Recent content by fastone371

I had the exact same noise. Sounded like a bolt bouncing around inside. Drove it for a year before pulling it. The bearing was in pieces. Tom was right on the money. Dropping the trans isn't as bad as it looks. Jack up the rear, pull the torque tube, slide it back. Just have a good jack and some...

Sucks about the car, glad everyone's OK. I went through a similar crash with my truck a couple years back here in the Atlanta area. Insurance tried to lowball me on the repair costs, but I reached out to delivery van accident attorney Seth Gladstein. Handled all the insurance back-and-forth and...

MAFCA usually adds a small fee for card payments. It's annoying but standard. If you can mail a check, do it. Saves the fee and they get the full amount. Either way, renewing is worth it. Good club

Eddie Meyer is legendary. The original stuff is collectible. The new H&H castings are spot on. But yeah, you're paying a premium. Back in the day Meyer heads were the gold standard for flathead performance. They still are if you want authenticity. Offy is the budget alternative. Both work...

Deep respect to all who served and sacrificed.

So you’re telling me my mystery tailgate might predate plywood sheets... that’s wild.

Agree with Terry, if the Woodruff key didn’t seat fully or got turned a hair, the wheel might not sit flush. Also worth checking if the new bushing is sitting slightly proud or binding up the shaft somehow. You shouldn’t have to tear into the box unless something really shifted, and that’s rare...

Sounds like I’m not the first guy pulled toward 12V by the promise of brighter lights and a less dramatic starter groan.

I had a hunch they weren’t original to the car, but hearing they’re likely ’47–’48 helps a ton. I’ll snap some photos of the brake backing plates this evening, especially the 6 o’clock position like you suggested.

Amazing how many mysteries on these cars just boil down to “Henry changed it again and didn’t tell anyone”.

Just a heads-up for anyone still using talc: you might want to check out the FDA Warning & Recall related to talcum powder. Some products were found to contain asbestos, which is why the shift to cornstarch-based powders became more common, not just for babies but across the board. That said...

You're on the right track, grab the '54 Ford Body Manual. It's your best bet.

I'd stick with the 3.25:1, solid compromise for both road and sand if you're running that trans.

Your wife says Tower of Terror, but Disney says the Chinese Theatre. Honestly, this park's had more identity crises than a soap opera character.