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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-02-2020, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Thriftmaster
Looking for Sonny Ayers from Conroe TX

Does anyone on here know Sonny Ayers, I spoke with him in February and tried calling him again last week and the phone was out of service.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,959
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 39 transmission. V12 OD to V8-60????

This has been a very interesting response and a lot of interesting information. and I value all of your knowledge and input on this. As I previously mentioned I know from some of the hot rod mags of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2020, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,959
Posted By Thriftmaster
39 transmission. V12 OD to V8-60????

Hello Everyone
I have an opportunity to pick up a pretty hot rebuilt V8-60 that has never been fired. It comes with a fresh rebuilt 41 Lincoln Zephyr OD transmission that I am told will bolt up...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-26-2019, 04:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 9" axle beaing issue

So today I tracked down an older gentleman I was told about that has a stash of 1959-1968 muscle cars, Not to mention a hoard of parts but unfortunately no NOS axle bearings. But what he did have was...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-24-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 9" axle beaing issue

Yes I did notice that the new bearings do not have the lower race that protrudes out farther than the top and thanks for the heads up on the your seal issue I will check that out.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-23-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 9" axle beaing issue

Called a friend of mine re this problem last night. He is a Mill Right and has been working on a lot of very old vintage machinery lately. We discussed the bearing issue and he stated that he has...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-23-2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 9" axle beaing issue

Thanks for the information. As a side note the SKF bearings are now made in China.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-22-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By Thriftmaster
9" axle beaing issue

Picked up a 1959 Ford 9" rear end from a 4dr that the owner parked 30 odd years ago and let the black berries engulf it need I say more. Anyhow the body is toast but the drive train is surprisingly...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-29-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,599
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: Steering shaft and worm gear ID ???

That answered the second part of my question Kultulz Thank you
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-28-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,599
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: Steering shaft and worm gear ID ???

Thank you for the reply and the link
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-28-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,599
Posted By Thriftmaster
Steering shaft and worm gear ID ???

Friend of mine was digging through some NOS steering parts and found a steering shaft. I know it is for a Merc but don't know what year. I have a 53 Merc. Monterey that I want to rebuild the steering...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,344
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: Need rod bearing number???

Thank you all for your advice, suggestions and answering my question.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,344
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: Need rod bearing number???

Thank you for your reply. What I'm actually trying to find out is the bearing number for a set of Johnson Bronze bearings which is two letters followed by two numbers. For example FB-26 or FB-46. A...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,344
Posted By Thriftmaster
Need rod bearing number???

Can anyone on here tell me what the bearing number is for a 1939-1948 Mercury 100 horse Flathead with full floating rod bearing in Johnson Bronze with a STD on the crank throw and a STD on the rod...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2018, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 12 volt alternator ???

I will definitely be checking into this and thanks for the replies.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-09-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By Thriftmaster
12 volt alternator ???

I know this is a stock forum but there is a cross over of different people on here. I have a V8-60 that is been well worked over with Edelbrock heads and 2x2 slingshot intake.
My problem is that...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-09-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
Posted By Thriftmaster
12 volt alternator ???

I know this is a stock forum but there is a cross over of different people on here. I have a V8-60 that is been well worked over with Edelbrock heads and 2x2 slingshot intake.
My problem is that I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,607
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 1952 Keys

Take the back seat out of the car and you can climb into the trunk and open it. Then pull the horse shoe clip that holds the lock in place and take it to the lock smith and he can re key it to your...
Forum: Early V8 11-20-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 987
Posted By Thriftmaster
Tattersfeild haeds

Looking for a set of good usable Tattersfeild heads to run on my flathead. Thx
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-22-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,908
Posted By Thriftmaster
Re: 1926 T rear axle question

Thanks for the reply that gives me something to now work with.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-21-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,908
Posted By Thriftmaster
1926 T rear axle question

Can anyone give me the measurement from the center hole to center hole of the axle mounts for the spring hangers on a 1926 model T ford rear end please? Thank you
Forum: Model-T 02-20-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,739
Posted By Thriftmaster
Forum: Model-T 02-20-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,681
Posted By Thriftmaster
Forum: Model-A 02-20-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By Thriftmaster
Forum: Model-T 02-03-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,739
Posted By Thriftmaster
WTD Model T interior parts and stuff

Looking for a set (R&L) door panels in driver quality condition from a 1926-27 2 dr coupe or sedan for my driver. Would also like to find some driver quality headliner and the upholstery around the...
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