Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-28-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,415
Re: 2 speed fordomatic
I spoke to an oil engineer several years ago about this subject. He gave me a bunch of engineer speak data that just confused me. Bottom line, Dexron is the closest fluid to Type A, Suffix A. ...
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Forum: Late V8
09-27-2023, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 924
Wanted, 1959 Galaxie power window harness shield
Trying to help someone in Australia. He is looking for the power window wire shield that attaches to the doors on cars equipped with power windows. this part is supposed to be the same left and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2023, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,069
Re: 1954-1956 Wheel Question
The information from Kultulz is from the 1949-1959 parts manual that was printed in 1964. It does not have information on some parts that Ford removed as obsolete when that edition was printed. To...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2023, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,271
Re: The Case of the Wretched Roadster
unless you have a balanced carburetor, ditch the air filter. These cars never had one. Carburetors for cars that have air filters are engineered different. If you want an air cleaner, buy that...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-28-2023, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 839
Re: 6v to 12 volt question
Back when CB radios were the rage, I put one in my 1955 Thunderbird. I used an inverter and insulated the radio installation from the auto chassis by using a piece of wood, That way the CB...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-28-2023, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,451
Re: canadian 54 ford
This is very interesting. I know that Ford offered Power steering in 1953 here in the US, and for us, that was the last year of the flat head. I would think that that accessory would be super rare....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2023, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,734
Re: Preferred parts vendors
[QUOTE=stickshift;2215871]Is Mac's really gone? I ordered from them in Dec. and I've been getting emails from them as recent as a few days ago.
Mac's and the complete Ecklers line was bought out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2023, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 617
Vintage Car and Gas Bash Swapmeet
The Paradise Valley Model A Ford Club is hosting a vintage car and gas bash swap meet. There will be lots of car parts and oil/gas memorabilia. The meet is April 15, 2023 at the Western Regional...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-02-2023, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,947
Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 battery
I am not sure what you mean by your car taking a regular battery. The 29NF was used in most Fords from 1956-64. It would have been the regular battery in your car. Someone has changed it to a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,343
Re: 1929 Sport Coupe Rear Window Trim Screws
For those of you that think that metric is standardized, think again. There is a European standard and an Asian standard. The head size of the cap screws are different between the European and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2023, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,589
Re: Restamping a restamped block
Having been a law enforcement officer in California (retired) I can tell you that the frame stamp is considered the VIN number for the vehicle and the engine number is nice but not not the final...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2023, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Re: How many Black '56 Merc Monterey Wagons
What does it day for color on your data plate? If it has the code for black that means it was a factory color. If it is S then that means it was a non stock color and was special ordered.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2023, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 875
Re: Alternator & Starter
Check this link https://www.jegs.com/i/Powermaster/713/82021/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAiAh9qdBhAOEiwAvxIok5x_4JJR6UgAHj-Z5M285FN4nAV6osMh-8ha8uJEBoCSMbPjOVrCBBoC69gQAvD_BwE This is for a Powermaster...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2023, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 242
Views: 75,106
Re: what other old cars are in your garage?
Besides my 1931 AA, red 1955 Thunderbird, turquoise 1955 Thunderbird, white 1956 Thunderbird, yellow 1956 Thunderbird, white/red 1956 F100 big window truck, white 1957 Fairlane Skyliner. 1957 Ford...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2022, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 932
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-15-2022, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Re: Horn on 1956 ford fairlane
you are not supposed to have any current at the horn button. The wire that goes up the steering column provides the ground to the relay when the horn button or horn ring is pushed. Look at the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-13-2022, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Re: Horn on 1956 ford fairlane
you can buy the horn wire that goes down the steering column from many of the vintage Ford parts suppliers. The wire is stiff enough and goes through the metal steering shaft and through the base of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2022, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 7,160
Re: Insurance............thumbs down JCTaylor
I had J C Taylor for years, starting in 1969. I then switched to Grundy because they were offering 1 million dollars liability. They also were offering spare parts insurance. I noticed a few years...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2022, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,949
Re: Scam Alert ... Scott Domongoe
I am not sure why, but I have had a similar problem and it only happens from this site. I am looking or the exhaust shield for the air cooled transmission on my 1956 F100. It is just a piece of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-08-2022, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,075
Re: Battery Tender??
If you are a Costco member, they sell (or used to) the Deltran brand and they are very good. I have them on 7 of my cars. I got tired of replacing batteries every couple of years or going to use a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-08-2022, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-07-2022, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,369
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-07-2022, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,810
Re: 1954 Ford Mercury
If you do no want to go through the trouble of routing and fitting the plug wires, Casco Auto in Ohio (A Thunderbird parts supplier) will make you a set that you just bolt on You pay them a small...
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