searched high and low but cannot find anything...
I have read a lot of conflicting info about the Ford steering boxes, but thought this group might have some clarifying info. My 55 Crown has a...
I am doing some low buck engine swaps using Buick 455 motors in non-Buick chassis. I like the Buick 455's not only for their torque, but also cuz...
My EMS rocker outers only arrived last week. Inner rocker I was just notified are shipping today. Slowest parts I ever ordered. So, doing other...
Took a month off to work indoors in AC equipped garage on my 57 Ford convertible and got the 351c and 63 Galaxie 4 speed installed. Clutch linkage...
Yes, I had read about the 400 torque being similar to a 460 but without the weight penalty and length which is what motivated me to build my $10...
That seems consistent with the full size cars too. The driver side exhaust manifold is the sticking point with a 400 due to steering box...
Bought a complete titled pink 54 2 dr more solid wagon similar to that in about 1972 for $30. Took out the stuck Y block and put in a 4v FE with...
Thanks guys. One final note on this with the benefit of hindsight... If I was doing this again, I would re-cut the lower front pieces in a...
It is finally done with the exception of the internal frame coating application. Black pictures are wet paint and it should not be so glossy when...
I found the Saturn (and others) electric power steering conversion articles intriguing. Low cost, no pump, pump mounts, pulley alignment or hoses...
Tight quarters trying to remove that remaining end piece. Discovered that leaving a lip for vise grips to clamp on to makes it easier to break off...
I really like that grille. Looks great. I stripped and junked a 55 Plymouth and now wondering if I kept the grille along with hood, trunk lid and...
However while it looks quite passable on the outside, here is the inside. Bottom inch at least exhibits deep pitting even though this is way up at...
Here is the left hand front piece of crossmember rescued from the garbage. Cleaned up outboard end with wire wheel brush on bench grinder to keep...
Not sure I like the outboard end of that front piece cut out. Does not appear in pics to be as clean as the rear is. May have to go all the way...
Keeping on, keeping on. Getting tired of this crossmember business, but inching toward completion. Cowcatcher welded on this morning and my weld...
I get a kick out of their antics and improvisations, but I think even they would have patched the crossmember at the very least before sticking a...
Replacement cowcatcher is almost done. Will have to straighten it tomorrow cuz I put very heavy welds both sides of the slices made in it to...
Out of 2 1/2" square tubing to do the ends on the front, but will just use my bracing pieces for top ends of crossmember on the front after...
Didn't get a lot done today. Oppressively hot again. But the front center is welded and ground down. Makeshift cowcatcher is started, but won't...
Thank you. Room for the revised head orientation, if needed.
I did something like that (build your own adapter to use part of a Ford mount and part of a Chev motor mount to install a SBC in a Toyota Mark IV...
That Saturn electric PS looks like a winner. Anyone got one currently in service?
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