Recent content by neilswheels

Ive searched, found some stuff on how to fit complete scuff plates, but nothing on fitting new rubbers to existing plates. I assume as the sell them, its possible, but looking at mine, there seems to be a separate mild steel part in the stainless part with another mild steel part sandwiching the...

Hi John, just wanted to thank you for posting the info on removal and refitting of these. I posted on the HAMB asking the same thing, but no one seemed to remember or know. I hope you dont mind, I copied the links to your posts, and the content, and reposted over there. One question, when...

Did Ford make axle bells shorter than on a 40 ford that will still bolt up to the 40 center? My wheels wont fit:confused:

Are there no issues with the DOT 5 not being compatible with the rubber seals? I wanted to use DOT 5 in my 40, all repro but original style brakes, but have been put off by reports of the fluid eating seals and leaking. is this not correct? I'd much rather use DOT 5

Hi, I'm after 2 perch bolts for a 40 ford, must have good threads. I'm in England, but if I find a pair in the next month, I have a friend visiting texas, so can be shipped there, after that they will need to be shipped to England. Thanks

Thanks everyone, Kube, i thought that's how they were made due to the different thickness' when I stripped them. Does Hunley Acuff do them this way? And how much? Does he need boards to start with as shipping may add up. I know Spadaro does them like this, but at a grand a pop, my pockets just...

looking good, like the mock up height, you gonna keep it that low? Be interesting to see what you do with the suspension. Pancaked my rear crossmember 4 inches, dropped beam and a lower front spring, and it still aint that low, but I do have a few inches betwwen the rails and axle :) I dont want...

Had a little search, found 3 posts about glue, but here's the thing. I've justs stripped the original rubber of my runningboards and noticed the ribbing stamped in the board horizontaly and verticaly. These give the board a less than smooth finish, and the V8 Shop rubbers that I have are way...

316 is your best bet for not rusting. All welds need polishing back or they will rust.