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Squirt some god penetrating oil like T/f & acetone mixed 50-50 on the splines for a couple days. Should work Butch
Which flathead do you have? Also, which heads are you running on it? Butch
My oil pressure boss on my French flattie is straight up. Butch
5* down is also to much for your engine. The carburetor usually is level at 3* down. I would reset the angle of the engine & trans then reset the...
Uncle Max or Ken CT over on the Fordbarn. Butch
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rear spring has leaves removed. Front spring is Posie's reversed eye with a 5" dr5opped axel. Butch
Working junkyard with a little of everything up to the early 60's. Butch :-)
Also, check cable size. You may have gotten 12 volt cables. They are to small. Should be 1/0 wire size. Butch
Been running 31 banjo for 20 years behind a flattie. Been through 8 transmissions so far but no rearends. Butch
I wrapped one in a towel and drilled it in a drill press. Then tapped it to the thread I wanted. Butch
I didn't box mine and wish I had. Limits types of engine you can use. I running a flattie so ok for now. Butch
Post on the Ford Barn. One of the guys can help you there. Butch
Thanks for the pictures. Sure wish I could have made the show this year. Butch
I'm 70 years old, been building my own stuff since I was 15. All of the cars built by professionals really don't impress me very much. I really...
1955 Coupe de Ville. One of my favorite all time cars. Butch
Had a 51. Was mint. Replaced the flattie with a 56 Nailhead. Made a fairly quick car for 1963. Butch
Welcome Back!! Glad your feeling better. That project will keep you busy. Butch
Had a 49 Hudson Commodore in high school. Nosed, decked, shaved it and painted it black. Was a sharp car. Wish I could have chopped it also. Put a...
I notched my frame, reinforced it and moved the box 2" away from the engine. Also shortened up the pitman arm about 3". Butch
They are called "portawalls" and I believe Coker stocks them. Butch
I've got the same setup as you. Am going to try progressive as soon as I get another carburetor to rebuild. Don't want to mess up the matching...
I would plastic gauge it at this stage. Also, grease or oil the main seals while you got it apart. Butch
Here's mine. It gets driven all winter. Try to stay out of salt though. Butch
Had a 49 Commodore with a 56 nailhead in it. Was a fast dependable car. Good luck with yours. Butch
Make sure you have the right pressure cap and that it is sealing good. What kind of temps are you running at speed and around town? Butch
Had a 49 Hudson Commodore for first car. Was nosed decked and shaved except for door handle. Would buy it back in a second, but think it's part of...
Thanks to all on the show. Was a good build with no BS. Butch
Drill two 1/8" holes in the thermostat. This will eliminate the air bubble when you fill the system. Butch
Great story. Hope you get time to finish it for us. You are lucky to have a talented brother also. Butch
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