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Not many 5 1/2 bolt pattern wheels to be found. Center hole will probably be a problem.
I've done many Mustang II front susp. After 6 mo. to a year the 4 cyl ordg, springs sag and lose some of there travel height. I replace them with...
I'm doing a 40 Standard Coupe as well , I'll be glad if turns out as well as yours.
Diode is the answer. Had a bad parking light socket that caused feedback to steering colmn, Diode ended the problem
Newer vented cap should work. I drilled my inlet pipe added a fitting and vent hose ..Now a days parts are better designed.. Cap might be all you...
Early on on my first builf A 33 Ford pickup SBF and 4 speed. Worked great around town , The a group of us ( back in 1974 ) desided to goto...
Since Your taking advise as to getting a better gun . You will be years ahead of your game by moving on to a new gun.
After missing your progress for years while playing with Agent Orange, I see that at least your still going forward, at least it looks that way if...
Your air adjustment screw is too far threaded into the fixture. un screw it until air stops. A little air when lever is pulled, alot and paint...
My first build was also a pickup with the same problems, Not much has changed in 46 years. New England was just as hard, as to rust.
I'll try for pics this weekend..
I all ways run SBF in all early Fords, and I all-ways have them sit low so I do not need to screw up a flat floor. I have thousands of street...
Great build pics. I knew I was not the only one with car parts stashed in the bed room.. I'm ready to see the body mounted..
Everyone thinks a 9 inch rear is a must.. 8 inch rears can also be found easy , sometimes in narrower width an will handle most horsepower under...
I do not think you will make it. I have a 429/ 460 in my 64 Fairlane.. I went with a Heitz front susp , and everything under the hood is still tight.
I had the pleasure to talk to him and sell him things for many years. All-ways a stop at my swap spot in Pa. , Ny. Conn., Mich . or wherever I was...
I have a few sets of those type of adpt. kits as well.. Also easy to make.
Contact your DMV, ask them if they will honor NY. registrations ? A lot of states offer Street Rod new titles, another question you can ask for a...
My 32 is my avaitor.. Rodded late 60's early 70's.. Same untouched ,paint , interior , chassis since 1972. Paint is 45 yrs old laqure..
Early Mustangs had bolt in cross member motor mounts. I used the bolt in part, welded it onto the 55's cross member, then used regular mid 70's...
I do not knoe what a 2R10 is but I'm guessing a truck.. I helped put an S-10 clip under a 50 car in an afternoon 7 or 8 yrs ago. easy swap an it...
Where is Schaffertown ? I'm in western Pa. I have a nice ordg. firewall and tank that I'd trade for what you've taken out ..
I added an alum. T-10 to my Y-block back in 1968 or 69. And no lathe work was needed, but it was a side shift..Used Mustang rear springs 64 thru...
To get my help in NJ. I'll need extra benefits , Meals, matress , blankets ,beach vehicle , ECT.
I can come over to help work on the car, I need a dry place to sleep ( garage or car port and a skate board or bycicle to get to the beach..
What are you using for front susp.? I use Mustang boxes with great luck. Deside on axel type then tell us what you have. I'm 90 miles north of...
What is Japanese dryer ? Never heard of it , I do not do alot of Base coat painting
Gene you answered your own question.. If you can not find a used one , what other choice do you have , but not purchase a complete dealer one..
Larry in Brookville, You ask if I still hav tag for sale.. They are listed on Ford Barn..
I have a 30 Pickup shell for sale if you want to go with painted..
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