Recent content by steve fritz

Trying to help a friend restore his really nice original 49 coupe. Wondering what spare tire hold down hardware was original for that car? No info could be found in my 49 - 69 illustration manual, the wagon an t bird had illustrations , not the passenger car. Anybody have a nice original that...

Nice original factory jack for 55 Thunderbird. Works well up and down. i have otger Ford jacks from 50's and 60's. Use message system or email me at smjfritz@charter.net. Steve P.S. I can't get a picture attached to this post , sorry. If you just email me I will reply to you with pictures...

Just picked up some original Ford Bumper jacks. 1959 Ford Galaxie 1961/62 Ford Galaxie 1964 Ford Galaxie 1965=68 Ford Galaxie 1966 / 67 Ford Fairlane 1968 / 69 Ford Torino Bead blasted , cleaned , lubed , returned to original semi gloss black on head, base and hook , matte nichol on shaft. Ready...

Have several factory original bumper jacks , all in working order. Use this message system for inquiries and pictures. $ 140 and up. 1964 Ford Galaxie 1962 Ford Falcon 1970 , 71 Ford Torino 1958 , 1959 Ford Fairlane , Galaxie

My project car wipers don't "park" down in the correct location when turning the switch off. They stop ok , but do not return to the lower resting location as they should. The shop manual doesn't address this in the trouble shooting section. Anybody have some experience with this problem ...

Would the 10AR108 - 62 part number mean its 6 volt or 12 volt application. This solenoid fits on 49 to 62 Ford three speed trans , but Ford did switch to 12 volt in 19 56. Does anybody have the solenoid application list. No Ford part numbers stamped on the housing , only the manufacturers number...

Thanks for all the good info guys. Steve

What modern size battery will fit the trey of a 63 Galaxie. Can't find anybody selling the old 29NF group size that was in there originally. Thanks!

I have a complete set of side trim stainless mouldings for the 55 Ford Customline 2dr sedan and Ranch Wagon. I polished up using BALDER hi speed buffer , spending several hours doing so. The front fenders and doors are specific only for these models. The long rear quarters are also correct for...

Trying to help out a buddy with electrical problem. On a 54 Mercury , where would the electrical feed to the dash heater blower switch originate from ? On my 55 Ford , the hot wire leading to the blower switch has a fuse in line and originates on the ignition access pole. Would that be the same...

Quick update on my Bumper Jack selling hobby....still picking jacks , restoring and selling. They are getting harder to find for sure! Especially for our Fords, who never put any part numbers or model description stamping on the bumper hooks , like GM and MOPAR did in the 60's and early 70's...

Thanks to both of you. On further inspection the 5th digit was really a C , not a zero. So she is originally small block. I also had him send picture of the tag on the firewall , right side. There the 5th digit was much clearer , definitely a C. Thanks again! Steve

I need some help here from guys that might have experience decoding VIN and Data Plate. Here's what I have. 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie Red , 2dr hardtop , fastback roof line. Car now has a small block , 289 with auto transmission. Engine/trans may have been swapped out years ago, current owner has no...

Has anybody found a supplier for an electric choke conversion kit for a 1968 2100 2 bbl carb ? Any info would be appreciated , thanks.

Looking for 1950 Ford Convertible door and rear quarter stainless side mouldings for the passenger side. Message me please if you have for sale.