Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2021, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 690
Re: oil bath conversion
dave55sedan is correct in saying that the oil filter is better than a paper filter. I little messy, but no big deal to service
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2021, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 566
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-08-2021, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 266
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 566
Re: 54 ford rear yoke
If there is a shop near you that makes up driveshafts, he may be of some help.. That yoke was last used in a Ford in 56, so finding a new one is almost impossible. Used one is probably your only...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 479
Re: wiper motor question
I got Newport wipers in three cars. One I installed with the dash installed (54 Ford) and don't remember any particular problem. Need to take the seat out for more room to work. The other two I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 344
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 344
Re: Adjusting the Doors on a 56 T=Bird????
On an early Bird, looking at the front of the hood, underneath, you usually see a dent there. It is rumored that a 2 X 4 was used to fit the front on the assembly line.
When I was a teenager...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 984
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 345
Re: '52/'53 Rear Bumper Wing Guards
It looks like you only got one part of the assembly. There are pieces that go over the present bumper guards which I don't see in your picture.
Never thought these made the car look any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 363
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-04-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 472
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 984
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-02-2021, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 368
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 824
Re: 12 Volt battery to fit '40
My local Wal-Mart has a big display of batteries. Take your measurements and a ruler and check out their display (if you got a Wal-Mart near you).
If you prefer to buy at a parts store,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-30-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 402
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2020, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 169
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2020, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 564
Re: Went to Hill's Restoration in Racine, Ohio
I know Marvin and some of his people from the various TBird conventions I have attended. Very nice person and he has built some 100 point cars for a number of clients. And he does other Ford...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2020, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 402
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2020, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 147
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 328
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-26-2020, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 472
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-24-2020, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 618
Re: Strng Bx-Drg Lnk-Stud Cntrl Valve Slack
I would check for play with the wheels on the ground instead of up in the air. While someone turns the wheel back and forth (doesn't have to be much), another can be looking at all the components to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-23-2020, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 872
Re: Edelbrock 500 for 292?
I have an Edelbrock on two cars, both of which have been used for long trips in the summer. Never had a boiling issue with them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 363
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-22-2020, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 420
Re: Window replacement
Concours Parts is a good place for parts. They should have what your looking for. The stuff used to set the glass is called glass setting tape, should be able to get it at a local automotive glass...
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