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The front of the engine is over the suspension cross member ad not easy jacking point s can be found. A "cherry picker" from the top is possible...
I'm replacing the water pumps and front motor mounts on a flathead V8 in my 1949 Ford. The manual just says to jack up the engine, but does not...
Actually finding out details on lowering was really not that easy with the way the search feature works. What is really annoying is that the...
A guess a little more perspective on my situation. This car is entered in the 2018 Great Race (a vintage car rally) and is being prepped for that...
I would call that a bad design....
That is my concern...what do I have to do if I get a flat on the road? What annoys me here is that there is NO discussion about the trade offs...
Stock 15-inch steel wheels and G78-15 tires. The original stock tire size is 6.70 x 15 which translate to an F78-15 which still has an 8-inch...
We are pondering if the fender lip needs to rolled up (usual process on a race car to fit wider tires); but that would only give an additional 1/2...
Yes, the jack point is the frame and the axle is suspended to its lowest point. I also do have new leaf springs, so there is no "sag" from old...
I searched for suggestions on lowering the rear-end of a 1949 and see numerous solutions using lowering blocks and shorter rear shackles. All the...
I finally broke the code on installing these upper seals, and got both sides done. Using other tricks to lubricate the seals, etc were tried...
I'm completely rebuilding and upgrading the suspension on my 1949 Ford Tudor. In the process of replacing all front suspension bushings,...
I recently purchased my second 1949 Ford. It is a Custom Tudor in very good condition. My first 1949 Ford was a rather beaten Fordor that I...
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