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The caliper bracket bolts on the inner side of the spindle flange. As I get it all sorted I will let you guys know part numbers and all that was...
Truck is now in the shop and it has what looks like 1975 ford F-250 front disc brakes on it. They were on with the steering arms out front. I...
Has anybody put disc brakes on a large ford truck? I have a 36 1.5 ton ford in the shop and the owner wants disc brakes and the original I beam....
Anybody have any idea as the thickness of the perch pin bosses that hold the actuator? Did you guys just run them as is?
This is the one area that I am a little confused by. The boss on the 32 perch pin where the actuator bolts is nearly twice as thick as the A perch...
Thanks. I did put a 1/4 spacer on the bottom. The reason I am asking is the area on the 32 perch pins where the actuator bolts on is almost twice...
I know a lot of you have done this and I have always wanted to and recently I acquired a complete 32 axle, perch pins, and spindles to go under my...
I think you may be right.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys. What rear end is this. Axle housing is 62 13/16 wide flange to flange measuring across the front...
16” Kelsey Hayes bent spoke wire wheel. 5 on 5.5 ford bolt pattern. Has a ton of flaking layers of paint. Lug holes are awesome as well as the...
No they didn’t. The 66 and earlier are different. The don’t have the reveal around ford and the top rib is different. They fit but are not the same.
I am getting nowhere with Fed Ex. Every number I call routes me over seas to somebody that says it is lost and all I can do is file a claim. I...
Yes it is a 65-66. Took me over a month to find it for my customer. Very hard tailgate to find. Chris said it was one of the best he has seen.
I would buy another but it has to be original Rangoon red with patina.
Chris sent it in this type of box. The box is not the actual box. Unfortunately we do not have pics of it boxed up. Anybody see this floating...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi all, I just want to post this here in case anybody has seen this tailgate. It was shipped by Fed Ex from Chris...
Chris got back with me and he grabbed it for me. Thanks Chris and to all that could help. Much appreciated.
Thanks I sent him a text but I have not heard back. I just don’t want it to get away as it is exactly what we have been looking for.
Hi, I am in Michigan and I found a tailgate in Spokane that the seller will not ship. Anybody willing to box it up for me and ship it if I pay for...
Fort Atkinson, WI
I am working on a patina/preservation/mechanical restoration on an old F-100. I need an original Rangoon Red pass. side fender and I am @ 16 hour...
Lots and lots of replies! Thank you. The engine is the original 201. I own a shop so any fab work needed is not a problem. The customer has a...
I have a client that has a ‘36 plymouth. I recently did a front disc brake conversion and he wants something that is a little newer, something...
I have a 216 here from a 1953 Chevy 3800 truck. Turns over and I was told it ran when truck was taken apart, how well I do not know. I kept the...
Original painted grill. Never been hit. Extremely straight. One side does have some rust through but still structurally solid. Perfect grill for a...
1952 Chevy cab. Has rust in the front floor and cab corners, rockers. Definitely fixable. No door latches. Everything else appears to be there....
Just about 9 months between these photos. Basically a shell that needed everything. First test start was today and she fired up pretty quick....
Thank you very much. First time firing that crate engine up was today and it did not disappoint.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Heat them up red hot with a rosebud tip and slowly move them to where they need to be. Let cool on their own.
I am using the cloth covered 12 circuit harness from Speedway. I am almost finished and the only issue I had was the dimmer switch and brake light...
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