Recent content by Retro Jim

RCM , rick55 , parklane and anyone else interested in the 1949 to 1959 Ford disc that JeffB2 and raceron1120 are referring to Please read on and you will see the information on how to contact me to get the 1949 to 1959 Ford Computer Disc . I use to advertise all the time on the HAMB sometimes...

Here is a link to see the pictures of the trunk lid . http://s815.beta.photobucket.com/user/RetroJim55/library/shoebox%20parts Jim

For the 312 crank to fit into a 292 block , the machinist will have to turn the mains down to fit into the 292 . Actually the 292 block will be much better than the 312 block and you won't have the crack problems from over torquing like the 312 had . That way you will have a 292 but will have...

Anything was possible back then when you could order a car just how you wanted it . The 312 did come out later in 1956 for the 1957 year but you could get the 312 if you wanted it . The only way to find out if you have a true 312 is by the crank used or by the stroke . Everything else was the...

The way to straighten a rear housing to to remove the rear and pull it all apart and put on a jig to have it straightened . Honestly it's best to let a professional do that for you or just get another housing and swap the parts . Jim

Ford people with 1949 to 1959 cars & wagons will really enjoy how simple and easy it is to use to find the parts you need for their projects . Also great to help you take apart and rebuild your project . Has lots of exploded views that will help you out . If you have any questions about the...

I have a trunk lid that came off my 50 Ford . It's in very nice condition and not rusted like most are . I have no hinges or locks for it . It's painted blue . I had a 49 and a 50 Fords . The 49 came with 2 trunk lids . One was good and the other had all the braces cut out so I kept that one...

Is it a cable or electric overdrive unit ? Has it been tested to see if it works ? Jim

I see the Bumper Boyz at all the car shows all the time and I haven't seen any problems with their work . They seem to sell an awful lot of bumpers ever year at the Carsile Ford show in Pa. that I sell at every year . When it gets time to replace my bumpers on my 55 Ford , I will be buying...

So far things are going the best that can be expected right now . I want to thank each and everyone of you for all your thoughts and prayers . My wife and I am very greatful to have so many friends praying for my daughter . Thanks again for all your prayer . GOD Bless all of you ! Jim & Sheryl...

I am doing a disc brake conversion for a customer . He doesn't want the cheap overseas kits that you can buy . He wants the original Ford parts . It's for a 1968 Ford Mustang coupe . I need the disc brake spindles , good rotors . Most of the other parts I can buy unless someone has some good...

I am doing a disc brake conversion for a customer . He doesn't want the cheap overseas kits that you can buy . He wants the original Ford parts . It's for a 1968 Ford Mustang coupe . I need the disc brake spindles , good rotors . Most of the other parts I can buy unless someone has some good...

Would you be interested in any trades for the gauge set ? Jim

As some of you might know my Daughter of 27 has crohn's disease . Well it started a sack on her wall of her stomach . It was the size of a gold ball . Hanover hospital put a drain in it and gave her 2 to 3 of the strongest meds to get rid of this . She was in the hospital for 7 days and sent...

As some of you might know my Daughter of 27 has crohn's disease . Well it started a sack on her wall of her stomach . It was the size of a gold ball . Hanover hospital put a drain in it and gave her 2 to 3 of the strongest meds to get rid of this . She was in the hospital for 7 days and sent...