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I am trying to rewire the bakailite black junction block on inner fender on drivers side of 57 T-Bird. There are 16 ports (8 on one side and 8 on the other).I numbered them but still got them messed up. I had to replace the drivers side parking light pig tail. I have the original harness and it...

Hello, Looking ror the left front sheet metal assembly that the air vent tube connects to. They are sometimes called stone deflectors. There are two air tubes under the fender that run to the front of the car and the end slipes into a pocket. Its that metal pocket that i need. Any leads to one...

Looking to install a front steering stabilizer kit on my 57 Tbird. I get a lot of shimming when going over dips, pothole etc, etc. The entire front end is ALL NEW. Its been aligned and has new radial tires. The steering box is as tight as will be. Haven`t found any commercial kits online. ANY...

Looking to buy a 57 tbird steering box. Want an rebuildable steering box. I plan on rebuilding it myseself. farmerdick

Hello, Considerating going to a dual master cylinder on my 57 T Bird. I have power brakes with stock 4 drum. I can do the swap with non-power brakes but it seams to be a bit more involved with power brakes. As you know the power unit is a stand alone in front of the master cylinder as stock. It...

Thank you all for the help. I`ll get right on it.

The front oil pan/crank shaft cord seal is leaking. The pan is not a problem but the upper seal may be a problem. Any tricks to threading the cord up and around the shaft? I know chevy v8s were like this and am assuming its the same for the flatheads.

does anyone know if there was a retainer ring to hold the floor shift boot in place on a 39` and later?

Hello, Looking for the retainer ring that holds the shift boot in place for a 39`. Thank you.

Thank you for your time to help me out. I will dig a little deeper online.

How much end play should the F1 steering box have? Mine moves in and out about an inch from the pitman arm. Thanks.

For Sale: Set of 1939 Ford pedals. Bead blasted rebushed and primed. $150 + shipping to your zip code. Send inquires to rlberry@myfairpoint.net Thank you

I am doing a rebuild of a ford starter and have removed the 2 brushes that are held on by screws. Now the other 2 are crimped on by heavy duty tabs. What is the best way to bend these tabs back to remove the brushes? They are are quite "stiff". I have tried several times to bend them back...

I will take the thermostats out today (9/26) and see what happens. Can`t drive it yet, need to install the accelerator pedal.

P.S. The distributor has only mechanical advance, no vacuum on dist.