Recent content by fordscript

Hello Andy, been down this road. I learned not to make any BIG decisions while recovering from serious illness. Hold on for a while and don't stop flying the airplane! All the best, take care. Gordon

Hello, I have attached a pic of my repo stake pocket along with an original. I did consider altering my repo ones to look like the original but decided against it. They seem to fit ok. Don't forget to rivet the chain bracket before attaching the stake pocket to the deck.

And don't forget to ensure the diaphragm is fully depressed as the screws are tightened....

Same here in New Zealand, 403 access forbidden. OK now though.

Oamaru, south Island, halfway down the east coast.

I got a Nova 9 inch clutch plate at a swap meet. Looks new, but does show a little evidence of having been used. Has black 'plastic' looking facings with grooves. Has anyone used these? Says made in U.S.A. Any comments on use. Thanks.

Thanks again Rustynut. Will be interesting trying to screw that strap to the wood when the deck is on! LOL.

Thanks for your help guys. Most helpful.

Thanks guys for your replies. What I really wanted to know is, what is the purpose of the thin strip of metal with 2 holes in it, on the inside of the panel?

Hello, I bought this part for my 41 pu. Can someone tell me what the short bracket is for ? Also, what is the indentation on the bottom of the panel for?Thanks

Could someone tell me the inside diameter of the tailgate hinge 'rolled tube' at the bottom of the tailgate? i believe the diameter of the tailgate hinge is 3/4 inch and assume this goes direct into the tailgate.My tailgate is so beat up, its hard to tell what its meant to be.Thanks.

I attended the EFV8CA western national meet at Bend Or. in 1987. A fellow arrived with a 34 3w coupe on a trailer. The most original v8 I have ever seen.Black, still had the original battery in it, and I dont think it had ever been disconnected! About 4000 on the speedo. It was for sale.

Can someone tell me if front and rear bumpers are the same on 40-41 pickups. Also how do the front bumper irons differ from a 39 car. thanks, Gordon.

About 18000 volts.Anything less than 14000 is no good....imo

Hello Kube, thanks for your reply and great pics. My deck 'sub-frames' are pretty much the same as yours....just not as pretty, at the moment. My main query is the 'tightness' of the sub-frame rails going over the chassis rails at the hump area They are about 1/4" too narrow. Will fit over with...