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Anyone know if the magazines brass has made any statements? I've noticed that some posts indicate they have contacts with these guys. Maybe they...
Yes, flange to flange.
Working on a '49 Chevrolet and installed a Chassis Engineering front suspension. Now moving to the rear end and trying to decide what rear end to...
When I started I had some hardware store hand tools. If I needed air I had a old freon jug that was made into an air tank. I remember going to the...
The above mentioned part number is a small bracket the uses the rear pan bolt to mount it. The brake pedal return spring attaches to it.
the clutch spring does go just under the floor board to the brace. the brake spring is the one giving me trouble. Looks like a bracket is needed....
any ideas?
I did a complete rebuild of my brake system and now have a nos brake pedal return spring need some help with the attachment point. I have the...
Thanks, I was thinking either $$$ getting machine shop stuff done or finding another set. Now the fun part, finding a set
anybody repair theirs?
I need suggestions to repair my brake/clutch pedal assembly. I was hoping I could put in new bushings but have more problems. The post that the...
Thanks for the information. Do I need to remove the cams from the backing plates to clean and lube? I did use a end wrench and they all do turn....
Working on my 47 Ford, brake shoes, wheel cylinders. I've been driving all summer but the spongy pedal made me decide to fix things. I got it all...
I am leaning towards it being the wrong drag link. In looking more at the Ford parts catalog it looks like a drag link for a 41-47 commercial....
Is a 11A-3590 the part number for a pitman arm for a '47 Ford? Or is it a 21A-3590? Working on my '47 2dr and found that the drag link was...
Ok, I downloaded the Ford 28-48 chassis parts catalog. I discovered that the drag link was on backwards on my car. Now I'm scratching my head...
Is the right outer end replaceable? I was at Little Dearborn yesterday and they said it was replaceable. It looks to me like the left side end is...
Thanks for the quick reply. Wondering if anyone could give me a part#. Not of the local flaps guys can help....not in computer they say. Thanks Don
Working on my '47 Ford. Wondering if someone could offer a part # for the thermostats. Looks like they just sit in the outlet on the head? The...
anyone know where to buy a ford service manual for a '47?
Ok, so where do I start off with the vacuum break? When you say screw it down fairly hard.....how hard? Sorry if I'm not getting it. Thanks Don
Update.... I cleaned all the grounds, and have added a ground wire from the dizzy body to the battery. I retarded the timing 1/2 notch. Then I...
Yup, my mistake. Rodders Digest, the Buckaroo magazine.
Anyone know if Rod Action magazine is still in business? I went to the Buckaroo site and its been some time since it was updated.
Working on my '47. I've installed a Pertronix dizzy that was done by Henry at the Pit Stop for me. I've also gone through the carb and have new...
hi everyone, a related question to boxing a frame...after welding in boxing plates what about bare metal inside the frame?? doesn't this promote...
hi everyone, still messin with this points deal on my car. thanks for all the good information you guys provided. i called a parts supplier in st...
hi everyone, got my car going with a new condenser, still wondering if i should go ahead and get new points and venture into putting them in or if...
issue resolved, the condenser is bad. going to run to st paul and try and get one at the back to the 50's show....local parts store doesn't stock...
update, doing some further testing and checking condenser using a fluke meter.....condenser acting strange..doesn't count up and down.....just a...
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