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here is some ford 9" info I have compiled over the years. maybe might answer some of your questions. there is one file that has measurements on...
homemade spray booth, little visqueen and exhaust fan. all body work and paint in the shop [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] finished product [IMG] [IMG]
just finished a frame off rebuild on mine stock frame w/x member added, stock radius rods, not split. combo crossmember for trans and mount for...
got one of each. 40 left once and was gone for 30+ years. back now and will stay 55 was basket case.sooooo here they are: 55 2002 [IMG] 55 today...
He said that they didn't have any cables for stock any more and would have to have someone locally make it. I asked him to get a price and get...
had several ask about it. here's the info: it is a national pro series NPS CSP XLT HD 8000# bought it from pro-series equipment in Franklin,...
saved up and bought a 4 post lift about a year and 1/2 ago. everything was fine, I thought. did a lot of research and ended up purchasing from a...
believe it or not that's a brand new handle and latch mech. going to send back and get replaced with another
time for some updates. been a long year and half since I decided the 40 needed an upgrade. did a complete frame off and changed almost everything...
been looking at 40's at car shows to see what others are runnning. going to have to change the wheels when I put disc on front. the fronts are...
here's a few updates after cleaning and refreshing the driveline. still a blast to drive. been to a couple of car shows and lots of people still...
I know that there are multitudes of disc brake conversions for 40 spindles out there. my problem is that i need a small rotor and caliper set up....
one my 55 I have a prc crossflow with spal dual fans and a spal electronic controller. the controller went south so I called spal to see about...
on my 40 that has a 327 and muncie that was built in 1972 I used the front sbc mounts and a trans mount. when I pulled the engine recentley to...
one update, made it's 1st out of town show. went to the cruise above the clouds at Woodland Park and Cripple Creek Co. had a blast. only one small...
great story, almost the same as mine but the 40 was gone longer, 1980 to 2012. I know the feeling and there is none like it. alan
know the exact feelings. congrats. found my 40 cpe I sold in 1980 sitting in a garage rotting. got it back and it's a great feeling. mine was...
the one thing I either overlooked in the thread or wasn't mentioned was the year of the car on the title. If the title has it listed as a...
the rear seat is from a 63 or 64 t-bird. close to a perfect fit. only a little mods needed (I think, my memory fades after 30+ years) fronts are...
got the old friend up and running and back on the street for now. new brakes, clutch, waterpump and new exhaust. tires were good to run, no...
a good rule of thumb to remember, especially if it's a 1st time for both of you. 1/3 up front, 1/3 half way through and 1/3 when finished and...
remember, I got you started way back when in this very inexpensive hobby. the duece came after my 40. your duece story is similar to mine, got...
here's mine. just bought it back after being gone since 1978. true barn/garage find. been in the same garage for over 34 years. built like you see...
Sold my 427 Comet to a fellow in Philly. Had a little cash and traced down my 40 ford coupe I had sold in 1978. I first built in in 1972, total...
here's a couple more of Jack Chrisman and the Sachs and sons car. if it's a double post sorry. alan [IMG] [IMG]
windy, all the time, yes. cold, not always but a lot of it, when it's hot it's hot. as the old saying goes for the Texas Panhandle, "if you...
here's a couple of others, again not sure it they have been posted before or not. enjoy alan [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
as long and big as this thread is some might forget all the pictures that have been posted. here are some I have collected over the years. maybe...
not yet, talked to the guy from PRC at goodguys. they think that possibly my fans are not moving enough air. the ones I have are no name and do...
been a while since I posted, been trying to finish the comet. got the air box and tubes in. not the period correct but will work for street use...
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