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Thanks for the pix. I went up to the top in about '03,04 on my bike with my wife on the back.. We froze and it rained ( locals say it rains at the...
I used a "kit" from MEC that need no machining or extra adapters and included the bronze bushing that fits between the original throw-out bearing...
If I were you I would try to find another 59; IF the throttle shaft on the one you have and the base will work with +.005 replacements. I have 2...
I was concerned that the frame could be ruined as you got it, but I think you saved it. Nice work. The FH and T5 is a good choice. I have one...
^^^^ I did the same on my '41 p/u. If one is good ,2 will be great.
Those pistons are the factory style "dished" pistons. If you can buy+ .040 replacement pistons and there are no cracks in the block, I'd say have...
Pete ( D&L) did a 1007B for me a couple of years ago. I have run the 59A through break in but I'm not able to road test yet. It seems fine so far...
I picked up the primer and installed the cage nut with support in the passenger side patch panel and started tacking it in place. [ATTACH]...
Here is a look at the pieces I made to locate the missing bolt hole for mounting the fender to the cab. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] It's hard to...
Thanks, @banjorear and @ronnieroadster , I wish I would have paid more attention to that .
I have a Posies reversed eye spring on my front axle and the new ,stock snubbers were hitting too often. I machined about 5/8 in. off the top...
I think there is a Gary on the Fordbarn.
So, @ronnieroadster , what is your opinion on Best copper sandwich head gaskets? That's a good point about the coolant holes.
here are a couple of pictures of my alternator setup in my '40. It uses a stock Chevy mount and adjustment strap. I welded a part onto the drivers...
BTW, a shout out to Third Gen for the best cage nuts I've found. They are heavy duty and plenty of "ear" to weld to. Well done.
I finally got a cage nut plus reinforcement Into the lower cowl panel on the drivers side. The panel was already tacked in place and I was...
I was thinking of a Mitchel for my '41 p/u. IIRC they can build the unit with the planetary in different spots in the torque tube. Call them . BTW...
I learned to do lead from watching Gene's videos and picked up some metal forming tips. I wish I could have taken one of his shop classes. I hope...
Pithane is holding well, I think. It looks like it's been on the frame since 2014. It resists fluids and especially resists chipping. On my '41...
I also ran the wires, in my coupe , up the A pillar and over the door to the back. @RAK is correct on the original path of the wiring to the tail...
I know it feels good to take a big step. Congrats. It looks like the main wiring harness hole is filled; where are you planning to run the wiring...
Congratulations Sam and Don! This is a giant step.
Where (on the carb) is it dripping fuel from?
Well done, Sam. I can't remember; did '39 have the battery in a shelf in the firewall? I thought all the open cars and woodies used the same cowl...
You turned a nice purchase into a great ,reliable hotrod. I also really like the burl dash. If you do a HowTo ,I'm in.
I have personal experience of a '57 Belair 2dr hardtop with 283 power pac engine, 3 speed manual trans, 3.70 posi rear, dual exhaust and a cast...
Correct. I was able to get everything I needed just before the sale apparently. I was informed the business was 'probably" for sale.
Ditto^^^^. I have their banjo axle conversion. Very nice. The guys in Idaho made the adapter pieces but bought the axles from Dutchman. I would...
I just re-read the thread because I didn't see if you fixed the steering stops. That is the stop nuts on the back side of the axle; which means...
Get an infrared heat gun so you have some actual temperature numbers. Using the heat gun, get the temp. going into the top of the radiator and at...
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