1952-59 Ford FAQ Sticky

Parts Code Guide http://www.nvsaac.com/fomoco_parts_id.htm

 

Good News! 1952-54 Ford Kevlar Brake shoes https://www.performanceonline.com/1964-73-ford-mustang-rear-high-performance-brake-shoes/ and https://www.performanceonline.com/1964-73-ford-mustang-front-high-performance-brake-shoes/

 

Electric Power Steering http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/35-...l-safe-no-ebay-module-needed-pics-454530.html http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/power-steering-add-on.1019325/ More info and more pictures here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/electric-power-steering.1054087/#post-11957695 An update to the first link page 2 & 3: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/35-...safe-no-ebay-module-needed-pics-454530-2.html http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/another-electric-power-steering-question-483681.html

 

Full Suspension upgrade for 1952-53 Fords https://www.performanceonline.com/1949-53-Ford-Custom-Stage-2-Tubular-Control-Arm-Suspension-Kit/ you can use Aerostar coil springs and KYB KG 5514 shocks with it about $140 extra.

 

Wiring Tips: http://www.hotrodwires.com/how-to-ground-automotive-electrical-system.html

 

390 swap in a '54

 

Six to 12 volt gauge wiring diagram.

 

Fabrication and Restoration tips on a '54 Mercury tips you all can learn from. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ury-custom-2-door-sedan-build-thread.1003685/

 

This whole page is chock full of helpful body work videos!

 

$35 power steering donors. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/35-...l-safe-no-ebay-module-needed-pics-454530.html Updated version in the "Sticky FAQ" you can see how cost has gone up since 2017

 

Brighter Headlights with relays: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/headlight-relay-installation.1054027/ Info on available headlights found here: http://www.underhoodservice.com/tech-tip-shedding-light-on-headlamps/

 

A little more on bulbs and lighting: http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st...-term-testing-replacement-led-lamps-and-bulbs Also useful tips on wiring: http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st.../top-ten-wiring-tips-with-ron-francis-wiring/

 

Ford salvage yard dual electric fans. http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/cooling-articles/482048-junkyard-upgrade-dual-electric-fans.html

 

Tech talk on the AOD Transmission http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/ford-aod-transmission.1058782/

 

Big Block Mopar swap with pictures https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/from-across-the-pond.1061751/#post-12051152

 

DIY Upholstery http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st...y-tech-reupholster-your-seat-at-home-its-easy

 

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Champion Radiator now has a "3 row x 1" tube" radiator for our cars at a great price in any configuration you need. Standard set up is p***enger side upper hose and drivers side lower, but for $80 they moved my lower to the p***enger side. They can also set it up for front or rear positions i.e V6 or V8. 07/29/20 Notation Update" The radiator for 1952-56 Ford swaps which is a 1967 Mustang 20" core unit can be had both ways. If you used the early 1965-69 289 "short" water pump you want the radiator listed for a V8 car (p***enger side lower hose outlet) If your SBF has a 1970 and later "long" pump then use the 6 cylinder radiator which has the drivers side lower hose. When you shop ebay put "1967 Mustang Radiator 20" in Search then on the left of the column you will see "brand choice" select Champion.

 

Thanks to Charles aka 56Ford390 for this tutorial on Leaf springs and suspension. http://www.suspensionspe******ts.com/tech0004.html#9

 

Rear axle fitment tips https://www.racingjunk.com/news/201...m_medium=email&utm_campaign=Burnoutnewsletter Here's More: http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/explorer-8-8-rear-end-bracket-welding-install-pictures.77673/

 

Using the Mustang gauge regulator in our Fords: https://www.cjponyparts.com/mustang...or-1967-1968-installation-instructions/a/357/

 

One Wire Alternators http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st...rs-are-they-better-or-just-easier-to-hook-up/

 

Explorer 8.8 rear end swap: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-8-rear-end-swap-on-my-54-customline.1098756/ Several parts to this Video:

 

Jeep power steering box installation. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-steering-box-question.1098591/#post-12460368

 

Diagram here.

 

We have found that the 1952-56 cars have issues with radiator clearance if the car had a V8 previously the 6 cyl cars had their radiators mounted more forward and there was a difference in the splash pan attachment panels the pictures below show the fix. Scroll down for additional pictures.

 

From Page 4 Hedman 88400 fit with a 351W & C4 in a 1954 Ford there was a little bit of tweaking with the motor mounts to move it back a little further,check out the pictures to follow.

 

Two more views,the previous owner had put in a SBC and had wacked off the original cross member mount pads so they were replaced with new ones.

 

Additional pictures from Post # 135

 

From the engine side.

 

In regards to the pictures above,you can see how close the electric fan with shroud are to the water pump pulley. So keep in mind two things and that is first the pan shield requires being cut like the above pictures if you are replacing a Flathead or Y-block V8 the Six cylinder cars already have the radiator positioned further forward. Second notice the last picture shows that the water pump has a drivers side lower hose that indicates it is a 1970 and later "long pump" using a 1966-69 289 short pump and balancer will gain about 4" extra clearance. The picture here shows a 1954 Ford that had a Six and now has a 302 with the early short pump and the radiator in the stock 6 cyl location. Also when doing a swap we have found the AOD a better fit than using a C4 regarding the transmission cross member mount the specs here tell the tale http://non-stoptransmission.com/en/info-ford.php This illustration shows why you have more radiator to fan space if you are doing a 302/351 swap in a 52-56 car that had a Six from the factory ,look in the bottom right corner at the sheet metal that moves the radiator mounting forward.