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The Highlander - The top four are all about a full inch off. The moldings were in the car but not installed so most likely they are from another...
I have a 1940 Tudor Deluxe and am once again able to work on it. I am almost finished putting in the headliner (holy %$#$%) and need some info on...
Ordering from Drakes today. Thanks
After a ton of fun it's time to install the rear window glass in my 40 Ford Tudor Sedan. The glass is new and was in the project car when I...
Thanks for the info. I found a thermostat housing with a sending unit hole in it that solved the problem. Thanks again!
I have a Ford 302 and just bought a fan relay kit for it. The kit has a temperature unit that screws into the manifold to act as a ground. The...
It's a 2 door sedan.
Does anyone make a kit for a 1940 Ford so you can remove the side vent windows and just have a single side window in the doors? I would need the...
I have a 1940 Ford 2 door sedan nearing completion. I would like to install a set of old school chrome bumpers that used to be called nerf bars....
Now that I have learned to "trunk" instead of "truck"; Has anyone installed a power lift on a 40 Ford trunk? If so, do you have any pictures,...
Has anyone installed a power lift on a 40 Ford trunk? If so, do you have any pictures, suggestions?
Thanks again. I ordered the book. I just got home from working on one of the fire crews at Charlotte Motor Speedway so I am out of gas for...
Thanks guys.
Some gold flames maybe? I like it!
Also - the hinges look almost new. They have no play or wobble in them.
Here are some pictures of the problem. The hinges are bolted on which can give some adjustment in and out. The gap on the front is even from the...
How do you adjust the doors on a 1940 Ford 2 Dr Sedan? Since there appears to be no adjustment in the hinges I am guessing you have to torque the...
My first car was a 60 Comet sedan. 144 cu / 6 cyl. with 3 on the tree. Talk about basic transportation, but it was fun. Your's is near perfect....
Have not seen one before, but what the heck, try it. The worst that can happen is you don't like it and you take it off and try another one. I...
Thanks.
Before I go digging through the web and getting half answers I will consult the experts, you guys. Okay, maybe not experts but close enough for...
My 40 Ford is the same way, the stuff is on there to stay. If it's on there good and strong leave it. It's still working and only needs to be...
"1934 Coupe" is correct. Pull all the money from the account and close it. You can then deal from a secure position. There is a way that the...
1940 Ford 2 Dr Sedan - While disassembled I had the exhaust installed in the chassis. Now that I am in the process of putting the body back on I...
I second the motion. There are many places to buy either complete frames or just rails. I had to make up new parts for my center section....
Thanks again, Da B's are now on da back, checked, adjusted and back on da ground.
Great job. It's your car, you built it your way, now go and enjoy it.
Thanks. As soon as it warms up I'll change the one. 14 here in sunny Charlotte, NC at 7 AM.
A basic question for you. I have a Ford 10 bolt rear with drum brakes in my project. It has drum brakes. When I took the drums off I saw that...
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