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This Engine Stand is for any Ford Flathead. It bolts to the exhaust ports, so you have access to any point on the engine. It is rated at 1250 lbs. and has heavy duty wheels.

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Johnson lifters are much heavier than stock (unadjustable) FOMOCO lifters. Lighter is better. There is a significant difference in weight among the various Johnson-style lifters on the market. Shop around. One way to spend a quiet evening with a postal scale is to weigh each lifter and file...

This Crestliner Accessory steering wheel is complete, except for the upper arc of the horn ring. Originally, it was a complete circle.

It started out with a rumble seat, I converted to a trunk. Glad I did.

IMHO the price seems a tad high. I think $4,000 is closer, given that all the sheet metal is there, the title is clear, etc. If it's going to be a rod, the Firestones would probably be sold, as would the rear end, and maybe the front axle too. Price would depend on condition of metal.

I bought one from Stumpy's, and was surprised to discover that the round shaft was EXACTLY the same diameter as the hole in my engine stand. No clearance. I ended up cutting the shaft off Stumpy's and welding on a new (correct?) size shaft. I don't remember where I originally bought the engine...

One slick method I read about was to jack up the front end, put a socket wrench with a long handle on the crank pulley bolt and lower the car such that the weight of the car rests on the socket handle end. Go away for a day or so, then check if anything has moved. A piece of pipe over the...

I just removed the 2 floorboard panels from my '29 Coupe to install bucket seats. You are welcome to them if you want to come to Lake Forest to get them.

Free to Good Home '29 Coupe seats including Rumble seat. The seats are upholstered in beige cloth, the rumble seat is in black vinyl. Both are in good condition. I'm building a street rod and using bucket seats. Also converting to trunk. I also have the seat riser, and the rumble lid hinge...

Thanks for the input - You guys are the greatest!

I have a very rough steering wheel to be restored/recast. The ads for Quality Restorations and Koch's both look impressive. Has anyone out there used either one? Any recommendations? Thanks for your help. Bob

If you will take $750.00, I'll buy it.

Looking for a white plastic 4 spoke steering wheel from the mid '50's. This was sold at Ford dealers as an after market accessory. It has a horn ring with the Ford emblem in the center, as I recall.

Looking for a white plastic 4 spoke steering wheel from the mid '50's. This was sold at Ford dealers as an after market accessory. It has a horn ring with the Ford emblem in the center, as I recall.