Recent content by kiwitony

There are ball joint crackers which you'll be able to get from a hardware store. Or you can get it by removing split pin and loosen the nut a couple of turns, don't remove as this stops the drag link dropping to the ground. Then with a large hammer hit the steering arm on the side were the ball...

They're all beautiful

It's a pity you can't get the rain from cyclone Sally over to your side. Crazy weather one coast in flood the other on fire. Plus covidyou yanks are having a tough time⁶

You yanks are having a rough time with covid ,riots and hurricanes, hopefully 2021 will be a better year.

As blucar said factor in at least 20k to get on the road and then offer what your budjet allows. These old fords are great money soakholes. But also a 36coupe is one of the prettiest cars around.

With this covid thing you guys in the states and us in kiwis land might be able to get some quality locally manufactured stuff. It may be one positive to come out of these trying times.

A strange day with dawn parade at the end of our drive,neighbors at there's, a big explosion at 6 AM, don't know what it was ,maybe navy gun salute. Very moving day under current situation.

I put a drake kit on my 37 pickup as I wanted indicators in the headlight. That works ok but the headlights are useless as as others have said they are not focus right.I haven't worried about it as I rarely drive at night.ý

Have you tried ajays and west coast ford?

My wife just says make your own bloody coffee .

Wanted, the adaptor to convert the square bore wcfb type offy manifold to the modern holley. I have a friend living at Manhatton beach coming over at christmas. Pm me and I can transfer the money to your account. Thanks Kiwi Tony.

I think I read on here some years back, that there were some cheap Chinese copy filters about without the bypass valve that caused many engine failures. Not trying to hijack your tread. cheers Tony.

any more work done on the new v8 blocks? cheers Tony.

Great Looking engine, and I'm pleased you sorted the problem. On the upsetting she who must be obeyed years ago i used the oven to heat up a bakerlite cam gear , what a stink, nearly had to stump up for a new stove. it tainted the roasts for some time after haha.

Scott h The 38 chassis is the same as 37 as they both had the cable brakes. even some 39 chassis had the bulge in the outer rail for the cable to come through but the inner rail was blanked off, probably using up stock as they went.