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Im building a’32 Ford roadster with a 283 and Muncie 4-speed. I three the bench seat in the car the other day only to find the hurst shifter...
I don’t have the body on yet so no educated guess. Hoping to hear what others have used
What speedo cable length have you used on a ‘32 Ford roadster to a Chevy (Muncie) tranny with the connection on the passenger side. Thanks
I have a Muncie 4 speed that has a make thread for the speedo cable. My speedometer is a ‘60s vintage Stewart Warner that is female thread. So I’m...
For a late ‘50s early ‘60s hot rod look on a ‘32 Roadster what color have you seen on the bottom of the car. Black is common, seen white also.
I have a Winters quick change cover(see photo). I have seen the Ford V8 emblem (headlight bar) on a quick change cover. Don’t know if it was...
Thank you. I’ve installed aftermarket ones before but I was hoping for something more period correct for the early ford. If I bought just the long...
Winters quick change with big bearing Ford drum brakes. Looking for how the E-brake handle gets installed and the hardware associated. The drums...
I’m building a ‘32 Ford roadster as if built in early ‘60s. I have a 283 and a 4- spd Muncie tied to a quick change. Looking for ideas/parts/how...
I’m building a ‘32 with new drum brakes on all 4 corners. When installing the proportioning brake valve do I just run the back brakes through this...
Rebuilt 1950s F100 steering box, pitman arm, drag link and tie Rod.
Thanks for the detailed reply. I am planning my early tach for the steering column. I may be able to fab a bracket and keep my dash opening in...
I have this Police Special speedo and do not know how to mount it in my ‘32 roadster dash. Any ideas? Thank you
Here is a quick change look a like to make a typical rear end look like a quick change. Great condition looks like it was never used. Shipping extra
I am building a 283 with tri-carb setup and would like to run some what early ‘60s era look with the red plastic see thru fuel line. The product...
Great advice. Thank you very much!
Thanks. That was the cowl. I’m sure it was a premature attempt to see if it fit. I was actually sitting in the car to see what a 3” chop would...
Thanks. I have a local rodder who is also building a ‘32 roadster so I’ll check my windshield on his car for a gap.
Thanks for your help. The body is a roaster, don’t know who made it. I bought the windshield at Hershey last October. It has a 2” chop and I plan...
Just placed this 1932 windshield frame across the fiberglass ‘32 body I have. Is hi gap normal if not how souls a close that gap. Body is not on...
I have an early 283 with the draft tube opening in the block. I want to cap off this opening ( have a vented oil fill tube). What have you used to...
Thank you.
On a ‘32 Ford roadster convertible top is there a stock size rear window? Dimensions? Thank you
Thanks. I am very aware of them. They converted an old Sun Tach transmitter for me but it took months. Looking for other shop possibly.
Who do you recommend for testing and repair of vintage big block SW gauges? Thanks
I have a 4” dropped and drilled front axle with this embossing in the middle. Who can tell me who made this and quality. Thank you
I have new front ‘37-‘48 spindles with new set of Lincoln self energizing brakes and backing plates. Can I use an existing pair of 1940 ford hubs?...
I’m installing a F100 steering box on a ‘32 ford roadster with the wedge shim. What pitman arm is used? Are there different lengths?
Thanks Oj i might give that a try, got nothing to loose
I bought this hood at Hershey this past October and was told it’s to a ‘32 Ford. Well it is larger than a ‘32 based on what I see on Rootlieb web...
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