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There is more to the story. I have asthma and normally take care around any dust, mold, welding fumes. But as I stated, I was in a hurry and had...
A little over a week ago I made a foolish decision that caused me a large health set back. Our outdoor wood burning boiler that heats are home,...
There are a co Srpm makes frames for these cars but they are very expensive. They have lots of other stuff too.
Beautiful! Thanks for the photo.
Thanks for your suggestions. I think I will be building my own frame, possible starting with a set of deuce rails. My vision is a fender-less drag...
I plan on building a frame or does anybody know what frame might be a good fit. Hard to find an original. My plan is to build a fender-less hot...
I have always used Ron Francis panels in my builds. They are a little pricey but I have had zero problems. I am considering using their "Bare...
I guess nobody ever uses the stock emergency brake handle with a Bitchin' firewall. well I'm going to and will post some pics when I'm done....
I want to use the original hand lever and cable. My sedan has a Bitchin' firewall and I would like to know how others have routed the cable...
I bought a1939 standard Ford sedan that has a SBC with 350th trans and a 70's 10 bolt gm rear with chassis engineering parallel spring kit. Does...
In case you don't know, there are a couple of good web sites for 49-51 Fords. Try "Shoebox Central" and Shoeboxford". Good luck with your project.
Visit the top shoebox ford site on the net. www.shoeboxford.com . Tons of info and lots of friendly people.
The 3M black weather strip adhesive is great stuff!
The maverick rear is ALMOST a bolt in. But to do it correctly, the spring perches have to be moved 1/2" per side.
Go to shoeboxford.com . There has been quite a few posts about the hood latch and solutions to cure it.
I bought a '39 Ford sedan that had new Bitchin' firewall and floors installed. My question is, what does the seat mount to? I have the Westcott...
I bought a front and back seat for my '39 Ford sedan a few years ago and as it turns out they are not for a '39 Ford. Although they are the...
The early Rocket Olds is a great engine. You can easily increase hp and not too many guys run them. All rebuild and lots of hop-up parts are...
I have searched the posts but I can't find any info on installing a SBC w/ TH400 transmission In a 1950 Ford. Lots of installs with TH350 trans...
Anybody know what happened to their web site? When you try to go to it you get some other dumb ass site calling themselves shoeboxford.com.
I have searched the forums but can't find out if the 1955 3 speed manual transmision is a syncromesh. Anyone know?
Thanks for the info guys.
I am seeking information on what GM steering column would be a good choice for my '39 Ford project. I would like tilt from a floor shift car. Any...
I just bought a '34 Plymouth coupe that is in need of some parts. Trunk lid or just the outer skin, grill shell & grill, windshield frame & seal,...
Do a search on this site and you wll find lots of info. Also, go to www.shoeboxford and you will be on the best site there is for '49-51 Fords....
Does anyone know of a floor shifter for an early Olds ('52) hydramatic trans. Or has anyone converted one to work?
Rod & Custom!
Check out the site www.shoeboxford.com for a ton of great info, parts and good folks.
Ever notice how slim the folks look in old pictures. Junk food was not invented yet!
I have searching but can't find whether or not the S10 motor mounts are in the right location when clipping the frame. Would make things easier if...
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