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Huge shout out to Crazy Steve....the process outlined in the How-To was spot on and my blinkies be blinkin'!!!! So very much appreciate this...
Bingo! Seriously appreciate the step by step wire identification. Apologies as well as I went straight to post rather than searching up for this....
Slowly working to incorporate the Speedway 22 circuit kit into my '59 Custom 300. I'm stumped on the turn signal switch and how to get it wired...
That's quite a stable of Fords....I dig it! Makes me miss my '59 F100.
Having just moved myself, the idea of a shop (and a few beers) took away some of the pain of the move. Glad to have experienced your build threads...
Seeing this sure makes me miss my hometown! Thank you so much for sharing and so glad to see so many like minded folks come together! The '59...
Wow, just wow. I recall as a kid going to model car shows and being blown away at the level of detail in the builds. Jeff is out there building it...
I appreciate the replies with photos!!! I was able to snap a pic over lunch and I can maybe see where the bracket will bolt in and how the switch...
Thanks for the reply, you are correct. I'm assuming this may have been an option on the car as there were bulbs in the back up light sockets as...
Yessir, that is what I am referring to. Thanks! Just trying to get an idea of how it mounts to the column. The NOS part I'm looking at on ebay...
I am trying to locate pictures of how the back up light switch/bracket is mounted in a '59 Ford Custom 300. It's the original manual 3-speed (6...
Yes, used stock spindles. The kit has two sizes of bearings supplied with it so just match them up!
Insert Squiggy palm bite here....
I bought replacement stock shocks before I decided to lower it, but yes they fit. It was a bear to get the lower bolts it, but over all they work....
Thanks to Hot Rod Primer for the info on another thread, this group has a gold mine of info. Ive only made a couple pages into the sticky FAQ and...
Circling back to this thread after being away for awhile for work....Looks like there is mixed love for the '59 era...also appears things went...
@anthony myrick , Thanks for sharing, that was excellent! These boats really floated down the streets!
Some solid looking '59's out there for sure...Glad they are far away from me as mine is hungry for attention!
Loving all the comments and discussion! Popular opinion says Detroit Customs are an acquired taste. Fortunately, I like it and and will drive it...
Speaking my language here Anthony!
Afterburner tail lights, couches for front and back seats, y-block goodness...geez, what's not to love!!! Best I can tell these are as prone to...
@cabong Great looking ride! I really love the look of these cars!!
I've noticed I have an affinity for 'orphan' Fords (see below) and it got me wondering why some years of a similar body style are more popular...
@Bangingoldtin , Thanks for the info, I will reach out. @bobss396 Was your wedgewood blue metallic at all? The lower side of my dash has a...
Wondered if anyone has guidance on interior paint codes for my '59 Ford Custom 300? The trim code '02' only states "Blue Ribbed Vinyl Bolster and...
Update: I found a '59 wagon at my local yard that appears to have what I need in semi decent condition...Bonus is the front windshield is decent...
@abe lugo , I appreciate the info on the bolt acting as alignment pin. This area of teh car was in the dirt unfortunately and many parts are...
@Sky Six , absolutely! I've been following his thread and it's where I got the shop manual photo! Thanks for the suggestion!
Malcolm, thanks for the info...I'll reach out to see what shakes loose!
Doing a little research on the '59 and it appears all front sheet metal alignment stems from a single bolt on the radiator support. This controls...
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