Recent content by 57ChevyWagonMan

I need some help identifying a tool. It is engraved "SARGENT IND. SWEENEY DIV." "SWE 689 ST 1249". A Google search found nothing of help. Hope one of you knows what it is.

I have an old Lempco Products reamer set. I got it some time ago with intentions of doing king pin bushings with it. I cleaned it all up, but it looks like something is missing? Should it have shims to facilitate adjusting the blades? If anyone has one and could explain what I am missing and...

I have checked ebay. no real luck unless you count the guy selling used originals for $750.00 each.

I am trying to help my kid brother out. He needs a nice original or NOS front driver side parking lamp. If ya have one or know of somewhere I might find one please let me know. Thanks! All the best! Mike:cool:

I had tried with some of the major vendors and all the area swap meets. Posting here was the best though. Within an hour I got a PM offering up a pair of NOS lenses. I appreciate everyone's help. I am a young buck at 50. My friend who I am helping with the car is 81 and not in the best of...

I have been working hard on my buddy's 1940 ford 2 dr sedan. I should be painting it soon. I have not been able to find front marker light lenses anywhere. Anyone have any info that might lead me to a pair?

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I have a very nice hood for a 49-50 Ford. Appears to be original paint. No dents or rust!

I am selling my 1950 Ford 2Dr Sedan. I have too many projects and this one must go! Car is missing the motor, transmission, radiator, front bumper, and seats. Looks as though everything else is in the boxes. I can see some parts are in duplicate. Previous owner took the car apart to start...

My late Grandfather made a living working on these things. One of my old bosses once said to me that my Grandpa had forgotten more about cars than the two of us would ever know! I am sure he was right. I often wish he was still here. This Flathead build has taught me an awful lot. really...

Well paint my face red! I will look at it that way tomorrow. Thanks

Yes the engine is on a stand.

OK, How is the cylinder numbering then? I always thought the number one was the closest to the front of the engine and then all odd cylinders followed behind it, even on the other side? Please set me straight?! I started this project a long time ago and I just want to get it right. Thanks!

I am in the process of completing my first Flathead build. All has gone smoothly until now. I found the instructions: https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/254983/ The problem begins at the start when valves 4ex and 1in are open. The two valves are never open at the same time! I am using...