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When I registered my '33 in California all I had was a junk yard certificate. I was advised to go through a registration service and sign an...
Found this link on the Big 3 website for 2017 vendors: http://www.big3partsexchange.com/images/big3SpecialtiesByVendor2017.pdf Doesn't give...
A wet/dry compression test and leakdown test are the best tools for diagnosing any ring blow-by. Leak down test will also diagnose condition of...
What are your expectations from this motor? If you spread the cost out over time you can build it the way you want it without limitations imposed...
I sandblasted my car body myself in my avatar and coated it with DP90 epoxy. Been this way for ten years and no sign of rust coming back.
I picked up a clear plastic gear today at the transmission shop, will see if that works. GL-4 is conventional, correct? I usually get Valvoline...
My speedometer quit working a while ago so decided to get it fixed. I sent the unit to classic instruments to have them check it out and they...
This should clear it up (lifted from another thread): http://www.flatheadv8.org/rumblest/brakes.pdf
I have the same box on my '33. Can't identify the numbers as my box has been smoothed out and chromed but visually is identical. Vern Tardel has a...
Get as many of the original parts that you can if you do decide to buy it. Some of the parts aren't repro'd and originals are expensive. I was at...
Thanks guys! Here's some pics of what the car looks like now. Since these pics were taken I installed the hood and had the seats and door panels...
I'm Randy from San Diego in sunny Ca. The car I own is a full fendered 1933 Ford 3 window. I originally bought the car through a classified ad in...
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