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Good point by Orange Crate on bellhousing mounting ears. Also until mid-1956 Fordos were air cooled (from 1951-1956) except starting in 1955...
I agree, don't use one wire alternator. Good article in Street Rodder in the past few months saying the same thing. I use a FORD 55 amp...
Thanks! I'm on it. Best regards. RT
Thanks. I'm with you but this customer has like 3600 rpm at 60 mph, still original torque tube, etc and he's set on it. "Customer's always...
Shell Rotella T 10W40 has plenty of zinc and you can buy it cheap at Wal-Mart. I use it in all high miles Y-Blocks. I did use it in my '55 TBird...
Yes Ford made "4 bolts" main bearings. If it's a D2AE 1972 as mentioned by Fat Hack, then it's likely a 351 CJ (Cobra Jet). I had a 1972...
I need specifics on installing a Tremec 5-speed in an original 1947 Ford with original flathead. Either your experience or what issue of Street...
Just checked today at Autozone and a Y-Block (go with 292 for '62 Galaxie -last year they used Ys in cars) rebuilt distributor is $59.99...
The 4100 Carb is a GREAT carburetor. The larger one you have is the best, although your 272 will run well with the smaller 4100. Go to Pony...
A good Fordomatic will handle all the power a 239 can give. Obviously you can shift your trans manually from low to drive to get all three speeds...
Great looking project car. Nothing like keeping engine and trans combo together like you have from a '55. FYI '55 uses air cooled trans. They...
Do it with stock 292 parts. Should be no problem with donor car. Best regards. RT
I agree with 56don, good advice. If you google Concours Parts for 1955-1957 Thunderbird you'll see a PCV conversions setup that includes a carb...
I agree with FJ. Also you can either put the starter drive on your wire wheel and if it turns fast enough, it will go to retracted position -...
You're getting good advice on welding -especially keeping that mating surface square. Use exhaust manifold gaskets for a little insurance with...
East side just north of hwy 30 interchange off HWY 51 (Behind Wal-Mart). 921 Walsh rd ste 202, Madison WI 53714 www.rtclassics.net Indiana is cool.
I put a set of air shocks on a friend's 1957 Thunderbird this Fall with similar suspension. Got the parts from Bumper to Bumper and number was...
Great job! Rt
Who knew Spring would be here early in Wisconsin? I have several friends on this site and I'm finally gettin' on board. Heard a lot of good...
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