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Hi there, Since I'm restoring my shoebox to my vision and not to 100% original, I have some left over parts to sell: Headlight dimmer switch $17...
Hello there!! Been slowly restoring my 1950 shoebox, and took apart headlight units/buckets. Mine has two springs inside, but 3 clips. So i...
Hi, Can anyone help to decode my 1950 Ford deluxe cowl code? Cant seem to find any decoder, all of them is for VIN number, which already i have...
Thats a very good insight, never thought about that!!! As i'll be building custom interior, you never know where and what needs to be drilled or...
Like the title says, which one works best? Internet has its own pros and cons, but could someone who tried both share honest opinion? I'm looking...
Sadly we're EU regulations infested too, if you look closely at regulations - any mod is forbidden. Also you might notice that shoebox doesnt have...
Peugeot :) Luckily my shoebox come complete, it only had roof damage and rear window was gone. So for now biggest imported spare part was rear...
For those who have welded stainless trim rings to fenders, do you experience galvanic corrosion? been digging through internet and found info that...
Being in Europe -everything is hard to find :) But thanks for the tip, those cordoba rings might be the ones!
After watching Nicks video, i understood that i really want tunneled headlights not frenched ones. Something more like 1950 Lincoln, just less...
Cool mom you got there!!! Thumbs up!!!
Im not going to buy a kit - thats 100% for sure. I dont think its worth the money. The thing i dont like about it, that it is sticking out too...
Wouldn't this way make tricky to adjust headlights? Im think more of taking current headlight bucket, mouting it from other side with some tube...
Hello there, As my shoebox is slowly approaching body mods stage, i'm starting to think about doing frenched-tunneled headlights. They look cool...
Thanks for the input!!! Steering box is just one part of the whole suspension/handling setup, but if it helps to improve a lot, might give it a...
Yep, being in Europe makes it harder to hotrod these cars, but gives you more pleasure when its finished, especially if you like attention. as...
What if i use camber kit from shoeboxcentral? Could i solve your described issue? In general i want a car which i can drive at highway speeds...
So which one was the best?
My english might not be perfect, but do i understand correctly, it runs on stock suspension and handles good with 380hp??? I've posted same...
I saw your build on this web page, but how does it feel? Is it like night and day? In other words, would you do it again? Or its not worth the effort?
I like your way of thinking! Yes its a blast to drive, its not about the track lap times or 0-60 times, its all about the experience but in modern...
I'm sure there is something worn out. Car is 74 years old, and looks pretty stock Thats why i'm confused about its handling, i'm sure I want to...
You are very brave man, I've tried running ~40mph on stock suspension and I was scared to death :) the car basically drives where it wants...
don't get me wrong, but both 2-3 options I found info on this site - that's why I'm posting it here :) I'm gonna narrow Explorer rear end - so it...
Since I had great luck on this forum, finding lots of answers, I think I'll give it another go My 1950 Shoebox will be getting a 300HP...
Does anyone know Richard Lee Fullmer from Le Claire, Iowa? It seems that i've bought his 1950 Ford Shoebox from IAAI auction, would love to get...
Dunno about UK and Europe, but there are quite a few in Lithuanian scrapyards and online adds
Only problem is that i dont have the car yet:) waiting for it to arrive on late June - early July
Hi, Another question from new Euro shoebox owner :) Planning to swap rear axle, getting Ford Explorer 8.8, and at the same time I'd like to...
After lots of research, 99% i'll go with Ford Explorer 8.8 rear axle (narrowed with 2 short side axles) this should give me almost identical as...
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