The Ford Barn - Late V8 (1954+) https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:48 GMT vBulletin 60 https://fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg The Ford Barn - Late V8 (1954+) https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ Family needs Model T picked up Monday June 8th in Tennessee https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357981&goto=newpost Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:56:04 GMT Short notice … A customer of mine would like to have a very special Model T picked up in *Clarksksville, TN 37040 on Monday June 8th.* He is... Short notice …
A customer of mine would like
to have a very special Model T
picked up in Clarksksville, TN 37040
on Monday June 8th.
He is flying out tomorrow from
Wyoming to be with his terminally
ill father and his father would like
to see the Model T loaded.
It needs to go to Wyoming but
for now if someone with experience
who has access to an enclosed trailer
can pick it up, the family would be
very grateful.
This job pays cash.


Please call me

Jim
260-804-6695 ]]> Late V8 (1954+) trulyvintage https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357981 57 y block https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357975&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:53:36 GMT Anyone have a picture of puller for crankshaft balancer? The pulleys are riveted on and a standard puller no work Thanks Anyone have a picture of puller for crankshaft balancer? The pulleys are riveted on and a standard puller no work
Thanks ]]> Late V8 (1954+) Randall https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357975 Oil Report-Time to Rebuild? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357948&goto=newpost Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:55:33 GMT Take a look at this oil report I just got back. Is it time to rebuild the engine? Attachment 586339... Take a look at this oil report I just got back. Is it time to rebuild the engine?

Attachment 586339

Here's the background I sent them:

The heads were rebuilt 2,372 miles ago due to a burnt valve. After re-assembly I ran it for 16 miles on the old oil then 1,004 miles on the first (2021) sample that I sent in. After I sent that sample in I changed the oil and added 395 miles and sent the second (2023) sample in. I changed the oil after 79 miles, then added 656 miles at which point I added 1/2 quart of Lucas Hot Rod 20W-50 make-up oil (I only chose this weight because it was what I had around). Then I added 222 miles which gets us to today. I do not use leaded fuel or a lead additive, just Sta-bil 360.

The odometer shows 14,180 miles (rolled over at least once). It’s hard to estimate mileage on the short block/bottom end. The cylinder walls had good crosshatching, but the spark plugs get oily so I assume it is burning some oil. Based on the condition of the paint I’m assuming the car went through a somewhat cheap restoration in the 1980s and the engine may have been rebuilt at this time. The cylinders were stamped .040 so it’s definitely been rebuilt. The casting number on the block and the engine color leads me to believe it may have started life in a Ford pickup or was a replacement motor from Ford back in the day.

I sampled through the dip stick after a thorough drive then sitting for about 30 minutes.

I am open to increasing the viscosity to 20W-50 if that would help with wear, etc.
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]]> Late V8 (1954+) Ownley1 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357948 Brake lights needed for my 55 Fairlane... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357934&goto=newpost Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:53:25 GMT Hello all, I upgraded my brake master, Im looking for a part that would fit on my line. A T fitting perhaps?...Or is a brake pedal extension needed?... Hello all,
I upgraded my brake master, Im looking for a part that would fit on my line. A T fitting perhaps?...Or is a brake pedal extension needed? Please have a look at my setup...
Thanks
Ted.
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]]> Late V8 (1954+) ted55ford https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357934 56 fairlane https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357893&goto=newpost Sat, 30 May 2026 16:39:55 GMT I need a good drawing of the front window roll-up assembly I need a good drawing of the front window roll-up assembly ]]> Late V8 (1954+) mytemac https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357893 Spin-on Oil Filter for a 292 Y-block https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357858&goto=newpost Wed, 27 May 2026 23:55:19 GMT First let me state categorically that I'm an idiot I finally got around to changing my oil today on our '56 Country Sedan with a 292 Y-block. That's not the stupid part. I removed the oil filter and handed it to my local O'Reily sales person, who handed me back something that looked similar, right exterior dimensions and (here's the part stupid part) I let them toss my old one. I got home and tried spinning it on after removing the old rubber seal and putting a bead of lubricant on the new one. To my surprise, I found that the female treaded part of the filter was just a bit larger than the threaded male part. Crap! Went back to O'Reilly to recover my old one so I'd know what the right size thread needed to be in a new canister. Yup, trash had already been taken out and thrown in the dumpster. Did a little dumpster diving but it was a horror show of oily parts and broken glass and finally gave up. Now I have to shamefacedly ask the Forum if anyone knows what filter I need to order for a 292 Y-block. To be clear, the outside diameter of my old filter was the same as the one I bought. Only the interior threaded part of the filter was just a bit too large to fit the shaft attached to the engine side of the fitting. Any help would be greatly appreciated. And note to self, don't throw old parts away until you're sure the new ones fit! ]]> Late V8 (1954+) tsanborn https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357858 Fuel sender repair https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357852&goto=newpost Wed, 27 May 2026 22:06:10 GMT Looking for suggestions on where to send fuel sender for my 55 Ford Country Sedan wagon. I have seen some bad reviews about Bobs Speedo in Michigan.... Looking for suggestions on where to send fuel sender for my 55 Ford Country Sedan wagon. I have seen some bad reviews about Bobs Speedo in Michigan. Anyone have a good referral ??? Thanks ]]> Late V8 (1954+) Picachored https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357852 Cleaning Headliner https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357822&goto=newpost Tue, 26 May 2026 17:33:44 GMT I have a 1955 Crown Victoria. The headliner is either white or off white. The headliner has some darker stains. What can I use to either remove... I have a 1955 Crown Victoria.
The headliner is either white or off white.
The headliner has some darker stains.
What can I use to either remove the stains, or apply something over the entire headliner and cover the stains?
I appreciate any response.
Thanks. ]]> Late V8 (1954+) ling102 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357822 I’d these parts please https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357821&goto=newpost Tue, 26 May 2026 17:01:29 GMT I am helping a coworker clean out his father’s garage of T/A/V8 parts. I am salvaging what I can and what I think people can use. I think I pretty... I am helping a coworker clean out his father’s garage of T/A/V8 parts. I am salvaging what I can and what I think people can use. I think I pretty much skipped over all of the T parts but some may have gotten mixed in. But I am not sure what these go to. Everything will go bye bye to other people for either free ( just pay for shipping) or a very reasonable price. I want the stuff gone. So please tell me what these go to so I can mark them appropriately:

