Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2010, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2010, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,241
I need help on 59AB to T5 swap
I'm using the Speedway kit, and ready to slide it in. The new TOB is the same as the original (has a place to hook the small spring) but there is no provision on the bell housing to hook the spring....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2010, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,280
2 shortcuts
Klean Strip green mineral spirits--- great for cleaning greasy parts
OEM stud remover--- free use from Auto Zone, its shaped like a spark plug socked (compact), simple to use, or buy the set of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2010, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,425
Re: T5 transmission
I'm in the process of doing a 40 PU I'm using a 85 s10 trans (mech speedo) a 8" rear from 66 mustang (2:80 gears & speedway brackets on the original springs) hardest part so far was drilling out the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2010, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,094
Re: Cleaning White Walls
Don't laugh, oven cleaner is the best. It will harm paint and alum. if you lave it on to long. Try it on an old tire first because I know you guy's don't believe me.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2010, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Engine rebuild parts?
It's probably been discussed a thousand times but. What supply house has the best overhaul parts (bang for the buck) crank, pistons, bearing's ect ?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2010, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2010, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,137
Shave the heads
How much can be safely shaved on a stock 59A to get a little more compression?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2010, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2010, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
40 pickup springs
I'm in the process of assembling my basically stock truck, exceptions are T5 transmission, 8" rear and modifying the stock wishbones. Question, the sprigs seem to be stiff for a daily driver has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2010, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Cracked Block
My 40 pickup's stock engine is cracked 3"along the pan rail between the pan screw holes and the edge of the block. And an inch into the inner side of the block L shaped, At the center bearing. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2010, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,315
Re: Front spring
Believe it or not I had taken the spring apart as suggested.
Thanks for the help guy's
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2010, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,315
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2010, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,315
Front spring
I'm having trouble putting the front spring back on my 40 pickup. I'm using new shackles 1 1/2" long like the one's that came off. It's about an inch short of making it. Any ideas?
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