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I went with 16" Kelsey Hayes, 4" wide 5.10x16 in front and 4.5 wide 7.00x16 on the rear.
I've been running a Mallory Double life in the 289 in my A for 40+ years. I've only had to change points twice, rotor and cap once.
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The one in my avatar I built in 1970/71, then sat for 30 some years. (life got in the way). Brought back to life in 2007, only change is color.
Good looking project.
I have one in my avatar behind a mild build 289. Works great, but I don't get crazy with it because of the wire wheels. What kind of money are...
Keep at it. It only took me 37 years to get mine where it's at. Life kind of got in the way, it sat for 31 years.
In 1969 I tried my damdest to buy a complete 29 Chevy 3 window coupe. But the old guy wanted to keep it, (Going to fix it up someday!)
Cool, Like it!
I'm using a full size car top loader. Torque is a LOT. I know if I rev it up to about 3 grand and drop the clutch, something's going to break!!!...
[ATTACH] About 35 years ago I put a mildly built 400M in my 56 T-Bird. Easy install except for the left exhaust. Had to build the header from the...
I used the sway bar from a 56 9 pas wagon on my 56 Bird. Made a big difference.
Looks in pretty good condition. That's about what mine looked like when I bought it in 1971. Have fun with your build.
In the model A in my avatar behind a mild 289. I never tried drag racing it because I didn't want to take a chance of screwing up the rare 16 x...
Be sure to keep it full of oil. I let mine get low and lost the pocket bearing between the input and main shafts.
According to the Hollander Interchange, they are the same. Ford used the same 15 x 5 wheel from 49 to 56 on all models.
I've owned my bird since Dec 1967. I did a similar swap in the summer of 69. I used a mild built 390, T-10 and a 57 wagon 9 inch. Used a 4x4 oil...
I put a 400M in my 56 Bird and used a 4x4 pan. I had to make a small modification to the bottom just above the steering linkage.
Snap On VR300, VR500 and K O Lee (who built the Snap On machines) have the stone dressed at an angle.
A number of years ago I sold a nice 63 Ford short bed unibody to EMS. While there got a tour of the shop and an explanation of developing the dies...
Great find. Good looking car. Glad to see you're keeping it pretty much as built. I built mine 1971/72, then in 74 life got in the way, it sat for...
I bought a stock replacement kit, followed the instructions. It's tight, looks good and doesn't leak.
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I have an (ISI) International Seal Interchange book. PM me with the OD of the spindle, ID of the hub and the width of the seal. If there is made...
I guess I'm VERY lucky. I bought my almost perfect shell and grill back in 1971 for $21.00.
Good find. Mine also is a 1930 with a 65 Mustang 289 (not a hipo), 4-speed, banjo rear. Bought as a stock A, and built it in 1970, drove it for a...
It's easy to tell a 221,260 and early 289 from a late 289, 302 and 351. Count the bellhousing bolts, 221,260 and early 289 have 5, the others have...
SOLD Atlas ETC300 tire changer. Same type as a coats 4040. Works, replaced by a newer one. Shipping additional.[ATTACH]
I thought I'd give Colorado HAMB's a chance before it goes on Craigs list for $500.00 Works fine, was replaced by a heavier duty brake. Local...
48" box and pan brake. Look in msc for sale for info.
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