Recent content by NealinCA

I had these machined out of aluminum. They are a functional replacement, just not judging points correct.

I have used Ford drums and 41 Lincoln backing plates, as well as the 41 Lincoln drums/backing plates, but the latter was on 32-34 spindles. I did try the 41 Lincoln drums on 40 spindles with Ford backing plates and had the same spacing issue. Tyrell Pennington @tradrod1930 on IG went through...

I placed an order on line April 20th. Victor called last week to let me know they were building the headers. Hopefully I will see them soon. I know to expect a month or so lead time, but have always received a good product. They make a header that will clear Nash and Hudson steering boxes in...

I found this on the interwebs... "Blocked Letterman paintings were produced using a process similiar to silkscreening. They were supplied to retailers in the US like JCPenney and Sears by countries in the far east. The Letterman "signature" indicates the art was created by professional artists...

Sorry to hear this and thank you for the link to the obituary. You father lead a very full life.

I am working on a 32 5w and have some questions on door hardware What goes in the single screw hole below the dove tail? And what are the button heads/rivets along the front edge of the doors for?

I have used 3.54's in 3 different 32's, all with 16/28 gears and later flatheads ranging from 239 up to 276 cu in. I have a 36LB 221 in my 32 sedan and recently changed from 4.11's to 3.78's, still with an original 32 trans with 16/28 combo and 7.50-16 rear tires. I am very happy with the in...

I have my trusty vintage Craftsman wrenches at the ready when I'm working on old Fords

Hmmm, the last time I used Sherm's they delivered before the promised date and less than quoted price. I was very happy with their work and plan to send them more. I have had friends use Advanced and their work is very, very nice. Here is a 32 steering box that I rebuilt that was plated by...

Here is one for sale: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256717157390 With pictures for reference.

Ok, good information. Thanks!

Are there two different length square shanks on the handles? Is the longer one pictured above rumble seat? I have a trunk car and my original handle has a very short shank compared to the example above

Item description from the seller UP FOR SALE IS A FORD FLATHEAD STATIONARY ENGINE ALUMINUM CRANKCASE OIL PAN. THIS HAD A '37 21 STUD TRUCK ENGINE BOLTED ONTO IT. FITS MANY OTHER YEARS BUT CHECK FIRST. HOLDS 3+ GALLONS OF OIL. NOT SURE THE MAKER BUT WAS WITH A FUNK IN/OUT TRANSMISSION. WITH...

That's a 32-34 spindle, so no seal in the hub, just the tin grease shield on the spindle. I'd recommend getting one of these bearing packers https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-34550?seid=srese1&ppckw=pmax-tools&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjZ6wj-7djQMVgwitBh2xhzXsEAQYBiABEgIKf_D_BwE You just fill...

Didn't Johnny Cash have a song about that car... The set of 5 Lyons 16" hubcaps are worth half the asking price, or more.