Recent content by Don McNeill

Try looking up glass at the Brattons site.

Sorry, I left out part of my e-mail. donmcneill_1948@yahoo.com

Any small bird owners out there?

While looking for Model A parts, I found what I was told to be a rear window for a 55 T-bird. It is in good shape, has good stainless trim, needs new rubber. I have pictures but have never posted anything for sale here. E-mail me for pics if they don't come thru: donmcneill@yahoo.com I won't...

From talking to the owner again this morning, I now believe that the engine is an 8RT that someone in the past put the Mercury heads on. Thanks for the information. Don

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0811sr_wire_wheels_101/index.html Wire wheel info. Might not answer your question but good reading.

I found a 52 F6 for sale. This is supposed to be an original low milage, 19K, truck that was once entered in a couple of local shows. I am puzzled by the engine tho. It has a Mercury 8CM. Could it have come from the factory like this? Good body, bad paint, fair tires ( duals on back )...

russtford, I've got a pickup chassis behind the shop. Not real sure of the year, but I believe it is around those years. Also have a running 8BA with trans and radiator. Best of all I'm here in Ada, Oklahoma. Give me a call 580-320-7848 Don

www.fordwood.com might help some

As I understand it, in mid 41 Ford put the tractor engine in some pickups and delivery vehicles. It replaced the 60. The tractor 4 cyl. had no fuel pump, gravity feed. The pickup 4 cyl. had a fuel pump and was mated to an automotive transmission. I recently sold a stationary unit on the bay...

Another to try: www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

For the tool guys, Google Alloy Artifacts.

Many thanks to all! Don

Thanks for the input, guys. They do have a lot of scratches; maybe from rough use in an industrial setting. About the Ford script engraved on the center bar, could these have come from the Ford factory or a dealership?

I recently bought a pair of riding glasses that have Ford engraved in script on the frame. They look old enough to be from the T era but I just don't know for sure. Does anyone have any information to share?