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Need Help. Car is a 1941 Mercury, original Flathead and banjo rear end. A few weeks back, I got in to take the ol' girl to work. Running a...
Need help with a flathead distributor... My first flathead, and trying to get her started... Pulled the distributor, and can't seem to get the...
Please allow me to preface... I know there have been past posts regarding the Ford 223 and their cracked exhaust manifolds... But my daily driver...
Background: I drive a '54 Ford Customline with the 223-Inline 6... In early Dec., I noticed a shit-ton (that's a scientific term) of smoke...
Got the car in pieces in the driveway and need to get it back together before I leave for work tonight...Having problems with the idler arm......
so...typically, this forum is one which I enjoy on a regular basis...It is informative, historically and mechanically, but also a creative outlet...
ok...what is this?
Well, I've had my car BACK on the road for almost a year now. She's my first car. I'm the third owner and have had her in my possesion for...
A couple weeks back, I went to a cemetery dedication, put on by the Texas Brigade (civil war re-enactment group my old man is a part of). While...
anyone ever replace the shift linkage bushings for column shifting shoebox? If so, what'd you use, where to get? I 've needed 'em like...
What type of electrical resistor have you used in your upgraded electrical? I have swithed out most everything needed on my Ford 6V to 12V. The...
Just in case ya'll are interested...If you're like me, you likely missed the local meet at Darkhorse this month. Perhaps your absence was...
Nothing famous about it, but I will tell you, if I get this car, the bullet hole in the rear driverside fender will stay...I also apologize for...
That...is not good... I run a 54 Ford Customline...The one without a hood and a clean straight 6... She's not my daily driver, but she's my...
Well, after being on this site for a short while, I've often found myself in awe at some of the steals you guys accidently stumble upon......
Hey Hambers...need help for a bud of mine. He has a 1950 Chevy Custom and needs to track down a new tank for it. I can tell him anywhere to go...
Okay...so the exhaust manifold on my 54' ford cracked a few weeks back. As always, i turned to the hamb in search for those with the much needed...
Ok...So I'm tired of searching for answers from my out of touch co-workers. How do you frickin crack an iron cast exhaust manifold? I have...
Alright, alright...I know there are numerous QUALITY vendors here and many other places I can go to do research... I am also fully aware that...
uh, yeah...not my favorite words to hear this weekend.... So last year I missed the LoneStar Round-up, because God hates me. I worked all fall...
Ok...Pretty sure the part is a heater control valve, but finding the similar part in any catalog destination has turned up, no bueno. The valve...
I'm changing out the dash mounted headlight switch on a 54 ford to switch it to an updated 12V system. I have the new Motorcraft switch, but...
Okay. So, back in '94 my old an sold his motorcycle to teach me how to work on engines. My first car, a 1954 Ford Customline Tudor...
Hey gang, Another newbie with a trouble shooter question... I'm sittin' on a 54' Ford...My first car. Trying to get her ready for the round-up...
I've watched these boards for a while now and it's time to commit... With the Round-Up approaching, I figured I'd better introduce myself so I'm...
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