I rescued my 4 door from under some pecan trees in Seguin, Texas about a year ago. I spent 2 days scrubbing it with a hose and a brillo pad before I discovered that it was red! (I have since changed it) After putting about 8k miles on it in the first 6 months I really wanted an overdrive or a taller rear gear than the 4:11's. I found an overdrive in Miami on craigslist and called in a favor from a friend that lives near there... I installed the 3 speed overdrive last night and it works like a charm except I now have a 12 volt battery in the trunk to operate the 12 volt solenoid on the ******. I am getting ready to do a 12 volt swap on the car since I will then be able to run electric wipers and a tach... chit, I might even put a radio in it... but probably not. I have been a Chevy guy all my life but I am having a love affair with an old flatty. I have had her up to 100 but she prefers 65. Like driving a cloud down the road!
Welcome to the Group! As a HAMB member you can get a 10% discount on a wiring harness from Rebel Wire, several members here in the group have used them the 9+3 kit is very popular http://rebelwire.com/rebel-wire-products.php?cat=Wire%20Kits
Good article on 6 to 12 volt is here you may want to save: http://reviews.ebay.com/6-to-12-Volt-Conversion-1955-Ford?ugid=10000000001571127
Welcome from central Florida. Take time to enjoy your ride. Click on crusin55 at the top of this post and check out my current rides. Have fun!!!!
Welcome to the group from Abbottstown . I also recommend the Rebal 9+3 wiring harness since I also bought one for my 55 Fairlane . As for a rear I highly suggest getting an early Mustang , 65 to 69 ford 8" rear . They usually came with a 2.79 gear but some did have the 3.00 . They are the same width and only a couple simple mounting mods will do the trick . They are very strong rears and super easy to find parts for . I got mine off C/L and paid $100 for it complete with everything . I usually see them for about $100 to $250 . Just run a wanted post in the parts section and I am sure you will have one soon enough . I sell a 1949 to 1959 Ford disc that has all the exploded views and information for your Ford . They are very helpfull and i have sold a lot to many of the Ford group people ! Just send me a PM and I will tell you how to get one . They are only $12 to your door . Jim
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