Recent content by jailhousebob

Looking for a pair of original paint ,Cloud Mist Grey, 39 coupe rear fenders. Have an original paint car with bad rear fenders that have been repainted. Thanks,Bob

Thanks, just tried them one at a time and no luck.

I never had troubleposting pictures before, now i get a Fatal Error message.

So some of you you may have read my posts on the Hamb about the 59 ab in my 39 deluxe having hydraulis lifters (probably from a lincoln)in it. Of course, they didn't work and the result is severly burned exhaust valve seats in cyls 2 and 3. They got so hot that the block cracked from the exhaust...

I have had 2 bosch blue coils go bad and leave me on the side of the road.Both coils were less than 2 monthes old.After the 2nd one i bought an accel and hooked up the external resistor again.That one has lasted 4 years w/o a problem. I bought the bosch after hearing everybody say good things...

Looking for a 59a style flathead that is a good runner or a block that has been pressure tested and magnafluxed and known to be good.

I did take one apart and will post some pics tomorrow

I agree!

Tried to post some pictures but couldn't get them to load.I did post some on the hamb under the same title. Bob

I know, i wouldn't be able to picture it either if someone was telling me about it!

Ok, so i recently bought a 39 ford out of long storage. Has a 59 ab flathead. Showed no compression in 2 cylinders so i thought it had the typical stuck valves. I pulled the intake and the lifters are like nothing i have ever seen in a flathead and i have taken apart many of them . The top of...

Hi guys, need some advice from the 39-40 guys. Looking at a 39 convertable coupe. It is missing ALOT of parts.Not concerned about the mechanical stuff but there are no garnish moldings, windo regulators or risers, No door handles or latches.No hardware to attach the top to the header.Missing...

Looking to buy a 39 deluxe coupe.Looking for a survivor type car,stalled project,older restoration or even a decent body on a frame.Not really looking for a highly detailed restored car. Does not need to run and drive.All considered.Prefer the midwest. Thanks,Bob

Very nice 32 ford pedal set . Media blasted and primed.NO pitting,not bent or altered.Even the pedal box is straight and unpitted.Came out of a west coast car.Hard to find a nicer set.$395.00 plus shipping Could not get pics to load, email me at jailhousebob@hotmail.com for pictures...

Looking for a survivor type 39 deluxe coupe . Does not have to run,can be old hot rod as long as body has not been modified.Must be solid and mostly rust free . Thanks,Bob