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I got the axle straightened out. Was not happy with the height so I made shackles a bit longer to raise it up a hair. Right now I am working on...
As frenchtown mentioned, I did set the caster at 7 degrees. At least it seems I got something right. Working on the rest. Thanks
Thanks for the advice folks. I am looking at couple of things and plan on making some modifications. Thanks to those who provided helpful advice...
Not yet. On the agenda for tomorrow when I get a chance..
All, I have been working on my first Gasser build and have a few questions. First off, the 1952 Ford weighed 3,070 pounds. I was planning on...
Second this one. Gasser would be great with the paint job. Some additional gold leaf lettering, needs to be subtle though.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1952 Ford Mainline for sale. I have owned the car for two years and it has been a very reliable vehicle....
Recently, as recent as a week and a half ago, I got pulled over by my local authorities. I was two blocks from my house and just pulled the 47...
I have both stalled, and ongoing projects. The 47 sedan, is ongoing as the car is on the road but is never "done". Nor will it be. A 52...
I am looking for a set of 1947 Ford Sedan front and rear bumpers. they do not need to be in the best of condition but presentable. Thanks
I was in the shop at work and my uncle and I were changing rear rotors on a one ton truck. On this truck, you needed to pull the axle out. Being...
I have always been "picky" about the mechanicals. The vehicle must operate properly and be safe on the highway. I have three daughters who love...
Very nice. Very nice indeed. Will make one hell of a nice project
I have been running the same switch mounted on the master for over 9 years, works great. Now I think I need to go check, been a while since I...
There is a great book out there for SBC cam selection. The name of the book is Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks by David Vizard. Fantastic cam...
Gotta love the Deuce, but opinions I am sure will vary on this topic. Personally, I like them all. But a I do have fondness for the Deuce. In...
In my neighborhood at the back of an old Ford dealership in the 50's and 60's. The 52 is a newer ride I picked up.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sounds to me like a lot has been covered after reading through the posts. The only thing I would add is to check the wheel bearings real close to...
Great article.
My first swap I was involved with was my Uncle"s 34' Plymouth PE coupe. I was young man at the time around the age of 17. We installed a 360 LA...
Never a shortage of things to do on the hotrods. I usually use Felpro gaskets. When I hear the ole' header "tick", usually I it is a simple turn...
Over 2 dollars in Pa. Then again we are still passing a gas tax for a flood almost 100 years ago.
Probably true. I have been keeping eye out for finished cars, half finished cars, sitting in a pile of parts....cars. Keeping all my options...
Agreed. I live in PA
Luckily for me, my oldest and middle daughter are about to be driving and they are fighting over who will drive the tudor sedan if.....the five...
Greetings All, Since I have had plenty of time on my hands sitting in quarntine, I have been giving thought to 32 build. Having a family which...
As I was once told when I was young lad when tightening a bolt after asking how tight should it be.....Tight as a duck's ass. And as my wife...
Hang in there! We all have been there at one point in time or another and I am willing to bet most of will be there again.
Varies due to build theme of the car. I have become a fan of Lowes .99 cent rattle can glass/semigloss. The whole firewall is gloss up top and...
Great to hear Rocky. Not quite at the point where I have any grandchildren but youngest daughter (8) went to a car cruise today and she loves the...
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