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Thank you all very much. Always helpful!
All, I have a 39 ford pu with 59ab and original radiator. Radiator developed leak, took to rad shop and he said it’s beyond repair. Suggested...
Thanks much everyone. Will post what I end up doing.
All, anybody put a headliner in a 39 ford pu? I’m trying to find a kit with the cab corners , kick panels, windlace , etc. anybody have a...
Thank you all, leaning toward removing 2 or 3 leaves and rounding edges and adding the sleeves . Just don’t want to lower it any. Appreciate the...
All, My 39 ford pick up is mostly stock, has 47 motor, Coker bias look radials, 600x16 front, 750x16 rear, tube shocks from Bob Drake. New...
Thanks to all who responded. Sounds like I’m on the right track here, just wanted to make sure. Thanks again! Will let you all know when it runs.
Should have been Bare engine. Dang spell check
Gents, tried to post earlier but not sure it went in. I’m building 32 framed fenderless hot rod, 46 rear, 39 trans, 40 front axle, have it rolling...
All, Wayne here, overthinking like I usually do. Building 32 frame, 46 rear, 39 type trans, have a 59 engine, has two bolt distributor, I have...
Thanks to all for these photos. Bring back such fond memories…
Dash is ground. I will try that. Thanks to all
Has vented tank and cap
Sorry took so long to respond, I didn’t do anything to it.
Got around to working on it today, fired it up and it ran great, like normal, started right up and idled fine. Trash in the carb maybe??
I installed new Tanks tank about 3 years ago after Drake tank cracked around filler neck, the drake tank was a couple years old. Could not get...
Have not changed anything, always run non-ethanol premium, will be able to spend some time with it over the next couple days, will report back....
All, 39 ford pu, 59ab,stock other than 12v neg ground, . Has always started and idled and ran great. Today fired right up, but wanted to idle real...
I know this is old and we can’t ask Dick, Rest In Peace. But does anyone know what he may have meant buy “ slightly over center” in his remedy for...
Anyone know the status of Don's Antique Auto Parts in Fremont CA? I know that we lost Don, very sad. Also heard store was closed , but is family...
My Daddy was friends with and raced against Linston back in the Oakboro drag strip days, Liston had a 39 ford coupe and then a 40 ford pu with a...
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