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Disc brakes and the work involved is largely overrated for a relatively stock 49-51 Ford car. Mix-n-Match systems are a blister in general.
With members like this the true H.A.M.B. is doomed. Don't be an undercurrent. Original restoration is BOARING!
If a Customer brought it to me and understood what all was involved and was still up for it, I would have chalk lines all over it before he left...
I don't agree. The stock hood emblem, The standing tall antena, The back-up light and door glass shades, scuff guards on the door handles all go...
Is the steering wheel hub splined or Keyed? Are you trying to get it centered while going straight down the road?
L.o.L. My standard answer for any related questions such as that is, "what part of it are you asking about"?
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Oh, and the gas tank looks like it's off an old Rototiller.
I don't really know but, I can see probably a 23-25 T body with no windshield. Probably a Model A modified chassis based on both the Axles being...
I look at it like this, TROG is an event that seems to have a Target goal of keeping things Old alive. It's much like the HAMB here. If you want...
That looks correct as far as the lugnut. What's wrong in my opinion is the length of the stud shoulder coming through that far. When swedged...
Correct! I have a friend with a nasty 34 Ford 3 window and runs a period correct GMC 6-cyl. They wouldn't let him run because of Motor choice.
This is most often caused by using the Wrong Lugnuts.
Stock Model A Lugnut's are closed ended and the Threads begin about .100 inside the open end of the nut. That lets the Lugnut fully seat against...
I agree, very nice 49. I noticed the lack of good Hood fit right off. The 49 is well known for the Hood flying up at speed more so than the...
If it were mine the only answer would be, NEVER!
Seen it first-hand today. Sits just the way I like them. Well done! Today was an excellent day! Well done pal.
Dang B-B, if I had known that old torch was going to look better than new I would have just paid you to detail it and made a place for it in my...
The stock Merc with a flathead had a heavy U-shaped spacer that went between the water pump ear and the Frame bracket. Is it possible they...
Spot on Anthony and when you're using those in a 49-54 Ford Car you need these for the Chassis side. Using the early Ford biscuits makes a...
It takes considerable knowledge to realize the extent of your own ignorance.
ekimneirbo; You should know what kind of advice you're giving before you start typing. A novice builder may try to take your advice and destroy a...
Don't go there! Back when I was building my Avatar, I had a real sweet running late Cad motor and hung it in the motor hole without the front...
Outstanding! If I were ever going to own and drive a GM product that is exactly the one I'd want. It's even in the condition I'd want to start...
I was hand building a product like this before these were available anywhere.
Here's one of my go to's on our Vintage cars. Most of them have stand-alone door check straps. If yours is Old enough not to have them they are...
Over the years I've had a few aftermarket window issue come in the shop. Generally slow moving or not smooth movement. I cured most of them by...
I have Power windows in the 51 and they have been working without fail for 20+ years. With the Stock window handle nobody knows, and I never...
Good Solid advice Anthony! Would you still do the same thing today if you were starting from scratch?
"It also may not clean up enough to practice welding on," Only 1 of my pet peeves on here! I see this Crap here way too often. It shows to me the...
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