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SOLD! For sale is a 1953 Ford Mainline, 2 door sedan. For restoration or parts, no engine or trans. In black epoxy primer, vent windows...
I only have one acre and I've got the same disability! Had over 30 trucks and cars but whittled down to 20. Thank goodness for big bushes. 7...
I vote for the purchase. Somebody is bound to have an extra grill if you list here in the "Wanted" section. Besides, why should we suffer alone???
My '47 Ford coe is a few down on my build list, but I've already fit it to a 1965 F350 dually chassis(solid front axle). Got to swing the steering...
Welcome from another Jerseyite with a 53 Mainline. Have fun!!
If you are replacing the fuel lines, the best would be 3/8" stainless steel. Aluminun is soft and can kink or get bent by road debris easily. 1/2"...
If you still want the manual trans, find a ford ZF 5 speed in the small block bolt pattern. Real heavy duty, hydraulic clutch, were in f250&350s'...
A guy on cl in long island has one he'd like to sell. 516-546-0145 name's Bill
I sent them an email about 52 to 54 Ford car tanks and said I was interested in a tank for a 53 Mainline. The response was they didn't know what a...
In NJ, a motor/trans combo(6 cyl) which is running well from that era car averages $750.00 to $1000.00. The prettier and lower miles it has, the...
Holiday special price!!!! $500.00 and a good title. Any questions call 973-903-7375
I used to use a barrel stove in my 2 car uninsulated garage, got good and toasty. Gotta remember to line the barrel with firebrick for heat sink...
Don't feel too bad, Jim. Sparta, NJ got 16" !!!! I'm the next town over and had to dig out all my rides. Broke a lot of limbs around here and...
Let's start with your first statement about the electric choke being stuck on. The wire to the choke should be in the keyed system, meaning only...
Hey!! from another '53 owner!
Save me a spot, my 47 Ford coe is on the list and I visit this page every day,
Found a coe in Wayne, NJ. $2800. http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2585082849.html Thought somebody might like it.
1 fordfan, power flow through the gauges will remain the same, meaning the incoming power still goes to the same terminal on the gauges after the...
Let's see; 6 volt gauges and 12 volt sending units= twice the resistance than needed. Your readings will be off by 50% high or low depending on...
I second the mechanical issue vote. Firing order and timing plus if you don't know the history on the engine, check timing chain integrity. I've...
Roger, First thing; a 6 volt generator which ran on positive ground and was changed to neg ground would need to be polorized to work properly....
The speedometer drive gear is on the output shaft of the trans. Drive shaft was made too short and splines aren't engaging yoke or wrong yoke was...
got me jealous as all getout, looks great, nice work so far. Getting into mine heavy now
Thanks for the welcome, guys. Got in deep yesterday and maneuvered a '64 ford dually frame under the cab. Looks fine!! Greg, I sent you an email...
Hi guys, looking for the popout window frames for the '47. Mine are pretty crusty. Also headlight pods for both fenders. Thanx
Hey all. Here in NJ and just scored a '47 COE, just the cab, and will get some pix up later. Right now I'm figuring out which frame to put it on....
Hey, as long as that flash flying by says "FORD"" on it, thats what counts! Welcome from New Joisey!!
Welcome from NJ! We must shop at the same place, cause we got the same cars! Mine's on the main board for sale now(52 cline) and I'm working on...
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