Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-08-2014, 08:24 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2014, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2014, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
Re: Fordomatic speedo cable question
Thanks guys, It does feel like it is engaged as it won't free spin. I may jack it up and turn the wheels. When I pulled it out most of the black rubber type end was all the way back in the housing...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2014, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
Fordomatic speedo cable question
Hi Guys
I read all the threads I could find and read my manual about replacing the core on the speedo cable. I pulled the core out, cleaned it real good. Inpected it and it is not twisted or...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2014, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,273
Re: 56 Victoria interior
I do my own, I buy the carpet at menards. It is called Autobond. It does not have a stiff backing and is fairly easy to shape/form. I cut it to fit and usually do it in two peices. Put the seem under...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2014, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,067
Re: Off set axle
I let the air out and then put just enough to give it ride but not raise it up. The shackles are not flipped. I am going to measure this Saturaday when I get back on it. Body work has been done at...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2014, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,067
Re: Off set axle
jeffB2 and 40 cpe
You both make valid points. The car has gabrial air shocks on it and I let all the air out to lower it in the rear. I have installed the aerostar springs in the front and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-15-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,067
Off set axle
Hello fellow Ford Guys,
Well I got the 55 fairlane going and took it the tire shop to get the new tires mounted. I had bought P205 75R 15. All the tires and wheels went right on except the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-03-2014, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Re: New member with question
It is a 272 y block. I think it is the original engine, all though there is a bracket for power steering attached to the water pump and it does not have power steering. :confused: I think it has had...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2014, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,355
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2014, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Re: New member with question
Hi Guy's,
Update: I installed the front new door handles yesterday and removed the rear, they are exactly the same. I have ordered another set for the rear.
56 fairlane, we are painting ours...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2014, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Re: New member with question
Thanks Guy's for all the welcomes,
We have had the 55 since november of last year. I have completely rebuilt the front suspension and added areostar springs, new shocks, power booster, disc...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2014, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Re: New member with question
Thanks for the response, I just went and looked at mac's and his catalog discription does say for front and rear doors. Dennis Carpenters catalog says fits all except rear doors on 4 door. For now I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2014, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
New member with question
Hello Guys,
I am a new member to the Ford Barn. I have been enjoying it for a while now. I am a member of the HAMB and have been for several years. I don't post much, mostly read. I have recently...
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