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So, I'm running an early-model 59AB flathead, T-5 (.72), 28.03" tall tires, 8.8 rear with 2.73 gears and 180 degree thermostats. When the ambient...
Since I haven't seen anyone post pictures from this event yet, I thought I'd share a few of my flathead pics. Great show with mostly traditional...
Looking for some advice from anyone who's using a crab distributor on their early Ford flathead with multiple carbs. I installed a Pertronix...
OK, I bought a Speedway 11" disk brake kit for '37-'48 Ford spindles (PN 910-31945) thinking it would bolt into my '48 Ford Tudor Sedan. OK, ok,...
So, I've got an 8.8" rear axle out of a '94 Mustang GT I'm using in my '48 Ford. I'm struggling to figure out the best way to plumb the brakes...
Lokar shifter boots are black naugahyde and all sets include a boot, polished stainless base ring, and stainless screws. Boot hugs the shifter...
Lever consists of a shift handle and mount bolts only, it does not include a boot (pictured), linkage or knob. Includes instructions. Lever is...
Fenton® cast iron headers fit most Ford chassis from 1937-48 & 1952-53 with stock steering gear. Includes 5/16" steel collector flanges for...
What's the best method to fit the release bearing adapter over the T-5 input shaft so it will work with the early Ford throw out bearing? Put the...
While reading through a compilation of Rumble Seat's (RIP) historical posts, I was curious if changing out the grease is still recommended? The...
Will this remote filter work in place of the original head-mounted by-pass filter canister on a '48 59A-B?...
I installed an 8.8" disk brake rear axle from a 94 Mustang GT in my 48 Ford. I had to cut off the original mounts that anchored the brake lines to...
Anybody have experience installing Mac's/United Pacific LED tail lights on their '48 Ford? When I tried to install the ones I bought I found that...
Took 4-5 attempts but got the flathead/S-10 T-5 combo test fit. Had to do some clearancing at the front of the x-brace and the floor to get it to...
So, I'm building a '48 Ford Tudor Sedan. Thought I was going in the right direction by going with 4 wheel disk brakes. I found a...
Can anyone tell/show me how to attach the clutch release bearing spring to the Speedway T-5 to flathead adapter? Pictures would be very helpful....
Thinking of going with an electric fan to cool my 59AB flathead powered '48 sedan but the original crankshaft pulley is for two wide belts. I'd...
About 2 years ago I bought this thing from a guy in Northern Maine. He said he had found it in Arkansas or some place like that. His pictures...
Has anyone used Posie's split kit with a T-5 behind a flathead? Just wondering if the T-5 mounts up to the wishbone crossmember and/or if...
Looking to add a stroker kit to my flathead. According to Scat's website, the 274 cu. in. kit yields a 9.4:1 compression ratio vs. 9.7:1 for the...
I was hoping to install a T-5 transmission from an S-10 behind the flathead in my 1948 Ford. I was planning to use a 4" dropped axle, spring,...
Did a compression test on the motor in my '48 Ford project and got seriously depressed. 3 cylinders showed 0. Best was 68. Decided to pull the...
I am new to the site and this is my first post. I recently bought a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan that I'm going to try to bring back to life...
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