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    51 and up F1 dana 44 gear swap

    I did this exact work to my 51 f1 a few years ago.. I used a 3:54 ring and pinion from a jeep cherokee or wagoneer, cant remember which. I used an auburn posi carrier that I found on super sale from some race supplier (i could dig up the paperwork if you needed),this carrier had 19 spline side...
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    F-1 Owners: Door weatherstrip. Any good?

    Thanks a bunch! Green Monster.
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    F-1 Owners: Door weatherstrip. Any good?

    I used Dennis Carpenter on mine, they fit fine, glued in place. At first, like Neal said, I had to roll down the window to close the door, after about 6 months they compressed a bit, now it's only cold weather that gives me trouble. I'm happy with the quality. Matt.
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    Made a lot of progress...F-1

    Beauty!!
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    Radio added to my 50 F1

    looks good!
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    joe abbin's blown flathead book

    Good to know he's still rollin.. I wonder where folks get the audacity to ask such money? Always something new to wonder about I suppose.:confused:
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    Flathead distributor "service"

    Thanks for the response.. Matt.
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    Flathead distributor "service"

    I have never cared for the coil mount on the 8ba cylinder head, I feel it's clunky and crowded. I just finished building a new engine for my f1, (maiden voyage was sunday actually). Anyhow, I fabricated a new coil mount that attaches to the inner fender, to clean up the cylinder head area. I...
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    joe abbin's blown flathead book

    I have the second edition third printing, think I paid 12 bucks or something for it. Is Joe Abbin still around? total nonsense...
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    Flathead on a dyno

    Wow, looks like a fun day!
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    Uncle Max

    Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
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    New guy with an old truck.

    This can be done, I built my rear axle (1951 f1) with an auburn posi unit for dana 44 and a used 3:54 ring and pinion from an 80's or 90's jeep cherokee or wagoneer (cant remember). turned down my original bearing to use as "setup bearings" and bought a timken rebuild kit for dana 44 on epay...
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    This Site Is Awesome!

    Agreed, Thanks to all, I've learned so much here.
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    Old junk found in our cars

    I found this old Gates rubber company button in the kick panel of my 27 roadster .. But the best thing ever, I wish I would have taken a picture, was a 22 magnum old west looking revolver, it was in a holster with a belt, all bailing wired under the seat frame of a 1952 plymouth concord I ended...
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    Looking for a good trans shop in Colorado

    Hey Jeff, call Adam at wizard transmission, he's on evans near federal. I've had him do several automatics of different configurations over the years. He really knows his stuff. Good luck.
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