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Any idea what these hubs and front brakes are from? The spindles are '42-'48 Ford. The brakes look to be aftermarket kits with GM calipers. The...
I am in the "never again" camp for Wheel Vintiques. I would not trust them to tie my shoes correctly! I bought 5 custom back-spaced wheels for...
Do not run it on ethanol fuel! If it was in the past, the metering system might be crapped up with disintegrated "rubber" parts. That happened...
The set up in my '35 pick up came out of a '65 Wildcat......has the switch at the throttle linkage on the carb.
I have seen the bell housing crack/fail when the early engines are supported only there. The later engines seem to better tolerate that method.
Back in the early 60s I used a bubble balance when I was a pump jockey.........did all the local hot rods run at the strip, including a record...
I was required to weld up thin gage SS with MIG (all position) when I qualified.....I didn't know any different, and my welds were highly praised...
When I was as young as you (guessing you are 74), I had no trouble cutting glass......just needed a bit more patience....
Well.....It cannot be a difficult job......when I was 15 years old I cut all new glass from junkyard windows for my '40 Ford coupe.......sanded...
Welcome from the Shenandoah Valley! Also welcome to the '40 Ford "club"........post more pix.....
I have used bonded shoes ever since I had to "panic stop" my '40 coupe due to a moron running a red light at a main intersection........the steel...
Yes.....I tried a set of ceramic/aluminum pads on my OT (SL500AMG) roadster.......awful until they get hot, but then they are the best brakes I...
Welcome from the Valley!! Terrific ride you have. Keep up with progress notes and pix. (My avatar is my son's '31 Model A)
I used a front disc brake kit from Magnum for my '40 coupe.....everything fit and operated perfectly. I bought things from Posies that were very...
A perfect thread for a slow day in the garage/shop, or what have you........
Depends on the pedal pressure required to stop the car.......
Remember to account for the reduction in pedal force (F x cosine of 5 degrees)......if you want to be technically accurate......
Terrific start! Keep posting progress pix......
I used a torch and a 100 ton press on mine.......took about 10 minutes each side......then I used anti-seize compound on the new perch bolts....
Depends on your steering box and header design........2-1/2 inch pipe might not fit if you have the stock box.
I have run 3 94s on a 296 inch FH with straight linkage and no issues. I have 3 97s on my 286 inch FH.....progressive linkage....no issues. Fuel...
You are too kind......there are many on this forum who firmly believe engineers are morons. Wait for the responses......
Why not adjust them hot if the engine designers put that in their manuals? Avoid the controversy and do what they say to do.....
You might want to post the pix on fordbarn.com. Those guys will ID your engine quickly.
Welcome to the HAMB. You might want to get onto fordbarn.com also. That is the place for the best early Ford information......lots of very...
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That is a casting defect......from metal shrinking after the pour.....insufficient molten metal/air bubble during the casting process. It has...
It looks like you could drill/pin the crack tip (in the valley) to prevent further growth. A 1/16 inch bit should be OK. The lifter bore/support...
Harley Earle's model for Cadillac bumpers.......
Whenever the owner decides to call it a "shop"........
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