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Nice transmission for 1933-39 V8 Ford. Completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, defective parts replaced, painted correct Ford green. Photos available on request. $350 - can deliver to Decatur, Texas Swap Meet Feb. 21-22 Call 214-287-6079 for more info

Nice transmission for 1933-39 Ford. Has been completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, defective parts replaced, and painted correct Ford green - ready to install. Includes shifter and rear mount. No disappointments. $350 cash. Can deliver to Decatur, Texas Swap Meet Feb. 21-22. Photos...

2 pair of original steel front fenders for 1933-34 Ford pickup - have the usual breaks, tears, small holes, but very repairable and in good overall condition. One right side has the spare tire well, the other is plain...$300/pair. Photos can be provided upon request. Call for more info if...

How can I tell the difference?

Removing the steering wheel revealed that one of the turn signal switch wires had broken loose from its solder joint at the switch and obviously shorted against the column housing which in turn proceeded to fry one of the circuit breakers. Replaced the circuit breaker and turn signal switch -...

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I installed a brand new switch last night with no improvement. I think wga is correct...the problem may lie in the turn signal wiring. I'm pulling the steering wheel tonight and hope to find the answer there.

1953 Ford pickup - the truck is still 6 volt has a brand new original type wiring harness. All the lights, etc. were working fine and now the only things that do work are: headlights high beam indicator lamp high beam switch horn these items DO NOT work: tail lights dash lights dome...

Thanks for the info. I would not have guessed that much, but I know the correct torque is critical.

Anybody know the recommended torque for rear axle nuts on a '40 Ford passenger car? I can't seem to find it in any of my manuals. Thanks, MG

Many thanks for the replies!

I saw a picture on the internet where someone spliced a '49-'53 Ford (Borg Warner R10) overdrive into the torque tube of a Model A - looks like a great set-up. I'd like to get more information on who did it, how it works and perhaps close-up photos. I'd like to try this conversion in a '40...