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Great site Darren - Sure enjoyed the pictures.
Guy Check the king pin bushings for wear. Jack up the front end ubtil the wheels are off the ground and shake the heck out of the wheels - see...
Tom T is right - the dealer is called The Pit Stop in Gary Texas. The owner is Henry Downing and his phone number is 903-685-2531. Email is...
Call Petronix direct and tell them what you want to do. They will refer you the the older gentleman in Texas who makes the kit for a crab...
Another good source is Wicks Aircraft Supply in Highland Illinois. They sell a great flaring tools and all the fittings. Prices are reasonable.
Congradulations on the find. Those ford sixs run great with a little work. Clifford products sells allot of speed equipment. The "log" style...
Beautiful car. Corvairs are a ton of fun to drive. Only negative is the '60 Corvairs were very different then the other 61-64 early style. Lots...
Check with Sacremento Vintage Ford. They have cloth covered wire in several colors and sell by the foot.
A couple things that might help. When you weld the perches on the '40 rear end, be sure you will have enuf room for the hydraulic brake cylinders...
Hey 53. I'm sure not an "expert" but can pass on a little 94 info from my experiences that might help out. I would suggest looking for 94...
I bought .080 over pistons from Egge.
The bearing goes in first followed by the thrust washer and then the speedo gear. Here is an illustration from Mac Van Pelts website that should...
I've had very good luck with parts from Joblot in New York. If lifters and cam have worn badly its time to check all the bearings. Sorry - but...
Hey guys. I'm not a new member but have been away from the board for well over a year -needed some heart tune ups. I've got repaired plumbing...
Shaun - Had very good luck with Sacremento Vintage Ford parts. Super catelog & parts are fine. I also have a 46 business coupe. Good luck, Bill
Terrific pictures - looks like a great time. Thanks much for the pictures.
Spudz. Terrific story. Better plot than some of the Indiana Jones movies. Bill
Hi Mickey For what its worth, I am putting an 8BA in a Model A frame. Plan on using an electric fan and stock firewall. As such, when I mocked...
Like Dennis above, I have had a Perfect Park 7000 for four years now and am completely satisfied. Only mistake I made was to not get the aluminum...
Kartsa - Great job - car looks terrific - congradulations
Outback Its perfect - don't change a thing.
Tracy If ya end up needing the hinge part that mounts to the header, let me know. I have an extra you can have for shipping costs if ya need it....
Mervin - Use aviation permatex on the head bolts. Stays soft and seals well. Bill
Is there any thing I can run in the water passages to remove rust flake? One thing I did was to hang my 8BA block by my engine hoist - front...
Hey Mike - Welcome from another newbie. These guys/gals are great and tremedous amount of knowledge here. Bill
Thanks to everybody for the great welcome. I have no trouble chosing which to drive as I only have one or two running at a time. They all need...
Lo Joerox - The 41 is absolutely original right now with 22k miles. Bought it from the 85 yr old 2nd owner in Diamond Illinois. He worked for...
Hi Django - I actually live in Wilton Center Ill pop. 94 "yahoo". Manhattan is the closest post office. About 75 miles south southwest of...
Super nice car. Congatulations on finishing her up. Are you happy with the four barrel carb. Definitely a neat & clean engine compatment.
Tell dad to fight it with all he's got. It can be beaten and having an interest and passion in life definitely helps. Best of luck & prayers. Bill
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