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Thanks for the new and improved Ford Barn

That is very neat. I would be interested in a repro, depending on the cost.

The 38th AACA Nashville Swap Meet was cancelled today by the Metro City Government. The space is being used by FEMA for a warming center and housing for folks still without power.

The big 38th annual AACA Nashville Swap Meet is cancelled as of today. Metro government cancelled it abruptly today as FEMA is set up with warming center and housing for folks who are still without power.

Great info, thanks! I have one also. Mine is on a base cabinet with linings and rivets inside.

Found one!!

For what it’s worth, the correct MERCURY pressure plate ID # is 188-1310 or just 1310 Number should be stamped on the cover. Cores are dear and can be expensive. The arms are shorter to fit the fat Ford throw out bearing. Try Kentucky Clutch, they may be less expensive than Ft. Wayne.

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Hi, Tom. I’ve only had hands on with the sedan, so I can’t speak specifically to the coupe. But it would seem that they are both similar. The different top corner radiuses were the key to turning it once in the door. My instructions are the result of a lot of trial and error, repetition and...

It’s been 5 years since I did mine but I’ll give it a try. This is the long winded, start to finish version, and it may (or may not) help Mart, but maybe someone else can use it. Presumably other closed body styles would be similar. FWIW My stops were in place, and the glass barely got between...

Whatever you do, DO NOT use this as a guide. Behind the dash in my 40 coupe! What was the PO thinking?

Paging @Ryan to the red phone. Is there any more popcorn?

Another library has gone away. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wealth of knowledge, and his posts were a must read. May God comfort the family and fill the emptiness in your hearts with His love.

Worn kingpins will let the tires toe out resulting in inner tread wear, letting the tire scuff in to out. You can set the toe, but still have the negative camber setting from the worn pins. Post a pic of the axle mods.

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