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Ultra Bell. You can fit an AOD to most Ford engines, assuming they make one for the FE. Fairly reasonable price.
Make sure you have the correct thermostat. In the old days many people would run 160 degree in the summer and 180 degree in the winter. If you do...
I'm confused to say the least on which flexplate to use for this engine trans combo going in my 59 ford. 86 302 from a F150 with a C6, 86 AOD from...
I installed a fe engine in a 40 coupe in 1966. My memory is not the best, however I remember cutting the front cross member out of a 58 ford for...
Vintage M/T painted with the fins [ribs] polished is a very nice look.
Good welders are in short supply. Check with some of your local welding supply stores and get a feeling for the market. Contact Texas State...
I also have a 1959 Ford Custom 300. What year Granada brakes did you use? Are there any pit falls to be aware of?:confused:
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I,m doing a fairly normal engine swap on a 1959 ford Custom 300 and need help locating some headers. The engine is a Ford 351W with a standard...
I would be very thankful to any of you guys or gals that can lead me on the right path to becoming an excellent TIG welder. Some of the pictures I...
As a general rule of thumb a 4 or 6 cylinder starter should not draw more than 250 amps., a small to mid sized 8 cylinder no more than 300 amps.,...
What is the octane rating on E-85 and does it offer the same cooling effects as methanol?
Keith, I don't have much to say about blankets, but hello from Dennis Meyers from down here in Waco.
It is finally getting cool enough here in Texas to light the heater to stay toasty warm in the "Man Cave". My problem is i do not have enough...
I'm a 429/460 nut and I would like to install an automatic overdrive in a 59 Ford and a 78 PU. Has anyone adapted an AOD or 700R4 to a 385 series...
Is the class full? Do you need to preregister? How can I get more info?
Are there HAMB drag races at the Motorplex in October? If so how many cars are typically in attendance? What is the schedule?
I will be attending for the first time and have a few questions about the strip. My wife will be attending also and I would like to know about...
Give me a call at 1-800-792-8784. I'm an automotive instructor at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas. Perhaps we can help you find a...
When are the HAMB races at the Temple Academy dragstrip in Texas?
I have yet to see the car, but it has been in a garage for the last 20 years. I do not know if it is a 2 or 4 door and it is complete. 1941...
Hey! I'm new to the H.A.M.B. community and I was wondering if the gathering is open to the public. I live north of Waco in Elm Mott and if my...
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