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I just found this in the archives. It doesn't have any greasy finger prints and is in great condition. Pm if you want this. Plus shipping. [IMG]
I have an NOS temp. gauge that I bought for the '39 I had. I never installed it and the car is gone now, so it's for sale. Will ship to lower 48...
After much consideration, I’ve decided to list my “39 Deluxe Coupe for sale. I bought the car about 3 years ago with the intention of just having...
I'm looking for a replacement throttle rod for my '39 with twin 97's. What I want is something that has a more positive reaction when the gas...
When I first got this car Ryan said "Dual carb intake. Lower it, done". Well, I lowered it first and now I've got the dual carbs. I'm still...
I really want an O.D. in my '39 (stock box closed drive). I haven't had any luck finding a Columbia knowing it might take a lot to get right. I...
Well, I'm sitting here 7 days into a total knee replacement bored F'n stiff. For the last couple months I've been gathering parts for the rest of...
I see Speedway has their washable 3 7/8" X 2" air filters for $7.99. The same filter from K&N cost around $30 discounted. If the Speedway filter...
I put a Sids 4" drop axle and Posie 2040R Super Slider front spring on my car about a month ago. Since then about 800 miles later the axle is...
I've read many times from the 97 Guru's that the cheap chrome air cleaners don't flow enough air. Is it just the paper filter causing the problem...
I'm at the shop and no one knows what the toe setting should be.
I drove it for the first time yesterday and I'm very pleased. The new 276 FH runs great. The Sid's axle along with the Posie spring gave me the...
Well, it's been about 10 months since I pulled the engine for rebuild. It's now 276ci with a 3/4 cam. Starter, generator, and dist. rebuilt. Carb...
Well I got my new tires and wheels on. I got the headers and dual Smitty's. I also got a lot of little things done. Next item is the Sid's axle...
I really hate to ask this question since I know there have been tons of wheel color post, but my wheels will be powder coated in the morning and...
Can I use a C.E. 47" wide 4" drop axle (I already own it but haven't measured it) without splitting the wishbones on my '39? I put one of these in...
I'm back looking. The used one I bought fell apart. I've heard that these are a waste of money. Dose anyone disagree, and has one that works good?
First off, I did a search and couldn't find a specific answer so I'll try this. I want to take the centers out of my wide five wheels and install...
I worked on the 39 all day today and I'm even more pleased with it. I pulled all the drums and had them measured. The biggest one was 12.010....
I sold the '36 a couple of years ago saying I was tired of working on old cars. I didn't realize how much I would miss it. So I went looking for...
To anyone who read my last post, my car purchase went from a '40 to a 39. I really like them better anyway. I just read an ad for a 36 Ford with a...
I'm looking at a very nice 40 Deluxe coupe which is all original. One of the few things I want to do is install an OD trans. I want to retain the...
I'd like to show my engine but don't like the idea of no hood. If you have a 35/36 without hood sides, I'd love to see it. I'd also like to know...
There is an active thread about using GM brake assy. on early Ford spindles. This requires cutting the centers out of the backing plates and...
Let me start by saying that my friend and I have the same problem. We also had our tailshaft and tailshaft hsgs changed by the same trans shop....
I'm trying to decide if I want to use hubcaps on my wheels. I haven't painted them yet but wonder what you think. [IMG]
Got some bugs to work out but I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I might have to pull the engine AGAIN. The TO brg is growling...
When I bought the engine the dist gear had 2 broken teeth side by side and one on the opposite side. I installed a new gear and started the...
I have an alternator mounted fan blade for my 49-53 flathead but it won't work. The blade is about 3/4"-1" too far forward. My question, does...
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