Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-10-2012, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,487
Re: Broken tap
a company called walden makes a set of inexpensive extractors. i bought a set years ago and they have never failed me yet. it was well worth the forty dollars i spent buying them. good luck with what...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-07-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,888
Re: c-4 to an FE block
ok guys, i left a few things out. i have a perfectly good c6 bolted up to my 406 right now. i cant use it cause it does not fit the car. i have tried everything and cant get a good enough drive shaft...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-06-2012, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,888
Re: c-4 to an FE block
thanks for the tips guys. i found one at summit but its really pricey. now i know what im looking for im going to check out a few other manufacturers and also see if there are any used ones out...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-05-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,888
c-4 to an FE block
does anyone know where i can find an after market bellhusing for a c-4 to mate up to an fe block? and when i find it should i use the torque converter from the c-4 or the c-6? has anyone here done...
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Forum: Late V8
03-26-2012, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,665
Re: 1958 Fairlane 500 or Skyliner Gauge Cluster
try this number: 1419-683-3096. that is franks auto wrecking in crestline ohio. ashley is the girl that runs the place and they have two 58's there plus parts on the shelf. prices are very reasonable...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-26-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Re: 58 radiator support
hey, just want to say thanks again for all the input and help from everyone. this is definately the most helpful and friendly site i have been on. a friend turned me on to this site and i am glad i...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Re: 58 radiator support
that is awesome rick thanks!!! that part of the inner fender well is rotten on my car. i guess i need to do some more parts searching. and you must have the coolest library down there if you have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Re: 58 radiator support
rick, laroy, thanks guys! that is a big help. what im confused on now is where do those hinges bolt on(i have a good set of hinges) and what do the fenders bolt to? unfortunately the fenders were in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Re: 58 radiator support
no disrespect to you but i wont waste another minute with desert valley auto parts. i have sent them at least five emails over a 4 week period last fall through their web site and never got any reply...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,598
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,316
Re: 1959 Skyliner Frame Restoration
mark if its your dream car and its what you can afford then go for it! sometimes its just more feasible to pay alot more for something in small lumps over the course of several years than it is to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
58 radiator support
there seems to be an awful lot people on this site with alot of knowledge and good input. this is my second post but i wanted to say thanks for the help i got on my first question ,so thanks! now on...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Re: brake woes!
i never thought about the hydraulic booster. ive got an old chevy 1-ton out back with one on it so im gonna give it a try. thanks tdlmomower for the suggestion.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Re: brake woes!
thanks for the tip but i also dont have any more room above where it mounts to the fire wall because its so close to the hood now. ive tried just about everything i can think of and nothing works out...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2012, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
brake woes!
i have a 58 ford custom 300. i have put the body on a 1990 crown victoria chassis and shoved in a 406. my problem now is that i cant fit a power booster in because the valve cover is in the way. i...
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