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Does anyone know what changes Ford made to the FE cranks over the years? I have a 59 automatic trans and a 64 390, the converter and the...
I'm hoping some of the Portland area guys will know of an alignment shop that would be lowrider friendly....I need an alignment, and I don't wanna...
My local paint supplier quit selling Valspar products, so I had to go back to using PPG, but its been awhile. Can K36 be out in the rain? I...
Anybody know the outside diameter of the 50 Pontiac taillight housing?
My 62 Ranchero is shaking the shit outta me....Heres the symptoms: The vibration starts at about 45 mph, and gets progressively worse until about...
How do you identify the different displacement of Y-blocks? I'm looking at putting one in my 48 F-1, but the seller, (a neighbor) doesn't know the...
Does anyone know if this is available? I've caught it on TV once or twice, but several years ago. My favorite of the car related "B"...
I just bought this 1948 F-1 from a local farmer for $175...SCORE!!!! I got it home, and after closer inspection, found that someone had fabbed up...
Looks like I picked up a running 8BA with an automatic. I also have a 39 trans I want to use behind it. Seems like a pretty straightforward swap,...
I'm running a stock radiator in my Model A, with a late model engine (don't ask what it is, you don't wanna know....) The question is this....What...
Well, after a few weeks of screwjackin around, my daily driver is finally back up and running. Still a small engine, but way better than the one...
OK, heres the deal...I put a three 1 barrel setup on my ranchero, I'm using Holley 1909s for carbs. I have it together and running, but I'm having...
I'm looking for a floor shifter for my 62 Ranchero, and I don't want a universal one...The catalogs that the local parts houses have dont show a...
OK, heres the deal. I've always had a hard-on for building a flathead, and I think I now have the chance to make it happen. I came across several...
I'm gonna change the taillights in my 62 Ranchero again, I'm looking for some suggestions. I need something round, about 4-6 inches in diameter....
What has to be done to get the glass out of a 30-31 windshield frame? I know that the top of the frame comes off, but that's where my knowledge...
Spent all day Friday at the swap meet(s)...The Expo was jam packed, as usual, the track was only about half what it was in the heyday, but there...
This one is gonna take about 8 posts, I took several pictures.The manifold I used was for a Falcon/Comet/Mustang 170-200. I did one for my car,...
I need advice from an experienced electrician. I got a new/ used compressor for the shop, but it uses some kind of seperate box to start the...
OK, Here's a feeble attempt at a tech post. I don't know how to post multiple pics in one post, so this is gonna take a few minutes. Forgive me if...
OK, I went ahead and put a split manifold (split 4-2) on the powerhouse 170 six popper in el Ranchito, I ran 1 3/4" straight pipes back just over...
Where can I buy Bellflower tips, BESIDES MOON?
I was struggling to find a way to make 13" wheels look cool on my Ranchero, and along comes HAMBer Luckystiff with an NOS set of mini trim rings...
OK, I've come to the point of doing the top insert in my 30 sedan.I had originally planned to use a kit that Juliano's offers. The more I think...
Finished the tailgate on my daily, if anyones interested in a looksee.....
Can anybody check the center hole diameter on an Astro for me?Thanks!
Can something else be substituted to reduce HOK intercoat clear? I only need to do a small amount, and our local HOK supplier isn't open today....
Anybody ever tried running port-a-walls on radial tires? I know they say you're not supposed to, but if we never tried things we're not supposed...
I think I'm losing the generator on my 62 Ranchero.How much more reliable would an alternator be? I've lost one generator already, this one is a...
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