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Forum: Late V8 12-13-2023, 05:26 PM
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Posted By Chalupa55
1965 Mercury Comet 404 Wagon

1965 Mercury Comet 404 Station Wagon.
I've owned for 23 years. 289 2bbl., Automatic, new water pump,4-row radiator, fuel pump, rebuilt Autolite 2100, Pertronix conversion/coil, new shocks, tires...
Forum: Late V8 05-08-2016, 03:08 PM
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Views: 808
Posted By Chalupa55
55' Car choke knob/cable assembly

Hello,

I am looking for the choke knob/cable assembly in good working condition for a car not the truck.

Thank you,
Chalupa
Forum: Late V8 03-31-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: 1957 312 Yblock

All reasonable offer(s) considered, or trade for y-block tri-power manifold with carbs in rebuild-able condition.
Forum: Late V8 03-24-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By Chalupa55
1957 312 Yblock

312 y-block. Block casting is ECZ-6015 C. Main caps are ECZ 6329-A. This is a virgin block , factory bores not oversized. Good condition, sold as a short block, has cam/lifters and timing chain...
Forum: Model-A 03-19-2015, 11:07 AM
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Views: 891
Posted By Chalupa55
28'-31' transmission

Spins freely, will more than likely need to be gone through.
Please email if interested or with questions. [email protected]
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-22-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,172
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: 58 to 57 F100 Conversion

57/58 hoods have the ribs where 59/60's don't, but they will still fit.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-31-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,110
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: What made you a "Ford" guy?

My dads a Ford man, my grandfather was a Chevy man. It was always fun giving each other a hard time. My first car was an 73' El Camino and even though my dad didn't want me to get it he said ok the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-22-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Ford shield in FordBarn header

Damn I'm slow I didn't even notice that. lol
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-22-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: still hot

I've read in a couple places that running a 160 t-stat won't let the engine get hot enough to burn out any condensation that may be in the engine which can have negative affects on the oil. I plan on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-22-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: still hot

Did you replace the T-stat? It may be hanging up and not letting the coolant flow completely. If you did what temp are you running. I may get flamed for this, but I've never had good luck with flex...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-19-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,939
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Autolite 4100

I've got the larger 600. I ran this engine with ECZ-B heads which has smaller valves and used an 1850 Holley and it ran good, so I'm figuring with the better heads (which I'm still going to work...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-17-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,535
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: ECZ-G Y-Block Heads

They are the same.The replacement "113" heads had a larger 72cc chamber vs. the 69cc of the "G" heads. You can find all the info for these at ford-y-block.com
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-16-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,939
Posted By Chalupa55
Autolite 4100

Hello all,

I posted this over at the HAMB as well, but want as many opinions as possible. I'm planning on using a 4100 on my 292 Y-block. I've heard really good things about reliability. Just...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-26-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 29,446
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Old Ford Pictures - social group

More more more, love seeing pictures like these. Wish I had some to post.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-20-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,608
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Trans options?

I've got a C4 with the adapter from Mummert. Works good.
http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/chalupa55/the%20wagon/Kevinspics1-10028.jpg
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-17-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,212
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: 56 f-250

Amen to that. Me too.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-17-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,898
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: 312 Y-block valve lash problems

Are you using the "jamb nut" style or the later style that uses a nut with an interference fit? I've had issues with the latter loosening prematurely. If your using the interference style the threads...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-17-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,244
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.

Its not a V8, but what the hell. My other toy/soon to be daily driver.
http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/chalupa55/Ranchero/DSCN0213.jpg
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-10-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,972
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Fridges Unite!

Had one wish I never would've sold it. Here's a pic.

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/chalupa55/F100finished008.jpg
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-09-2010, 02:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,244
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.

Heres my 55', was going to do an air ride setup, but decided to use the money to do bodywork and get her in paint. Going to go with Aerostar coils and lowering blocks in the rear for now. Going to be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-09-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,076
Posted By Chalupa55
Re: Are you a 1952-56 Ford owner?

Hey guys hows everyone. I cant believe I havent been on this sight until now.
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