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    51 Shoebox horn problem

    The 51's used two different horn ring springs. A heavy version and a light version. Could be your heavy version spring is bottoming out before making contact.
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    Difference between EAB and EABB heads

    I see in my parts manual there is a reference to using a "B" head gasket. I wonder if that has something to do with it?
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    53 Monterey temperature control valve

    Maybe an FDU18502-A unit with the larger hose connections.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/295700280348 Mounts to the firewall
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    1951 Ford convertible pivot

    What pivot? Where?
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    1950 convertible spot lights

    Going by the parts manual, original Ford 49-51 used the same mounting bracket for all but the Station Wagon. If mounting Unity spotlights Convertibles and Victories used specific brackets.
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    Part ID 1952 Crestline 8BA

    The two long brackets are part # BA-16898-A Brace (Hood Lock Support to Radiator Support) I'm thinking Bracket (Transmission Overdrive Manual Control Handle & Cable)- on Instrument Panel Part #AB-77250-AP....but not sure.
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    part number for 1950 exhaust headers

    The correct part number for the 52-53 "Police Interceptor" LH exhaust manifold is EAB-9431-A.
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    Lincoln OD Transmission

    That's not the correct clutch release shaft. Should have an arm not the spade end, not that that's any show stopper.
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    Reverse light switch location

    Same bracket for 49-53, part number 51A-15517. Works of the shift lever/arms at base of steering column.
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    Lincoln Columbia in a Ford

    Be aware that the Lincoln uses a wider spring and larger diameter spring shackle bolts
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    one screw stuck in fuel sender flange

    Never tried it myself but it might be worth considering.... Use a two pin security screw driver for use with two drilled holes in a screw head. Check them out on McMaster.
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    Tale of the Tail light bucket

    They are for sale on ebay, would need to be rewired. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225277492850
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    Tale of the Tail light bucket

    Got three original sitting on the shelf and they all have offset sockets
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    body trim for a 1951 Ford 1177320939

    My Body Parts Manual shows 1A7020939 to be LH door trim for Victoria, Custom 2dr sedan, Crestliner, Custom club coup and Convertible.
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    cloth spark plug wires

    Try here for wiring products... https://brillman.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19ehr6ty7N4loHdV4FgPG0I-Z9R9IGdUqNkm1oMVaArdsHY3VvvSAZiRoCirAQAvD_BwE
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