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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-25-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Dorf55
Re: 55 ford steering column bezel

Thanks for the info, I have a standard shift and I already have a under dash mounted tachometer. its good to know were not the only ones with this issue.

Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-24-2025, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Dorf55
Cool 55 ford steering column bezel

Good afternoon all !
I just relocated my column shifter from the steering column of my 55 Ford Fairlane to the floor.
I would like to find a steering wheel dash bezel that doesn't have the opening...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-31-2025, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,735
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Old school floor shifter

Thanks for the help, I'm finding out that the older kits didn't have a template.
Miker98038 I think your right, I'm going with the little steps many cuts idea.

Thanks to all !!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-31-2025, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,735
Posted By Dorf55
Cool Old school floor shifter

Ok I have taken my column shifter off my 55 Ford ( 3 speed manual ) and purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions. I can figure out install but want to be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-29-2025, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,283
Posted By Dorf55
Re: 3 on the tree..going to the floor

Thanks you !
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-28-2025, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,283
Posted By Dorf55
Lightbulb 3 on the tree..going to the floor

I have a 55 ford Fairlane and need to remove the column shifter and put in a floor shift.
What is the simplest and easiest way to remove the shifter tube from the column ? T:cool:he car and interior...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-06-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

yes its my car I'm going for approximately 1 or 1 1/2" drop all the way around.
I know how to handle the back, was just trying to find info for lowering the front.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-06-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

THANKS for all the input, I'll let you know how it turns out.
Kultulz just wanted you to know I took no offence to your "slam" statement just wanted to let you know I didn't want to "lay frame" just...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-05-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

This is the stance i'm working with.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

Slam is a strong word I just want to lower the car another 1 1/2" all the way around.


Dorf55
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

Thank you for the feed back on the lowering of my 55, as I said I do have Aerostar springs but I'm looking for a little more aggressive stance.

Dorf55
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-03-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,916
Posted By Dorf55
Question Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

I have a 1955 Ford Fairlane and I'm looking at lowering about 2" in the front.
I will be using blocks in the back, for the front I'm thinking about placing a 1" square tubing as a spacer on the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-13-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dorf55
Re: E - break

Thanks for the help, I did get the handle removed, was a solid pin ( wont ever attempt that again).
I found a handle that is attached to the shaft on e-bay, sent for that and will redo the handle...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-11-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dorf55
Re: E - break

I would like to thank everyone for the input, I just wanted info on the E-break t handle, but no one had that info, for further info I have a 1955 Ford shop manual, but not sure how that relates to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-11-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dorf55
Re: E - break

Kultulz

Thanks for your IMO !!!!!!!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-10-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dorf55
Re: E - break

Thanks, but I'm finishing up a custom and would like to paint a custom color, do you know how much of a job it is to remove the whole e-break shaft ? what would the process be ?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-09-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Dorf55
Cool E - break

I have a 1955 Ford Fairlane and would like to remove the T handle on my E break.
Can it be removed ? if so how ?

Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-18-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Dorf55
Re: 55 Fairlane dash knobs

Thanks HRR
Any hints on how to remove the shifter and turn signal knobs? Heat or maybe have to cut off ?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-18-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Dorf55
55 Fairlane dash knobs

I would like to replace a few of my dash knobs (air vent, wiper, choke) and all seem to be pressed on any way to remove them ?
would also like to replace shifter and turn signal knobs.
any advice...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-12-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Show stopper

Thanks !
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-12-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By Dorf55
Show stopper

I have a 55 Fairlane with a warmed over 272 ( bored .60 over, small cam, four barrel carb). I show the car locally, will drive four or five miles to a show with no issues, when I arrive and its time...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-12-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,056
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Fuel pump / vaporlock

Daves55Sedan

Thanks for the info.
DO you think since I'm not running wipers,it would be ok to just remove the plugs, without running any lines if the lines are only to run the wipers ?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-12-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,056
Posted By Dorf55
Unhappy Fuel pump / vaporlock

About five years ago i disasembled my 1955 ford fairlane (272) now i finaly have it back together. I'm having trouble with vapor lock.i think i understand what vapor lock is and what the solutions...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-09-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,899
Posted By Dorf55
Unhappy How to clean headliner

I had a new off white headliner put in my 55 Fairlane about two years ago.
I'm starting to see some yellowing around the back window that looks like maybe glue overspray.
As I said the headliner is...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-06-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,059
Posted By Dorf55
Re: Inside door handle 55 ford

I'll keep playing with the clips, the triangle shape is on the reproduction handles.
Do you know if anyone is producing reproduction handles with the round back like the original ?

Thanks
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