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On a 49-56 passenger car rear end,is there a way to tell which drive axle is from which side..?I got a pair from a friend,they seem identical,not...
Yes,Thank you,I was also wondering if the backing plates and drums will ft
Will the the 10" rear brakes from a 52 Customline fit 8" rear axle..?
I need to find a new fuel line fitting for my -52,the one that goes into the tank. What is the thread size.?
On the same subject,I'm looking for linkage ideas for 52/53 cars with sbf. Someone might have an idea on how to modify the stock flathead linkage?
Yes,I moved up the MC (and pivot point) and now it seems to work fine. Thank You bobss396 for your help!
Finally had time to figure out the clutch,atleast I tried..I have 302& Toploader,10.5" clutch out of Fox body Mustang.So,I bought the 3/4" Wilwood...
The -79 LTD shaft is appr.55"from u-joint to u-joint.same as 86 Crown Vic? heres a chart of trans dimensions...
Well yes but my -52 was an overdrive car so the stock driveshaft is even shorter than the LTD shaft. Might just have to have a new one made.
Stock rear end,yes.My shaft is from a-79 LTD,with the conversion u-joint it fits but it is s bit too short.Might be OK wit longer yoke,not the...
Question for you guys who had to make extension/adapter plate;what kind of a driveshaft are you going to use?
I love that car! Actually it is from Finland,not Sweden.
Can someome tell me how did the factory put the spring perches on a 52 rear end? Are they cast pieces that are brazed to the axle tubes or steel...
Any idea where could I get a pair of trunk lid springs for -52 Customline? Even some measurements would help since I don't have any at the moment.
My mistake,such gasket can be found only on wagon rear ends. You can delete this thread if you want.
My -52 customline needs a new pinion seal.Now,I have the seal but the Shop Manual says theres supposed to be a gasket under the oil slinger.Mine...
I have a driveshaft which uses 1330 style u joints.do you know if anyone sells conversion joint so I could use that driveshaft with the original...
Yes,I have the double sump pan.Now with the adapter I made the notch on the pan clears steering link nicely.Also,it wouldnt be possible to use...
I bought the 15"kit from Butch for my 52.It has 302 with Toploader from 65 Mustang.I had to make an extension/adapter plate for the trans...
I tried the search but maybe i used all the wrong words..anyway,here's the guestion;if I wanted to mate 3-speed OD trans(from 52 customline)with...
Has anyone built hydraulic clutch for 50's Ford? If so,what kind of cylinders did you use? I'm just gathering ideas for my build.
I'm putting a 302 into 52 Customline probably using Butch's mount kit.Any issues with the oil filter?there are pics in the FAQ thread but can't...
Shoebox guys seem to be using volvo steering box.a few of them anyway..so i was wondering if anyone here has tried that with 52-53?
Cool,thanks!
Anyone here with y-block equipped 52 or 53 Ford? What kind of oil pan do you use?
well,it seems that my basket case -52 ford is missing the idler arm bracket. Rare Parts,for example,offers this:...
Hi guys,finally introducing myself..I`ve been using H.A.M.B as a source of information and inspiration for ages and it seems that I actually...
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