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I installed an alternator on my 55 Ford with the 272. The bracket was a little sloppy but overall a good swap. I generally get 7.4 to 7.6V and it cleaned up the engine bay. Just one wire to run it and no regulator. I did upgrade to a 6 gauge wire for charging.

Previously I mentioned having my 8 track repaired. Well I need to power it until I get around to doing the 12v conversion. Ended up using M12 batteries and mounted the adapter in the glove box for now. Also repaired the clock. Cleaned and adjusted points, painted hands and oiled the mechanism...

Got the 8 track back today. Sounded great at the shop. A little surprised honestly! Will get some new speakers and put it back in the car shortly. Talking to my radio guy, he said I could bring in the stock tube radio and he would clean, inspect and add blue tooth to it.

Used a Ford style master and prop valve from Speedway. # 91664054. I am running manual brakes. I tried a booster/master cylinder kit and had nothing but problems with it. Scrapped it and went to just manual brakes which seem to be plenty.

The 8 track is really more just the retro feel. It is at the shop right now being repaired. I will probably hide a blue tooth radio in the glove box so I can use Pandora.

Did the front cross member without removing more than the bumper. Was a pretty quick job. When I started on my 54 back in the day, nobody was making those! I also made a set of 1.25" coil bucket spacers. They were great until the springs settled. Then I didnt have enough suspension travel. I...

Yes, still has the Fordomatic and 272. It runs well and I plan on keeping it. I am going to upgrade to a 4bbl and electronic ignition when I swap to 12v. I found a guy in SoCal that rebuilds 8 tracks and I reached out to him. We will see what he says. There is also a large selection of serviced...

Got the old 8 track bolted in today. It doesnt work anymore, but I reached out to a local shop that restores them. We will see what it costs. Plenty on ebay that have been serviced.

Got the 56 Olds tail light lenses on. Just drilled a new bolt pattern. Pretty easy and gives it a hot rod look.

Alot easier to stay on track when the project runs and drives and you can restore at your leisure versus a frame off that seems to be never ending.

Hello everyone. I am back after a long break. I originally had a 54 Coupe and it just needed too much work. I sold it to a friend and picked up a 55 Fairlane. I have had it a while now and have been tinkering with it. It is road worthy and a blast to drive. I have done Granada discs and Aerostar...

Hi everyone. I am slowly getting back to my 54 ford coupe after a few years off. I have been ******* with a 55 Dodge pickup that I got with my dad. I got her cleaned up and back together and have been enjoying her for the last year or so. After I get the 56 Hemi installed in her shortly, I will...

New in box 223 fuel pump and piston rings. Rings are standard size and pics are shown below. I am asking 20 obo for each plus shipping. Thanks!

I stripped down the engine today. Good news...roller cam, bad news...the water pump and timing cover are cracked. Something else to snag off ebay I guess! Before After

Just picked up a 302 with EFI from a 93 Bronco. I am going to convert it to a carb and stuff it in my coupe. My question is, is there a way to use the factory distributor? Can I run the TFI as a stand alone or do I need to swap out the distributor? Thanks!