Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Brakes pulling hard left (sometimes)
Thanks, that’s good to know, wasn’t aware of that. Again, I would guess if that was the problem, the brakes would always pull rather than working perfectly at times. I’ll look for those bolts when...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Re: Brakes pulling hard left (sometimes)
I agree with your comments about most things would not be intermittent, but think your idea that the wheel cylinder is not returning when hot (if so, I believe that would indicate the front left?)....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Re: Brakes pulling hard left (sometimes)
To be honest, I don’t remember. There were so many problems with the car when I bought it, I didn’t trust to drive it. I ended up rebuilding nearly everything mechanical including new engine,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Brakes pulling hard left (sometimes)
I am having a pretty scary problem with the brakes pulling VERY hard left when braking especially with hard braking on my 1956 Thunderbird.. I swear if I didn’t hold the steering wheel it would make...
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Forum: Late V8
10-02-2022, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Re: Many air-cooled Fordomatic transmission parts
Just one more post. If anyone wants any of these transmission parts they are yours for the taking, just pay the shipping cost.
I may be moving soon and won’t have room to store them, and I would...
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Forum: Late V8
09-28-2022, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Re: Many air-cooled Fordomatic transmission parts
I thought I would add some more pictures and clarify that I would sell individual parts if you need any specific Fordomatic parts. Just let me know if you are interested in any of the individual...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-07-2022, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-07-2022, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2022, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2022, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-21-2022, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 777
Y-block Thermostat housing for free
I don’t know if this would be useful to anyone, but I just have a driver, not a restored/show car. I replaced this housing with a reproduction. A friend told me someone might want this because it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-19-2022, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 14,189
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-18-2022, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
I now have the fender skirts on my T-bird. Like everything with my driver, they look pretty nice from a distance. I didn’t have the greatest luck with the 3M weatherstrip adhesive. It may have...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-12-2022, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 14,189
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-10-2022, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
Well, I got too impatient and wanted to glue the fender skirt seals on, but this hot weather (over 90*) the adhesive got tacky immediately making installation a real pain.
I’ve glued the top first...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2022, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 14,189
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2022, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,791
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2022, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,791
Which coolant recovery tank for 1956 Thunderbird
I have a new radiator ordered. I was planning on adding a coolant recovery tank.
Has anyone already installed one on an early bird and have recommendations for any that easily installed, as well...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-04-2022, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
Thanks, these pictures were very helpful. I did not notice the flap on the wide part that went over the edge of the skirt. Your seals look a little longer than mine, you even were able to trim the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-04-2022, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
Was this a contact type adhesive where you apply to both parts and let it dry until tacky, then connect parts together? Did it stick together immediately or do you have ability to reposition? Was...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2022, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
I bought a tube of the 3M weatherstripping adhesive too. It appears to be contact adhesive where you apply to both surfaces and wait until it gets tacky, then connect the two pieces. Is this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2022, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
Thanks. Any suggestions on how the wide section at each end bend to follow the curve of the skirt? It’s like a compound curve. First the curve from the thin part of the seal that follows the edge...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-02-2022, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,371
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-01-2022, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,238
Re: Fender Skirt Seals
I just learned the posts have numbers. My post is #14 in this thread. I had some photos and asking to confirm that I had the seals on correctly and how the wide ends are supposed to fit around the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-01-2022, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 14,189
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