Thanks,

Mike
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]]> Late V8 (1954+) 1930artdeco https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357821 Adjusting the brakes on 56 T-Bird https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357719&goto=newpost Thu, 21 May 2026 14:43:52 GMT I bought the complete Disc Brake front Kit fromHil's Thunder Center.After installing the Front Disc Brake Kit and adjusting the rear Brakes I went for a test ride to check the brakes our. I was got up to 30 MPH and slam the brakes on . The rear brakes lock up and slid the tires. front did not lock up and was poor I half to say. Np adjusting on the front brakes? What wrong? ]]> Late V8 (1954+) Old Redneck https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357719 gas cap venting https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357715&goto=newpost Thu, 21 May 2026 13:39:50 GMT Installed a new fuel pump on my 55 Ford. The old one was leaking. I was taking it for a ride yesterday and a few minutes later it stopped running. I... Installed a new fuel pump on my 55 Ford. The old one was leaking. I was taking it for a ride yesterday and a few minutes later it stopped running. I started it again a few minutes later. Seems I had this problem about 10 yrs. ago. It was the Gas Cap Vent Hose. I don't remember where I bought it. Can you tell me where I could purchase one? Thank You. ]]> Late V8 (1954+) Bobby O https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357715 Floor mat for 1957 Fords https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357685&goto=newpost Wed, 20 May 2026 06:44:14 GMT What kind of floor mats were available in 1957 from factory or dealer for 1957 Fords? Were they rubber, carpet, vinyl? What kind of floor mats were available in 1957 from factory or dealer for 1957 Fords? Were they rubber, carpet, vinyl? ]]> Late V8 (1954+) totto https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357685 Carpet install and back seat removal--55 Fairlane https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357668&goto=newpost Tue, 19 May 2026 16:07:20 GMT Hello all, Im installing a new carpet(4 dr) but want to keep it simple. Is there an easy way to remove the 4 seatbelt anchors? I dont want to... Hello all,
Im installing a new carpet(4 dr) but want to keep it simple. Is there an easy way to remove the 4 seatbelt anchors? I dont want to replace the belts.
Also is there a good method to remove the back seat to access the trunk, Ive only removed the seat portion?....Is there a special tool I should be using in both of my questions?
Thx. ]]> Late V8 (1954+) ted55ford https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357668 Hello Everyone! I am back after a long break. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357646&goto=newpost Sun, 17 May 2026 21:59:03 GMT Hello everyone. I am back after a long break. I originally had a 54 Coupe and it just needed too much work. I sold it to a friend and picked up a 55... Hello everyone. I am back after a long break. I originally had a 54 Coupe and it just needed too much work. I sold it to a friend and picked up a 55 Fairlane. I have had it a while now and have been tinkering with it. It is road worthy and a blast to drive. I have done Granada discs and Aerostar springs, front cross member as well as a good cleaning. I have a huge list of things to do, but am glad to be back.

Some projects take a little longer than they should because I have a full plate. I am also working in a 55 Dodge pickup and have sand cars that need attention.
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]]> Late V8 (1954+) 59Bisquik https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357646 wiring up the junction block on left inner fender 57 T-Bird https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357622&goto=newpost Sat, 16 May 2026 18:09:27 GMT I am trying to rewire the bakailite black junction block on inner fender on drivers side of 57 T-Bird. There are 16 ports (8 on one side and 8 on the... I am trying to rewire the bakailite black junction block on inner fender on drivers side of 57 T-Bird. There are 16 ports (8 on one side and 8 on the other).I numbered them but still got them messed up. I had to replace the drivers side parking light pig tail. I have the original harness and it does not match any any of the factory color codes. Factory shows a solid color with a different color stripe. My wires are solid colors. Any help would be extreamly helpful. Thank you. ]]> Late V8 (1954+) farmerdick https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357622