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I have a brand new Mallory ford flathead Electronic Distributor that never been out of the box. I’m ditching a flathead project and selling all...
I am in the process of installing a new dual drum/drum master for my 59 chevy truck. I have it mounted up in the stock location under the floor...
I'm looking for a little topcoat advice. I sprayed my roof this weekend with some Zero-rust red oxide primer, which came out really nice. I also...
I've put a 76' Maverick rear in my 53' ford, now the center wheel hole/flange doesn't fit over the end of the axle. I want to keep the stock...
I have a 76' Maverick rear end in my 53' Ford. I'm putting the rear drum brakes in now. My question is will one those Lokar(or anybrand) emergency...
Found in the desert, just wondering what it is? Anyone know? [ATTACH]
I'm getting ready to mount the body back on the frame of my 53' Ford. The body mount kit is around $150, which seems a bit high for some rubber...
I need some advice on what specifically I can do to minimize bump stop while lowering my steering safely. What I have is a 53 Ford with stock...
I have some aluminum valve covers that I want to strip the paint off of. Is Aircraft stripper the best way? Pretty sure sandblasting is a no-no on...
I am considering putting a 54' Chevy 2door post body on a 4door frame. Anyone done this here? Was the frame and the mounting points the same on...
I am putting a rear end from a 74' Maverick in my car. It's from a junkyard and didn't have any brake parts on it. I can't seem to find a diagram...
I have a Ford 8 inch rear that just had new bearings pressed on. Before I install the axles do I need to pack the bearings? They look to be...
Trying to find a parts dealer with the name of "Rare Parts"? As you might imagine, a google search brings back a little more than I want. Need...
I've got a Ford 8 inch rear from a 76' Maverick. How do you drain the fluid in this thing? Do I have to siphon it out from the fill plug? Bottom...
Who sells door Hinge Pin kits for a 53' Ford? I called Kanters and they said they don't. Should be just a bronze bushing and a pin I think?
Finished up all the metal work on the frame. I just painted my frame with a little Zero Rust and I was wondering how I properly mix the clear...
Is there any problem with making an engine stand that bolts into the exhaust manifold port? Its a 8ba Ford flathead. I threw it up on a cheapo...
I have a potentially stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I have a 327 small block that I got rebuilt about a year ago. It's hasn't been...
I have the regular 48" flourecent el' cheapo lighting in my shop/garage. It flickers and basically sucks. I want to get some real good lighting...
I am in the process of building a 4-link for my 53' ford. I have the bottom bars done. They are parallel to each other and level at ride height...
I am in need of a rear end for my 53' Ford. Going on a skateboard trip up Hwy.5 from Monterey to Stockton. Anyone know of some decent junkyards...
I am going to run Firestone 2500's up front in my 53' Ford crestliner. I have a couple of questions. I need to clarify the bag specs. I see that...
I have a 53' Ford Crestliner coming into my garage soon. Going to airbag it. I need to know if anyone has a list of doner ford 9" rears that would...
I am looking at doing some trading with a friend. Its a 53 ford crestline hardtop. Cool car, needs work, has original flathead and 3 speed. It's a...
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