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You know man, this spring I bought every pach panel I needed from Surplussupplyco.com and I can't tell you how happy I am with those. Even my...
Always keep in mind "Little Dearborn" here in Minneapolis, MN. Very knowledgable guys there, and always seem to have the parts we need for our...
Thanks Gerry...no problem. Hey, Greenbird56. Yep. It's the original Load-O-matic. Hmmm...the vacuum line from the carb to the vacuum advance...
Hey Jim, Yep, I've gone through over two tanks now. Starting to get irritiating, you know? Ha! Don't tempt me with a 302!! ; ) I'll keeping...
How do I "add" pressure to the fuel pump? It's just a stock pump with the glass bowl... The fuel line I put in from the new tank is stock...
Yep. under heavy load when I mash the pedal and hold it through 2nd and third(Ford-O-Matic). Otherwise it runs totally fine! On the other hand,...
Wow Jim! I appreaciate this very much! You have no idea!!! I was ready to send the damned thing to the CRUSHER about two weeks...
Hmmm, checked for flow of coolant? Not that I'm aware of. I've flushed the block via the T-stat openings and out the waterpump inlets the four...
No problem! Ask away! Yep. Engine is stock, besides being bored 30 over. I am running a set of Red's Headers, stepped out to 2" at the ends and...
True enough. One "new" thing at a time. Nope. it's always done this. From the get-go, almost a year ago exactly when I go it running for the...
Fantastic!
Got it. That's kind what I thought it might entail. Now I know. Think I'll start poking around for something and do that. Electric is a good...
Hmmm.... I actually have the roginal distributer in her too. all I did was switch out the points with the Pertronix box. Might be able to...
Hey, thanks, Jim. Just had the radiator built...it's brand spanking new copper/brass. When I was swapping the rads, I flsuhed the block several...
Yeah...I have mine all drawn up on the Phenolic, drilled the holes, now off to the scroll saw to cut them out. They look good so far. When I say...
SOOOO true!!!! I just returned to brand new 180 thermostats that would not open...crazy. yeah....I know...I think I've been deluding myself into...
Well....it was just a tiny little "snap" sound actually, but still be classified as a backfire I guess... Man I wouldn't think so. The engine...
"ANOTHER" Update: Well I thought I had it licked.... she runs perfect when I'm driving, but as soon as I have to idle through some traffic...
I'm considering the same thing, just to get more flow through the radiator... but the fan/pully looks like it's actually pressed on to the shaft,...
JeffB2, Excellent tips. I did not know that, nor would I have ever some up with that about the ethanol...Thanks for the info!!!! Now when we...
Yeah, I've had mine in for about a year now or so...have driven it about 1,000 since getting it all together and inbetween the ups and downs of...
Retro Jim: All fuel lines and tank are all completely brand spanking new. Put it all in myself. Not running a fuel filter...just the little...
Heck YES! Great little ride!
Love the idea!
HA! Love that one... ; )
Unbelievable, man! Fantastic work! I can relate to the "first time it's run/driven in 30-some years"... when I got the '53 running last year was...
Have to add my $.02, since you inquired. Just had our '53 flatty rebuilt a year ago by a guy that's been building them since the 50's. I...
Using all the original/stock gauges in the '53 with the voltage regulator and they work great as well.
Ole don, great stuff. Here we go... Thanks, first of all. : ) I appreciate it. As much as we all enjoy theses old beauties, they never seem...
One thing that's always puzzled me ever since I've gotten the '53 running is, (It's a Ford-O-Matic) I if I hold the hammer down through second...
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