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when i got my car drivable about 17 years ago, i went through about 4 starters in a couple years time. People told me i needed a shim, but that...
i have a 351W in my 55. i'm using an early 80's bronco exhaust manifold on the drivers side. it was the slimmest i could find and it barely fits...
Exactly, remember my post about the EMS patch panels that were dirt cheap. Lots of fake sites and scammers out there. But hopefully you scored a...
Thanks Jeff! I think I joined right after you started the group. There has been a wealth of information shared over the years. A lot of it gone...
Yeah I wouldn't think to connect to the ignition switch without it being fused. I really cant think of anything with very high amperage that it...
thanks guys this does help a lot
These are the pics I have in my phone[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hey all, I am rewiring my 55 ford, and years ago probably 2004, i purchased an 8 circuit harness from some manufacturer, not sure who because the...
My wife, who is a lot smarter than me. got me to install "Honey" on my computer, it finds coupon codes for you when you are checking out. and it...
This kind of takes me back to the days when we all got excited over the Jeep power steering conversion. there were a couple guys who actually did...
I used Chassis saver on a couple vehicles, I believe the color was Antique Black. kind of a satin finish. tough as nails. Do not get it on you,...
So i'm bringing this back up, I just did my ball joints and bought a new washer/felt kit for them. My new ball joints came with rubber boots, to...
I also ran the lokar cable without the sonnax adapter and ran it that way for years, but something was always not quite right. I'm in the process...
Well,that sucks... any chance that a chemical got on them that doesn't play well? such as brake cleaner?
This is under the passenger side of my 55 ford 4 door town sedan. I have no idea of what it's purpose was.[ATTACH]
Like I said, the seller said it came out of a 55. He has a bunch of them that he parts out. I too, thought that the 3 sectors were from 56. Are...
Hey fella's, I'm in the middle of a steering box rebuild, and the used one I purchased from a guy is a 3 tooth sector. The one I pulled out of my...
I found a guy with a box and sector shaft, he also has a manual column. which is fine. i'll stay with the lokar floor shifter. shipping was $75....
Bringing this back up. I'm still looking for an automatic shift set up for a 1955 ford. Any of you guys have parts cars?
His account is already gone. The name was Mark Buffington.
I have to share my story how I almost got scammed on facebook. I'm a member of 2 mid fifty ford car pages on facebook, and guys are always selling...
ive been looking for a set so i could hide my ugly rocker panels... way out of my price range. I'm trying not to dive too deep into bodywork on my...
my steering shaft is welded. Years ago i tried the Jeep power steering conversion that was all the rage. And it was an epic fail. I had a bunch of...
I kind of started out that way too. The previous owner installed Rear Mustang springs in the front, the car sat so low that i could hardly get a...
In case you're in the market for Tie Rod ends, the rare parts brand is repackaged Moog. you can find them cheaper on Amazon or ebay. and i'm not...
Texas57, yes i definitly ordered straight from Rareparts.com. I'm just wondering if the same factory in Taiwan is also selling the same ball...
Texas57 - yes it said Diamond Series on the item description on the website. though it was $65.00. Probably because that style ball joint was used...
I'm going to order the $25 ebay one and compare. Probably the exact same.
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I definitely want to keep it close to original, i am not a fan of aftermarket steering wheels. NewGuyOldFord, do you have the complete setup?...
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