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Thanks, it fits in there really nicely. Trans slots into the X frame without any cutting, Oil pan clears everything.
My 48 Ford sedan, with a 351w from an Aussie 90 f150, using the f truck oil pan and a c4 trans. Made Hurst style mounts to utilise the flathead...
Diff back in and back on its wheels. Have some measurements now for shocks, to see what I can find. Bit unusual as it's eye top, pin bottom....
Spent some time making spring hangers to bolt the rear end in. I'm using a 1969 Aussie falcon Borg Warner diff, with new pearches, teamed with...
My 48 In the build[ATTACH]
Have had two of these old Avgas decals left from my days in aviation, been waiting for something cool to do with them. Figured this was finally a...
I believe the engine colour is for the truck engines of the era, but I think it works we'll with the cream body colour. We have a couple restored...
Today's job was to get some black onto the floor inside, as well as the engine bay. Not sure I love the black firewall now it's done, but it'll do...
Might be worth a trip across the water
Wow, I'll do a bit more looking into those. Could be a few dollars to go towards other bits for it
Dragged it outside for a really good acid wash and pressure wash.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Mixed up a batch of a phosphoric acid rust convertor in a...
I had not planned to attend this year, where abouts is it this time around. I did come across for the Victorian hot rod show, and had a great time
Old school light relays that were fitted up[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I get the feeling it may have competed in a similar event. It had that feel about it
Found this 48 ford sedan local to me on market place. Story went, it was used as a parts car, before the seller purchased it with the intention to...
The brakes are Australian components. Rotors are Ford, 1971 XY falcon, 287mm diameter. Calipers are GM, 1996 VS commodore.
Yes they are. I'll have to add a new flange for the pickup bed, and add a little width at the same time
Got some time today to get the shock mounts, engine mounts and steering box plate welded in. Engine can go back in now [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Picked up a set of steel fenders this week. Need plenty of work, but hard to come by in this part of the world.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Had an interstate trip for work this week, and had the opportunity to pick up a front spring the steering arms while i was there. With a little...
Ride height isn't locked in as yet. Can raise it to aid tyre clearance. Definitely looking at a 4.50 16 up front for big rake
Currently, fronts are 175 65 15s on 15x4s, rear's are 275 60 15s on 15x8s. Planning to change over to 16x4s all round.
Tacked in my motor mounts. Then mounted up my glass fenders and sat the cowl on for a look at the progress. I have found some front and rear...
[ATTACH] Needed to add a clutch pedal, now I've changed to a manual trans. I got lucky and picked up this pedal box for not much money. It was...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My 1948 Ford sedan, future project after I finish my A rpu build. Trial fitted a 351w c4 combo, which fits really...
Will likely dress them with an early ford cap
Was happy to come across these market place today. Set of 16x4 dodge wheels, should fit the build nicely being a decent early wheel with 5x4.5"...
Being an Australian build, the disc brakes are so much easier for registration, so they'll be staying. The 9"and t5 are neither here nor there for...
I can only assume the chassis was originally built for a 289/302 c4 combo. But it's still a long way back. It seems this little A has had many...
I have 351 Cleveland's in both my aussie xy falcons. Both using those oddball 2v closed chamber heads. They make for a good combo, with 11:1 comp...
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