Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-19-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 481
Re: 54 Meteor (Ford) rear axle seals.
I replaced a leaking axle seal in my '54 Customline yesterday. Stock rearend. I used SKF 13865 bought at NAPA auto parts. Just be aware, SKF is the bottom of the barrel in quality but, it works. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-27-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 483
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-27-2024, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 483
Re: '59 Ford power steering.....
Wow....those prices are nuts! It takes a little bit of fabrication but, as far as I'm concerned, electric power steering is the way to go! I integrated a junkyard EPS unit into my '54 and I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-10-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,213
Re: '55 Ford car headlight swtich
Is there some dirt or grit in there that's keeping the shaft from sliding all the way in? Flush it out with some electrical cleaner then try again.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2024, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 650
Re: Anyone have any of these?
Yep, cut a couple out of thick sheet metal, including the tab, put a little tweek in 'em with a sheet metal brake, drill a hole and done! Easy enough.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2024, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,686
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused
Aerostar springs alone lowered my car 2-1/2". If you added 2" dropped spindles, the car would be sitting on the rocker panels! Are you sure that car isn't low enough now with your Aerostars?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-30-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,240
Re: Galaxie trim clips
It's hard to tell from the pic but are there holes in the body for a bolthead to go through? If so, these type of moulding clips should work.........
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-30-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
Re: ’56 exterior trim removal
A lot of trim on my '54 just kind of snaps on. You have to carefully pry it off. Use patience and work slowly. As stated, there are several different styles of moulding clips on early Fords. The...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-26-2023, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,736
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-24-2023, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,736
I got a good laugh at AutoZone today.
I took a shot and went to AZ looking for wiper blades for my '54. Couldn't find 'em in the aisle so I asked the 12 year old at the counter to look them up. Which he did and promptly asked...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Re: 51 ford f 5
1950 Ford fire truck on '86 Chevy Crew Cab Dually chassis. LS powered and bagged.....
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=530909&stc=1&d=1700795143
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2023, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Re: 51 ford f 5
You might enjoy this guys swap.............
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332774808873843/user/100003227809745
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-11-2023, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 910
Re: Where to cut sa floor pan
#1 is your sill plate, #2 is the top lip of your inner rocker and #3 is your body brace. I assume '57's are pretty close structurally to '54's.
Yes, I cut out my sill plate and replaced the top...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-11-2023, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 910
Re: Where to cut sa floor pan
Looks like your toeboard, floorpan and sill plate will have to be replaced. Remember, you'll need good metal to weld to. If the top is rusty/rotted, I surmise your inner and outer rockers...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-13-2023, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,972
Re: 1956 ford Power Steering
For any steering discussion, I have to bring this up. I keep posting about this cuz it's awesome, cheap and works really well! EPS!...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-26-2023, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Re: Steering Linkage
As far as electric power steering, I'm very happy with mine and it didn't cost $1500. I'm all in for $200. Minor fabrication involved.......
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-17-2023, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 775
Re: What goes here?
Not sure but on my Customline, instead of screws, two pieces of metal are brazed together. You can see the brazing in my first pic. Maybe the Friday afternoon crew decided to screw instead of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-14-2023, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,133
Re: Frame VIN Location 1956 Merc
I have a '54 Customline so our cars are fairly similar. I found my VIN under years of caked on crap on top of the frame, in the corner where the right inner fender panel and core support meet. You...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2023, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 910
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-24-2023, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,809
Re: rear end suggestions
I have a 5.0 with factory FI and an AOD that came directly out of a '93 Mustang in my '54 Customline. The stock Mustang rear gear was 3.27. My stock '54 rear gear is 3.31. Almost exactly the same....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-19-2023, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 466
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 674
Re: Tranny cooling line issue
It might be the picture but, it doesn't look like you have much distance to cover there. The trans lines are long and can easily be bent somewhere near the middle to compensate for that distance so...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-11-2023, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 927
Re: 54 Mercury question-heater
This guy in one of my FB groups has a blower motor housing and inside plenum for a '53 Ford for sale. They're probably exactly the same as your Merc's.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-10-2023, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 659
Re: Custom textured cardboard paneling?
1/8" PVC textured plastic sheets. It's light and bendable. I used it for the interior of my 27 roadster. You can see it on the door panels. Amazon has 'em as well as TAP Plastics....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,047
Re: 1936 Steering Box Lubricant
I removed the box and shoved the cornhead grease in by hand. One tube did it.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=515168&stc=1&d=1682701386
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