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Here's two videos showing how to post pictures on the Barn. I have followed both instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdP9Bvbojoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGijbl1bfnI

My '38 Standard. These old Fords get a lot of attention.

I did mine in March, the trans did not last long before it started popping out of first and not wanting to go into third. Bought a new/rebuilt '39 from Mac VanPelt and will be installing it in the next month or two. I know this one will hold up. We dropped the rear diff. It was a bit of work...

Hello Seth, I don't have a photo. It is/was a 78 case with dual synchronizer rings. I thought the '38s had a single sync ring. So was it rebuilt at some point in the past? I'm not sure. Regardless, it needed to be replaced/rebuilt. It was difficult to get into 2nd gear and would frequently jump...

Another probably easy question for a 1938 trans install. Once the trans is installed and the torque tube attached. Is it easier to put the shifter in, or remove the top cover install the shifter then reinstall the top cover, shifter and all? The reason I ask is, we pulled the shifter to start...

Thanks for the replies! We got it apart Thursday evening. Reassembly starts on Monday. Can't wait to get it back on the road.

Hello all, I did a search but didn't find a definite answer. When rolling the rear end back to disconnect the torque tube from the trans. I'm replacing the stock trans on my 1938 with a 1939 trans. The U joint between the trans and drive shaft (inside of the clam shell), does it need to be...

Thanks for sharing Joe B. The seat in my '38 is a bit close for me and I'll be using that idea to move it back a few inches. Geoff, glad you got an answer and figured out your issue. Pat

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Congrats on 12 years Tom!!!

Here's a video I did on my '38. I would think it would be close. I opted for a high-torque replacement. My '38 is updated to 12 volts. Hope it helps. ~Pat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPouLvxDYk

My '64 Ford F100 was original patina paint that I did a Crown Vic suspension and drive train swap to the F100 frame. Haggerty insured it for $10,000 which was my choice for under $200 per year. I went to a local agent instead of online or calling the 800 number. Pat

Hello all, does anyone have a recommendation or know of a shop near North West Indiana that works on our old cars and flatheads. I don't need anything done immediately. I'll do the basics, change oil, lube the chassis, check all the fluids. But I'd like to farm out updating to an alternator...

I installed a Powermaster high torque starter on my '38 with the original flathead last October. It was about $250.00 from Jegs. Although it's only been a few months I'm happy with it and would recommend it. Pat

Here's a YouTube video, it might be helpful. ~Pat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGijbl1bfnI

That is a beautiful looking '40. I have always like the look of black with red wheels.