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The block logo may have been the way they were cast back in the 50-60’s I’m not positive. I wonder where I can find info on these guys. I’m...
Hey guys, scored a nice set of edelbrock heads for my build. I’m still learning much about these engines but I’m not completely in the dark. My...
Worked perfect thanks guys.
Thanks I’ll give that a try. Should I replace the top cover and tailshaft housing before I measure the input end play?
I picked up an early borg warner t5 or t45. Its a five speed. Popped the top cover off and gears look very nice. Bearings look good aswell. The...
69’ block and now fully assembled , boiled and completely machined,Fresh bore, .030 over. New flat top pistons, new bearings in bottom end. New...
Very cool, I just picked up a 29’ special a few weeks back. Does the sedan rear window fit pretty good? And where did you find plans on an axle...
I’m digging the look of the aprons
The rear plates Inhave are pretty crusty. Thought about replacing the springs. But after sanblasting them and thinking more about it. I’m going to...
And as alsways thanks a ton, sometimes I just need a kick in the ass to do what I plan lol
Sounds like a plan, I have a press, grinder and a welder. Does anyone sale this spring? Maybe I can source one elsewhere
Sorry pic is not working. The springs and adjusters I’m asking about are the 2 that are about 1” coils with a hex bolt on the top. The inside of...
Thanks, I pulled the brakes apart last night and started cleaning them up. Is there a way to get these adjusters off? I wanted to paint the...
Thanks again, measured the drums flat backed on the floor to the snout. About 5.5” not an excact measurement, but from the search I did here shows...
Great thanks, I appreciate the insite guys. What parts are you all using to rebuild these guys? Napa have masters and shoes for these old things...
Thanks, I’ll do some measuring tonight and try to nail down a year on those drums. Still unsure on the year of the backing plates.
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Picked up a pile of parts from my buddy today. For what its worth I believe I got 36’ spindles, a pair of 4” wide 5’s and a pair of the v8 60 3.5”...
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So last weekend I picked up another 8ba and a 59ab block. Short blocks, rotating assembly and valves but thats it no pan or intake or anything...
Sorry for the dim lighting. It has been in the single digits here for the last few weeks and my fluorescent lights aren’t much help in this cold....
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Hey all, I’ve starting pilling parts up for my AV8 rod. Yesterday I picked up 2 v8 flatties. One a 8ba and the other looks to be a later 59ab. The...
Loads of receipts. Fresh bore, .030 over. Block numbers detect it was most likely from 69’. New flat top pistons, new bearings in bottom end. New...
Guess what I’m after is more of a budget build. I’de like to stroke it and instal bigger cam and a new valve train. Dual carb intake. Heads may...
Picked up a 52’ block and big box of parts with it today. Pretty pumped as its in good shape. I’ll inspect it closer and measure roundness and...
[IMG] Here is the deal, I have a 29’ model A special. Ford made these for less than a year as far as I know. They have a slightly different top....
Thanks, I do plan on keeping it on the road until I have collected my parts and this 4 banger is kinda cool. I need to clean the carb and adjust...
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