Recent content by 56thunderbird

Had to replace Best head gasket on 1930A as it started to weep after 4000 miles. On removal the gasket had delaminated at rear corner. Luckily I had a brand new Best gasket on the shelf. Opening it up I discovered that it has also delaminated without ever being out of the box. Photos are of this...

Wanting to install an original antenna on a 38 Coupe . I need a template to drill the hole in the correct position. A stenciled copy by emailed should work !! , Thanks

Wanting a radio antenna kit for a 38 Coupe .Most suppliers , say out of stock. Any suggestions ? Thanks

Wanting to order new male dovetails for the doors on a 1938 Deluxe Coupe .Listings show 40 - 35577A -- 33-40 closed cars 48 - 702550A 35 - 40 Coupe and Sedan Can somebody tell me the difference please. Thanks

Hi, Reassembling my 38 Deluxe steering column and see that the tube has 2 holes / slots for the ignition lock, one being larger than the other . Does the larger one go upwards towards the dash to receive the lock plunger ?? Didn't notice / can't remember when dismantling many moons ago !!! Thanks

Thanks for the reply . I have tried to open the item on the 2040-parts .com but have no luck. Place Order - " This offer is not up to date. it is impossible to place order " same on all the items I tried , what's the secret !!!

Can anyone tell me if the bracket that mounts the wind-up clock to the glove box door is available or what the part number is ? Thanks

Need help! I am rebuilding a 1948 F47 pick-up. This was not a complete vehicle, cab and chassis of unknown history. The running boards are too high and the front fenders protrude below the running boards. I have attached pictures/measurements of the problem. The cab fits fine and the running...

Is there a difference between a 48-50 pick-up radiator /inner fender support ( C7RCM 16138) and the earlier 42-47 pick-up radiator / inner fender (21C 16138 ). Mine for a 48 has been in a "war" and is past it. I am wanting to know if the earlier (42-47) could be used? Thanks

Have tried my best to attach the pics. Please let me know if you get them.

Many thanks to all that replied to this thread , have printed off info and " timed - up " Thanks

Lawrie, Thanks for your post. The "34 dec etc " ,what are you referring to , I have never used this thing before !!! Cheers

Has any one have instructions for a Milesmor New Departure V8 device? On the dial that turns the distributor it has "sparks " ,then " BPC " and next " FPC" . I am guessing BPC & FPC refer to the sets of contacts closing ? Thanks

After a few years my 46 pick-up is nearly back on the road !! I cannot see or remember how the brake and clutch pedal retracting springs are installed / or connect. This is a right hand drive model but left hand should be the same??

Putting together a '46 Flathead and I'd like to know how the rear cam bearing gets lubrication. How does oil get to this bushing? Do the oil pump idler and drive gears receive oil as well? And if so, how? I probably can't see the woods for the trees. Any advise would be welcome thanks.