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The main reason for the compression test is to try and figure out if it has High compression pistons, cam etc. We;ll do multiple tests for sure...
It has a Hobbs meter showing 389 hours It has a trickle chager to keep the battery up, but I have no charger cord......
Thanks for the replies. The engine turns, but I'm going to give it a good soak of ATF anyway... Give it a compression check to look for stuck...
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Hi everyone. After an agonizing long wait, it's here! I still need to ID a few things The front Brakes and water outlet looks like it does come...
Several coats of Linseed oil, wipe it around until the wood sucks it up.
I was not very specific about what bugs me on those those fenders. The crude angle iron/round stock brackets and how they were welded look bad...
He offered me the keys and the code before he went on vacation. Like an idiot- I told him I could wait, since I wanted to research it a bit...
I've seen the car in person I took all the wrong pics. The car is literally a few units over from where I rent and work. Knowing it's just...
Thanks for all of the input. I can't pick it up until the 11th. More Pics will follow!
Here is the best shot I have of the front brake. [ATTACH]
It does say, " Brake and Clutch" . Thank you! Do you think this was used for a split front/ rear brake set up, or does this thing have a...
More questions: That is a cut down box? Any clue from the lug nuts if that is a 47 hub? Notice at the very top of the picture. That is a...
[ATTACH] It kind of looks like they took a rear body panel from it, or something else and just put it on the back. It is slightly rounded, and...
You can Laquor clear it with a cheap thinner. It wont be too glossy because it will 'kick off ' fast. If it shines too much, just hand rub it...
Put a dial indicator on there barely touching the axle shaft . Turn the axle and see if it has any blips in the readings...... Replace bad...
Thanks for all of the info and suggestions !
Thanks for the input. My brother said the same thing. The car is a time capsule , built how it was, so I'm starting to get it- that I should...
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Thanks, and we know not to push the brake . I'll post pics when I get it out of there. It has what looks like a differential split down the...
I'm just learning the Hamb format. First time post, and first Ford in my garage ! It was just too cool and it was priced right. Thanks for...
So I have to ID the block to figure out the year of the water pump. ? Thanks A quick Ebay search brings up hardly anything. Where might to...
You guys are awesome! I'll get more pics as soon as I can but the PO had to go out of town, so the deal is not done yet. Thanks for the tip...
The PO 'thinks' it's a modified 47 or 49 frame.... I'll be posting more pics, and bugging him and ypou guys for more info so I get the right...
Thanks. I added it. I'm in NW Washington state. When its in my shop I can add more details.
Very new to old Fords, i'll be having some questions for sure. I need to positively ID the brakes and many other things so I can start working on...
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