Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-22-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Door guide & rod
I got the check arm rivet out & pulled out the arm, that is when I noticed that the arm was striking the door, I then looked at the spring guide the arm goes into & noticed that the bushings the arm...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-21-2023, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 485
Door guide & rod
Hi all, I have a 54 Crestline, 4 dr, on the drivers door, the bushings on the spring-loaded guide to hold the door half or fully open are shot. I see the complete guide assembly is spot welded to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-28-2023, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 622
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-27-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 622
Electrical switch parts
I seem to have lost some of the parts to my electric window switch's, I was installing the door window switch's & cannot find the 2 little clips that hold the switch to the plate attached to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-11-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Re: Steering wheel repairs
I got it solved, dmsfrr you were right, 2 wires switched, looking at the Ford wire schematic, from the turn switch to the front turn lights the wire color changes 3 times!! Hard to see color on 70...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-11-2023, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-10-2023, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Re: Steering wheel repairs
Today I found a new problem with my elec system, 54 Crestline,239, converted to 12 volt, all lights work correctly when turned on. When I step on the brake pedal the Right turn indicator on the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-09-2023, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-07-2023, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Steering wheel repairs
I am considering repairing the cracks in the wheel of my 54 Crestline, anyone tackled this job lately & what are the best products to use?
Thank You
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2023, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Re: These Fords Needed a Ride Home
I must be doing something wrong; I am a HAMB member & I got to the 52/59 social forum from your instructions but keep getting a message saying I don't have authority to proceed.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-04-2023, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2022, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-16-2022, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Re: Grille parts
After our trip to Manthey Salvage in Mauston WI, we are still looking for our grille parts. Lots of cars at Mantheys but no grille parts.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-10-2022, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Re: Grille parts
Back on 9/25 Grim70 posted about losing another salvage yard in Tigerton WI, I called him & went up there & found the left part was not to bad, the right one was totally rusted out. I found another...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2022, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-26-2022, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 898
Windshield
I am looking for a windshield for a 1954 Crestline, 4 dr. Is Macs/Ecklers the only place to get one?
Anyone find one any other place?
Thank You
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-25-2022, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-25-2022, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-20-2022, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Re: Grille parts
I only found 3 places in this area to have parts chromed, & this place was highly recommended! I have to cut him some slack since he had a stroke earlier this year & is now trying to finish his jobs....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-19-2022, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Re: Grille parts
The chrome shop will do the chrome for free if I have to purchase different ends. If he has to get them, he is going to charge me!
I will try some of those ideas from above!
Thank You all.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-17-2022, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Grille parts
I have a 1954 Crestline & am looking for the L & R grille ends that attach to the front fenders, part # 8224 & 8225.They bolt to the ends of the grille,wrap around & also bolt to the front...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-18-2022, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-17-2022, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2022, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Ford carb dashpot,
I have a 1954 Ford Crestline with a 239 & Ford EBU carb, I looked in my service manual supplement & no where can I find how to adjust the right-side carb dashpot. I found the adjustment for the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-13-2022, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,623
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