Recent content by dartguy699

parts for the original type system are VERY expensive!! it might be just as cost effective to use the borgeson unit with much greater reliability!! just my 2 cents. jim

thanks bob!! I did not know that. i'll look like less of an idiot at the parts counter now lol!!!

thanks jeff! that is a big help!!

thanks for the help,guys! one last question=what year Granada master is best or are all drum brake Granada masters the same bolt pattern etc? jim

thanks,bill. what year Granada seems to work best-or are all drum brake granadas the same? jim

thanks bill! will the block come from a Granada also or will others fit? also,can I find it new or do I need to find one in a salvage yard? jim

I have purchased from macs and Dearborn a lot and I do have a problem with shipping costs. that being said,i have only received an incorrect order once and that was due to the fact that the car used an earlier p/s cylinder than it should have had. also,where are you going to find the items that...

hi has anyone converted to a dual line master cylinder and retained the underdash power brake booster on a 58 fairlane 500? what master did you use (drum brakes) and what was involved with installing it and the lines etc? I rebuilt the brake system but had a wheel cyl fail(napa Chinese...

bill is correct. d1 is first gear start then shifts to second and high gear. d2 is second gear start and shift to high. the only way to hold second is to pull shift lever to low after trans shifts out of low into second . jim

I installed the trans dapt 2584 and have good pcv now. the holes in the spacer are slightly larger than the carb butterflies and holes in the intake but it does not seem to have any performance probs. I don need to figure out how to plug the road draft opening in the back of the intake. I,m...

thanks for the replies!! I found a spacer which looks like it will work from summit(trans dapt trd 2584) so I am going to order it and try! jim

I have been watching ebay but have not seen exactly what I need. I do not want to drill or rig a spacer but want a bolt on item instead. I appreciate all of the help that you all can lend!! jim

x2 on ebay.i see them all of the time.the 57 is the same but the face is black instead of white. jim

hi all! I am trying to find a carb spacer with a vacuum port for pcv for my 58 fairlane 500 332 four barrel(motorcraft 4100).I have been told that a 67-68 spacer will work but have been unable to locate one. my road draft tube is missing and I really don't like that system anyway...

fantastic job bill! now enjoy the drive!! jim