Recent content by Rick-MA

Thank you, also, Bill. So easy to overlook the obvious!

Thank you, tubman. I found his contact information in another thread.

My '53 Ford stopped running on the road recently. The motor died as if it had run out of gas. The pump is getting gas through the hose and there is spark. This leads me to believe that there is a carburetor problem. The carb I have has worked well for the 7 or 8 years it's been on the motor...

Thank you, Richard. Then & Now is a 1/2 hour drive from my house. They have a great inventory of old parts. Rick

Thank you, Tom. Rick

I am considering removing the electric (gearotor) fuel pump I am using now and installing the original-style pump back on the motor. Because of the hose and line arrangement I have at the tank for the electric pump the line coming out of the tank exits toward the passenger side and the hose...

John, I just replaced the steering box in my '53 and had to remove the brake line from the master cylinder to the distributing block on the frame. I pulled the box/shaft assembly straight out. I had tried to remove it from underneath, but the box hit the lower a-arm. There may have been...

Thank you all for your input. Rick

Thank you all. I appreciate it. I think that Diamondback will be my choice. Rick

I need to replace the worn ww bias ply's on my '53 Ford Vic. I want to put on wide white radials and need a recommendation for a source. I would appreciate any recommendations, opinions, experiences (plus and minus), etc. with Diamond Back, Coker and/or other sources. I have a local tire store...

Could anyone please recommend a source for someone whoI could contact to rebuild my '53 Ford Vic manual steering gearbox? I would prefer the New England area (I live in southeastern MA), but would ship if necessary. Thank you.

Hi Paul, I know you've got a lot to think about, but Diane and I are glad to hear that you and Marge are there! I hope the install goes smooth and without too many challenges. You've had enough of those for one week! :-) Rick