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My wifeys Ol’ 55 Lucille just sitting pretty in the garage waiting for the car shows to come back.
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I would be interested in a fiberglass front end. I sure would hate hacking up the original inner fenders and radiator support to lighten up my 53...
http://www.restorationspecialties.com/2016catalog/page_139.pdf I was able to find page on their web site with the help of there catalog in my...
http://www.restorationspecialties.com I have a 2013 catalog. My wife and i found them a while back for her 55. If you have at least one original...
I have Various side trim pieces from a 2 door and 4 door sedan. Back glass trim. Also some some unknown trim pieces. All trim has some dings and...
Thank you . I'll be saving that link for sure.
[ATTACH] When i'm out at the track I never have anyone to take pictures of me Racing. Found this picture a few days ago browsing internet of me...
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
I did the bend by hand for my wifes 55 Fairlane. I found out real quick how easy it will start deforming while bending to quickly. I realized that...
I enjoy seeing your project moving along. I noticed in one of your pictures that you have Disc Brakes up front. What kit did you use?
Thanks for the info. I have used the fram for many years and luckily i haven't had an incident with an oil filter failure. Based on the question...
I had the opportunity to see this wagon run. Its a MEAN MOFO!!!
Fram oil filter PH16. Its a shorty filter.
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Cool deal Jeff. I myself have the Petronix on my Fords dizzys and have never had a problem with them. This is a great alternative set up for...
I agree with Leadsledjim. The latches are a bit of a pain to remove,but worth it. Ford factory latches are the best set up and you can rig them...
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Ok,thanks.I tried to zoom in on it but it just blurred out image. I'll look out for it.
Thats Awesome Jeff! I was successful with the grill I made for 65 F100,so I'm planning on making one for my Victoria. Can you post a close up on...
I have used these collars to do the Ujoint conversion. I pick them up at Orchard Supply.
If you want to try an alternative option. Grab a water heater earthquake strap kit. I have used them for my brothers 10 gallon race fuel cell and...
Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Something is fishy about the master cylinder and booster combo. Some of off alignment on push rod between MC and...
Check the part# on that MC. Make sure it's a Disc/Drum unit. Bore size in MC can be a big problem if it does not match your set up. Read this...
Yup, this is a common problem. Ford and Mopar calipers can be easily swapped on wrong side. Rule of thumb on installing calipers. The bleeder...
Proportioning valves wont be a factor. Brakes will work with or without them. Are the 2 parts( master cylinder and Booster) compatible with each...
I'm getting 13.20 Ets @ 105Mph. with these set of heads on my 350. If your 327 has the domed hi compression pistons. It will be a pretty awesome...
[IMG] This is the wife's 55 Fairlane. HAMB member (1955fairlane)
I agree with pist-n-broke. I know a couple engine machine shop guys. When they get guys dropping off engines like in the state like yours,they...
I couldn't find anyone that had a 65 Nova kit so I tweaked out a Rat Packer kit.
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