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Thank you for the reply. I do believe it use the bell crank like you mentioned.
Looking for a hydromatic starter anybody know of one available.
That’s bad ass. it’s my understanding that early fords 42-48 had pan hard bars because of new spring design. the pan hard bars were actually...
Hello Butch, you seem to have very much knowledge about the hydro transmissions. I have one for my fathers coupe he built up yrs back and I ha e...
How would i set up the 56 dual WCFB SET UP with an old hydro transmission.
My dad built this hot rod in 1955 and finished it in 1957 drove it to Memphis Catholic High School his senior year.
Howdy I also am installing the same 46 spring with zerks and it’s factory rapped into my 32. Has original rear crossmember and has taken hours to...
Ah ok that makes sense about the spring and the eyes. I do remember taking a 46 spring off and it was not as stubborn as a 32 spring. Thanks for...
It’ll a channeled coupe
Thank you I’ll ding into this tonight this will help
Yeah I’m pretty sure I read that in my dads old hot rod magazine. I’ve been looking around the shop and house trying to find it
I will take a photo when I get off work
Yes the shackles have a slight curve now
May I ask why the 46 is different than a 40. Or a 32? Was it because the bones are shorter than the 40 ? Just curious for more knowledge.
Yes sir another fella here told me that as well thank you very much
ok that makes plenty of sense. Now are the 1940 spring hangars the same as 1946? Just curious for the knowledge because a buddy was asking me and...
Thanks fellas for the replies
The hangars are different than the 32 correct? The 32 spring is mated up to the 46 now with shackles. Would it cause a severe geometry problem? I...
Would the 46 spring ride better than the 32
Howdy hot Rodders. I have a question about a 32 ford frame and stock 32 ford rear spring. I have an old 46 banjo that has been completely rebuilt...
I got a set of used vintage Edelbrock heads at a swap. Is it risky to run them. Looks like a little corrosion on one chamber.
Just wondering what year and type pitman arm are you using. I have the same ford steering box on my coupe. Posted using the Full Custom...
That's gonna be one cool jalopy!! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Eugene, thanks ill try that. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks fellas.. This car was built and driven & raced on the the streets of Memphis Tennessee. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The scallops don't look too good and straight, I painted them real quick to see if I wanted to put them on. Posted using the Full Custom...
Ill get some more pics very soon of him driving the car in the 1950's. he also drag raced the car in halls Tennessee at the old WWII army air...
[ATTACH] my dad working on the car around 1984 1985 changing head gaskets. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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