Recent content by FLA48

Did you try Napa? They recently had them.

I hate to start a dispute with GM, but the first c-310 with a swept fail was the D model.

The v8 battery tray mounts on the passenger side next to the firewall. Just the opposite of the picture posted showing the 6 cylinder battery tray position.

If the bracket is missing, torque from the starter will eventually warp the oil pan attach point to the point the starter will not engage. Ask me how I know!!

I don't know about a Mercury, but the 48 Ford does not use trumpet horns. The 48 Ford horns mount behind the grill.

Years ago, I purchased a new rear fender for my 48 Ford. It came without holes for the trim. The trim mounts in different places for the 46-47 and the later 47-48. Also the tail light mounting hole had the knockout plug in place on the new fender. The rear fenders are the same for all three...

You will have to remove the bottom seat cushion to remove the seat back. It is bolted in place at the bottom.

Yes. You do need to pack the front bearings with grease.

Dad bought a new 51 Ford. After an oil change, we drove the car half way across Houcton and stopped for gas. On a hunch, the oil was checked. The new oil was not added after the oil change. When we got rid of the car, it had about 150,000 miles on the engine. It never burned oil. You never know...

I have had my best luck with Interstate.

Love it! Now it's time to enjoy it.

The vin is on the frame in at least 2places. Additionally it is on the top of the transmission bell housing. If the transmission has been replaced, then the numbers will match. You will probably have to remove the floorboard to read the numbers on the transmissions.

Just a side note: several years ago I made a set out of a set of stainless steel spark plug wires. They came off of a Pratt and Whitney 1830 used on our DC-3's. Works great and have lasted a long time.

I agree with quickchange34. My oil was very black at the first oil change. Since then, it has had a normal appearance. I changed the breakin oil as recommend. Since you changed the oil early, it will probably clear up after the next oil change.

Nice! Drive it and enjoy.